12.
7 Generators
Q.30. Explain the working of an electric generator
and also derive a expression for the induced
emf. |4 Marksl
Ans:
1. The basic construction of an electric generator is
the same as that of a motor.
ii. In this case, the armature is turned by some
external agency/torque.
Applied
torque
Figure (a): Schematic of a Generator
iii. As the conductor wires cut across the magnetic
lines of force, an induced emf (e = Blv) is
produced across the of the
terminals
commutator. The induced e.m.f is found to be
proportional to the speed of rotation (o) of the
armature.
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