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An ac motor cannot generate electricity but its shaft can be coupled to that of certain devices like an alternator to in order to generate electricity.

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Can you use a 24VDC-100RPM motor as wind generator?

All DC Motors can generate electricity according to their size & input volt. 24 volt DC Motor is best for generate electricity. Even you can generate up to 24 volt AC. The big size of Motor is also depends to generate more ampere (current). Remember 24 volt DC Motor which have less RPM without gear is better & efficient for generate electricity than having the more RPM (Round Per Minute). So try it & generate electricity. (for further information, feel free to ask any thing regarding electricity, "admnpmiu_tariq@yahoo.com")


Is an AC generator can use AC motor and vice verso?

Are you planning to build a perpetual motion machine in which the power generated by an AC generator is used to run an AC motor which is used to run the same AC generator which provides it with power? Because that won't work. Yes, you can use a motor to generate electricity, and you can use electricity to run a motor, but the process is not 100% efficient and if you try to make it a closed loop, it will run down fairly quickly. So, what do we actually do? We use fuel to run an AC generator, or we use waterfalls or wind, or some other energy source, and then we use the power to run our motor.


Is electricity AC Or DC currant which one?

Electricity or rather electric currant can be either AC or DC. AC means alternating current (as in that electricity that is supplied by the mains) and DC means direct current (as in that electricity supplied by a battery)..


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How do you change an ac motor to a DC motor?

Ac motor have slip ring, to remove the slip ring,connected to the commutator its a dc motor.

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Can you use a 24VDC-100RPM motor as wind generator?

All DC Motors can generate electricity according to their size & input volt. 24 volt DC Motor is best for generate electricity. Even you can generate up to 24 volt AC. The big size of Motor is also depends to generate more ampere (current). Remember 24 volt DC Motor which have less RPM without gear is better & efficient for generate electricity than having the more RPM (Round Per Minute). So try it & generate electricity. (for further information, feel free to ask any thing regarding electricity, "admnpmiu_tariq@yahoo.com")


What is a Tesla coil used for?

to generate electricity to demonstrate the ac current is harmless


What makes a windmill generate electricity?

the wind turns the rotor which turns a motor which generates electricity


Is an AC generator can use AC motor and vice verso?

Are you planning to build a perpetual motion machine in which the power generated by an AC generator is used to run an AC motor which is used to run the same AC generator which provides it with power? Because that won't work. Yes, you can use a motor to generate electricity, and you can use electricity to run a motor, but the process is not 100% efficient and if you try to make it a closed loop, it will run down fairly quickly. So, what do we actually do? We use fuel to run an AC generator, or we use waterfalls or wind, or some other energy source, and then we use the power to run our motor.


How can water and wind be harnessed to generate electricity?

They both power turbines which rotate to generate electricity. A turbine works the same way as an electric motor.


What generates more noise ac motor or dc motor?

dc motors generate more noise.


Can an AC generate enough electricity through by pedal work by a human being?

yes


Explain how water and wind can be harnessed to generate electricity?

They both power turbines which rotate to generate electricity. A turbine works the same way as an electric motor.


How do hybrids generate electricity?

They run a gas powered motor which charges a battery.


Does a motor have electrical energy in it?

An electric motor need to be supplied electricity to operate. It can be made to generate electricity if turned by an outside force when set up correctly.


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capacitor is a power cell used to generate electricity in the motor of ceiling fan


What does an AC motor do?

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