MCQ
An electric generator actually acts as:
- ASource of electric charge
- BSource of heat energy
- CAn electromagnet
- DA converter of energy
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Answer
- A converter of energy
Explanation:
An electric generator is a machine that generates electricity by using the principle of electromagnetic induction. It converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.
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