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  • Magnetic Effects of Electric Current: Motors & Generators Explained
    * Electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. They work by using a magnetic field to create a force on a conductor that is carrying an electric current. The direction of the force is determined by the direction of the magnetic field and the direction of the current.

    * Generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. They work by using a magnetic field to induce an electric current in a conductor. The direction of the current is determined by the direction of the magnetic field and the direction of the motion of the conductor.

    * Electromagnets create a magnetic field by passing an electric current through a coil of wire. The strength of the magnetic field is proportional to the amount of current flowing through the coil.

    * Relays are switches that are operated by an electric current. They work by using a magnetic field to move a contact from one position to another.

    * Magnetic recording devices store data on magnetic tape or disks. They work by using a magnetic field to write data to the tape or disk and then read it back by using a magnetic field.

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