ELECTRONIC PRINCIPLES - OD1647 - LESSON 1/TASK 1
the induced voltage at each instant of time during rotation of
the loop. Notice that this curve contains 360, or two
alternations. TWO ALTERNATIONS represent ONE complete CYCLE of
rotation.
FIGURE 59. BASIC ALTERNATINGCURRENT GENERATOR.
Assuming a closed path is provided across the ends of the
conductor loop, you can determine the direction of current in
the loop by using the LEFTHAND RULE FOR GENERATORS. Refer to
figure 60 on the following page. The lefthand rule is applied
as follows: First, place your left hand on the illustration with
the fingers as shown. Your THUMB
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