AC Generator
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
In an ac generator, a rectangular coil of turns each having area is rotated at about an axis perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of magnitude . The maximum value of the emf produced will be ______ . [Take ]

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

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 ?

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

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

What is nuclear power plant used for?

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

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

Explain the basic working mechanism of an electric generator.

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

What is the fuel used in a nuclear power plant?



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

What is the advantage of 3 phase over single phase?

What are the advantages of three-phase system?

What are the advantages of three-phase system?

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

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

How does single phase generator create electricity?
