The Dynamo was the first electrical generator capable of delivering power for industry. The dynamo uses electromagnetic principles to convert mechanical rotation into an alternating electric current. A dynamo machine consists of a stationary structure which generates a strong magnetic field, and a set of rotating windings which turn within that field. On small machines the magnetic field may be provided by a permanent magnet; larger machines have the magnetic field created by electromagnets.
The first dynamo based on Faraday's principles was built in 1832 by Hippolyte Pixii, a French instrument maker. It used a permanent magnet which was rotated by a crank. The spinning magnet was positioned so that its north and south poles passed by a piece of iron wrapped with wire. Pixii found that the spinning magnet produced a pulse of current in the wire each time a pole passed the coil. Furthermore, the north and south poles of the magnet induced currents in opposite directions. By adding a commutator, Pixii was able to convert the alternating current to direct current.
Unlike the Faraday disc, many turns of wire connected in series can be used in the moving windings of a dynamo. This allows the terminal voltage of the machine to be higher than a disc can produce, so that electrical energy can be delivered at a convenient voltage.
The relationship between mechanical rotation and electric current in a dynamo is reversible; the principles of the electric motor were discovered when it was found that one dynamo could cause a second interconnected dynamo to rotate if current was fed through it.
2007-01-17 04:19:53
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answered by Anonymous
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All dynamos work by moving wires across a magnetic field. Moving a conductor across a magnetic field induces a current. Strictly speaking what most people call a dynamo is actually an alternator. A true dynamo produces DC, usually by using a commutator and brushes to switch the coils on each revolution.
2007-01-17 04:04:41
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answered by Anonymous
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It uses a permanent magnet which is rotated by a crank. The spinning magnet is positioned so that its north and south poles passed by a piece of iron wrapped with wire. It was discovered that the spinning magnet produced a pulse of current in the wire each time a pole passed the coil. Furthermore, the north and south poles of the magnet induce currents in opposite directions. By adding a commutator, it is possible to convert the alternating current to direct current.
2007-01-17 04:40:04
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answered by Kevin 5
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properly :) Its a 6 - 0 win for the effective Reds, wish they win reason i would be there making a song with the huge boys lol, :) i will supply ya a wave Normg if the digicam comes my way. Is The Lion a classic man or woman do u think of????? inspect his answer. LOL
2016-10-07 07:14:53
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answered by ? 4
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Dynamo is a generator.
It is used to measure the HP of an engine as a rule. It is also on bicycles and they are small and run lamp at night.
Engine runs a dynamo, load is varied till engine almost stop, power is calculate from the gages.
2007-01-17 04:12:04
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answered by minootoo 7
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If U'r highly intelligent , the answer is FLEMING'S LEFT HAND RULE.If U'r not then follow this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_generator.
2007-01-24 07:11:10
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answered by LION 1
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it is like a AC generator which produces current on applying mechanical energy.
2007-01-18 03:00:38
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answered by arya 1
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ELECTRO MAGNETIC INDUCTION.
pls check ur physics text book for clarification.
2007-01-23 10:07:44
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answered by Nithin 2
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to move around a fix place . which a enginear fix to move around
2007-01-24 23:33:45
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answered by sona 2
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try searching in www.howstuffworks.com
2007-01-23 23:58:25
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answered by chilly 2
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