Question

Name four appliances wherein an electric motor, a rotating device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy, is used as an important component. In what respect motors are different from generators?

Answer 1

Vacuum cleaners,Washing Machines, Air conditioners, Grinders and mixers are few home appliances that use electric motors.
The difference between an electric motor and a generator is that the electric motors convert electrical energy to mechanical energy whereas, a generator converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.