Electromagnetic Force Inv. 4

How does a motor work.

• Magic beans

• The temporary magnets attract and repel the permanent magnets in the casing making the motor spin

• Lots and lots of coffee

• Tiny hamsters inside run on a wheel that makes the motor spin.

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Is an electromagnet part of an electric motor, a generator, or both?

• electric motor

• generator

• both

Which transfers energy from chemical energy to kinetic energy?

• electric motor

• generator

• both

Which includes a commutator?

• electric motor

• generator

• both

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Which includes a shaft?

• electric motor

• generator

• both

Which includes permanent magnets?

• electric motor

• generator

• both

Which transfers energy from kinetic to electrical?

• electric motor

• generator

• both

Is the sun (solar energy) a source of renewable energy?

• yes

• no

Is gasoline a renewable source of energy?

• yes

• no

Is wind power a renewable source of energy?

• yes

• no