Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electromagnetic induction

Electromagnetic induction — practice question

(a)[2]

State, by referring to the power dissipated in a resistor, what the root-mean-square (r.m.s.) value of an alternating voltage means.

(b(i))[2]

State and explain, with reference to the principles of electromagnetic induction, how the increased rotation speed affects the r.m.s. value of the induced e.m.f.

(b(ii))[3]

On Fig. 9.1, sketch how the induced e.m.f. $E$ across the coil terminals varies with time $t$ when the rotation speed is increased. Your line should run from time $t = 0$ to time $t = 20\ \text{ms}$. Assume that $E = 0$ at $t = 0$.

(b)

A coil rotates freely on frictionless bearings at constant speed in a uniform magnetic field. This rotation produces an induced alternating electromotive force (e.m.f.) across the open terminals of the coil. The induced e.m.f. has an r.m.s. value of $12\,\text{V}$ and a frequency of $50\,\text{Hz}$. The coil’s rotation speed is now doubled.

(c)[2]

State and explain what happens to the motion of the coil in (b) when a load resistor is connected across its terminals.

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