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Electrons move from the power plant to homes in an alternating current?
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Alternating current, yes. But it is not quite correct to say "electrons move to the homes... " rather, it is the CURRENT that moves to the home. It is more like a wave, where the energy is transmitted from one particle to the next.
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Is it true that the current supply from electric power generating plants is an alternating current?
Yes, it is true that current supply from generating plants is an alternating current. There is no success found in bulk power generation of direct current ( D.C. ) in a power plant. But yes it is possible to transmit the power in the form of direct current ( High Voltage Direct Current Transmission-HVDC Transmission ) that possible after converting the generated alternating current into direct current with the help of high range converters.
How is alternating current produced?
AC alternating current is generated by magnets spining in a generator at 3000 rpm for 50 hz 3600 rpm for 60 hz (1 pair of north south magnets) 1500/1800 for two pairs and so on, the magnets move the electrons in the wire- copper (since electrons dont like to be neer each other) they move a very tiny amount then back to where they started <<<>>> motion, in fact the electrons in the power plant never leave the power planet it is just the electrons moveing each other a tiny amount that creates a current.
What kind of output current comes in the generator?
Direct current is simply a by-product of the generating process. It simply means the current travels in one polarity, where as AC, or alternating current changes polarity at a constant rate. (60 hertz in the US)
Current travels from a power plant to a transformer that increases voltage through a what?
circuit
When electricity leaves the power plant it is measured in what unit?
There are lots of different units for electricity, depending what aspect you want to measure (power, energy, current, voltage, frequency, etc.).For a power plant, some relevant units include: * Volt, for voltage * Ampere, for current * Watt, for power * Hertz, for frequency
Electric current from a generating plant is?
Electric current from a generating plant is a alternating current transmitted at high voltages, but usually used at low voltages.
The kind of electricity from the power plant is called?
There are only two kinds of electricity, direct current and alternating current. All power plants now produce alternating current
What type of electric current does a power plant generate for use in your home?
generally power plants produce ALTERNATING CURRENT,because after producing the current the are sent to substations where they are stepped up or stepped down.so a transformer is mainly used over there.for a transformer we cant supply direct current.we should supply only alternating current.so they only produce alternating current................... 4RM PRAJITH
Is it true that the current supply from electric power generating plants is an alternating current?
Yes, it is true that current supply from generating plants is an alternating current. There is no success found in bulk power generation of direct current ( D.C. ) in a power plant. But yes it is possible to transmit the power in the form of direct current ( High Voltage Direct Current Transmission-HVDC Transmission ) that possible after converting the generated alternating current into direct current with the help of high range converters.
What is the purpose of the inverter In a photovoltaic solar power plant?
Ernie Ramhoff
How is alternating current produced?
AC alternating current is generated by magnets spining in a generator at 3000 rpm for 50 hz 3600 rpm for 60 hz (1 pair of north south magnets) 1500/1800 for two pairs and so on, the magnets move the electrons in the wire- copper (since electrons dont like to be neer each other) they move a very tiny amount then back to where they started <<<>>> motion, in fact the electrons in the power plant never leave the power planet it is just the electrons moveing each other a tiny amount that creates a current.
What is electric current from the generating plant?
It is alternating current (AC). AC is used because it is easy to transform the voltage up for transmission over long distances, and down again for consumers.
Who improved upon Thomas Edison's electrical power plant by replacing the direct current with alternating?
Nikola Tesla first patented alternating current, but it became popular when Westinghouse, a company that provided electrical power by AC, became the official power company for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago.
Are electricons used up in a circuit?
No, electrons are not used up in a circuit. The movement of these electrons provides usable power, but the flow of electrons (defined as current) does not terminate at some random location, it continues back to the source (ie, electrons flow in a loop from the power plant, out to your home, back to the power plant). Mechanical and chemical energy are used to start these electrons moving; this is the energy you use when you use electricity.
What is the governor of a synchronous generator?
The governor of the synchronous generator is the device that controls the torque of the rotor, and thus the frequency of the generated alternating current. This is important if the power plant is directly coupled to a transmission system.
In electricity what does d c mean?
d c direct current it does not have an alternating sign wave. ac alternating current. hertz rate is the measurement of alternation in the sign wave. house hold electrics in the us are 60 hertz because all us power plant turbines spin at the same speed(this may be why u.s appliances are rumored not to work in eastern europe)
How many homes can a coal power plant supply?
around 250,000 homes
