AQA GCSE Physics - The generator effect

Assessment
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Conor Davies
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Physics, Science
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9th - 10th Grade
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153 plays
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Hard
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10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is another name for electromagnetic induction?
The motor effect
The generator effect
A solenoid
A flux capacitor
2.
Multiple Choice
How can the direction of an induced potential be reversed?
By changing the direction of the magnetic field
By using fewer coils
By moving the magnet faster
By changing the direction of the magnetic field, and moving the magnet in the opposite direction
3.
Multiple Choice
How is contact between the coil and circuit maintained in an alternator?
A split ring commutator connects to each side for half a turn
It cannot be maintained.
The alternator can only complete one revolution and must then be rotated in reverse
Slip rings and brushes allow continuous connection
4.
Multiple Choice
What is the voltage from an alternator half a turn after maximum positive output?
Half the maximum output
Maximum positive output again
Zero voltage
Maximum negative output
5.
Multiple Choice
How can the voltage output from an alternator be doubled?
Halve the speed of rotation but reverse the direction of rotation
Double the speed of rotation
Reverse the direction of rotation
Use half the number of coils
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