Electricity and Magnetism > Electromagnetic Induction > Generators and Motors
DCS# 5K40.40 

AC GENERATOR


APPARATUS
rotating coil 101-07-D
large horseshoe magnet 202-20-C
oscilloscope 202
shielded cable 101-07-D


DESCRIPTION
Motor driven coil rotates between poles of magnet, producing sinusoidal voltage vs. time graph.

NOTES

Make sure contacts on rotating coil are clean.

Do not remove styrofoam from coil.

Connect frame of rotating coil to oscilloscope ground.