IX. Reading & Evidence Questions:
16. Using the text above, what is the main difference between a generator and a motor? Hint: Notice how they convert energy.
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17. If a company wanted to create a faster and more efficient motor, what are 3 things they would need to accomplish to make the electromagnet stronger?
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18. Using the following image and the information above, how does a Power Plant create electricity using a generator?
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16. The main difference between a generator and a motor is the way they convert energy. A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, while a motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
17. To make the electromagnet stronger in a motor, a company would need to accomplish the following:
- Increase the number of turns in the coil to increase the magnetic field strength.
- Increase the current flowing through the coil to increase the strength of the magnetic field.
- Use a stronger magnetic material for the core of the electromagnet to increase its magnetic strength.
18. A power plant creates electricity using a generator by rotating a turbine. The turbine is connected to the generator's rotor, which contains electromagnet coils. As the turbine spins, it turns the rotor, causing the electromagnet coils to rotate within a magnetic field. This rotation induces an electric current in the coils, producing electricity.