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Electric generator ​

Answer 1

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In electricity generation, a generator[1] is a device that converts motive power (mechanical energy) into electrical power for use in an external circuit. Sources of mechanical energy include steam turbines, gas turbines, water turbines, internal combustion engines, wind turbines and even hand cranks. The first electromagnetic generator, the Faraday disk, was invented in 1831 by British scientist Michael Faraday. Generators provide nearly all of the power for electric power grids.

The reverse conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy is done by an electric motor, and motors and generators have many similarities. Many motors can be mechanically driven to generate electricity and frequently make acceptable manual generators.

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Answer 2

An electric generator is a system that uses the concept of electromagnetic induction to produce electricity. An electric generator converts mechanical energy into electricity.

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1. Alternating current generators (AC Generators)

2. Direct current generators ( DC Generators)

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A generator that generates alternating current is called AC generators, while DC generators are called direct current generators.

Alternators are also known as AC generators.

AC generators are used in commercial power generation and in electrical substations.