Electric generators work by

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	turning turbines in a dam.
B	rubbing copper against a substance that does not conduct electricity.
C	converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
D	converting oil into electricity.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The force of the fluid on the blades spins/rotates the rotor shaft of a generator. The generator, in turn, converts the mechanical (kinetic) energy of the rotor to electrical energy. Different types of turbines include steam turbines, combustion (gas) turbines, hydroelectric turbines, and wind turbines.

Detailed explanation-2: -A generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy for use in an external circuit.

Detailed explanation-3: -An electric generator is a device used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -An electric generator converts: (a) electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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