AC Generator

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AC Generator: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electric Generator, Construction of AC Generator, Three-phase AC Generator, Single Phase AC Generator, Frequency of AC Generator, Emf Generated by AC Generator and, Advantages of Three Phase Alternator

Important Questions on AC Generator

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In an ac generator, a rectangular coil of 100 turns each having area 14×10-2 m2 is rotated at 360 rev min-1about an axis perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 3.0 T . The maximum value of the emf produced will be ______ V . [Take π=227 ]

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In which positions of the coil the magnitude of induced emf in the coil of AC is (a) maximum and (b) minimum

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An a.c. generator having a constant magnetic field is conneted to a resistive load. What will be the effect of doulbling the speed of rotation on:

(i) frequency of a.c.

(ii) generated e.m.f.

(iii) mechanical power required to rotate the generator ?

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A 220 V dc machine has an armature resistance of 1Ω. If the full load current is 20 A, the difference in the induced voltages when the machine is running as a motor, and as a generator is

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A 220 V dc machine has an armature resistance of 1Ω. If the full load current is 20 A, the difference in the induced voltages when the machine is running as a motor, and as a generator is

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What is nuclear power plant used for?

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How the direction of current changes in the armature coil of AC generators?

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Deduce the expression for peak induced emf generated from an AC generator.

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Explain the basic working mechanism of an electric generator.

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Briefly describe the working mechanism of electrical power generation in nuclear power plant.

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What is the fuel used in a nuclear power plant?

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What is nuclear power generator?

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What is a 3 phase alternator?

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What is the difference between 3 phase and single-phase?

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What is the advantage of 3 phase over single phase?

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What are the advantages of three-phase system?

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What are the advantages of three-phase system?

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Can you use a single-phase motor as a generator?

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Can you use a single-phase generator for 3 phase?

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How does single phase generator create electricity?