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They both use the same parts, but work differently in the way electricity is applied to them. The basic components of each are a stator (stationary part), a rotor (rotating part), and a wire coil.
In an electric generator, the rotor is mechanically driven by an armature and has a wound wire coil around it. The stator in a generator contains permanent magnets, and when the coil spins around them, it generates voltage, which is conducted to a battery or other device.
In an electric motor, electricity is applied through the stator to force the rotor to spin. When a section of the stator is electrified, it produces a positive magnetic charge, which attracts the rotor and forces it to turn toward that part of the stator. The magnetic charge in the stator moves to each section, causing the rotor to follow it at high speed.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agonot much, generator is usually a name tacked on when a electric motor is primarily being used to produce electrical power for other devices
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Explain why electric motors and generators are opposites?
Electric motors take electric energy and turn it into kinetic energy Generators take mechanical energy and turn it into electric energy
What do electric generators and electric motors have in common?
Stator and rotor
What has the author David Penn Moreton written?
David Penn Moreton has written: 'Electric motors' -- subject(s): Electric motors 'Generators and motors' -- subject(s): Electric generators, Electric motors 'Practical applied electricity' -- subject(s): Electrical engineering, Electric engineering
What do generators and motors have in common?
Electric motors and generators are electromagnetic devices that are the opposite of each other. Electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, while electric generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
What is the difference in functions between generators and electric motors?
the electric motors are round and the generators are square and they are powered by the sunshine the generators blow bubbles and the electric motors blow somkey green gas!! this gas is deadly If you are able, perhaps you can answer this in a serious manner. If you don't know the answer, than please STFU!!
How do electric motors and generators use magnetism?
you take the moter
What has the author Grace Vail written?
Grace Vail has written: 'Jaguars' -- subject(s): Jaguar, Juvenile literature 'Motors and generators' -- subject(s): Electric generators, Juvenile literature, Electric motors
What do you mean by Electric drives?
elecric drives are basically big electric motors which are used to drive generators
What are the examples of electromagnetism?
Radio, electric bell, speakers, motors, generators, microphones etc.
Where is the stator located on 2001 Corolla?
A stator can be found in electric motors, generators and alternators.
What has the author Jeff Keljik written?
Jeff Keljik has written: 'Electricity 4' -- subject(s): Alternating current, Alternating current Electric motors, Electric controllers, Electric generators, Electric motors, Alternating current 'Electricity 3'
How are Motors different from generators?
they go round and round and use gas
