ABSTRACT
An e.m.f. is generated in the coil (from Faraday’s Laws) which varies in magnitude and reverses its direction at regular intervals. The reason for
Figure 14.1
flux is cut and hence no e.m.f. is induced. In position (c) maximum flux is cut and hence maximum e.m.f. is induced. In position (g), maximum flux is cut and hence maximum e.m.f. is again induced. However, using Fleming’s right-hand rule, the induced e.m.f. is in the opposite direction to that in position (c) and is thus shown as E. In positions (b), (d), (f) and (h) some flux is cut and hence some e.m.f. is induced. If all such positions of the coil are considered, in one revolution of the coil, one cycle of alternating e.m.f. is produced as shown. This is the principle of operation of the ac generator (i.e. the alternator).
