How is the braking energy tuned into electrical energy.
May 11, 2008 #2 russ_watters Mentor 20,430 7,035 Hybrid cars partially powered by electric motors. Electric motor=electric generator.
May 11, 2008 #3 wolram Gold Member 4,267 558 russ_watters said: Hybrid cars partially powered by electric motors. Electric motor=electric generator. But an electrical power generated from a negative source?
russ_watters said: Hybrid cars partially powered by electric motors. Electric motor=electric generator. But an electrical power generated from a negative source?
May 11, 2008 #4 mgb_phys Science Advisor Homework Helper 7,774 13 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
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
