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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false.
An electric motor converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
An electric motor transfers electrical energy to mechanical energy. When a current-carrying coil is placed in a magnetic field, it experiences a force that causes it to rotate.
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