Electric Motors

Definition

Electric motors are devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy by utilizing electromagnetic principles. They use magnetic fields and electric currents to generate rotational motion.

Related terms

Electromagnetic Induction:

Electromagnetic induction is the process of generating an electromotive force (emf) in a conductor by changing the magnetic field around it.

Armature: The armature is the rotating part of an electric motor or generator that carries current and interacts with magnetic fields.

Commutator: A commutator is a device used in some electric motors to reverse the direction of current flow through the armature coil.