A rectangular coil of wire can rotate in a magnetic field. The ends of the...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1990

A rectangular coil of wire can rotate in a magnetic field. The ends of the coil are soldered to the two halves of a split ring. Two carbon brushes are made to press lightly against the split ring and when these are connected in circuit with a battery and rheostat, the coil rotates. This is a description of

  • A. a suspended- coil vanometer
  • B. a moving-cell ammeter
  • C. a d.c generator
  • D. an electric motor

Correct Answer: C. a d.c generator



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