How Electric Generators (Dynamos) Work Quiz

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What is the main function of a dynamic microphone?

Generate a magnetic field

Convert current to sound waves

Produce a current proportional to the sound signal (correct)

Control the movement of the loudspeaker

How is current induced in the coil of a dynamic microphone?

By moving the loudspeaker cone

By pressure variations in sound waves (correct)

By connecting to an external power source

By generating a static electric charge

What happens when current flows into the coil of a loudspeaker?

The coil expands

The magnet becomes stronger

The loudspeaker produces heat

The cone moves (correct)

In a loudspeaker setup, what interaction causes the coil to move?

Magnetic field from magnet and current Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a dynamic microphone is free to move?

Coil of wire around the magnet Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if the magnetic field changes while a current flows through a conductor?

The current will produce its own magnetic field that opposes the change inducing it Signup and view all the answers

In an electric generator (dynamo), what type of current is produced when the coil of wire is connected to a complete circuit?

Alternating current (AC) Signup and view all the answers

How is direct current (DC) produced in a dynamo?

By connecting the coil to a split ring commutator Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a split ring commutator in a dynamo?

To reverse the direction of current each half-rotation Signup and view all the answers

In an electric generator, what causes a potential difference to be created?

The movement of the wire cutting through the magnetic field Signup and view all the answers

What type of transformer is created when there are more coils on the secondary side?

Step up transformer Signup and view all the answers

What dictates the direction of the magnetic field produced around a wire carrying current?

The right hand grip rule Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the strength of the magnetic field when the current passing through a wire increases?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What shape does the magnetic field take in a solenoid?

Circular Signup and view all the answers

How does having an iron core in the center of a solenoid affect its magnetic strength?

Increases it Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect the strength of a magnetic field produced by a solenoid?

Size of current and length Signup and view all the answers

In the motor effect, how do two magnets interact with each other?

They experience magnetic force of attraction/repulsion Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the force felt on a wire when it interacts with a magnetic field?

Perpendicular to both the wire and the magnetic field lines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dynamic Microphones

Main function is to convert sound waves into electrical signals.
Current is induced in the coil by the movement of the coil within a magnetic field caused by sound vibrations.
In a loudspeaker, the flow of current through the coil generates a magnetic field that interacts with the fixed magnet, causing movement.

Loudspeakers

The coil in a loudspeaker moves due to the magnetic interaction between the coil's magnetic field and the fixed magnet's field.
The diaphragm of a dynamic microphone is the component that is free to move.

Electromagnetic Induction

When the magnetic field changes while a current flows through a conductor, an induced current is produced in the conductor.
A dynamo produces alternating current (AC) when the coil is connected to a complete circuit.

Dynamo Functionality

Direct current (DC) is produced in a dynamo through a process of rectification, often involving a commutator.
A split ring commutator in a dynamo reverses the direction of current flow, ensuring smooth DC output.

Electric Generators

A potential difference is created in an electric generator when a coil rotates within a magnetic field, leading to electromagnetic induction.
A step-up transformer is created when there are more coils on the secondary side than on the primary side.

Magnetic Fields

The direction of the magnetic field around a wire carrying current is dictated by the right-hand rule.
The strength of the magnetic field increases as the current passing through the wire intensifies.

Solenoids

The magnetic field in a solenoid takes the shape of concentric circles with strong lines of force along the axis.
An iron core in the center of a solenoid enhances its magnetic strength.

Factors Influencing Magnetic Strength

The strength of the magnetic field produced by a solenoid is affected by the number of coils, the amount of current, and the presence of a ferromagnetic core.

Motor Effect

In the motor effect, two magnets interact through their magnetic fields, leading to attraction or repulsion, resulting in movement.
The direction of force felt on a wire in a magnetic field follows the right-hand rule, indicating the forces experienced.

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Test your knowledge on the functioning of electric generators (dynamos). Learn about how a coil of wire rotating between two permanent magnets generates electricity through the interaction of magnetic fields.