(P2) Generating electricity

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  • Created by: Anjelala
  • Created on: 19-05-13 17:52
What are the 3 ways that increases the current from a dynamo?
1) Increasing the number of turns on the coil 2)Rotating the magnet faster 3)Using a stronger magnet.
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Where can the output from a dynamo be displayed?
The output from a dynamo can be displayed on an oscilloscope.
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What does an oscilloscope show?
An oscilloscope shows how the current produced by a dynamo varies with time.
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What is the time for one complete cycle called?
The time for one complete current is called the period of the alternating current.
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What does a simple generator consist of?
A simple generator consists of coil of wire rotating between the poles of a magnet.
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How does a simple generator work?
>The coil of wire cuts through the magnetic field as it spins >The current is produced in the coil
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A current can be produced if... (Finish the sentence)
The coil stays stationary and the magnets move.
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What are fuels used for in a conventional power station?
Fuels are used to heat water.
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Explain why a conventional power station uses fuels to heat water...
>The water boils to produce steam > Steam at high pressure drives a wind turbine > The turbine drives a generator.
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What is efficieny?
Effiency is a measure of how well a device transfers energy.
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In a power station, where is energy lost?
In a power station energy is lost in the boilers , generator and the cooling towers
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What is the equation to work out efficiency?
Useful energy output /divided by/ Total energy input = efficiency.
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