The output of an alternator falls to zero twice during each complete rotation of its coil. Which statement explains why?
The coil momentarily loses contact with both of the slip rings
The sides of the coil momentarily move parallel to the field lines
The sides of the coil momentarily move at right angles to the field
The coil momentarily stops rotating as it passes the magnet poles
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