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Multiple choice physics effects of electric current electric generator ac generator magnetic effects of electric current

In an AC generator, maximum number of lines of force pass though the coil when the angle between the plane of coil and lines of force is :

  1. <span>$0^{\circ}$</span>

  2. <span>$60^{\circ}$</span>

  3. <span>$30^{\circ}$</span>

  4. <span>$90^{\circ}$</span>
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Answer is D.

The emf is actually induced by a change in the quantity called the magnetic flux rather than simply by a change in the magnetic field. Magnetic flux is proportional to both the strength of the magnetic field passing through the plane of a loop of wire and the area of the loop. The value of the magnetic flux is proportional to the total number of lines passing through the loop. When the area is perpendicular, that is, at right angles (90 degrees) to the lines, the maximum number of lines passes through the area and the flux is a maximum. When the area is parallel to the lines, no lines pass through the area and the flux is 0.
Hence, maximum number of lines of force passes though the coil when the angle between the plane of coil and lines of force is 90 degrees.

Multiple choice physics effects of electric current electric generator ac generator magnetic effects of electric current

What energy conversion takes place in a generator ?

  1. <span>mechanical energy into magnetic energy.</span>

  2. <span>mechanical energy into chemical energy.</span>

  3. <span>mechanical energy into electric energy.</span>

  4. <span>electrical energy into mechanical energy.</span>
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Answer is C.

The generation of electrical power requires relative motion between a magnetic field and a conductor. In a generator, mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy. The electricity produced by most generators is in the form of alternating current. In general, AC generators, motors and other electrical equipment are simpler, cheaper and more reliable than their DC counterparts.  AC electricity can be easily transformed into higher or lower voltages making it more versatile than DC electricity. 
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The essential difference between a d.c. dynamo and an a.c. dynamo is that

  1. a.c. has an electromagnet but d.c. has a

    permanent magnet

  2. a.c. will generate a higher voltage

  3. a.c.has slip rings but the d.c. has a commutator

  4. a.c. dynamo hyas a coil wound on soft iron,

    but the d.c. dynamo has a coil wound on copper
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The a.c dynamo has step rings because it changes polarity in every half cycle.

Multiple choice physics effects of electric current electric generator ac generator magnetic effects of electric current

Complete the sentence by using the correct words given in the brackets:

A ________ (generator / transformer/motor/transducer) is a source of electricity that generates large amount of electricity in a power house.

  1. Motor

  2. <span>Generator</span>

  3. Transducer

  4. Transformer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It is the source of electricity used to generate large amounts of electricity in power house.

Multiple choice physics magnetism and electromagnetism electric generator ac generator magnetic effects of electric current

A dynamo 

  1. Creates mechanical energy

  2. Creates electrical energy

  3. Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

  4. Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Generally a small dynamo require a permanent magnet. Using the Faraday's law of induction, rotating a coil of wire and magnetic fields to convert mechanical rotation into a direct electric current. Thus, a dynamo converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.  

Multiple choice physics magnetism and electromagnetism electric generator ac generator magnetic effects of electric current

A dynamo is used to supply electric current to a small electric bulb, If the number of turns in the coil of this dynamo is doubled, then the voltage in the bulb.

  1. Will decrease

  2. Remains unchanged

  3. Will be doubled

  4. Will increase by a factor between 1 and 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When the number of turns in the coil increases, the strength of the voltage induced in the coil will also increase as the number of turns and induced voltage are directly proportional to each other.
Therefore, if the number of turns in the coil of this dynamo is doubled, then the voltage in the bulb will also be doubled.

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If the coil in a simple generator is wound around a soft iron core then:

  1. strength of magnetic field increases.

  2. current produced will be increased.

  3. voltage produced will be increased.

  4. all
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Voltage/current produced in a generator can be increased by: 
a) Using a powerful electromagnet to make the magnetic field stronger in place of a permanent magnet.
b) By winding the coil round a soft iron core to increase the strength of magnetic field.
c) By using a coil with more turns.
d) By rotating the coil faster.
e) By using a coil with a larger area.