Why is a rectangular coil used in an Electric Generator instead of a circular coil?

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Nehemiah Holt

21 September, 02:23

Why is a rectangular coil used in an Electric Generator instead of a circular coil?

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Brendan Pena · Answer 1

when we use a circular coil, the magnetic field will always be perpendicular to the area vector. thus, due to this, sin wt gives sin 90° and that gives one, giving maximum linking of flux associated with the coil at any position.

Ian Norris · Answer 2

when we use a circular coil, the magnetic field will always be perpendicular to the area vector. thus, due to this, sin wt gives sin 90° and that gives one, giving maximum linking of flux associated with the coil at any position.