1. May 11, 2008 #1

   wolram

   

   Gold Member

   How is the braking energy tuned into electrical energy.

    

   wolram, May 11, 2008
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3. May 11, 2008 #2

   russ_watters

   

   Staff: Mentor

   Hybrid cars partially powered by electric motors. Electric motor=electric generator.

    

   russ_watters, May 11, 2008
4. May 11, 2008 #3

   wolram

   

   Gold Member

   But an electrical power generated from a negative source?

    

   wolram, May 11, 2008
5. May 11, 2008 #4

   mgb_phys

   

   Science Advisor

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   Turn an electric motor and it generates electricity.
   Connect motor to wheels, swap cables to battery, kinetic energy charges battery, resistance from coils slows car.
   Simple

    

   mgb_phys, May 11, 2008

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