What is induction in an electric generator? Physics Electromagnetic Induction Generators and Motors 1 Answer chandramohanPanakkal May 25, 2016 When a coil is moved inside a strong magnetic field current is induced in the coil.. Or magnet moved near coil. Explanation: Current is induced in the conductor.This is the priciple by which electric generators work. Picrture credit nidec.com. Answer link Related questions What is electric generators? Do electric motors change mechanical energy into electrical energy? How does an electric generator work? How does an electric motor operate? How do electric generators produce a current? Is hydropower an electric generator? What is the difference between an electric motor and an electric generator? What is the difference between an electrostatic generators and electric generators? What is an induction generator? What are the largest of electric motors used for? See all questions in Generators and Motors Impact of this question 2514 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License