Question 56
MediumOriginal questionAn electric generator in a power station works on the principle of
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
When a coil turns in a magnetic field, the changing magnetic field through it produces a current.
This is electromagnetic induction, discovered by Michael Faraday. A generator turns mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Worth noting
An electric motor does the reverse, turning electrical energy into motion.
- Concept
- Electromagnetic induction
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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