ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Jedlik's dynamo

Hey kiddo! Do you know what a dynamo is? It's a special kind of machine that can create electricity. Jedlik's dynamo is a particular type of dynamo that was first made by a guy named Ányos Jedlik.

Here's how it works: Imagine you have a bicycle with a wheel that spins round and round. Attached to that wheel is a wire coil, kind of like a springy slinky. When the wheel spins, the coil moves too. But that's not all! There are also some strong magnets nearby. When the coil moves, it creates electricity that can be used to power things like a light bulb or a radio.

Jedlik's dynamo is special because it was one of the first dynamos that could create a steady flow of electricity. That means it could power things for a long time without stopping or slowing down.

So there you have it, kiddo! Jedlik's dynamo is a machine that can create electricity using magnets and a spinning coil, and it was one of the first dynamos that could create a steady flow of power. Pretty cool, huh?