The working of an electric motor and generator

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Turning a coil in an electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy through the interaction of magnetic fields and current flow, causing rotation. In a generator, the mechanical energy from the coil's rotation generates electrical energy by cutting through magnetic field lines, which induces electron movement in the wire. This process is explained by electromagnetic induction, where the change in magnetic flux creates voltage. Fleming's right-hand rule illustrates the relationship between motion, magnetic field, and current direction. Understanding these principles clarifies how energy conversion occurs in both devices.
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I have a very silly question . I know how an electric motor and generator work; the changing magnetic flux and current flow causes the coil to rotate etc. and it generates mechanical or electrical energy.

M question is how does turning of the coil generate mechanical energy from electrical energy in a motor and electrical energy from mechanical energy in a generator?
 
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I think you question is a little unclear. Are you asking what relationship exists between mechanical and electrical energy which allows them to be interchangeable?
 
What I'm trying to ask is how does turning a coil create electricity? I know how the coil turns but how does the turning go on to give electricity in a generator?
 
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The wire in the turning coil cuts the field from a permanent magnet at right angles, which initiates electron movement in the wire. There is loads about this on the internet.
 
Look up Flemings right hand rule.
 
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