Electric Generator

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Electric Generator: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, DC Generator, AC Generator, DC Current, AC Current, Conversion of Mechanical Energy to Electrical Energy, Electric Generator & Commutator etc.

Important Questions on Electric Generator

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A current that always flows through an electric device in the same direction is called direct current or DC. The polarity (positive and negative) of a direct current is fixed. A current that reverses direction at equal intervals of time is called the alternating current or AC. The polarity (positive and negative) of an alternating current is not fixed. Both DC and AC can be used for lighting and heating. Some electric devices like the television need DC to operate. In such cases, an adapter or a device is fitted into them to convert AC from the mains supply to DC.

On the basis of above information, answer the following :

An AC generator is connected to an electric appliance. In 10 revolutions of the armature, the current in the appliance changes direction :

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A current that always flows through an electric device in the same direction is called direct current or DC. The polarity (positive and negative) of a direct current is fixed. A current that reverses direction at equal intervals of time is called the alternating current or AC. The polarity (positive and negative) of an alternating current is not fixed. Both DC and AC can be used for lighting and heating. Some electric devices like the television need DC to operate. In such cases, an adapter or a device is fitted into them to convert AC from the mains supply to DC.

On the basis of above information, answer the following :

The essential difference between an AC generator and a DC generator is that :

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A current that always flows through an electric device in the same direction is called direct current or DC. The polarity (positive and negative) of a direct current is fixed. A current that reverses direction at equal intervals of time is called the alternating current or AC. The polarity (positive and negative) of an alternating current is not fixed. Both DC and AC can be used for lighting and heating. Some electric devices like the television need DC to operate. In such cases, an adapter or a device is fitted into them to convert AC from the mains supply to DC.

On the basis of above information, answer the following:

What is the frequency of alternating current in India?

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What is the difference between a direct current and an alternating current? How many times does AC used in India change direction in one second?

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An AC generator is connected to an electric appliance. In 10 revolutions of the armature, how many times the current in the appliance changes direction?

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An AC generator is connected to an electric appliance. In 5 revolutions of the armature, the current in the appliance changes direction

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In 10 revolutions of the armature the current in the appliance will change direction _____ times.

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The domestic electricity in India is an AC with a frequency of:

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The main difference between an AC generator and a DC generator is that:

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The device for producing electric current is 

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The frequency of AC in India is 50 Hz.

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Explain why the commutator is not needed in AC generator?

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AC generator has slip rings while the DC generator has a _____.

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What is the difference between alternating current generator and direct current generator?

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The frequency of alternating current in India is

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A device used for producing current is:

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If the alternating current in India completes 50 cycles in a second, the frequency of the AC is said to be-

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Which of the following is true about a galvanometer when a direct current passes through the circuit?

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An alternating current is a two-directional current.

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You are given following current-time graphs from two different sources:

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What is the frequency of current in case II in India?