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In an electric motor electricity is used to create a moving magnetic field which forces the shaft of the motor turn. For more details see the 'how stuff works' web site for electric motors.

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What uses motion of water in nature to produce electricity?

Hydropower plants use the natural motion of water, typically from rivers or dams, to produce electricity. The flowing water drives turbines, which then generate electricity through a connected generator. Hydropower is a renewable energy source that is efficient and has minimal environmental impact compared to other energy sources.


Electricity can be used to move magnets which are then used to do work . What device uses electricity in this way?

An electric motor uses electricity to create a magnetic field which interacts with a permanent magnet to produce motion. This motion can be harnessed to do mechanical work in devices like fans, pumps, and vehicles.


3 things that can produce electricity?

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. Wind turbines generate electricity by converting the kinetic energy of the wind into rotational motion that drives a generator. Hydroelectric power plants produce electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing or falling water to turn turbines connected to generators.


Is a motor a insulator?

No, a motor is not an insulator. A motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to produce motion. An insulator is a material that does not conduct electricity.


What is a generator making electricity from motion?

A generator converts mechanical energy from motion into electrical energy. This is achieved through electromagnetic induction, where movement of a conductor (such as a wire coil) within a magnetic field generates an electric current. Generators are commonly used in various applications to produce electricity from sources like wind, water, or human-generated motion.

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How can electricity be used to produce motion?

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What is a device that uses the interaction between electricity and magnetism to produce motion?

Electric motor


What uses motion of water in nature to produce electricity?

Hydropower plants use the natural motion of water, typically from rivers or dams, to produce electricity. The flowing water drives turbines, which then generate electricity through a connected generator. Hydropower is a renewable energy source that is efficient and has minimal environmental impact compared to other energy sources.


How is electricity formed into motion?

electricity is formed into motion by a motor


Electricity can be used to move magnets which are then used to do work . What device uses electricity in this way?

An electric motor uses electricity to create a magnetic field which interacts with a permanent magnet to produce motion. This motion can be harnessed to do mechanical work in devices like fans, pumps, and vehicles.


How batteries produce electricity?

Batteries do not produce electricity, they only store electricity.


3 things that can produce electricity?

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. Wind turbines generate electricity by converting the kinetic energy of the wind into rotational motion that drives a generator. Hydroelectric power plants produce electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing or falling water to turn turbines connected to generators.


How can wind and water can be used as a source of electricity?

Wind and water force can be used to turn turbines which in turn produce electricity. I'm not entirely sure how turbines work but I believe that the turning motion produces kinetic energy which can be harnessed as electricity.


Can van de graaff generator hold any amount of charge?

No, the Van de Graaff generator can produce a large amount of charge but does not hold the charge itself. The generator must be in motion in order to produce electricity. Once the motion stops, the charge is lost.


Is a motor a insulator?

No, a motor is not an insulator. A motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to produce motion. An insulator is a material that does not conduct electricity.


What can produce motion?

Forces produce motion. Change in motion is directly proportional to applied force (Newton 2nd Law of Motion).


How do generator's produce electricity?

generators produce electricity via electromagnetic induction