An electric generator is basically an electric motor working backwards. An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, and an electric generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. An electric generator looks almost identical to an electric motor. Each consists of a loop that is able to rotate in a magnetic field. The electric motor uses electrical energy to make the loops rotate which creates mechanical energy. In the electric generator it uses mechanical …showed first 75 words of 400 total…

…showed last 75 words of 400 total…turns it produces electrical energy. Connected to the generator are transmissions lines that run to houses and other buildings to deliver their electricity. Most very large generators are either run by the kinetic energy of steam or running water. I never knew that electric generators were used so much and were so important in the process of us getting our electricity. I now know how an electric generator works and the many uses it has.