Back EMF vs Reverse Currents: What's the Difference?

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Back EMF and reverse currents are distinct concepts in electrical engineering, with Back EMF referring to the voltage generated by a motor that opposes the applied voltage, while reverse current pertains to current flowing in the opposite direction. Reverse saturation current is a specific term used in semiconductor physics, indicating the small current that flows through a diode when reverse-biased. Backfeeding describes a situation where power flows back into a source, often seen in power distribution systems. The discussion highlights the complexity and varied applications of these terms across different electrical engineering fields. Understanding the differences requires a more focused inquiry into each concept's specific context.
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Are these 4 terms in electrical subject are same?
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Are these 4 terms in electrical subject are same?
Is it Back EMF, Reverse Current, Reverse Saturation current, Backfeeding? If not, tell the difference.
 
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Well, EMF can't be the same as current. can it?
I have just googled these 4 terms and found definitions of them. (No, they are not the same.) Have you tried that?
 
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No. Could you ask a more specific question? These terms cover a wide range of subjects in EE as I interpret them; Motors/Magnetics, Semiconductors, Power Distribution... It just too hard to describe everything in one post.
 

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