
A bicycle wheel is mounted vertically on a metal axle in a horizontal magnetic field, as shown in the diagram. Sliding connections are made to the metal edge of the wheel and to the metal axle.

(a) (i) Explain why an e.m.f. is induced when the wheel rotates.


Important Questions on Electromagnetic Induction
A bicycle wheel is mounted vertically on a metal axle in a horizontal magnetic field, as shown in the diagram. Sliding connections are made to the metal edge of the wheel and to the metal axle.
(a) (ii) State and explain two ways in which this e.m.f. can be increased.

A bicycle wheel is mounted vertically on a metal axle in a horizontal magnetic field, as shown in the diagram. Sliding connections are made to the metal edge of the wheel and to the metal axle.
(b) The wheel rotates five times per second and has a radius of The magnetic flux density may be assumed to be uniform and of value
(i) the area swept out each second by one spoke

A bicycle wheel is mounted vertically on a metal axle in a horizontal magnetic field, as shown in the diagram. Sliding connections are made to the metal edge of the wheel and to the metal axle.
(b) The wheel rotates five times per second and has a radius of The magnetic flux density may be assumed to be uniform and of value
(ii) the induced e.m.f. between the contacts.
