4.12.2

Features of a Rotating-Coil Generator

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Features of a Rotating-Coil Generator

To make sure that the rotating coil is always connected to a circuit, without creating a tangle of wires, we use:

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Slip rings

  • The slip rings rotate with the coil.
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Brushes

  • The brushes stay in a fixed position and are always in contact with the slip rings.
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Results

  • Together, slip rings and brushes provide a simple way to deliver an alternating current (AC) to the external circuit.
  • This setup ensures the coil can rotate freely without twisting or tangling the connecting wires.

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