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electric motor
1. A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy using forces exerted by magnetic fields on current-carrying conductors.
2. An instrument that converts electrical power into mechanical torque or the force generated by an internal-combustion engine to turn a vehicle's drive shaft.
2. An instrument that converts electrical power into mechanical torque or the force generated by an internal-combustion engine to turn a vehicle's drive shaft.
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electric motor
A machine that uses electricity and magnetism to power an axle.
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
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electric motor vehicle
A motor vehicle powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, photovoltaic arrays, or other sources of electric current.
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