Ørsted's work laid the foundation for what future invention?
The telephone
The airplane
The electric motor
The thermometer
Answer
The electric motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, allowing for the rotation of an output shaft. It is based on the principle of electromagnetism discovered by Hans Christian Ørsted in the early 19th century. Ørsted's experiments demonstrated the relationship between electricity and magnetism, paving the way for the development and advancement of electric motors and numerous other electromagnetic devices that shape our modern world.
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