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ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION

Q # 1. What do you know about electromagnetic induction?

Ans. When a conductor that is moved through a magnetic field, the electric current flow through the
circuit. The emf produced in the conductor is called induced emf, and the current generated is called
induced current. This phenomenon is known as electromagnetic induction.
Q # 2. Define the term motional emf. Also derive its expression.
Ans. The emf induced by the motion of a conductor across the magnetic field is called motional emf.
Consider a conducting rod of length L placed on two parallel metal rails separated by a
distance L. A galvanometer is connected between the ends c and d of rails. This forms complete
conducting loop abcd. A uniform magnetic field B is applied directed into the paper.

Initially, when the rod is stationary, galvanometer indicates no current in the loop. If the rod is
pulled to the right with constant velocity v, the galvanometer indicates current flowing through the
loop.
Obviously, the current is induced due to the motion of the conducting rod across the magnetic
field. The rod is acting as a source of emf = Vb Va = V .
When the rod moves, a charge q within the rod also moves with same velocity v in the magnetic field
B and experience a force that is given by:

F=q( vB)
The magnitude of force is

F = q v B sin
Since the angle between v and B is 90o , so

F=qvB
Applying the right hand rule, we see that F is directed from a to b of the rod. Under the action
of this force, the positive charge carriers inside rod accumulate on side b of the rod, due to which
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deficiency of positive charges occurs at side a of rod and equivalent negative charge appear on this
side. This results in establishment of electric field Eo inside the rod from b to a.
The system quickly reaches an equilibrium state in which these two forces on the charge are
balanced. If Eo is the electric intensity in this state then:

q Eo = q v B
Eo = v B

---------- (1)

As the electric field intensity is the negative gradient of electric potential, therefore

Eo = -

V
L

---------- (2)

Where L is the length of the conductor and V is the potential difference, which is equal to
induced emf due to motion of conductor in magnetic field. Comparing equation (1) and (2), we get:

V
=vB
L
V = - v BL

Therefore, the magnitude of the motional emf is given as:

= V = - v BL
If the angle between v and B is , then

= V = - v BL sin
This is the expression of motional emf.
Q # 3. State and prove the Faradays law of electromagnetic induction.
Ans.
Statement
The average emf induced in a conducting coil of N loop is equal to the negative of the rate at
which the magnetic flux through the coil is changing with time.
Proof
Consider a conducting rod of
length L placed on two parallel metal
rails separated by a distance L. A
galvanometer is connected between the
ends c and d of rails. This forms
complete conducting loop abcd. A
uniform magnetic field B is applied
directed into the paper.
Let the conducting rod L moves from
position 1 to position 2 in small interval

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of time t . The distance traveled by the rod in time t is x 2 - x1 =x . The motional emf induced in
a rod mobbing perpendicular to magnetic field is = - v BL
Since the rod is moving with constant velocity v, therefore

v=

x
t

The expression of motional emf becomes:

= - vBL = - BL= t

x.B.L
---------- (1)
t

As the rod moves through the distance x , the increase in the area of the loop is given by:

A = x . L
This increases the flux through the loop by

= x .L.B
Thus equation (1) becomes:

= -

If there is a coil of N loops instead of a single loop, then induced emf will become N times, i.e.,

= -N

The minus sign indicates that the direction of induced emf is such that it opposes the change in flux.
This expression tells that the emf induced in a conducting coil of N loop is equal to the negative of the
rate at which the magnetic flux through the coil is changing with time.
Q # 4. State and explain the Lenzs law.
Ans.
Statement
The direction of the induced current is always so as to oppose the change which causes the current.
Explanation
The mathematical expression
of

the

Faradays

law

of

electromagnetic induction is:

= -N

The minus sign in the expression

is very important. It has to do with the
direction of induced emf.
Consider a coil in which the current is induce by the movement of a bar magnet.

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a) When the magnet is moved toward the stationary conducting

loop, a current is induced in the direction shown. The magnetic
field lines shown are those due to the bar magnet.

b) This induced current produces its own magnetic field directed to

the left that counteracts the increasing external flux. The
magnetic field lines shown are those due to the induced
current in the ring.

According to Lenzs law, the push of the magnet is the change that
produces the induced current and current acts to oppose the push.

Q # 5. Describe the Lenzs law as a statement of Law of

conservation of energy.
Ans. Consider a conducting rod of length L placed on two parallel metal rails separated by a distance
L. A galvanometer is connected between the ends of rails. This forms complete conducting loop. A
uniform magnetic field B is applied directed into the paper.

When the rod moves towards right, emf is induced in

it and current flows through loop in anti-clockwise
direction.

Since the current carrying current is moving in

magnetic field, it experiences a magnetic force F
having magnitude Fm =ILB sin900 =ILB .
By the right hand rule, the direction of magnetic

force Fm is opposite to that of v, so it tends to stop the rod.

An external dragging force equal to Fm in magnitude but opposite in direction must be applied to
keep the rod moving with constant velocity.
The dragging force provides the energy for the induce current to flow. This energy is the
source of induced current. Thus electromagnetic induction is exactly according to low of conservation
of energy.
Q # 5. What do you know about mutual induction? Derive the expression of mutual induction.
The phenomenon in which the changing current in one coil induces an emf in another coil is called the
mutual induction.
It is denoted by the symbol M and the SI unit of the mutual inductance is VsA-1, which is
called henry.

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Derivation
Consider two coils placed close to each
other. One coil is connected with a current source
is called primary and the other one connected to
the galvanometer is called the secondary. If the
current in the primary is changed by varying the
resistance of the rheostat, the magnetic flux in the
surrounding regions changes. Since the secondary
coil is magnetically linked with primary, the
changing flux in primary also changes flux through
secondary.
According to Faradays law, the emf
induced in secondary is directly proportional to the
rate of change of flux through it and is given by the
expression:

S = - NS

S
t

---------- (1)

As the flux through secondary coil N S S is directly proportional to the current IP in primary coil,
therefore

N S S I P
N S S = M IP
Where M is the constant of proportionality and is called the mutual inductance of two coils.
The equation (1) becomes:

S = - NS

( N S S )
(M IP )
S
I
= = = -M P
t
t
t
t

S = - M

I P
---------- (2)
t
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The negative sign indicates the fact that the induced emf is in such a direction that it opposes
the change of current in the primary coil. The equation (2) can be written as:

M =-

S
I P
t

This is expression of mutual induction which may also be described as the ratio of average emf
induced in the secondary coil to the time rate of change of current in the primary.
Q # 6. What do you know about self induction? Derive the expression of self induction.
Ans. Self Induction
The phenomenon in which the changing current in a coil induces an emf in itself
is called the self induction.
It is denoted by the symbol L and the SI unit of the self inductance is VsA-1, which is called
henry.
Derivation
Consider the circuit shown in the figure. A coil is connected in series with a battery and a
rheostat. Magnetic flux is produced through the coil due to the current it. If the current is changed by
varying the rheostat quickly, magnetic flux through the coil changes that causes an induced emf in the
coil. Such an emf is called self induced emf.

According to Faradays law, the emf induced in a coil is directly proportional to the rate of
change of flux through it and is given by the expression:

L = - N

---------- (1)
t

If the flux through one loop of the coil is , then the total flux through the coil of N loops would be

N . As is proportional to magnetic field which is in turn proportional to the current I, therefore:

N I
N = L I
Where L is the constant of proportionality and is called the self inductance of the coil.
The equation (1) becomes:

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L = - N
L = - L

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( N )
( LI )

I
= = = -L
t
t
t
t
I
---------- (2)
t

The negative sign indicates the fact that the self induced emf must oppose the change that produced it.
Thats why the self induced emf is sometimes called back emf. The equation (2) can be written as:

L = -

L
I

t

This is expression of self induction which may also be described as the ratio of induced emf
to the time rate of change of current in the coil.
Q # 7. Find out the expression of energy stored in the magnetic field of current carrying
inductor.
Ans. Energy can be stored in the electric field between the plates of capacitor. In a similar manner,
energy can be stored in the magnetic field of an inductor.
Consider a coil connected to a battery and a switch in series. When the switch is turned on
voltage V is applied across the ends of the coil and current through it rises from zero to its maximum
value I. Due to change of current, an emf is induced, which is opposite to that of battery. Work is
done by the battery top move charges against the induced emf.
Work done by the battery in moving a small charged is:
=

Where

---------- (1)

is the magnitude of induced emf, given by:

=

Putting the value of

=

in equation (1), we get:

=

---------- (2)

Total work done in establishing the current from 0 to I is found by inserting for
current, and the value of .

Average Current = =

, the average

Change in current = 0 =
The equation (2) will become:
1
2
1
=
2

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This work is stored as potential energy in the inductor. Hence the energy stored in an inductor is:
=

---------- (3)

This equation can be expressed in terms of the magnetic field strength B of a solenoid.
If the flux through one loop of the coil is, then the total flux through the coil of N loops
. As the magnetic flux =

would be

is proportional to magnetic field which is in turn

proportional to the current I, therefore:

=
=

!"

!#$

---------- (4)
= % & . Therefore the equation (4) becomes:

The magnetic field strength inside solenoid is

=

% &

% &

If ' is the length of solenoid, then putting

= &' in the above equation, we get:

= &' % &

=% &

'

Thus the equation (3) becomes:

=

1
% &
2

'

= % & = ) +. Substituting for I, the above equation becomes:

Since for a solenoid is

=

1
% &
2
#,

= )

'
'

% &

1
% &
2

'

% &

---------- (5)

Now the energy density can be defined as the energy stored per unit volume insider the solenoid, so
dividing equation (5) by volume
-

1
=
2 %

' , we get energy density:

Q # 8. What do you know about alternating current generator? Also describe its principle,
construction and working.
A current generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Principle
The principle of an electric generator is based on Faradays law of electromagnetic induction.
When a coil is rotated in a magnetic field by some mechanical means, magnetic flux through the coil
changes, and consequently an emf is induced in the coil.
Construction
A rectangular loop of wire of area A be placed in uniform magnetic field B. the loop is rotated
about an axis through its center with constant angular velocity .. One end of the loop is attached to a
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metal ring R and the other end to the ring R' . These rings, called slip rings are concentric with the
axis of the loop and rotate with it. Rings RR' slide against stationary carbon brushes to which
external circuit is connected.
Working
To calculate the induced emf in the loop, consider its position while it is moving in
anticlockwise. The vertical side ab of the loop is moving with velocity v in the magnetic field B. if the
angle between v and B is , the motional emf induced in the side ab has the magnitude,

ab = vBL sin
The same amount of emf is induced in the side cd. Therefore,

cd = vBL sin
The net contribution to emf by the side ab and da is zero because the orce acting on the
charges inside bc and da is not along the wire. Thus

bc = da = 0

The total emf is the loop is

= ab + cd
= vBL sin + vBL sin
= 2vBL sin
If the coil is replaced by a coil of N turns, the total emf in the coil will be:

= 2NvBL sin

--------- (1)

The linear speed v of the vertical wire is related to the angular speed by the relation:

v = r

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Where r is the distance of the vertical wires from the center of the coil.
Substituting this value in equation (1), we get:

= 2N ( r ) BL sin
= N ( 2rL ) B sin
= N AB sin

--------- (2)

Where 2rL = A = area of the coil

As the angular displacement = t , so the equation (2) becomes:

= N AB sin (t

---------

(3)

The equation (3) shows that the induced emf varies sinusoidally with time. It has the maximum value

0 when sin (t

is equal to 1. Thus

0 = N AB
Thus the equation (3) can be written as:

= 0 sin (t

If R is the resistance of the coil, then by Ohms law, induced current in the coil will be:

I=

0 sin ( t

R
R
I = I 0 sin ( t

) 0
=

sin ( t

Variation of Current as a Function of

When the angle between v and B is = 0 0 , the current is zero.

As increases, current also increases. At = 900 , the maximum current flows through the
coil, directed along abcda.

On further increase in , the current decreases. At = 180 0 , the current becomes zero.

For 180 0 < < 2700 , current increases but in reverses the direction i.e., dcbad. At = 270 0
, the maximum current flows through the coil.

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At = 360 0 , one rotation is completed and the current decrease to zero. After one rotation,
the cycle repeats itself.

The current alternates in direction once in one cycle. Therefore, such a current is called alternating
current. It reverses its direction f times per second.

Q # 9. Write a note on DC Generator.

AC Generators are not suitable for many applications, for
example to run a DC motor. In 1834, William Sturgeon invented a
simple device called commutator that prevents the direction of current
from changing.
DC Generator is similar to the AC generator in construction
with the difference that slip rings are replaced by split rings. The
split rings are two halves of a ring that act as commutator.

When the current in the coil is zero and is about to change direction, the split rings also
changes the contacts with the carbon brushes BB' . Therefore, the output from BB' remains in the
same direction although the current is not constant in magnitude. The fluctuations of the output can be
significantly reduced by using many coils rather than a single one.

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Q # 10. Describe the back emf effects in generators.

Ans. A generator is a source of electricity production that converts the mechanical energy into
electrical energy. For this purpose, a large turbine is turned by high pressure or waterfall. The shaft of
the turbine is attached to the coil which rotates in the magnetic field.
When the circuit is open, the generator does not supply
electrical energy, and a very little force is needed to rotate the coil. As
soon as the circuit is closed, a current is drawn through the coil. The
magnetic field exerts force on the current carrying coil.
Force F1 is acting on the left side of the coil whereas an equal
but opposite force F2 acts on the right side of the coil. These forces are
such that they produce a counter torque that opposes the rotational motion of the coil. This effect is
sometimes referred to as back motor effect in the generator.
Q # 11. Write a note on DC motor?
Ans. A motor is a device which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The basic principle
of electric motor is that a wire carrying current placed in magnetic field experience a force.
In construction a DC motor is similar to a DC generator, having a magnetic field, a
commutator and an armature.
In DC motor, the brushes are connected to DC
supply or battery. When the current flows through the
armature coil, the force on the conductor produces a
torque that rotates the armature. The amount to the torque
depends upon the current, the strength to the magnetic
field, the area of the coil ant the number of turns of the
coil.
Q # 12. What do you know about back emf effect in
motors? Also describe the relation between back emf
and current.
Ans. When the coil motor rotates across the magnetic
field by the applied potential difference V, an emf is
induced in it. The induced emf is in such a direction that opposes the emf running motor. Due to this
reason, the induced emf is called back emf of the motor. The magnitude of the back emf increases
with the speed of motor.
Relation between Back Emf and Current
Since V and are opposite in polarity, the net emf in the circuit is V- . If R is the
resistance of the coil and I the current drawn by the motor, then by Ohms law:

I=

V-
V = + IR
R
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When the motor is just started, back emf is almost zero and hence a large current passes through
the coil.

As the motor speeds up, the back emf increases and current becomes smaller and smaller.
However, the current is sufficient to provide the torque on the coil drive the load and overcome
losses due to friction.

If the motor is overloaded, it slows down. Consequently, the back emf decreases and allows motor
to draw more current.

If the motor is overloaded beyond its limits, the current could be so high that it may burn out the
motor.

Q # 13. What is transformer? Describe its construction, principle and working.

A transformer is an electrical device used to change a given alternating emf into a larger or smaller
alternating emf.
Principle
The transformer works on the principle of mutual induction between two coils. The
transformer

consists

of

two

coils

of

copper

electrically insulated from each other, wound on the

same iron core. The coil to which AC power is
supplied is called primary and that from which power
is delivered to the circuit is called secondary.
Working
Suppose that an alternating emf is applied to
the primary. if at some instant t, the flux is changing
at the rate of

, then there will back emf induced

t

in the primary, which will oppose the applied voltage. The instantaneous value of the self induced emf
is given by:

Self induced emf = N P

t
Where N P is the number of turns in the primary. If the resistance of the coil is negligible then the
back emf is equal and opposite to applied voltage VP .

VP = back emf = N P
t

--------- (1)

Assuming that the two coils are tightly coupled and the flux through the primary also passes
through the secondary. Therefore, the rate of change of flux through secondary will be

and the
t

magnitude of induced emf across the secondary is given by:

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VS = N S
t

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--------- (2)

Where N S is the number of turns in the secondary.

Dividing equation (1) and (2), we get:

VP N P
=
VS
NS

--------- (3)

Q # 14. Differentiate among step-up transformer and step-down transformer.

Step-up Transformer
A transformer in which voltage across secondary is greater than the primary voltage is called
step up transformer. For the case of a step up transformer VS > VP , then according to the equation (3)
we have: N S > N P .
Step-Down Transformer
A transformer in which voltage across secondary is less than the primary voltage is called step
up transformer. For the case of a step down transformer VS < VP , then according to the equation (3)
we have: N S < N P .
Q # 15. What is the difference between an ideal transformer and an actual transformer?
Ans. Electrical power in a transformer is transformed from its primary to the secondary coil by means
of changing flux. For an ideal case the power input to the primary is nearly equal to the power output
from secondary i.e.,
Power Input =Power Output

VP I P = VS I S
But in actual transformer, the output is always less than input due to power losses. There are
two main causes of power losses, namely eddy currents and magnetic hysteresis.
Due to power losses, a transformer is far from being an ideal. The efficiency of the
transformer is defined as:

E=

Output Power
100
Input Power

Q # 16. Describe the different causes of power loss.

There are two main causes of power loss, which are given below
Eddy Current
The induced currents that are set up in the core of transformer in the direction perpendicular
to the flux are known as eddy currents. It results in power dissipation and heating of the core material.
Hysteresis Losses
Hysteresis losses are the energy expended to magnetize and demagnetize the core material in
each cycle of AC.
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Q # 16. How the efficiency of the transformer can be improved?

Following step should be executed in order to improve the efficiency of transformer:

Core should be assembled from the laminated sheet of a material whose hysteresis
loop area is very small.

The insulation between lamination sheets should be perfect so as to stop the flow of
eddy currents.

The resistance of the primary and secondary coils should be kept minimum.

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EXERCISE SHORT QUESTIONS

Q # 1. Does the inducted emf in circuit depend on the resistance of the circuit? Does the induced
current depend on the resistance of the circuit?
Ans. The expression for induced emf is given by
/ = 0

1
2

The relation shows that the induced emf in a coil only depend upon the rate of change of
magnetic flux and number of turns but does not depend upon the resistance of the coil.
As the induced current flowing through a coil is given by:
3
this expression shows that the value of current depends upon the resistance of the coil. The
smaller the value of the resistance of the coil, greater will he the value of current.
Q # 2. A square loop of wire is moving through a uniform magnetic field. The normal to the loop
is oriented parallel to the magnetic field. Is a emf induced in the loop? Give a reason for your
answer.
Ans. The induce emf in a wire is given by:
4

sin 8

Where 8 the angle between 4 and .

When normal to the loop is parallel to the field, the velocity vector 4 of
side of loop is also parallel to field , so 8
4

0. Therefore,

sin 0

Thus, emf induced in the loop is zero.

Q # 3. A light metallic ring is released from above into a vertical bar
magnet as shown in the figure. Viewed from above, does the current
flow clockwise or anti-clockwise in the ring?
Ans. According to Lenzs law, the direction of the induced current is
opposite to the cause which produces it. So, the side of the ring facing
north pole of magnet must be north pole of the induced magnetic field.
When viewed from above, the current in the ring is clockwise.
Q # 4. What is the direction of the current through resistor R as
shown in the figure? As the switch S is (a) closed (b) open.
Ans. When switch S is closed, then the current in the primary
coil increases from zero to maximum. During this time
interval, magnetic flux through the secondary coil increases
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from zero to maximum and induced current produce in it. According to Lenzs law, the current
through the secondary should flow in anti-clockwise direction. And current through resistor will be
from left to right.
(b) However, if the switch is opened, the induced current through secondary should flow in clockwise
direction. So the current through resistor R will flow from right to left.
Q # 5. Does the induced emf always act to decrease the magnetic flux through a circuit?
Ans. The induced emf always opposes the cause that produces it.

If the magnetic flux through the circuit through the circuit is increasing, then induced emf acts
to decrease the magnetic flux.

If the magnetic flux through the circuit through the circuit is decreasing, then induced emf
acts to increase the magnetic flux.

Hence, the induced emf does not always act to decrease the magnetic flux through the circuit.
Q # 6. When the switch in the circuit is closed, a current is established in the coil and the metal
ring jumps upward. Why? Describe what would happen to the ring if
the battery polarity were reversed?
Ans. When the switch in the circuit is closed, the current is set up in the
coil which establish magnetic field in it.
This result in change of magnetic flux through the metallic ring and hence
an induced emf is produced in it.
The induced magnetic field in the ring opposes the magnetic field
of the coil (according to Lenzs law). Therefore the ring experience a
force of repulsion and jumps up.
The same event occurs even if the polarity of the battery is reversed.
Q # 7. Figure shows a coil of wire in the xy-plane with a magnetic field directed along the y-axis.
Around which of the three coordinate axes should the coil be rotated in order to generate an
emf and a current in the coil?
Ans.

The coil must be rotated along x-axis to get change of

magnetic flux and an induced current through it.

If the coil is rotated about y-axis, the flux passing

through the coil zero because plane of the coil
remains parallel to magnetic field B all the times.

If the coil is rotated about z-axis then no change of

magnetic flux takes place through coil.

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Hence if the coil is rotated about x-axis, then there is a change of magnetic flux passing through a
coil. So only in this case, an emf is induced in the coil.
Q # 8. How would you position a flat loop of wire in a changing magnetic field so that there is no
emf induced in the loop?
Ans. If the plane of loop of wire is placed parallel to changing magnetic field i.e., 8 = 0, then no flux
through it will change. Hence no emf will be induced through the loop as:
.

sin 8

sin 0

0
Q # 9. In a certain region, the earths magnetic field point vertically down. When a plane flies
due north, which wing tip is positively charged?
Ans. The magnetic force on electrons in the wing is given by:
9

: ;<=

When the plane flies due north in the earth magnetic field
directed vertically downward, then electrons will experience
force in east direction.
Thus west wingtip of the plane is positively charged.
Q # 10. Show that / and

>
2

have the same units.

Ans. As we know that:

?
C+D EF ?EGH
C+D EF IJKGLM

-&@ AB
>
2

NECOM
IECOE P

4A'

---------- (1)

#Q
2

-&@ AB

>
2

-&@ AB

>
2

-&@ AB
-&@ AB
-&@ AB 2

>

SR
T

<S
<T
As

-&@ AB 2

NECOM
IECOE P

<S
4A'

U VA-': and

<T

W XA-'ASY

---------- (2)

Hence from (1) and (2), it is proved that both / and

have the same units.

Q # 11. When an electric motor, such as an electric drill, is being used, does it also act as a
generator? If so what is the consequences of this?
Ans. When an electric motor is running, its armature is rotating in a magnetic field. A torque acts on
the armature and at the same time, magnetic flux is changing through the armature which produces an
induced emf. The induced emf opposes the rotation of armature. This means that motor also acts as
generator when it is running.
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consequences

When the motor is just started, back emf is almost zero and hence a large current passes through
the coil.

As the motor speeds up, the back emf increases and current becomes smaller and smaller.
However, the current is sufficient to provide the torque on the coil drive the load and overcome
losses due to friction.

If the motor is overloaded, it slows down. Consequently, the back emf decreases and allows motor
to draw more current.

If the motor is overloaded beyond its limits, the current could be so high that it may burn out the
motor.

Q # 12. Can a DC motor be turned into a DC generator? What changes are required to be
done?
Ans. Yes, a DC motor be turned into a DC generator.
In order to convert DC motor into a DC generator, two changes are to be done:
The magnetic field must be supplied by the permanent magnet and not by
electromagnet.
An arrangement to rotate the coil armature should be provided.
Q # 13. Is it possible to change both the area of the loop and the magnetic field passing through
the loop and still not have an induced emf in the loop?
Ans. If both area of the loop A and magnetic field strength B are changed such that change is
magnetic flux is zero i.e., [ = 0. Then by Faradays law:
=

[
=0

Hence no induced emf in the loop will be produced.

Q # 14. Can an electric motor be used to drive an electric generator with output from the
generator being used to operate the motor?
Ans. No it is not possible. Because if it is possible, it will be a self operating system without getting
energy from some external source and this is against the law of conservation of energy.
Q # 15. A suspended magnet is oscillating freely in a horizontal plane. The oscillations are
strongly damped when a metal plate is placed under the magnet. Explain why this occurs?
Ans. the oscillating magnet produces change of magnetic flux close to it. The metal plate placed
below it experiences the change of magnetic flux. As the result, eddy current are produced inside
metal. According to Lenzs law, these eddy current oppose the cause which produce it. So, the
oscillations of magnet are strongly damped.

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Q # 16. Four unmarked wires emerge from a transformer. What steps would you take to
determine the turn ratio?
Ans. By checking continuity of the coils, the coils are separated as primary and secondary coils. An
alternating voltage of known value \] is connected to one coil (primary coil), the output voltage \^
across the ends of the other coil (secondary coil) is measured. The turn ratio of the coil is determined
by using relation:
\^
=
\]

Q # 17. (a) Can a step-up transformer increase the power level?

(b) In a transformer, there is no transfer of charge from the primary to the secondary. How is,
then the power transferred?
Ans.
(a). In case of an ideal transformer, the power output is equal to the power input. In actual
transformer, due of dissipation of energy in the coil, the output power is always less than input power.
Therefore, a step-up transformer cant increase power level.
(b). The two coils of transformer are magnetically linked i.e., the change of flux through one coil is
linked with the other coil.
Q # 18. When the primary of a transformer is connected to AC mains, the current in it
(a) Is very small if the secondary circuit is open, but
(b) Increases when the secondary circuit is closed. Explain these facts.
Ans. (a). If the secondary circuit is open, then output power will be zero. Because output power is
always slightly smaller than the output power, therefore a very small value of current is being drawn
by a primary coil of transformer form AC mains.
(b). When the secondary circuit is closed, the output power will be increased. As we know that output
power is equal to input power, therefore the transformer will draw large current from the AC mains to
increase the primary power. Hence, greater current is needed in primary to equalize power in
secondary coil.

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