Are Generator Coils Replaced Due to Electron Depletion?

[vershun003]

So, electrons move. Yes.

So, the coils in a generator do not have to be replaced because electrons don't deplete?
Do the coil's electrons leave the coils?

If not, then how does electrical energy get to our homes?
Charge transfer from electron to electron?....

Are electrons just a carrier for an electrical charge?

Or do electrons move through wires.
But then if it moves, if the coils never lose electrons then they would have to be added back to the coils or something

Err... why don't you have to replace generator/alternator coils because of "running out of electrons" is basically the question.

When a current runs through to a lightbulb, the power is used to light it up, then the electrons go where?...
Are electrons depleted of charge?
Are electrons "consumed," as in.. not just energy removed but i don't know

A generator moves electrons..
Then the energy is used..
Do electrons have to be replenished of energy?


What is the function of a Ground/grounding?
You would need a positive, negative, and ground for a circuit?

Why do you need a positive? Protons don't move O_O

 

[DaleSwanson]

Electricity can be difficult to grasp. I've found this site very helpful in understanding how things work.
http://amasci.com/miscon/miscon.html#ele
http://amasci.com/ele-edu.html

There is a lot of info there, it should be able to answer all your questions.

 

[astrokreng]

I can provide a response to these questions and statements by explaining the basic principles of electricity. First, it is important to understand that electricity is the flow of electrons through a conductive material, such as a wire. Electrons are negatively charged particles that are found in the outer shells of atoms.

To answer the first question, the coils in a generator do not have to be replaced because electrons do not deplete. This is because the movement of electrons in a generator is caused by a changing magnetic field, not by the depletion of electrons. The electrons in the coils simply move back and forth as the magnetic field changes, creating a flow of electricity.

Next, it is important to understand that electrons do not actually leave the coils in a generator. They are simply transferred from one atom to another, creating a flow of electricity. This transfer of electrons is known as charge transfer.

Electrons are indeed carriers of electrical charge. They are responsible for the flow of electricity through wires and circuits.

When a current runs through a lightbulb, the electrons do not disappear or get depleted. They simply transfer their energy to the lightbulb, causing it to light up. The electrons then continue to flow through the circuit, creating a continuous flow of electricity.

Grounding is the process of connecting an electrical circuit to the Earth, which acts as a large reservoir of electrons. This helps to prevent electrical shocks and provides a safe path for excess electrical energy to dissipate.

Positive and negative charges are necessary for a circuit to function because they create an imbalance of electrons, which allows for the flow of electricity. Protons, although positively charged, do not move in an electrical circuit. It is the movement of electrons that creates the flow of electricity.

In summary, the movement of electrons is essential for the functioning of electricity. It is not necessary to replenish electrons or replace the coils in a generator because the flow of electricity is caused by the transfer of energy, not the depletion of electrons. Grounding is important for safety, and positive and negative charges are necessary to create an imbalance of electrons and allow for the flow of electricity.