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What is the difference between a electric motor and a generator?
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∙ 12y ago
the difference between a electric motor and a generator.
Motor- is a device or equipment which convert electrical energy to mechanical energy.
Generator- is a device or equipment which convert mechanical energy to electrical energy.
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What is the difference between energy conversion that takes place in an electric motor with the conversion that takes place in a generator?
An electric motor converts electric energy to mechanical energy while a generator converts mechanical energy to electric energy.
What is the difference between electricmotor and generator?
An electric motor is an AC motor which works with alternating current But Generator is D. C motor that works under the principle of direct current
What is the difference between an electic motor and an electic generator?
AC motor produce mechanical power and absorbed electric energy the power generator produce electrical power absorbed mechanical power
What are similarities and dissimilarities between a motor and an electric generator?
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. While an electrical generator does the opposite.
Difference between a generator and a motor?
A generator converts kinetic energy into electrical energy; a motor converts electrical energy into kinetic energy.
What is the opposite of a generator?
electric motor
What is a backwards working electric motor described as?
Electric Generator. :)
What are the Difference between dc motor and dc generator?
a motor Will do work by consuming power a generator is just the opposite
What is the main difference between an electric motor and electric generator?
An electric generator converts mechanical energy to electric energy while a motor converts electric energy to mechanical. A generator can actually act as a motor if it losses whatever is making it spin (called "motoring"), which is usually a very bad thing. Motors may be used as generators as well, depending on their design.
Can an electric motor be used as a generator?
yes
Is there any difference between two words-Electric Drive and Electric Motor?
drive usually makes the motor go
Will a 2800 watt generator run a 550 watt electric cement mixer motor?
The sizing of the generator is dependant on the size of the electric motor driving the mixer.
