Electric generators

Definition

Electric generators are devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. They use the principle of electromagnetic induction to generate an electric current.

Related terms

Transformers: Devices that change the voltage of an alternating current (AC) without changing its frequency.

Turbines: Machines that extract energy from a fluid flow and convert it into useful work, often used in power plants to drive electric generators.

Faraday's Law:

A fundamental principle in electromagnetism that states a changing magnetic field induces an electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor.