Foundations of electromechanical power: Identify the scientist credited with inventing the first electric generator. Context: Consider the 1831 Faraday disk (homopolar generator) and electromagnetic induction. Choose the correct inventor.

Given data

• Device: first practical electric generator (homopolar “Faraday disk”).
• Era: 1831; principle: electromagnetic induction.

Concept / Approach
Match the earliest generator device with the scientist who discovered induction and built it.

Reasoning
In 1831, Michael Faraday demonstrated electromagnetic induction and constructed the Faraday disk, recognized as the first electric generator.

Notes
Later engineers (e.g., Siemens) improved dynamos, but the original invention credit goes to Faraday.

Final Answer
Michael Faraday.