Physics 5054 · O Level · Electromagnetic induction

Electromagnetic induction — practice question

Fig. 9.1 depicts a basic a.c. generator.
(a)[2]

Explain why a voltage is induced in the coil when the coil is rotated.

(b)[2]

On Fig. 9.2, draw a line from each shaded box to the appropriate circled voltage to show the voltage output for the coil in different positions.

(c(i))[2]

Draw a diagram to show the way the brushes are connected to the coil in a d.c. motor.

(c(ii))[1]

State why forces act on the sides of the coil in a d.c. motor.

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