How is Kinetic Energy Converted into Electrical Energy in Power Plants?

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Kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy in power plants primarily through the use of turbines and dynamos. The process involves the rotation of a turbine, driven by kinetic energy, which subsequently rotates a magnet within conducting coils. This rotation induces a changing magnetic flux, resulting in the generation of electrical current and voltage in the coils. This method is fundamental in various power generation systems, ensuring efficient energy conversion.

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I was wondering how kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy?(like the turbines in powerplants)
 
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Usually (for example in the case of the turbines you mention) a dynamo is used to convert the energy. Kinetic energy is used to rotate the turbine which in turn rotates a magnet through a series of conducting coils. The changing magnetic flux causes a current (and a voltage) to build up in the coils <-- electrical energy.
 

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