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Motor is device which converts electrical energy to mechanical energy,where as generator converts mechanical energy to electrical energy
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Can an electric motor be used as a generator?
yes
What are internal combustion power plant?
The power plant includes an internal combustion engine and a direct current electric motor generator.
What are examples of mechanical to electrical energy?
A steam turbine/generator in a power station, a small gasoline powered generator, or a 12v alternator in your car driven by the engine.
Is electric motor a prime mover?
no it is not
What is a machine that converts electricity to mechanical energy?
That's called an electric motor.
What is the opposite of a generator?
electric motor
What is a backwards working electric motor described as?
Electric Generator. :)
Can an electric motor be used as a generator?
yes
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.
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.
What is the background of the study of generator from a toy motor?
It has electric!
Invented the electric generator and motor?
Nicola Tesla
Who is the invented the electric generator and motor?
Thomas edison
What device is like the reverse of an electric motor?
A generator.
How does ac electric motor convert in to an alternator?
a motor is a generator and a generator is a motor, if you are applying a voltage to turn the rotor its a motor and if you are turning the rotor and taking the voltage off the terminals its a generator or alternator.
Can an electric motor run a generator to power itself if the motor has a small gear and the generator has a big gear?
I think it can work with a certain type of generator and an electric motor like one that uses 300w/h The idea is to run a generator that can produce more electricity than needed to run the motor that is powering it.
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.
