An electric generator primarily converts

An electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction, which was discovered by Michael Faraday. When a conductor (like a coil of wire) is moved through a magnetic field, or a magnetic field is moved around a conductor, it induces an electric current in the wire.

• Option C: Converting electrical energy to mechanical energy is the function of an electric motor, which is the functional opposite of a generator.
• Option A and B: These describe the functions of devices like electric heaters (electrical to heat) or loudspeakers (electrical to sound), respectively.