Electrical Generators

A generator is

• a device that spins when exposed to wind

• a device that conducts electrical current through a wire

• a device that converts mechanical motion into electricity

Motor or generator?

• motor

• generator

• neither

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In a generator, __________ energy is converted to _____________ energy.

• electromagnetic, electrical

• mechanical, electrical

• mechanical, thermal

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There are permanent magnets in

• generators

• motors

• both generators and motors

• neither motors or genrators

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When an electric current runs through a wire, a magnetic field is induced

• under the wire

• above the wire

• around the wire

• through the wire

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what is electromagnetic induction

• when you induce magnets

• when you use chemicals to make science

• the ability to use an electrical current to create a magnetic field and vise versa

• the ability to use an magnetic field to create an electrical current and vise versa

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what two forces are required for generators electric motors to work

• chemical and thermal energy

• magnetism and thermal energy

• thermal and electric energy

• electrical and magnetism

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true or false- motors and generators are opposites

• true

• false

What is the primary function of an electrical generator?

• To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

• To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

• To store electrical energy

• To amplify electrical signals

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Which component is essential for the operation of an electrical generator?

• Battery

• Compressor

• Rotor

• Condenser

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