A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
A device used to store electrical energy.
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
A device that measures electrical energy.
Thomas Edison in 1879.
Michael Faraday in 1831.
Nikola Tesla in 1883.
James Clerk Maxwell in 1864.
Thermoelectric effect, where heat is converted into electricity.
Electromagnetic induction, where a change in magnetic field induces an electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor.
Photoelectric effect, where light dislodges electrons.
Piezoelectric effect, converting pressure into electricity.
Thermal and Nuclear generators.
AC (Alternating Current) generators and DC (Direct Current) generators.
Hydraulic and Magnetic generators.
Solar and Wind generators.
The rotor generates a rotating magnetic field, and the stator conducts the output current.
The stator generates a rotating magnetic field, and the rotor conducts the output current.
Both the rotor and stator conduct output current equally.
The rotor stores energy while the stator converts it to electrical form.
To convert DC to AC.
To rectify the current from AC to DC.
To store energy for later use.
To cool the generator components.
To increase the voltage output of the generator.
To allow the rotor to spin freely while transmitting electrical current between moving and stationary parts.
To reduce the size of the generator.
To improve the efficiency of the generator.
A specific type of generator that produces direct current (DC).
A specific type of generator that produces alternating current (AC).
A type of generator that only stores electrical energy.
A type of generator used in vehicles only.
By using solar panels to generate electricity.
By converting kinetic energy directly into electrical energy.
By using a fuel-powered engine to turn an alternator, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
By using wind energy to generate electricity.
Kinetic energy into electrical energy.
Thermal energy into electrical energy.
Chemical energy into electrical energy.
Solar energy into electrical energy.
To produce small, isolated amounts of electricity.
To store electrical energy for long-duration use.
To produce large amounts of electricity to be distributed across a power grid.
To provide heat power to nearby industries.
They use heat from the sun to spin turbines.
They use coal power to drive engines connected to generators.
They use water flow to spin turbines connected to generators to produce electricity.
They use magnetic fields to induce electricity without moving parts.
A type of AC generator that uses a rotating magnetic field to induce an AC current in a coil.
A generator that induces electricity by using static magnetic fields.
A generator that only operates in reverse mode.
A type of DC generator using permanent magnets.
The frequency decreases with increased speed.
The frequency of the generated power is directly proportional to the speed of the generator's rotation.
The frequency remains constant regardless of speed.
It is inversely proportional to the square of the speed.
Circuit breakers or fuses.
Cooling fans.
Automatic voltage regulators.
Speed governors.