Basic AC TheoryAC GENERATIONThe periodic reversal of polarity results in the generation of a voltage, as shown in Figure 2. Therotation of the coil through 360° results in an AC sine wave output.SummaryAC generation is summarized below.AC Generation SummaryA simple generator consists of a conductor loop turning in a magnetic field,cutting across the magnetic lines of force.The sine wave output is the result of one side of the generator loop cutting linesof force. In the first half turn of rotation this produces a positive current and inthe second half of rotation produces a negative current. This completes onecycle of AC generation.Rev. 0 Page 3 ES-07
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