JAMB Physics 1991 Question 42

Question 42

Electromagnetic Induction

To convert an alternating current dynamo into a direct current dynamo, the

  1. A.number of turns in the coil is increased
  2. B.strength of the field magnet is increased
  3. C.slip rings are replaced with a split ring commutator
  4. D.coil is wound on a soft iron armature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (slip rings are replaced with a split ring commutator)

Explanation

A split-ring commutator reverses the connections every half turn, so the output current always flows the same way.