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In electricity generation, an electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. The reverse conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy is done by a motor; motors and generators have many similarities. A generator forces electrons in the windings to flow through the external electrical circuit. It is somewhat analogous to a water pump, which creates a flow of water but does not create the water inside. The source of mechanical energy may be a reciprocating or turbine steam engine, water falling through a turbine or waterwheel, an internal combustion engine, a wind turbine, a hand crank, compressed air or any other source of mechanical energy
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(2010). Electricity Generation. Retrieved April 23, 2010, from http://www.electricityforum.com/electricity-generation.html

Rozenblat, L. (2008). The Electric Generator Guide. Retrieved May 25, 2010 from http://www.generatorguide.net/

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