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The nineteenth century British physicist, Michael Faraday invented the first electrical generator known as the dynamo.
The first electric motor capable to move machinery was constructed by William Sturgeon in 1832 but in 1888 Nikola Tesla invented the first practicable AC motor and with it the polyphase power transmission system.

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If 200V AC generator connected to 200V DC generator then what happens?

current flows in both directions, depending on the AC voltage, i.e when ac is higher, current flows to the dc side, and vice versa


What is the purpose of a function generator?

A function generator creates electrical waveforms. The purpose is for developing and testing electric equipment.


What is needed to generate AC electricity?

An AC generator (Alternator). A rotor is turned into a magnet by what is known as 'excitation' current. The rotor then induces AC current in the stator windings as it is rotated within it. This is AC, due to the fact that the rotor has a north and south pole, which alternately induces current in the stator windings. The exitation current is provided to the rotor via slip rings. Controlling this excitation current will also control the output power by suitable control circuitry. This is the same principle, whether it is a small domestic generator, a power station, a wind turbine, or a car alternator.


How does a solar powered generator work?

A solar powered generator involves a photovoltaic module, a deep cycle rechargeable battery and a power inverter. The photovoltaic module takes in sunlight and converts it to a DC or direct current and this is stored in the battery. The battery can then be used to power household appliances by taking the power from it and converting it to alternating current or AC with the inverter. The plug in the generator puts out AC for an appliance to use.


How does Nikola Tesla impact modern society today?

He invented AC power, so the wall socket is his. He invented radio transmission, so radio and TV are his. He irritated Edison, so the electric chair is his. He proposed charged particle weapons, so Star Wars-type weapons are his. Plenty more, if you want to study him.