Generators: Turning Motion Into Electricity

A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
It works by spinning a coil of wire inside a magnetic field.
This motion forces electrons to move, creating electric current.
Generators use electromagnetic induction, discovered by Michael Faraday in 1831.
Power plants spin huge generators using steam, water, or wind turbines.
The faster the coil spins, the more electricity is produced.
Portable generators provide backup power during blackouts.
Unlike batteries, generators don’t store energy—they produce it on demand.
Alternating current (AC) is typically produced, powering homes and cities.
From hand-crank flashlights to massive dams, generators keep the world energized.