Study the principles of electrical motors and generators.
A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
The type of motor that operates on alternating current (AC).
The type of generator commonly used in power stations to produce electricity.
The principle that motors and generators operate on, which involves the interaction between magne...
The stationary part of a motor or generator, usually containing windings, which interact with the...
The rotating part of a motor or generator which interacts with the stator.
The force that causes rotation in a motor.
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A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Motor
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Generator
The type of motor that operates on alternating current (AC).
AC Motor
The type of generator commonly used in power stations to produce electricity.
AC Generator (Alternator)
The principle that motors and generators operate on, which involves the interaction between magnetic fields and current.
Electromagnetic Induction
The stationary part of a motor or generator, usually containing windings, which interact with the rotor.
Stator
The rotating part of a motor or generator which interacts with the stator.
Rotor
The force that causes rotation in a motor.
Torque
A rotary electrical switch found in electric motors or electrical generators that periodically reverses the electric current direction.
Commutator
A motor that operates without a commutator.
Brushless Motor
A type of electric generator that produces an alternating current.
Alternator
A type of motor that operates in synchronicity with the supply current frequency.
Synchronous Motor
A type of motor that operates independently of the supply current frequency.
Asynchronous Motor
The voltage, or electromotive force, that pushes against the current which induces it.
Back EMF
A generator used to provide power in case of outages.
Backup Generator
The percentage of input energy that is converted into output work in a motor.
Motor Efficiency
A motor where the rotation angle is proportional to the number of input pulses.
Stepper Motor
A motor for precise control of angular position.
Servo Motor
The difference between the speed of the magnetic field and the speed of the rotor in an induction motor.
Slip
A generator that uses renewable resources such as wind or water to produce electricity.
Renewable Energy Generator
A motor that operates with three-phase alternating current.
Three-Phase Motor
A device or group of devices that governs in a predetermined manner the performance of a motor.
Motor Controller
Uses of motors and generators in everyday devices like fans, power tools, and vehicles.
Everyday Motor and Generator Applications
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