What effect occurs as more electrical current is drawn from the generator?

The scenario of drawing more electrical current from a generator typically results in a voltage drop. As more current is drawn from the generator, the internal resistance of the generator causes a decrease in the output voltage—this is a fundamental principle of electrical systems.

When a generator is under load, the additional current flowing through its windings encounters resistance, leading to a loss of voltage. Consequently, the generator has to work harder to maintain its output, which can also lead to overheating. However, the primary visible effect in this context is the voltage drop due to increased current draw, rather than any motorization or counterpoise effect, which relate more to specific operational aspects of motors or stabilizing forces rather than the generator’s output.

Therefore, when addressing the direct effect of increased current draw on the generator, voltage drop is the most relevant concept in electrical engineering.