Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 22 - Electromagnetic Induction - Check Your Understanding - Page 636: 18

Answer

$(c) $ The temperature increases (the coil could even burn up).

Work Step by Step

At normal speed a Motor develops a back emf ε , so the induced current $I = ( V - ε ) / R$ where R is the resistance of the motor As the electric motor in a dryer is running at normal speed, the back emf is comparable with the applied emf and the motor draws a small current. When the shaft of the motor stops turning, the back emf is zero. Therefore, the above equation becomes I = V / R and the current through the motor increases As a result heat will be produced and the temperature of the coil will increase.
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