Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

Fig. 10.1 displays a simple alternating current generator.
(a)[3]

On Fig. 10.2, sketch a graph showing how the induced electromotive force (e.m.f.) changes with time during one revolution of the coil. Mark on the time axis the points where the coil has turned through $1/4$ revolution and $3/4$ revolution.

(b)[1]

Explain why an e.m.f. is produced only when the coil is rotating.

(c)[2]

State the names of the components labelled P and Q and state their purpose.

(d)[2]

State two changes that would lead to a larger e.m.f. being induced.

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