Why is a generator coil harder to turn when it is connected to an appliance to which it provides current, such as a lamp, than when it is disconnected from any appliance?
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This is because the appliance creates a resistance in the circuit, which the generator coil needs to overcome in order to maintain the flow of current. Show more…
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