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How does an electric motor work?


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Working Principle of Electric Motor:

  1. An electric motor is a device used to convert electricity into mechanical energy as opposed to an electric generator.
  2. They work on the principles of electromagnetism, which shows that a force is applied when an electric current is present in a magnetic field.
  3. Motors have many different working parts, so they spin continuously, providing power as needed.
  4. Motors can run on direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC), and both have their pros and cons.
  5. The parts of an electric motor are the stator, rotor, commutator, power source, and brushes.

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