Electric Generator
Chapter Name : Magnetic Effects Of Electric Current |
Sub Topic Code : 101_10_13_06_01 |
Topic Name : Electric Generator |
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Sub Topic Name : Electric Generator |
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Introduction
Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and flow of electric charge.
Pre-Requisites:
Electricity
Activity:
Generator.
Real Life Question:
What is the meaning of an electromagnetic force?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic force | Electromagnetic force is one of the four fundamental interactions in nature, the other three being the strong interaction, the weak interaction, and gravitation. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Electric generator | A device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. |
Real life uses :
Produce mechanical energy.
Places to visit :
Water pump.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Generators | Generators provide nearly all of the power for electric power grids. |
What you learn in Theory:
An electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.
What you learn in Practice:
A generator forces electric current to flow through an external circuit.