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AC Generator, Back EMF and Time Duration of EMF

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In an AC generator, what happens to the induced emf when the rotational speed of the coil doubles?

**Back emf** in motor opposes applied voltage, e_b = N B A ω sin ωt, reduces net current, at start ω=0 e_b=0 current large, as speed increases e_b increases limiting current, power conversion mechanical, principle of motor and generator reciprocity. The emf is proportional to the angular speed ( ε = N B A ω ), so doubling the rotational speed doubles the emf. Using Φ = B A cosθ, e = -N dΦ/dt = -N A dB/dt = B l v = N B A ω sinωt, L = μ₀ N²A/l, M = e/(dI/dt) and U = ½ L I², result Doubles follows, reflecting Faraday's law and Lenz's opposition.

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A rectangular loop of 0.1 m × 0.2 m moves out of a 0.4 T field at 0.5 m/s along its shorter side. What is the emf?

**Circular loop deformed into straight wire** in field B=0.12 T radius 16 cm area πr²=0.0804 m² flux 0.00965 Wb drops to zero in 0.6 s e=0.0161 V, illustrating flux change due to area change induces emf, even without B change, area deformation changes Φ = B A cosθ. ε = B l v , l = 0.2 m . ε = 0.4 × 0.2 × 0.5 = 0.04 V . Using Φ = B A cosθ, e = -N dΦ/dt = -N A dB/dt = B l v = N B A ω sinωt, L = μ₀ N²A/l, M = e/(dI/dt) and U = ½

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A coil with high self-inductance is suddenly disconnected from a battery. The resulting high voltage spike is due to wha

**Circular loop deformed into straight wire** in field B=0.12 T radius 16 cm area πr²=0.0804 m² flux 0.00965 Wb drops to zero in 0.6 s e=0.0161 V, illustrating flux change due to area change induces emf, even without B change, area deformation changes Φ = B A cosθ. The rapid current drop induces a large back emf ( ε = -L (dI/dt) ) due to self-inductance, causing a voltage spike. Using Φ = B A cosθ, e = -N dΦ/dt = -N A dB/dt = B l v = N B A ω sinωt, L = μ₀ N²A/l, M = e/(dI/dt) and U = ½

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A rod rotates at 15 rad/s in a 0.3 T field. If the length from the axis to the tip is 0.4 m, what is the emf induced?

**AC generator** emf e = N B A ω sin ωt, maximum when coil plane parallel to field, zero when perpendicular, time duration of emf when loop moves out of field t = L/v, L side along motion, v speed, e = B l v while cutting. For loop 0.28×0.14 m B=0.3 T v=1.4 m/s along longer side 0.28 m, cutting side 0.14 m, e=0.3×0.14×1.4=0.0588 V, duration t=0.28/1.4=0.2 s, emf exists only during exit. ε = (1/2) B ω R² . ε = (1/2) × 0.3 × 15 × (0.4)² = 0.36 V . Using Φ = B A cosθ, e = -N dΦ/dt =

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A loop of 0.2 m × 0.1 m moves out of a 0.5 T field at 2 m/s along its longer side. How long does the emf last?

**AC generator** emf e = N B A ω sin ωt, maximum when coil plane parallel to field, zero when perpendicular, time duration of emf when loop moves out of field t = L/v, L side along motion, v speed, e = B l v while cutting. For loop 0.28×0.14 m B=0.3 T v=1.4 m/s along longer side 0.28 m, cutting side 0.14 m, e=0.3×0.14×1.4=0.0588 V, duration t=0.28/1.4=0.2 s, emf exists only during exit. Time = distance/velocity, distance = width along motion = 0.1 m. t = (0.1/2) = 0.05 s . Using Φ = B A cosθ, e = -N dΦ/dt = -N A

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A circular loop of radius 15 cm is deformed into a straight wire in a 0.15 T field in 0.6 s. What is the induced emf?

**AC generator** emf e = N B A ω sin ωt, maximum when coil plane parallel to field, zero when perpendicular, time duration of emf when loop moves out of field t = L/v, L side along motion, v speed, e = B l v while cutting. For loop 0.28×0.14 m B=0.3 T v=1.4 m/s along longer side 0.28 m, cutting side 0.14 m, e=0.3×0.14×1.4=0.0588 V, duration t=0.28/1.4=0.2 s, emf exists only during exit. Initial flux: Φ = B A = 0.15 × π × (0.15)² = 0.0106 Wb . Final flux = 0. ε = (Δ Φ/Δ t) = (0.0106/0.6) = 0.01767 V ≈

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In an AC generator, slip rings are used instead of a split ring commutator. What is the primary reason for this design c

**Circular loop deformed into straight wire** in field B=0.12 T radius 16 cm area πr²=0.0804 m² flux 0.00965 Wb drops to zero in 0.6 s e=0.0161 V, illustrating flux change due to area change induces emf, even without B change, area deformation changes Φ = B A cosθ. Slip rings allow continuous contact with the coil, preserving the alternating nature of the emf, unlike a split ring commutator which rectifies it to DC. Using Φ = B A cosθ, e = -N dΦ/dt = -N A dB/dt = B l v = N B A ω sinωt, L = μ₀ N²A/l, M = e/(dI/dt) and

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A circular loop of radius 12 cm is deformed into a straight wire in a 0.2 T field in 0.5 s. What is the induced emf?

**AC generator** emf e = N B A ω sin ωt, maximum when coil plane parallel to field, zero when perpendicular, time duration of emf when loop moves out of field t = L/v, L side along motion, v speed, e = B l v while cutting. For loop 0.28×0.14 m B=0.3 T v=1.4 m/s along longer side 0.28 m, cutting side 0.14 m, e=0.3×0.14×1.4=0.0588 V, duration t=0.28/1.4=0.2 s, emf exists only during exit. Initial flux: Φ = B A = 0.2 × π × (0.12)² = 0.00904 Wb . Final flux = 0. ε = (Δ Φ/Δ t) = (0.00904/0.5) = 0.01808 V ≈

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A circular loop of radius 10 cm is deformed into a straight wire in a 0.1 T field. If the flux change occurs in 0.2 s, w

**AC generator** emf e = N B A ω sin ωt, maximum when coil plane parallel to field, zero when perpendicular, time duration of emf when loop moves out of field t = L/v, L side along motion, v speed, e = B l v while cutting. For loop 0.28×0.14 m B=0.3 T v=1.4 m/s along longer side 0.28 m, cutting side 0.14 m, e=0.3×0.14×1.4=0.0588 V, duration t=0.28/1.4=0.2 s, emf exists only during exit. Initial flux: Φ = B A = 0.1 × π × (0.1)² = 0.00314 Wb . Final flux = 0. ε = (Δ Φ/Δ t) = (0.00314/0.2) = 0.0157 V ≈

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A circular loop of radius 14 cm is deformed into a straight wire in a 0.15 T field in 0.5 s. What is the induced emf?

**AC generator** emf e = N B A ω sin ωt, maximum when coil plane parallel to field, zero when perpendicular, time duration of emf when loop moves out of field t = L/v, L side along motion, v speed, e = B l v while cutting. For loop 0.28×0.14 m B=0.3 T v=1.4 m/s along longer side 0.28 m, cutting side 0.14 m, e=0.3×0.14×1.4=0.0588 V, duration t=0.28/1.4=0.2 s, emf exists only during exit. Initial flux: Φ = B A = 0.15 × π × (0.14)² = 0.00923 Wb . Final flux = 0. ε = (Δ Φ/Δ t) = (0.00923/0.5) = 0.01846 V ≈

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A circular loop of radius 13 cm is deformed into a straight wire in a 0.18 T field in 0.6 s. What is the induced emf?

**Back emf** in motor opposes applied voltage, e_b = N B A ω sin ωt, reduces net current, at start ω=0 e_b=0 current large, as speed increases e_b increases limiting current, power conversion mechanical, principle of motor and generator reciprocity. Initial flux: Φ = B A = 0.18 × π × (0.13)² = 0.00956 Wb . Final flux = 0. ε = (Δ Φ/Δ t) = (0.00956/0.6) = 0.01593 V ≈ 0.016 V . Using Φ = B A cosθ, e = -N dΦ/dt = -N A dB/dt = B l v = N B A ω sinωt, L = μ₀ N²A/l, M = e/(dI/dt)

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A loop of 0.3 m × 0.12 m moves out of a 0.4 T field at 2 m/s along its longer side. How long does the emf last?

**AC generator** emf e = N B A ω sin ωt, maximum when coil plane parallel to field, zero when perpendicular, time duration of emf when loop moves out of field t = L/v, L side along motion, v speed, e = B l v while cutting. For loop 0.28×0.14 m B=0.3 T v=1.4 m/s along longer side 0.28 m, cutting side 0.14 m, e=0.3×0.14×1.4=0.0588 V, duration t=0.28/1.4=0.2 s, emf exists only during exit. Time = distance/velocity, distance = width along motion = 0.12 m. t = (0.12/2) = 0.06 s . Using Φ = B A cosθ, e = -N dΦ/dt = -N A

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