Physics 12 Mr. Jean December 17th, 2012

The plan: Video Clip of the day AC & DC Generators Transformers

AC Generators: Generators are essentially the same design as motors. The mechanical energy input to a generator turns the coil in the magnetic field. This produces an emf (voltage). A sinusoidal voltage output. The mechanical energy may come from: i. Steam ii. Wind iii. Waterfall iv. Electric motor

DC Generator: The commutator must change the AC flowing into its armature into DC. Commutators keep the current flowing in one direction instead of back and forth.

Power Production Generators were built by Tesla to generate electricity reliably and in large quantities. Most of today’s energy sold is in the form of AC because it can easily be transformed from one voltage to another.

High Voltage with Low Current: Power is transmitted at high voltages and low current without much energy loss (heating of wire) because it can be stepped down from the plant to many cities, to a city, to the household. Household typical outlet is 120 V AC.

Transformers: Transformers are used to transfer energy from one circuit to another by means of mutual inductance between two coils.

Types of Transformers: Transformers consist of a primary coil (input) and a secondary coil (output). Step-up Transformer Secondary has more turns greater electric potential (V) induced, caused by the lowering for current (I)

Types of Transformers: Transformers consist of a primary coil (input) and a secondary coil (output). Step-down Transformer primary has more turns Thus less electric potential (V) induced causing a greater current (I).

Transformers: Transferring energy from one coil to the other OR the rate of transferring energy is the power. The power used in the secondary is supplied by the primary. LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY

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