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An electric drill has a small electric motor inside, driving a series of gears. The power from the gears turn a chuck, which holds the bit placed into it thereby drilling a hole.

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You press the trigger and the electric motor turns on and rotates the transmission to reduce speed and in turn rotates the chuck in which the drill bit is fitted.

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