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Chapter 15
physics • intermediate 12th

Chapter 15: Electromagnetic Induction

Complete notes for Chapter 15 Electromagnetic Induction. Covers Induced EMF, Motional EMF, Faraday's Law, Lenz's Law, Mutual and Self Induction, Generator, Motor, and Transformers.

Electromagnetic Induction

Definition: If the magnetic flux through a circuit changes, an emf and a current are induced in the circuit. This phenomenon is called electromagnetic induction.

  • Discovered by Joseph Henry and Michael Faraday (1831).
  • Induced emf depends on the rate of change of magnetic flux.

Motional EMF

The emf induced by the motion of a conductor across a magnetic field.

$$ \varepsilon = -vBL \sin \theta $$

Where:

  • v: Speed of conductor
  • B: Magnetic Field Strength
  • L: Length of conductor
  • θ: Angle between velocity v and field B

Mechanism: Magnetic force $$ F_m = qvB $$ acts on charges in the rod, accumulating them at ends, creating an electric field E. Equilibrium is reached when $$ qE = qvB $$.

Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction

The average emf induced in a conducting coil of N loops is equal to the negative of time rate of change of magnetic flux through the coil.

$$ \varepsilon = -N \frac{\Delta \Phi}{\Delta t} $$

Negative sign indicates the direction of induced emf opposes the change in flux.

Lenz's Law

Statement: The direction of induced current is always such as to oppose the change which causes the current.

Conservation of Energy: The mechanical work done to move the magnet/conductor against the opposing magnetic force is converted into electrical energy (induced current).

Mutual Induction

The phenomenon in which a changing current in one coil induces an emf in another coil.

$$ \varepsilon_s = -M \frac{\Delta I_p}{\Delta t} $$

Where M is Mutual Inductance.

Unit of M: Henry (H). 1 H = 1 V s A^-1.

Self Induction

The phenomenon in which a changing current in a coil induces an emf in itself.

$$ \varepsilon = -L \frac{\Delta I}{\Delta t} $$

Where L is Self Inductance.

Known as Back EMF because it opposes the change in current according to Lenz's law.

Energy Stored in an Inductor

Energy is stored in the magnetic field of an inductor.

$$ U_m = \frac{1}{2} L I^2 $$

Energy Density: Energy per unit volume.

$$ u = \frac{B^2}{2 \mu_o} $$

AC Generator

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy using electromagnetic induction.

Principle: Coil rotated in magnetic field induces emf.

$$ \varepsilon = N \omega A B \sin (\omega t) $$

Produces Alternating Current (AC).

DC Generator and DC Motor

DC Generator: Uses split-ring commutator to produce unidirectional current.

DC Motor: Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Principle is torque on current carrying coil in magnetic field.

Back EMF: Induced emf in motor opposes applied voltage. $$ V = \varepsilon_{back} + I R $$

Transformer

A device to change AC voltage levels using mutual induction.

Turns Ratio: $$ \frac{V_s}{V_p} = \frac{N_s}{N_p} $$

Ideal Power: $$ P_{in} = P_{out} \implies V_p I_p = V_s I_s $$

Step-Up: $$ N_s > N_p \implies V_s > V_p $$

Step-Down: $$ N_s < N_p \implies V_s < V_p $$

Power Losses: Eddy currents (minimized by laminating core), Hysteresis (soft iron core).

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