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, What is a motor - ANSWERSa device that converts electrical energy into mechanical
energy
What is a generator - ANSWERSa device that converts mechanical energy into
electrical energy
What is an incremental motor - ANSWERSa motor whose shaft rotates a specific
distance in degrees
What is a continuous motor - ANSWERSone whose shaft continuously rotates without
interruption when input is applied
What type of generator produces DC volts and uses a commutator? -
ANSWERSDynamo
Motors and generators operate on what principle? - ANSWERSElectromagnetism
What characteristic describes how fast shaft rotates and is measured in RPM/RPS? -
ANSWERSSpeed
What characteristic is a twisting force that causes shaft to rotate? - ANSWERSTorque
How is torque calculated in generators? - ANSWERSForce X Distance from center of
shaft
How are torque and speed related? - ANSWERSInversely proportional
What characteristic is a generated voltage that OPPOSES applied volts? -
ANSWERSCouterelectromotive Force (CEMF)
How is CEMF produced? - ANSWERSBy the rotation of motors shaft
How is CEMF related to speed and torque? - ANSWERSCEMF is proportional to speed
and inversely proportional to torque
What are loads? - ANSWERSitems that require motion and are driven by rotating shaft
(motors) and electrical circuits that require power (generators)
How are loads related to speed? - ANSWERSInversely proportional
What characteristic is the amount of work accomplished? - ANSWERSpower