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A device for producing electric current is ________.

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  1. Ammeter

  2. Voltmeter

  3. Generator

  4. Galvanometer

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Generator is the device used for the production of electric current.

It works on the principle of Faraday's laws of Electromagnetic induction in which due to the change in the magnetic flux linked with the coil there is potential induced in the coil and since the circuit is closed the current flows throw the circuit.
Generator can be AC or DC type. It is an active device and acts as the source for current.

Which of the following statement is correct?

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  1. AC generator generates a higher voltage

  2. DC generator generates a higher voltage

  3. AC generator has a permanent magnet whereas a DC generator has an electromagnet

  4. There is a split-ring commutator in a DC generator but not in an AC generator

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The voltage generated by a generator , whether AC or DC , depends upon the rate of change of flux linked with coil .

Both type of generators usually have permanent magnets .
There is a split- ring commutator in a DC generator but an AC generator has slip - rings .
Option D is correct .

Read the following statements and answer whether the given statement is true or false.


An electric generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An electric generator works on the principle of Electromagnetic Induction.

In it, an e.m.f is induced in the coil when the magnetic flux linked with the coil changes.

Hence, the given statement is $True$.

The current produced in a generator armature is AC because

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  1. the magnetic field reverses at intervals

  2. The current in the field coils is AC

  3. the rotation of the armature causes the field through it to reverse

  4. the commutator feeds current into it in opposite directions every half cycle

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

After every half rotation, the direction of e.m.f reverses and hence current changes its direction after a regular interval.

Hence, Answer-(C)