In a generator, a rotating magnetic field is used to produce electrical energy. When a conductor, such as a wire, moves through a magnetic field, a voltage is induced across the conductor. This is known as electromagnetic induction, and it is the fundamental principle behind how generators work.

1. The first vitamin discovered in 1897 was thiamine, also known as vitamin B1.

2. Thiamine was discovered by Dutch physician Christiaan Eijkman.

3. Vitamin B1 helps body cells convert carbohydrates into energy and maintain proper functioning of the heart, muscles and digestive system.