Calculating Alternating Voltage of Conductor in Magnetic Field

In summary, the conversation discusses the use of equations 1 and 2 to calculate the alternating voltage of a conductor loop in a constant magnetic field. The speaker also mentions using Stokes theorem and the difficulty in dealing with the equation rot(v\times B). They then suggest using the concept of rotating the magnet around the wire to calculate the emf produced at each point in the rotation.
  • #1
Gavroy
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Hey,
I asked myself, how can I use:
[tex] U=\oint (v\times B) ds [/tex](1)
to calculate for example the alternating voltage of a conductor loop turning in a constant magnetic field. But I am not only interested in this case, I just want to illustrate it.
Therefore I thought about using Stokes theorem:
[tex] U=\int rot(v\times B) dA [/tex](2)
But I do not know how to deal with [tex] rot(v\times B) [/tex] in this equation.
How could I for exmple derive the equation of the alternating voltage
by using either equation 1 or 2.

Sorry about my english, but I do not live in an english-speaking country;-)
 
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  • #2
The emf produced in the loop at any given moment is simply that produced by the movement of the coil through whatever field it is experiencing at that time.

So all you need to do is to work out the emf produced at each point in the rotation by the tangential velocity through the field at whatever angle it is currently at. (Think about it in terms of rotating the magnet around the wire instead of vice-versa).
 

FAQ: Calculating Alternating Voltage of Conductor in Magnetic Field

How is the alternating voltage of a conductor in a magnetic field calculated?

The alternating voltage of a conductor in a magnetic field can be calculated using the formula E = BLv, where E is the voltage in volts, B is the magnetic field strength in teslas, L is the length of the conductor in meters, and v is the velocity of the conductor perpendicular to the magnetic field in meters per second.

What is the purpose of calculating the alternating voltage of a conductor in a magnetic field?

The purpose of calculating the alternating voltage of a conductor in a magnetic field is to understand the relationship between a conductor's relative motion and the magnetic field it is placed in. This is important in many applications, such as generators and motors.

What factors affect the alternating voltage of a conductor in a magnetic field?

The alternating voltage of a conductor in a magnetic field is affected by factors such as the strength of the magnetic field, the length of the conductor, and the velocity of the conductor relative to the magnetic field. It is also affected by the angle between the conductor and the magnetic field.

Can the alternating voltage of a conductor in a magnetic field be negative?

Yes, the alternating voltage of a conductor in a magnetic field can be negative. This occurs when the velocity of the conductor is in the opposite direction of the magnetic field, resulting in a negative value for the voltage.

How is the alternating voltage of a conductor affected by changing the direction of the magnetic field?

The alternating voltage of a conductor is affected by changing the direction of the magnetic field in that it changes the angle between the conductor and the magnetic field. This, in turn, affects the magnitude and direction of the voltage produced in the conductor.

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