Generators

Generators

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a machine that creates electrical energy to power objects

This type of generator is especially important during severe weather conditions.

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Generator

Match

Let's check our past vocabulary we will be discussing today.

• kinetic energy

• mechanical energy

• solenoid

• heat

energy of motion

energy that moves an object

a coil of wire that acts as a magnet

transfer of thermal energy

• energy of motion

• energy that moves an object

• a coil of wire that acts as a magnet

• transfer of thermal energy

Multiple Choice

What type of circuit is shown?

• series

• parallel

• neither

Notes on
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a device that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electricity

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​Generator

Law of Conservation of Energy says energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed or converted to a different form of energy.

​Remember....

All generators have:
1- turbine
2- solenoids
3- conductive wire

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​Structures of a Generator

1- Solenoid - magnetic solenoids generate electrical energy as turbines spin past them
2- Turbine - a structure that turns in a circle with magnets attached
3- Conductive Wires that carry the electrical energy to where it is used.

Parts to a generator

Match

Match the part to its function.

• turbine

• solenoid

• conductive wire

provides kinetic energy input

generates electrical energy

transmits electrical energy

• provides kinetic energy input

• generates electrical energy

• transmits electrical energy

​Wind moves the blades and creates mechanical energy which then turns it into electrical energy.

​​Wind turbines

They are important during severe weather.

​​Gasoline Powered Generator

​Water turns the turbine and creates electrical energy.

​​Water Powered Generator

​Nuclear fission creates heat which in turn makes steam that turns the turbine to create electricity.

Nuclear Generator

​Types of Generators

Multiple Choice

What role do magnets play in generators?

• magnets provide kinetic energy input for generator

• magnets produce electric current when spin near solenoid

• magnets allow the electrical energy to flow to the load

• magnets connect the fuel source to the turbine

Multiple Choice

Generators convert one type of energy into another. What type of energy is present in the generator's turbines?

• potential energy

• mechanical kinetic energy

• electrical energy

• chemical energy

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