Motor

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A motor is a device that converts energy into mechanical power, and is often synonymous with engine.

Motor may refer to:

  • Motor (Electric) - a machine which converts electricity into mechanical motion
  • Motor (Pneumatic) - a machine which converts energy of compressed air into mechanical motion
  • Motor (Hydraulic) - a hydraulic machine which converts energy of pressurized liquid flow into mechanical motion.
  • Motor (Engine) - a machine used to convert chemical fuel into mechanical power by controlled explosions
  • Motor (Automobile) - The early 20th century abbreviation for "motor car", a synonym for automobile
  • Motor Neuron - neurons that originate in the spinal cord and synapse with muscle fibers
  • Timeline of motor and engine technology
  • Motor proteins inside cells allow for the movement of objects inside cells and also the movement of cells, tissues, organs and organisms.
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