Suppose that you wish to construct a simple AC generator with an output of 12 V maximum when rotated at 60 Hz. A magnetic field of 0.050 T is available. If the area of the rotating coil is 100 cm2, how many turns are needed?

N = 63.6

Explanation:

The emf induced in AC generator is given as follows:

for maximum output,

where,

V = Maximum Output Voltage = 12 V

N = No. of Turns = ?

f = frequency = 60 Hz

A = Area of Coil = 100 cm² = 0.01 m²

B = Strength of Magnetic Field = 0.05 T

Therefore,

N = 63.6