How Do You Make An Electric Generator?
Electric generators are “energy converters” that turn heat energy or kinetic energy (energy of motion) into electrical energy. The basic theory behind an electric generator is that variation of a magnetic field through a loop of wire produces an electric current through the wire. You can make a simple electric generator using some commonly available parts. Determine the source of energy that you want to convert to electricity. You can use, for example, a stationary bicycle, a water wheel or virtually anything else with a rotating axle. Coil a length of wire to form a reasonable-sized loop with the two wire ends accessible. The larger the number of turns in the loop, the more electricity you can generate. Connect the wire loop to your energy source. You need to be able to rotate the loop end-over-end, without twisting the two connecting wires about each other. You can do this by connecting one wire to the rotating axle and the other wire to a conducting “brush” that maintains contact wi
