Physics GCSE
alternator against dynamo
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The alternator trace crosses the time axis with one positive and one negative peak per revolution, while the dynamo trace stays on one side of the axis and touches zero twice per revolution.
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- Uses of the generator effect (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
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