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The a.c. generator
Explain the basic design of an alternating current (a.c.) generator, including the roles of a rotating coil or magnet, and the function of slip rings and brushes when applicable.
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CambridgeIGCSEPhysicsElectricity and magnetism
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- Explain the basic design of an alternating current (a.c.) generator, including the roles of a rotating coil or magnet, and the function of slip rings and brushes when applicable.
- Draw and analyze graphs showing the relationship between electromotive force (e.m.f.) and time for basic a.c. generators, and connect the orientation of the generator coil to the e.m.f. peaks, troughs, and zero points.
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