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Question
A d.c. generator is based on the principle of:
(a) electrochemical induction
(b) electromagnetic induction
(c) magnetic effect of current
(d) heating effect of current
Solution
electromagnetic induction
A D.C. generator is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
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