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rotor: see generator generator, in electricity, machine used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy. It operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction , discovered (1831) by Michael Faraday. ..... Click the link for more information. ; motor, electric motor, electric, machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. When an electric current is passed through a wire loop that is in a magnetic field, the loop will rotate and the rotating motion is transmitted to a shaft, providing useful mechanical ..... Click the link for more information. . rotor 1. the rotating member of a machine or device, esp the armature of a motor or generator or the rotating assembly of a turbine 2. a device having blades radiating from a central hub that is rotated to produce thrust to lift and propel a helicopter 3. the revolving arm of the distributor of an internal-combustion engine 4. a violent rolling wave of air occurring in the lee of a mountain or hill, in which the air rotates about a horizontal axis How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While the names and structure have changed slightly over the years, Riverside Products commitment to providing high-quality rotor designs and wear parts to its customers in the shredding industry has remained steadfast. In this case, the rotor is shaped like a star with six arms. In a modern variant of that practice, scientists have chemically harnessed bacteria to a micromotor so that they can make the device's rotor slowly turn. |
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