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What is a Generator?
A generator is a device that produces electricity.
A simple generator is similar
to an electric motor.
With a motor, we put electrical energy in and
get rotational energy
out. With a generator we
put rotational energy in and get electrical energy out.
As with the motor, the
current direction changes
with each half turn of the
generator.
The generator produces alternating
current because
slip
rings are used in place of a split - ring
commutator.
The slip
rings keep a continuous
connection
with the wire around the armature (continued).
If a simple electric motor with a split - ring
commutator
is used to generate electricity,
you do not get alternating
current.
A different
type of electrical output
is produced.
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