How are generators and motors similar?

Answer 1

The basic idea behind a generator is that it converts mechanical energy (kinetic) to electrical energy in the form of electric current. A motor does this process in reverse: it uses electrical energy and converts it into mechanical energy (it produces motion).

This is, presumably, what your physics teacher wants to hear.

Answer 2

Generators and motors both use electromagnetic principles to convert energy from one form to another. In a generator, mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy, whereas in a motor, electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy. Both devices rely on the interaction between magnetic fields and conductors to operate.

Answer 3

Generators are motors run in reverse and vice versa.

Answer 4

The similarity between electric motor and electric generator is that

1)they work on the magnetic effects of electric current.

2) They both have the armatures to rotate the loop.

Answer 5

Motors and generators both provide electrical energy. They both have mechanical energy.They also produce chemical energy.

Answer 6

In a sense Motors are Generators run backwards, Motros take electrical energy in and put out mechanical energy.

Answer 7

That they both run off of eletricksisity