Which of the following statements describes an electric generator?
a. a magnet is rotated through a coil of wire to produce an electric current.
b. electric potential in a rotating coil of wire creates a permanent magnet.
c. an electrical current causes a coil of wire to rotate in a magnetic field.
d. forces from a permanent magnet allow a coil of wire to rotate.

A. A magnet is rotated through a coil of wire to produce an electric current.

Explanation:

An electric generator works on the principle of Faraday's law of induction. As the magnetic flux linked with the coil changes, an emf is induced in the coil and current is produced.

An electric generator converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.

Thus, the correct statement that describes the an electric generator is: A. A magnet is rotated through a coil of wire to produce an electric current.

what experimental evidence led scientists to change from the previous model to this one?

a few of the positive particles aimed at a gold foil seemed to bounce back.

the colors of light emitted from heated atoms had very specific energies.

experiments with water vapor showed that elements combine in specific proportions.

cathode rays were bent in the same way whenever a magnet was brought near them.

molecules are free to separate from each other and will take on the shape of the container. molecules move completely at random and high speeds. they vibrate in a fixed position and do not move around much. molecules expand to the edge of their container.