O Levels Physics (5054)•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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