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Is there a different formula for generator and motor effects? What are they?
Different formula for generator and motor ?
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Generator and motor effects utilize essentially the same formulas, with the primary distinction being the sign used in calculations. The generator convention applies when current and voltage rise in the same direction, indicating that the circuit element is producing power. Conversely, the motor convention assumes current flows opposite to voltage, signifying that the element is consuming power. These conventions are crucial in electrical engineering for understanding polarity. Overall, the differences lie in the interpretation of current and voltage relationships rather than in the formulas themselves.
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sophiecentaur
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Couldn't you find the formulae on Wikipedia?
They are, essentially, the same formula - or at least the same relationship. The main difference is the sign. RH generator rule - (generighter) and LH motor rule (motors drive on the left, in the UK).
They are, essentially, the same formula - or at least the same relationship. The main difference is the sign. RH generator rule - (generighter) and LH motor rule (motors drive on the left, in the UK).
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Studiot
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I wonder if omgange is doing electrical engineering?
In EE the terms refer to polarity conventions.
If the current and voltage rise in the same direction across circuit element E, as on the left in the attached sketch, the circuit is said to be using the generator convention.
A positive VI product means that the element is sourcing or producing power and is thus acting as a generator.
If we adopt the motor convention then the current is assumed in the opposite direction to the voltage.
A positive VI product here means the element is consuming power.
In EE the terms refer to polarity conventions.
If the current and voltage rise in the same direction across circuit element E, as on the left in the attached sketch, the circuit is said to be using the generator convention.
A positive VI product means that the element is sourcing or producing power and is thus acting as a generator.
If we adopt the motor convention then the current is assumed in the opposite direction to the voltage.
A positive VI product here means the element is consuming power.
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