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Why are slip rings used in the setup described in the text?
Why are slip rings used in the setup described in the text?
What happens when the alternator handle is disconnected from the transformer and lamp?
What happens when the alternator handle is disconnected from the transformer and lamp?
Which component is responsible for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy in this setup?
Which component is responsible for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy in this setup?
What happens to the handle of the alternator when it is disconnected from the load?
What happens to the handle of the alternator when it is disconnected from the load?
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If slip rings were not used, what would happen when trying to turn the alternator handle?
If slip rings were not used, what would happen when trying to turn the alternator handle?
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Why is it important for the alternator handle to be easier to turn when disconnected from the load?
Why is it important for the alternator handle to be easier to turn when disconnected from the load?
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What is the purpose of the slip rings in the portable power supply?
What is the purpose of the slip rings in the portable power supply?
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How can the number of turns on the secondary coil of the transformer be adjusted?
How can the number of turns on the secondary coil of the transformer be adjusted?
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What is the purpose of adjusting the number of turns on the secondary coil of the transformer?
What is the purpose of adjusting the number of turns on the secondary coil of the transformer?
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What is the effect of increasing the speed of the alternator in the portable power supply?
What is the effect of increasing the speed of the alternator in the portable power supply?
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What is the purpose of connecting a lamp to the portable power supply?
What is the purpose of connecting a lamp to the portable power supply?
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How can the resultant force on the bolt be increased?
How can the resultant force on the bolt be increased?
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What is the purpose of the slip rings in the alternator?
What is the purpose of the slip rings in the alternator?
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Why does turning the handle of the alternator cause an alternating current to be induced in the coil?
Why does turning the handle of the alternator cause an alternating current to be induced in the coil?
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What is the relationship between the number of turns on the primary and secondary coils of the transformer?
What is the relationship between the number of turns on the primary and secondary coils of the transformer?
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What is the potential difference required by the lamp?
What is the potential difference required by the lamp?
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