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A battery stores electrical energy in the form of chemical energy within it's cell(s), which can contain the element Lithium or other suitable elements. The chemical molecules are unstable- that is to say, 'top heavy' with more electrons than they need. When the battery is being used, these excess electrons are discharged in the form of electrical current. Eventually, the chemical molecules within the cell become increasingly stable as the excess electrons are lost, and when this happens the battery runs down and loses power.
An electrical generator, on the other hand, MANUFACTURES electrical current via continuous reaction between a revolving magnetic coil (the 'commutator') which has a positive charge, and a surrounding shell (the 'insulator') that is negatively charged. The constant rapid attraction / repulsion sequences create waves of electrical current, which when coming close enough together can lead to a near continuous stream of electricity.
SO- Battery STORES electricity as CHEMICAL ENERGY in a LIMITED AMOUNT
Electrical generator CREATES electricity with NO LIMITS to the amount
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoBatteries and generators are same in the sense that both are sources of current.
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The electricity you get from batteries and generators is called?
Batteries and generators provide DC, Direct Current electricity.
What are two example of voltage?
batteries and generators
What are two examples of voltage sources?
batteries and generators
Do batteries and generators provide electric power?
Yes
What are some of the battery powered generators?
Craftsman and Sears both make battery powered generators. They are powered by large car type batteries, not the small batteries that run your typical small toy or your clock batteries.
Batteries and generators are examples of?
They both provide an electrical current.
What electrical item uses batteries?
Torches. Generators. Kinetic engines...
Electromotive force comes from?
generators batteries static electricity all of the above!
If Batteries hooked up in series put out the sum of all the batteries does hooking up generators do the same?
Do NOT "Series" Connect GeneratorsNO, their outputs are NOT summed, AND worse, there will be hazardous conditions created, AND this practice will also damage one or more of the gen sets.
What are high frequency spark generators?
High frequency spark generators are essential mechanical devices that are used in cars to start the ignition. This device is usually powered by batteries.
Could you make a generator that powers a battery and the battery powers the generator?
As a chain this would work, but generators and batteries are not 100% efficient, so you will lose energy at each step. Subsequent batteries and generators along the chain will become less powerful as the energy dissipates.
Are home solar generators as productive as a gas powered generator?
Home solar generators are usually as productive as gas powered generators. Solar panels are collecting power throughout the day and store it in batteries while gas generators are for instant power. Solar generators are more useful for long term power needs.
