What is the purpose of a generator?

Answer 1

The state of being general; the quality of including species or particulars., That which is general; that which lacks specificalness, practicalness, or application; a general or vague statement or phrase., The main body; the bulk; the greatest part; as, the generality of a nation, or of mankind.

Answer 2

We generally think of a generator as a device which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. There are a number of other uses of the term, but this one is most common. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article.

Answer 3

An electrical generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy, generally using electromagnetic induction. The reverse conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy is done by a motor, motors and generators have many similarities. A generator forces electric charges to move through an external electrical circuit, but it does not create electricity or charge, which is already present in the wire of its windings. It is somewhat analogous to a water pump, which creates a flow of water but does not create the water inside. The source of mechanical energy may be a reciprocating or turbine steam engine, water falling through a turbine or waterwheel, an internal combustion engine, a wind turbine, a hand crank, the sun or solar energy, compressed air or any other source of mechanical energy.

Answer 4

To supply electricity in the event that the main power supply is unavailable and electricity is needed, or when it is impossible to connect everything that needs electricity to an outlet.

Answer 5

A generator is an electrical appliance that creates energy. Some even run when main power systems are down, to provide emergency power.

Answer 6

The act or an instance of generalizing.