Generators

Definition

Generators are devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy by using electromagnetic induction. They consist of coils of wire rotating within a magnetic field to produce an electric current.

Related terms

Electromagnetic Induction:

The process of generating an electromotive force (emf) in a circuit by changing the magnetic field through the circuit.

Alternating Current (AC):

An electric current that periodically reverses direction, commonly used in household power supply.

Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction: The law stating that the magnitude of induced emf is proportional to the rate at which magnetic flux changes through a coil.