Electric motors are devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy through electromagnetic interactions. They use magnets and electric current to produce rotational motion.
Picture riding a bicycle uphill. Your legs provide mechanical energy to turn pedals (like electric current), which then powers your bike's wheels (like magnets) to create forward motion.
Generator: A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Magnetic Field: The region around a magnet where its influence can be detected.
Electric Circuit: A closed loop through which electric current flows, consisting of a power source, conductors, and loads.
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