Physics I HATE THIS SHIT Flashcards
Induced e.m.f.
whenever there is relative movement between the conductor
and a magnetic field
Factors that will increase the induced e.m.f. are:
moving the magnet faster through the coil
adding more turns to the coil
increasing the strength of the bar magnet
a.c. generators
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
A simple a.c. generator consists of
a rotating coil of wire between the poles of a permanent magnet
slip rings and brushes connected to an external circuit
Factor affecting a.c. generators
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
Vp/ Vs = Np/Ns
p = primary / input
s = secondary / output
100% efficiency
Vp = Is Vs
P = I^2 * R
power losses
in cables are smaller when the voltage is greater
Step up
increases voltage of the power source, has more turns on the secondary coil than on the primary coil
Step down
decreases voltage of power source, less turns on secondary coil than on primary coil