Physical Science : How Do Electric Generators Work?

Electric generators work by moving an alternating current to an output. Find out what connects coils to electric outputs with information from a science teacher in this free video on physical science lessons.

Expert: Steve Jones
Contact: www.marlixint.com
Bio: Steve Jones is an experienced mathematics and science teacher.
Filmmaker: Paul Volniansky

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Entertainment

Tags:

• physical science
• science
• energy
• electricity
• magnets
• green energy
• nuclear energy
• earth science
• physics
• chemistry

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[wcabswimmer]

@RagingBubuli No but it almost always will be for the sake of space conservation.

[RagingBubuli]

Does the field magnet have to be shaped as a horse shoe?

[ATouchOfOrchestra]

@ImAsianYourNot Yes. An electric current can be produced either by moving magnet inside a coil or vice-versa. Cheers.

[ImAsianYourNot]

but if the magnets were moving in the center and the coils are surrounding the the magnets, will it still generate electricity? Please answer

[mmorant3]

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[O7ROADKING]

@Cervy18 the steam spins the turbine witch in turn spins the generator and the generator produces the power. so the turbine is simply the device to spin the generator. and the generator makes the electric current to power homes and everything else

[tikranbayatian]

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[Cervy18]

@keplerlaw ahh i see, thank you