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Return To Generators FAQ Archive   How do generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy? Answered By Editor When you pass a metal wire through a magnetic field, an electrical current is created in the wire. This is called electromagnetic induction. Basically, an electrical generator is an engineered means of continuously moving multiple wires through magnetic fields to produce a steady electrical current. As also pointed out, there is no real difference between an electric motor and an electric generator. A motor has elecrical energy going in and mechanical energy coming out, a generator has mechanical energy going in and electrical energy coming out. keywords: Generators | Generator | Power Generation | Mechanical Energy | Electrical Energy | Electromagnetic | Electric Generator Onan Commercial Generator Onan Generator Manual Emergency Generator Sizing Kohler Emergency Generator

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