NOTE: This paper explains the theory and uses of the electric generator, and explains the differences between AC and DC generators. It also includes a glossary and a bibliography. --------------------------------------------------- ELECTRIC GENERATORS In its most basic definition, an electric generator is a machine that produces electricity. Generators produce almost all of the electricity used by people. They supply the electric power that runs machines in factories, provide lighting, and operate appliances in the home. There …showed first 75 words of 1094 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1094 total…of one volt, to one joule, or to 1/746 horsepower. Bibliography Nelson Physics - Updated Second Edition Alan Storen & Ray Martine2000 IBM Word Book Encyclopedia 2000 IBM Inc2000 New Standard Encyclopedia - Vol 4 1976 Physics 132 Notes : The Electric Generator P. Rubin - Richmond University1999 Tiscali Reference Dictionaryhttp://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference 2002 Physics Central - Generators http://www.physicscentral.com/lou/lou-01-11.html 2002 WVIC - How An Electric Generator Works http://www.wvic.com/how-gen-works.htm 2000