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O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/O/N/22
Question 35 from 5054/12/O/N/22

Explanation

Faraday's law induces sinusoidal voltage in rotating coil

Steps:

  • Coil rotates at constant angular speed ω in uniform magnetic field B, so magnetic flux Φ = NBA cos(ωt).
  • Induced emf follows Faraday's law: ε = -dΦ/dt.
  • Differentiating gives ε = NBAω sin(ωt), a sinusoidal variation.
  • Slip rings transmit this alternating voltage without rectification.

Why C is correct:

  • C depicts sinusoidal voltage, matching ε = NBAω sin(ωt) from Faraday's law of induction.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A shows constant voltage, ignoring flux change with rotation.
  • B shows linear (triangular) variation, not matching sinusoidal flux derivative.
  • D shows rectified or pulsating waveform, but slip rings provide full AC output.

Final answer: C

Topic: The a.c. generator

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