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CSEC Physics · January 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)

Figure 3 shows the diagram of a simple d.c. motor connected in a circuit.

With reference to the d.c. motor shown in Figure 3, explain how the coil is able to rotate continuously.

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  1. 4(b)(i)Calculate the period and frequency of the alternating supply.[3 marks]
  2. 4(b)(ii)If the resistor is 45Ω, determine the peak-to-peak voltage across the resistor.[3 marks]
  3. 4(b)(iii)Calculate the maximum power dissipated in the resistor.[3 marks]

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