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INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: DC Generator Fundamentals

In order to understand how DC generators produce electricity, it is crucial to understand how the relative motion of a conductor moving through a magnetic field ( B ) induces forces that put the conductor’s electrons into motion; however, prior to engaging in a discussion about electromagnetic induction, we must briefly re-examine how the magneticContinue reading “INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: DC Generator Fundamentals”

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Electromagnet Fundamentals

Thus far, we’ve seen how charge ( q ) in motion has the ability to give rise to magnetic fields ( B ) within certain material types. It will now be useful to see how certain rules are used to determine which direction this magnetic flux ( ɸ ) will travel within a given magneticContinue reading “INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: Electromagnet Fundamentals”