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Electric generators

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

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

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