Math Problem Statement

Faraday’s Law states that the electromotive force, E, induced by N turns of a coil with a flux, φ, passing through it, is given by E = −N*dφ/dt . If φ = K sin(2πf t), where K and f are constants, determine E.

Solution

To find the electromotive force EE induced by the coil, we need to calculate the time derivative of the magnetic flux ϕ\phi. The expression for the flux is given as:

ϕ=Ksin(2πft)\phi = K \sin(2 \pi f t)

where:

  • KK is a constant,
  • ff is the frequency,
  • tt is time.

Step 1: Compute the Derivative of ϕ\phi

The electromotive force EE is given by Faraday's Law:

E=NdϕdtE = -N \frac{d\phi}{dt}

To find dϕdt\frac{d\phi}{dt}, let's differentiate ϕ=Ksin(2πft)\phi = K \sin(2 \pi f t) with respect to tt:

dϕdt=ddt(Ksin(2πft))\frac{d\phi}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt} \left( K \sin(2 \pi f t) \right)

Applying the chain rule:

dϕdt=Kddt(sin(2πft))\frac{d\phi}{dt} = K \cdot \frac{d}{dt} \left( \sin(2 \pi f t) \right)

Since the derivative of sin(x)\sin(x) is cos(x)\cos(x), we have:

ddt(sin(2πft))=(2πf)cos(2πft)\frac{d}{dt} \left( \sin(2 \pi f t) \right) = (2 \pi f) \cos(2 \pi f t)

Therefore:

dϕdt=K(2πf)cos(2πft)\frac{d\phi}{dt} = K \cdot (2 \pi f) \cos(2 \pi f t)

dϕdt=2πfKcos(2πft)\frac{d\phi}{dt} = 2 \pi f K \cos(2 \pi f t)

Step 2: Determine the Induced EMF, EE

Now substitute dϕdt\frac{d\phi}{dt} into Faraday's Law:

E=NdϕdtE = -N \frac{d\phi}{dt}

E=N(2πfKcos(2πft))E = -N (2 \pi f K \cos(2 \pi f t))

Simplifying:

E=2πNfKcos(2πft)E = -2 \pi N f K \cos(2 \pi f t)

Final Answer

The induced electromotive force is:

E=2πNfKcos(2πft)\boxed{E = -2 \pi N f K \cos(2 \pi f t)}

This is the expression for the induced EMF in terms of the constants NN, ff, KK, and time tt.

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Related Questions to Explore:

  1. What happens to the EMF if the frequency ff is doubled?
  2. How does the negative sign in Faraday's Law relate to Lenz's Law?
  3. What is the physical significance of the constant KK in this context?
  4. How would the expression for EE change if ϕ=Kcos(2πft)\phi = K \cos(2 \pi f t) instead?
  5. What are some practical applications of Faraday's Law in electrical engineering?

Tip: When dealing with sinusoidal functions, always pay attention to their derivatives, as they often involve phase shifts.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Trigonometry
Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction

Formulas

E = −N * dφ/dt
φ = K * sin(2πf * t)
d(φ)/dt = 2πfK * cos(2πf * t)

Theorems

Faraday's Law
Chain Rule of Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

University Level