Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

Fig. 8.1 presents a simplified sketch of an a.c. generator.
(a(i))[2]

State the component names for P and Q, and for X and Y.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why an electromotive force (e.m.f.) is induced only while the coil is rotating.

(a(iii))[1]

State one change that would make the induced e.m.f. larger.

(b(i))[2]

State the current in resistor B. Explain your answer.

(b(ii))[1]

Calculate the value of the current I.

(b(iii))[2]

Calculate the resistance of resistor A.

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