DC and AC Generator

Figure above shows a simple diagram of nuclear power plant. As similar to other power plants (thermal,hydro,wind), which of the part where strong magnets are in-placed.

• Turbine

• Generator

• Reactor

• Condenser

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Alternating current is an electric current that ( )

• flows in on direction only

• flows in unknown directions

• flows in constantly reversing direction

• flows in specific direction depend on the type of circuit

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Electricity that changes direction as it flows is called _____.

• Alternating current (AC)

• Direct current (DC)

The two types of current are...

• Alternating Current

• Direct Current

• Floating current

• Fluctuating current

This device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It creates electricity.

• Electric Generator

• Electric Motor

• Electromagnet

• Voltmeter

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In a _______ a spinning turbine moves magnets which generates an electric current.

• Motor

• Generator

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An electric current that continually reverses direction over time is known as a(n)

• fluctuating current

• direct current

• alternating current

• simple current

An electric current flowing in one direction only

• fluctuating current

• direct current

• alternating current

• simple current

A dry-cell battery produces ____.

• a direct current

• an alternating current

• both direct and alternating current

• the same current that a generator produces

What is the main difference between a DC generator and an AC generator?

• DC generator produces direct current, AC generator produces alternating current

• DC generator produces alternating current, AC generator produces direct current

• Both produce direct current

• Both produce alternating current

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