Lab 17B Electromagnetic Induction . re aw det~ Volts Volts Question for this Investigatio: Do AC How does an electric generator work? Making a generator Place magnets In the pockets Dei ‘tomato nech-south DS _Wind the sting around S the spindle ‘Band pull L taspin @ the o generator. uo cS PS s o = 1. Attach the ripcord generator assembly to the circuit board. 2, Connect the meter and coll as shown in the diagram. 3, Remove the plastic cover by unscrewing the black plastic nut. Place four magnets in the rotor, evenly spaced and TS a 3 2. PB akernating north/south. 4, Replace the plastic lid and tighten the black plastic nut. Have someone else double check to make sure it’s secure 5. Wind the string around the spindle. Safety Tip: (1)' Be extra careful! (2) Pull the ripcord with a straight motion, pulling directly away from the spindle, (3) Firmly hold the base of the generator assembly and circuit board. 5. Record the reading when the meter was set to “20 DC Volts”: - | 6. Pull the cord again with the meter set to “200 AC Volts”: Record reading ook in your text! ther dos 7. Explain the difference between AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) chants current One ‘ 8, Is electricity produced by the magnets when they are at rest or only when the magnets are moving? (ovine) Does the generator make AC or DC electricity? Support your answer with observations from lab: % ceding while en OC we ae nv AC we gphy» Voltage and speed Set timer to frequency mode. Clear window for phatogate beam (be sure & spoke from the rotor is not blocking the window). 10. Slip a photogate under the rotor so the light beam passes through the slot in the cover of the rotor. Set the Timer to measure frequency. This tells you how many times per second the light beam is broken. The beam is broken once per turn. 11. Start the rotor spinning. As it slows down record the AC voltage produced by the generator at different speeds. This will take several people cooperating to do. You will need to develop and practice a technique for recording numbers that are changing rapidly. This part takes a lot of coordination with your group. The numbers change quickly. All voltages need to be taken after one pull of the ripcord. You'll need one person to pull the ripcord, one to read the voltage, another to read the frequency, and another to record the voltages. ener er me ee eee] Gerenennisce) Cer s) (Ac) aac) [Frequenc WOT) (Ac)Lab 17B 12. Make a graph of your data. ( Fiecgserics} _____ is the Independent Variable) Tith label: Bobtion Speed ( cequen 13. What is the relationship between voltage and speed? As the... Support your answer with data: md» Building different generators In the next part you are going to test different configurations of magnets at different speeds. eoe¢é 6 magnets - alternating ‘42 magnets - alternating 12 magnets - same side out6 magnets - alternating 12 magnets - alternating 16. What effect does doubling the number of magnets from 6 to 12 have upon the voltage? ‘Support your answer with data: Alfemohing iRCrised vikcle same sibe Sccrenie 17. What would happen to the maximum AC voltage produced if you doub| the speed of the generator? Support your answer with data: 18. Compare your results for 12 magnets ~ alternating north and south vs. 12 magnets all facing with the same side out. What was the difference in voltage, why? Explain: AMkemuting ps Ae flip He megneric & wound «oil, *** BONUS SECTION *** (if you have time) 19. Set up the generator with 12 magnets ~ alternating north and south again. As the generator spins, slide the wooden mount containing the steel pin back and forth, 20. What effect does sliding the steel pin have upon the voltage produced? When Pre steel eS eee Speed eres When ot mines omens Hed ements, KN ales KY ing WP one dwn