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.
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