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    Jun 22, 2010, 01:20 PM
    Can I reverse a motor to produce power
    Is it possible to mechanically spin a small motor to create a current, or do I need a generator? Is this true of all small electrical motors?
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    Jun 22, 2010, 02:11 PM

    In general - yes, turning an electric motor by hand can indeed induce a voltage across an attached load. A motor and a generator are basically the same thing. See: Electric motors and generators
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    Jun 22, 2010, 02:44 PM

    Almost. There must be a magnetic field present.
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