Alternating current theory
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Most electrical equipment makes use alternating current supplies, and
for this reason knowledge alternating waveforms necessary for all
practising electricians. The induced voltage follows mathematical law
known the sinusoidal law and, therefore, can say that sine wave has
been generated.
One the reasons for using alternating supplies for the electricity mains
supply because can very easily change the voltage levels using a
transformer which will only work a.c.8. output.7. Such waveform has the characteristics displayed Fig.
When coil wire rotated inside magnetic field shown Fig.c. Similar the unidirectional bat-
tery supply shown Fig.c. (see Fig.
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this simple arrangement produces very bumpy d.7). generator dynamo.c. 4. 4.c. output.
The generated alternating supply the power station transformed up
to 132,000 more, for efficient transmission along the National Grid
conductors. sup-
ply, whereas the mains electricity supply alternating a
