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Question
State the principle of an electric generator.
Solution 1
Electric generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. Electricity is generated by rotating a coil inside magnetic field.
Solution 2
An electric generator is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction. When a rectangular coil is rotated in a uniform magnetic field, an induced voltage is generated between the ends of the coil.
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