How does an Electric Motor work? (DC Motor)

Added: 2026-05-16

[00:00:01]Have you ever wondered what makes your electric toothbrush buzz or your phone vibrate? All these devices rely on a hidden powerhouse, the electric motor.

[00:00:10]Electric motors are everywhere, quietly transforming electricity into movement. But how does plugging in a device or inserting a battery actually make something spin or move?

[00:00:21]The answer lies in the deep connection between electricity and magnetism.

[00:00:25]Electric motors harness these [music] forces, turning a flow of electrons into spinning motion.

[00:00:31]It's a marvel of engineering, simple, elegant, and powerful.