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Originally Posted By: rudolphna
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
Originally Posted By: rudolphna
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
I think that the engine in the Telsa Roadster is good.
I wouldn't call that an engine. That is a electric motor, or just motor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine
Originally Posted By: Wikipedia
An engine is a machine that produces mechanical force and motion from another form of energy (e.g. a fuel source, compressed air, or electricity).[1] It is also referred to as a prime mover.
Engines are motors and motors are engines. They are the same thing.
Ok so technically it can be called an engine. Personally though, I'll call it a motor. *Shrug* Not really sure why, but just seems to fit better.
I usualy think of an engine as thermodynamic machine
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
Originally Posted By: rudolphna
Originally Posted By: ShiningArcanine
I think that the engine in the Telsa Roadster is good.
I wouldn't call that an engine. That is a electric motor, or just motor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine
Originally Posted By: Wikipedia
An engine is a machine that produces mechanical force and motion from another form of energy (e.g. a fuel source, compressed air, or electricity).[1] It is also referred to as a prime mover.
Engines are motors and motors are engines. They are the same thing.
Ok so technically it can be called an engine. Personally though, I'll call it a motor. *Shrug* Not really sure why, but just seems to fit better.
I usualy think of an engine as thermodynamic machine
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