Physics I HATE THIS SHIT Flashcards

1
Q

Induced e.m.f.

A

whenever there is relative movement between the conductor
and a magnetic field

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2
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Factors that will increase the induced e.m.f. are:

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moving the magnet faster through the coil

adding more turns to the coil

increasing the strength of the bar magnet

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3
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a.c. generators

A

An a.c. generator is a device which converts energy
from motion into an electrical output

An alternating e.m.f. is generated which causes an alternating
current to flow

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4
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A simple a.c. generator consists of

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a rotating coil of wire between the poles of a permanent magnet

slip rings and brushes connected to an external circuit

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5
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Factor affecting a.c. generators

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increasing the frequency of rotation of the coil

increasing the number of turns on the coil

increasing the strength of the magnet

inserting a soft iron core into the coil

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6
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Vp/ Vs = Np/Ns

A

p = primary / input
s = secondary / output

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7
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100% efficiency

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Vp = Is Vs

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8
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P = I^2 * R

A

power losses
in cables are smaller when the voltage is greater

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9
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Step up

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increases voltage of the power source, has more turns on the secondary coil than on the primary coil

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10
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Step down

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decreases voltage of power source, less turns on secondary coil than on primary coil

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