Question 38 of 44
Q.(a) Draw a labelled diagram of A.C. generator. [1]
(b) Obtain an expression for the instantaneous value of the emf generated in A.C. generator. [2]
(c) The primary and the secondary coils of an ideal step-down transformer consist of 600 and 25 turns respectively. When the primary coil of this transformer is connected to 240 V mains, the current in the primary coil is 15 A. Calculate —
(i) the current in the secondary coil. [1]
(ii) the average power delivered to the output circuit. [1]
West Bengal WbchseWest Bengal HS (WBCHSE) Board 2024Subjective· 5mImportance★★★★★
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →An AC generator produces a sinusoidal emf as a coil rotates in a magnetic field; applying the ideal-transformer turns-ratio relations to the given step-down transformer gives the secondary current and power delivered.
- Labelled diagram of an AC generator: An AC generator (alternator) consists of: a rectangular (or multi-turn) ARMATURE COIL free to rotate about an axis perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field (produced by strong field magnets/poles, N and S); the two ends of the coil are connected to two SLIP RINGS, which rotate along with the coil; two fixed carbon BRUSHES press against the slip rings and connect the rotating coil to the external circuit; and a mechanical energy source (e.g. a turbine or hand crank) that rotates the coil/armature at constant angular speed .
- Expression for the instantaneous emf: As the coil (area , turns) rotates with angular velocity in field , the flux linked with it at time (measuring the angle from the position where the coil plane is perpendicular to ) is By Faraday's law, the induced emf is Writing as the peak (maximum) emf: This shows the emf varies sinusoidally with time, going through one full cycle each time the coil completes one rotation.
- Step-down transformer: …
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