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Can a motor works as a generator?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 11/23/2022

since the physical construction of a DC motor and DC generator is the same,it can work either way.in other words,yes a DC motor can work as a DC generator(if you drive it by a primemover it will produce electricity).however its not possible with all AC motors.

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