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In a basic rotating electromagnetic machine, how does motor construction differ from generator construction?

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  1. A generator needs permanent magnets, a motor does not
  2. A motor has no coils
  3. They have the same basic construction

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  1. OpenStax College Physics 2e, 23.6 Back Emf openstax.org/books/college-physics-2e/pages/23-6-back-emf Checked 2026-10-10.

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