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K4-06. Magnetoelectric Generator With Capacitor And Meter
Purpose
To demonstrate that the generator is producing electrical energy, and that the capacitor stores electrical energy.
Equipment
Genecon generator/motor with 5 volt 1 farad capacitor and lecture-demonstration meter on 5 V scale.
Setup Time
5 minutes.
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Description
The generator, the capacitor and the meter are connected in parallel, using the meter as a voltmeter. The capacitor is charged up by cranking the generator. The generator is then run as a motor by energy stored in the capacitor. See if you can get away with this one: Crank the motor/generator, charging the capacitor. Release the generator handle so that the capacitor causes the motor/generator to rotate. Suggest that a capacitor stores rotation.
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See pagesk1. forces on moving charges
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See pagesk2. electromagnetic induction
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See pagesk3. transformers
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See pagesk4. motors & generators
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See pagesk5. electrical properties of matter
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See pagesk6. electric circuits & instruments
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See pagesk7. rlc circuits
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See pagesk8. electromagnetic waves
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See pagesk1. forces on moving charges
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See pagesk2. electromagnetic induction
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See pagesk3. transformers
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See pagesk4. motors & generators
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See pagesk5. electrical properties of matter
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See pagesk6. electric circuits & instruments
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See pagesk7. rlc circuits
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See pagesk8. electromagnetic waves