Question

mention two difference between electric motor and electric generator

Answer 1

BASIS MOTOR GENERATOR

Function The Motor converts Electrical energy into Mechanical Energy Generator converts Mechanical energy to Electrical energy.

Electricity It uses electricity. It generates electricity

Driven element The Shaft of the motor is driven by the magnetic force developed between armature and field. The Shaft is attached to the rotor and is driven by mechanical force.

Current In a motor the current is to be supplied to the armature windings. In the generator current is produced in the armature windings.

Rule Followed Motor follows Fleming’s Left hand rule. Generator follows Fleming’s Right hand rule.

Example An electric car or bike is an example of electric motor. Energy in the form of electricity is generated at the power stations.

Answer 2

1. electric motor is a device which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy while electric generator is a machine which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy .