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An electric generator works on the principle of:
AHeating effect of current
BMagnetic effect of current
CElectromagnetic induction
DChemical effect of current
✓ Correct Answer: C — Electromagnetic induction
Generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy by rotating a coil in a magnetic field, inducing an EMF.
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