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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.

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

Important Questions on Electromagnetic Induction

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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.

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(a) (ii) State and explain two ways in which this e.m.f. can be increased.

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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.

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(b) The wheel rotates five times per second and has a radius of 15 cm. The magnetic flux density may be assumed to be uniform and of value 5.0×10-3 T.

(i) the area swept out each second by one spoke

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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.

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(b) The wheel rotates five times per second and has a radius of 15 cm The magnetic flux density may be assumed to be uniform and of value 5.0×10-3 T.

(ii) the induced e.m.f. between the contacts.