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rotor
A rotating part of a machine or device that generates (Fl) lift or (Ft) thrust, commonly found in engines and helicopters.
armature
the rotating coil or coils of a dynamo or electric motor.
commutator
A device in electric motors and generators that reverses the direction of current flow in the armature, allowing for continuous rotation.
electric motor
uses electricity to produce motion by converting electrical energy into mechanical/kinetic energy through the interaction of magnetic fields.
electric generator
converts mechanical energy, typically from a rotating shaft, into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.
voltage is always
electric
current is always
magnetic
conductor
uses electricity to produce heat (otherwise known as thermal energy).
kinetic energy is able to spin
generators
electric energy is used to power
motors
strongest gravitational point
the gravitational point that is closest to the center of gravity with more mass
weakest gravitational point
the gravitational point farthest from the center of gravity with less mass
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