What does an electric motor do?

Answer 1

An electric car has an electric motor. The energy stored in the car's batteries is converted into the rotation of the wheels.

A food processor works on exactly the same principle. Electrical energy from the outlet is turned into rotation in the food processor, and if you attach blades to the part that turns, it can cut up your food.

Even an elevator works on the same principles. In the case of an elevator, the final motion isn't rotation, but it's still based on electrical wires feeling forces inside magnetic fields.

Answer 2

An electric motor is a device which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy in order to do work.

Answer 3

Turns electricity into rotational mechanical force.