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Electric Motor
Chapter Name : Magnetic Effects Of Electric Current
Sub Topic Code : 101_10_13_04_01
Topic Name : Electric Motor
Sub Topic Name : Electric Motor
Introduction

Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and flow of electric charge.

Pre-Requisites:

Electricity

Activity:

Generator.

Real Life Question:

What is an electric motor?

Key Words / FlashCards
Key Words Definitions (pref. in our own words)
Electric motor An electric motor is an electric machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Learning aids / Gadgets
Gadgets How it can be used
Inverter An electrical power converter that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC); the converted AC can be at any required voltage and frequency with the use of appropriate transformers, switching, and control circuits.
Real life uses :

Produce mechanical energy.

Places to visit :

Water pump.

Practical examples around us
Examples Explainations
Washing machine A machine to wash laundry, such as clothing and sheets.
What you learn in Theory:

An electric motor is an electric machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

What you learn in Practice:

The largest of electric motors are used for ship propulsion, pipeline compression and pumped-storage applications with ratings approaching a megawatt.

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