A generator has a terminal voltage of 108 V when it delivers 10.2 A, and 93 V when it delivers 47.4 A. Calculate the emf. Answer in units of V

112.11 V

The electromotive force, e.m.f, (E) of the generator is related to its terminal voltage(V) and the current (I) it delivers as follows;

E = V + (I x r) (i)

Where;

r = the internal resistance of the generator

Now, as stated in the question;

at V = 108V, I = 10.2A

Substitute the values into equation (i) as follows;

E = 108 + (10.2 x r)

E = 108 + 10.2r       (ii)

Also, as stated in the question;

at V = 93V, I = 47.4A

Substitute these values also into equation (i) as follows;

E = 93 + (47.4 x r)

E = 93 + 47.4r      (iii)

Now solve equations (ii) and (iii) simultaneously;

Subtract equation (iii) from (ii)

  E = 108 + 10.2r

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  E = 93 + 47.4r

  0 =  15 - 37.2r           (iv)

Solve for r in equation (iv)

37.2r = 15

r = 15 / 37.2

r = 0.403Ω

The internal resistance is therefore 0.403Ω

Substitute r = 0.403Ω into equation (ii);

E = 108 + 10.2(0.403)

E = 108 + 4.11

E = 112.11

Therefore, the emf is 112.11 V

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