Used for machines in engineering, not simple electronics like batteries. The engineer explained how the dynamo generates electricity.
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Mechanical to Electrical
Emphasizes the conversion of motion into electricity, not other energy forms. When pedaling, your bicycle dynamo produces lighting power.
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Historical Context
Originally, 'dynamo' meant a specific electric generator design but now can mean any generator. Historical machines like Edison's dynamo were critical to the electric revolution.