Editing Electric generator (section)

====Linear electric generator====
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In the simplest form of linear electric generator, a sliding [[magnet]] moves back and forth through a [[solenoid]], a copper wire or a coil. An [[alternating current]] is induced in the wire, or loops of wire, by [[Faraday's law of induction]] each time the magnet slides through. This type of generator is used in the [[Faraday flashlight]]. Larger linear electricity generators are used in [[wave power]] schemes.