6.2 - AC Generator (Alternator)
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What is the primary function of an AC generator?
💡 Hint: Think about what we need in our homes.
Name one component of the formula for emf in an AC generator.
💡 Hint: Consider what is essential for inducing voltage.
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What does an AC generator convert?
💡 Hint: Think about the energy transformations we use every day.
True or False: The emf generated in an AC generator is constant over time.
💡 Hint: Consider how the electrical output might change over time.
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If an AC generator has a coil with 100 turns, an area of 0.5 m², and operates in a magnetic field of 0.3 T at an angular velocity of 10 rad/s, calculate the emf produced.
💡 Hint: Remember to plug in each variable correctly into the formula.
Discuss the impact on the electrical output if the number of turns is doubled while keeping all other variables constant.
💡 Hint: Consider how more turns affect the magnetic interaction.
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