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7.3 Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (HT only)

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Question 12

A monitoring device in a water pipe uses a small alternator. A technician tests the alternator using different coils. The magnetic field strength is the same in each test.

TestNumber of turns on the coilRotation rate in rotations per secondPeak potential difference in VOutput frequency in Hz
1250123.012
2500126.012
3250246.024

The monitoring device will use a coil with 500 turns rotating at 24 rotations per second.

Calculate the expected peak potential difference and output frequency of the alternator in the monitoring device.

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7.3 Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (HT only) Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /7.3 Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (HT only)

96 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 7.3 Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (HT only), covering 7.3.1 Induced potential (HT only), 7.3.2 Uses of the generator effect (HT only), 7.3.3 Microphones (HT only), and 7.3.4 Transformers (HT only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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