Question

What is the working principle of an electric generator ?

Answer 1

Electric generator : An electric generator is a device which convert mechanical energy to electric energy.

Principle of electric generator :

1. Electric generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
2. The principle of electromagnetic induction states that the change in the magnetic field around a conductor generates electric current in the circuit.
3. When a coil rotates in a magnetic field a current is induced in the coil. The direction of the induced current is given by Fleming's right-hand rule.

An illustrative diagram of an electric generator