The main difference between a motor and a generator lies in their function and how they convert energy:
- Motor:
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Function: A motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy (motion).
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Working Principle: When electrical current flows through the motor's windings (coils), it creates a magnetic field that interacts with another magnetic field, causing the motor to rotate and perform mechanical work (e.g., moving a fan blade, driving a conveyor belt).
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Energy Input: Electrical energy (electricity).
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Energy Output: Mechanical energy (motion).
- Generator:
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Function: A generator converts mechanical energy (motion) into electrical energy.
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Working Principle: When a mechanical force (such as a turbine or hand crank) rotates the generatorβs coil in a magnetic field, it induces an electrical current in the coil due to electromagnetic induction. This current is then supplied as electrical power.
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Energy Input: Mechanical energy (motion).
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Energy Output: Electrical energy.
In summary, a motor
uses electrical energy to
produce mechanical motion, while a generator
uses mechanical motion to
produce electrical energy.
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