Physics

Physics

Problem

Answer the following with reference to the emf generated by a coil rotating uniformly in a uniform magnetic field. a. (i) Explain, without using any equations, why the induced emf in such a coil varies sinusoidally with time. b. (ii) Give a reasoned argument to show why the effective (rms) value of a sinusoidally varying emf is equal to 12\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}} times its maximum value. c. (iii) A practical alternator for commercial power generation often has multiple magnetic poles. Explain how increasing the number of poles affects the output electrical frequency for a given mechanical rotational speed.

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