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How do generator convert mechanical energy to electrical energy?
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Yes,the mechanical energy of steam can turn the shaft of a generator thru the steam turbine in which the steam acts on its blade to produce rotational motion to transform mechanical energy. Yes, the mechanical energy of steam can turn the shaft of a generator thru steam turbine as the driver, because the steam will acts on the tubine blade to produce rotational motion to transform mechanical energy and elctrical energy as well.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoSome device creates mechanical energy -- EX a steam turbine, steam enters, pushes on the turbine blades causing motion, mechanical energy. The turning steam turbine is attached to a generator, as the generator turns, coils of wire are moving through a magnetic field. This created an electric current.
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What does a generator convert?
A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
What type of energy is a gas-powered generator used to convert?
It changes mechanical energy into electrical energy. Hope that helps.
How does a generator convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?
An electric generator is a device used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, Which is used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The generator is based on the principle of "electromagnetic induction" discovered in 1831 by Michael Faraday, a British scientist. Faraday discovered that if an electric conductor, like a copper wire, is moved through a magnetic field, electric current will flow (be induced) in the conductor. So the mechanical energy of the moving wire is converted into the electric energy of the current that flows in the wire.
How does a generator differ from electric motor?
A dynamo generator and an electric motor are similar in construction, but work in opposite ways to one another, and have reciprocal purposes. Both contain a central shaft with affixed magnet(s) surrounded by a series of wound coils enclosed by an outer casing having two electrical leads, one live and one neutral. In a dynamo, an outside mechanical force such as the rotation of a cyclist's wheel spins the central shaft and magnets around. The magnetic force pushes and pulls electrons in the outer coils which creates an electric potential between the leads. In a motor, an electric current is fed to the leads which pushes and pulls electrons through the coils. The coils become negatively charged then positively charged, cycling back and forth to the opposing and attracting magnets. This drives the shaft in a circle to power an external mechanical device.
An electric motor uses an electromagnet to change?
electrical to mechanical
What does a generator convert?
A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
How are motors and a generator different?
Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
Electrical generator transfroms electrical energy into other energy?
An electrical generator generates electrical energy. It takes some kind of mechanical energy to turn the generator. The generator is said to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
What is the name of the machine in dams which convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?
Electrical generator.
Which device convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?
generator or alternator
How do you convert mechanical energy to electrical energy?
A generator is used to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. A motor converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. Rather than try to explain the theory of how a generator can convert mechanical energy to electrical energy, click on the link below. It has a nice graphic with animation that will help you understand the theory better. http://www.wvic.com/how-gen-works.htm
What is a device that uses electromagnetic induction to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy?
Electrical generator: A device for converting mechanical (kinetic) energy into electrical energy.
Does dynamo have a wife?
Dynamo is used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. Its a generator. How can a generator have a wife?
What is the device that uses electromagnet induction to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?
Generator
Device that uses electromagnetic induction to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?
A generator
What is the purpose of a generator in a power plant?
To convert the mechanical energy of the turbine into electrical energy
What is difference between generator and oscillator?
A generator is used to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. An oscillator is used to convert dc to ac
