Electromagnetic Induction

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In an electric motor, the direction of the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field is

Perpendicular to the magnetic field lines but parallel to the wire

In a simple motor, the purpose of the split-ring commutator is to

Reverse the direction of the current in the wire as it rotates

If the strength of the magnetic field in an electric motor is increased, what happens to the force experienced by the current-carrying conductor?

The force increases

In the process of electromagnetic induction, what is induced in a wire when it moves across a magnetic field?

<p>A current is induced in the wire</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the direction of the current in a motor is reversed, what happens to the direction of the force experienced by the current-carrying conductor?

<p>The force direction is reversed</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the operation of a generator, what is the principle that allows the generation of an electric current?

<p>Electromagnetic induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy?

<p>Induction motor</p> Signup and view all the answers

A wire carrying a current is placed perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. The magnitude of the force acting on the wire is directly proportional to which of the following?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

A wire carrying a current is placed perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. If the direction of the current is reversed, the direction of the force acting on the wire will:

<p>Reverse direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

A wire is placed in a uniform magnetic field. If the current in the wire is increased, the magnitude of the electromotive force (EMF) induced in the wire will:

<p>Increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

A wire is moved perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. If the velocity of the wire is increased, the magnitude of the current induced in the wire will:

<p>Increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy through the principle of:

<p>Electromagnetic induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a simple electric motor, which of the following is responsible for producing the torque that drives the rotation of the motor shaft?

<p>The interaction between the magnetic field and the current in the armature windings</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a generator, what is the primary mechanism responsible for inducing an electromotive force (EMF) in the armature windings?

<p>The rotation of the armature in a magnetic field</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a generator, what is the primary role of the commutator?

<p>To reverse the direction of current in the armature windings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the direction of the induced current and the direction of the magnetic field in a generator or motor?

<p>The direction of the induced current depends on the direction of the magnetic field and the direction of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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