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Old 07-24-2003, 07:59 PM
P.E.Haiges P.E.Haiges is offline
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It very simple:

An engine uses a chemical reaction to create heat which causes expansion of a liquid or gas which drives a piston or turbine to create mechanical motion and energy.

A motor converts another form of energy such as electricity, moving air, hydraulic, ETC to mechanical motion and energy. Although motors may get hot, they do not derive their source of propulsion from heat.

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