An electric generator primarily converts

An electric generator primarily converts

electrical energy to heat energy.
electrical energy to sound energy.
electrical energy to mechanical energy.
mechanical energy to electrical energy.
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021
An electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It works on the principle of electromagnetic induction, where relative motion between a conductor and a magnetic field induces an electric current.
Generators transform mechanical work (like rotation) into electrical output.
Electric motors perform the opposite function, converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Examples of mechanical energy sources for generators include turbines driven by steam, water, wind, or internal combustion engines. The induced voltage and current can then be used to power electrical devices.
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