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Yes, you can.
You may recall that by running electricity through a coiled wire (solenoid) with an iron bar in the center, we can create an electromagnet.
If we reverse this process and put a strong magnet through a solenoid, we can generate electricity. All you will have to do is move the magnet up and down in order to generate electricity.
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∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoIn a power station the large generators have magnets inside them which are turned by a shaft inside a coil. The magnet that spins inside the coil is itself, another coil of wire with DC current flowing through it, thus turning it into an electromagnet. (They do not use permanent magnets).
The DC current in the spinning electromagnet, is called the 'excitation' current. It is produced separately via a control circuit, the voltage and power produced by the generator can be controlled by varying the excitation current. This is mostly done automatically these days.
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How do you generate electricity using magnets to power Christmas lights?
Magnets are used to generate electricity by rotating them around a metal wire. Alternatively, rotate magnets within a coiled metal wire.
Which type of power station uses chemical energy to generate electricity coal fired or nuclear?
Coal fired
Do all magnets have the same amount of power?
Different magnets have different powers some may be small and have a strong power and some may be big and have a weak force. So the answer to that question is no.
Which renewable energy source uses the power of earths interior to generate power?
geothermal
Why are magnets kept in the keepers?
when magnets are kept loose their magnetic power becomes weak. therefore a non magnetic substance should be kept in between of two magnets while storing them. so that there is no continuous attraction or repulsion between them.
How do you generate electricity using magnets to power Christmas lights?
Magnets are used to generate electricity by rotating them around a metal wire. Alternatively, rotate magnets within a coiled metal wire.
Will the power station for coal generate a lot of power?
yes
How much power does a hydroelectic power station generate?
The maximum station output is governed by the rating of the generating equipment installed in the power station.
Does sound energy generate electricity in a power station?
No
How do you generate power on a space station?
ISS generating the power through it's solar arrays.
What do you call places where fuels are burned to generate electricity?
A power plant or generating station.
How does gas fired power station works?
A gas fired power station burns gas to heat water to generate steam to turn turbines to turn coils of wire in magnetic fields to generate electricity. (That should be a record number of verbs used in one sentence ;-) A coal fired power station burns coal to heat water to generate steam to turn turbines to turn coils of wire in magnetic fields to generate electricity. A nuclear power station uses the heat of nuclear reactions to heat water ... A hydro power station uses falling water to turn turbines to turn coils of wire in magnetic fields to generate electricity. A wind turbine uses the wind to turn coils of wire in magnetic fields to generate electricity.
What is the difference between a nuclear power station and coal fired power station?
The difference is in the name; nuclear power plants produce electricity via a nuclear reaction producing head to turn a turbine, whereas coal fired power plants burn coal to produce the same efffect.
What does a hyrdo-electric power station use to generate electricity?
Turbines that are driven by falling water.
How does a gas-powered station work?
A gas fired power station burns gas to heat water to generate steam to turn turbines to turn coils of wire in magnetic fields to generate electricity. (That should be a record number of verbs used in one sentence ;-) A coal fired power station burns coal to heat water to generate steam to turn turbines to turn coils of wire in magnetic fields to generate electricity. A nuclear power station uses the heat of nuclear reactions to heat water ... A hydro power station uses falling water to turn turbines to turn coils of wire in magnetic fields to generate electricity. A wind turbine uses the wind to turn coils of wire in magnetic fields to generate electricity.
How much power does an power plant generate?
Stupid question as each power station has a power rating - so a 1000Mega Watt power station will produce 1000 Mega Watt hours in 1 hour if running at full power.
What is the difference between electricity being made in a fossil fuel power station to being made in a nuclear power station?
The difference is only the material that is being used to generate electricity.
