What is the uses of electric motor and generator?

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converts ac to dc,dc to ac
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A motor--generator (an M--G set) is a device for converting electrical power to another form. Motor--generator sets are used to convert frequency, voltage, or phase of power. They may also be used to isolate electrical loads from the electrical power supply line.
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electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy which is used for different works useful to mankind eg: suction created by electric motor helps to pump water , electric motors are used in washing machines to rotate the chamber etc whereas generators are the machines which are there...
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electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy which is used for different works useful to mankind eg: suction created by electric motor helps to pump water , electric motors are used in washing machines to rotate the chamber etc whereas generators are the machines which are there for producing electricity from various methods such as by combustion of petrol/diesel or by energy provided by water tides etc read less
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Electric motor used to convert electrical energy to mechanical energy and generator is opposite to motor.used to generate electricity.
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In electrical engineering theoery, both are called electrical machines. When an electrical machine converts elctrical energy into work it is called motor. When an electrial machine converts work into electrical energy it is called generator.
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Electrical motor converts the electrical energy into mechanical energy and generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. in generators again two types are there .A.C generator and D.C generator.
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