Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ706293
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Sep-1
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0746-3537
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Electric Motors Everywhere: Most Forms of Energy Go through Some Conversion Process to Do Useful Work for Us
Deal, Walter F., III
Technology Teacher, v64 n1 p20 Sep 2004
This article discusses electric motors and the many ways in which they are used. Selecting the most appropriate miniature DC electric motor wisely will contribute toward success and satisfaction in designing and building motorized projects and activities. Typical parts suppliers stock a variety of miniature DC motors and provide sufficient information to select motors that will meet every teacher's project needs. Topics covered in this article include: (1) History of Electric Motors; (2) Basic Electric Motor Operation; (3) Energy Conversion; and (4) Choosing Electric Motors.
Descriptors: Engines, Energy, Motion, Technological Advancement, Science and Society, Selection, Technology Uses in Education
Publications Department, International Technology Education Association, 1914 Association Drive, Suite 201, Reston, VA 20191-1539. Tel: 703-860-2100; Fax: 703-860-0353; Web site: http://www.iteaconnect.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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