Chapter No. 4. Effect of Electric Current.
What are the differences between electric motor and electric generator?
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Electric Motor
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Electric Generator
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It converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
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It converts mechanical energy into electric energy.
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A battery is used as source of electric energy in the circuit.
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No source of electric energy is connected in the circuit.
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A coil is set into rotation in presence of magnetic field, when current flows through the coil.
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The coil set into rotation in presence of magnetic field by external arrangement generates potential difference and in turn current.
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Split rings are used in electric motor.
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Conducting rings are used in electric generator.
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