generator alternator.c. supply, alternating current supply.1
except that powerful electromagnets are used and the power for rotation
comes from steam turbine. The basic principle of
the a.c. elec-
tricity has many applications where portability emergency stand-by
supply important but for large quantities power has an
a.
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ray
oscilloscope
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FIGURE 10.c. supply because easy change the voltage levels using a
transformer. Let first define some our terms of
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Alternating current theory
Commercial quantities electricity for industry, commerce and domes-
tic use are generated a.
. voltage the loop coils wire as
shown the display cathode ray oscilloscope.c. circuit
definitions
● Write them down helps.c.1 will cut the north south lines
of magnetic flux and induce a. The d.
In this section will first all consider the theoretical circuits pure
resistance, inductance and capacitance acting alone a.
Key Fact
Definitions
● Try remember these a.
Rotating simple loop wire coils wire between the poles mag-
net such that shown simplified Fig. 10. circuit
before going consider the practical circuits resistance, inductance
and capacitance acting together. large Power Stations and distributed around
the United Kingdom the National Grid the end user. supply generated Power Station exactly the same Fig.c.c.1
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