Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Identify characteristics of gravitational, electromagnetic, and nuclear forces

Introduction

After crossing the bridge and watching the people parasailing in the distance, you continue on the journey back to school. While waiting at a stop light, you notice a new hybrid automobile next to the bus. The hybrid car uses both a gas powered engine and an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries. How does an electric motor work?

Hybrid car

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