Why does a motor produce a counter emf?

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Start date Mar 1, 2011
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A motor produces a counter electromotive force (emf) due to its operation principle, which is analogous to that of a dynamo. When the motor turns, it generates a magnetic field that induces a voltage opposing the applied voltage, resulting in counter emf. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding motor efficiency and performance. For a detailed explanation, refer to the resource provided at HyperPhysics.

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Mar 1, 2011

pokeefer

The title says it all.

Please be detailed, the question is 6 marks.

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Mar 2, 2011

AdrianMay

Same reason a dynamo does. It's turning.

Mar 2, 2011

Delphi51

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Take a look at the explanations for the motor and generator here:
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/magnetic/elemot.html#c1

Note that they are very, very similar!