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whether I can use syncronous motor as a ac generator by driving with any source?

as an alternative I want to generate electricity domestically at my home. I want to use simple motor as a generator. Instead of giving supply to motor I with attach a propeller to motor shaft and drive it.

Answer:

You can use a synchronous motor, but it may not be easy to find a synchronous motor of the size that you have in mind. The most popular generator for this type of project is an alternator from a junked car. You must turn an alternator 1000 to 2000 RPM to get it to work.
Yes you can but 1.your properller speed should be little more than the RPM specified in the motor's name plate. 2.You may have to use some voltage stabilizers

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