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Which device converts motion-based power or fuel-based power into electric power for use in an external circuit?
Which device converts motion-based power or fuel-based power into electric power for use in an external circuit?
Who invented the first electromagnetic generator?
Who invented the first electromagnetic generator?
What is the reverse conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy called?
What is the reverse conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy called?
What are some sources of mechanical energy used in generators?
What are some sources of mechanical energy used in generators?
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What do motors and generators have in common?
What do motors and generators have in common?
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What are the two broad categories of electromagnetic generators?
What are the two broad categories of electromagnetic generators?
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When was the first electromagnetic generator invented and who invented it?
When was the first electromagnetic generator invented and who invented it?
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What are some examples of mechanical energy sources used in generators?
What are some examples of mechanical energy sources used in generators?
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What are some alternative methods used in generators to generate electrical output?
What are some alternative methods used in generators to generate electrical output?
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What is the main purpose of generators in electrical grids?
What is the main purpose of generators in electrical grids?
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