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In which electric motor appliances do we use it?

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In which electric motor appliances do we use it?

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Appliances that uses electric motor are Dryers, vacuum cleaners, fans, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, etc.

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Chapter 4: Effects of electric current - Solve the following Questions

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SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology Part 1 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4 Effects of electric current
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