Question

An electric generator converts :

(a) electrical energy into mechanical energy

(b) mechanical energy into hear eneregy

(c) electrical energy into chemical energy

(d) mechanical energy into electrical energy

Answer 1

(d) mechanical energy into electrical energy.

A generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy for use in an external circuit. The source of mechanical energy may vary widely from a hand crank to an internal combustion engine.