4.8.2
Electromagnetic Induction 2
Producing A.C. Using Induction
Producing A.C. Using Induction
A coil can be rotated in a magnetic field to produce alternating current (a.c).


Faraday's Law
Faraday's Law
- Faraday’s law says that the induced emf is directly proportional to the rate of change of flux linkage.
- The flux linkage through the coil is BAN cosθ.
- For this coil, θ = ωt, where ω = 2πf and f is the frequency of rotation.
- Thus the flux linkage is BAN cos(ωt) and the emf will be directly proportional to BANω sin(ωt).
- Finally, if f is increased, this not only increases the frequency of induced emf, it also increases the amplitude of the induced emf.
Induced Electromotive Force
Induced Electromotive Force
When a coil is rotating in a magnetic field, the flux linkage is constantly changing. This induces an electromotive force (emf).


A rotating coil
A rotating coil
- A coil is made of N turns and has an area A and is rotating at an angular velocity .
- If the coil rotates, it 'cuts' the field lines. This induces an emf.


Calculation
Calculation
- The equation for the emf induced is:
- Emf induced = field strength x area x number of coils x angular speed x
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1Space, Time & Motion
1.1Motion
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2The Particulate Nature of Matter
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