Thermoelectric effect and electric motor: what they have in common
- Step 1. Thermoelectric effect — is used in — Thermocouple. The thermoelectric effect.
- Step 2. Thermocouple — is part of — Radioisotope generator. Thermocouples turn heat into current.
- Step 3. Radioisotope generator — is part of — Mars rover. Curiosity’s RTG.
- Step 4. Mars rover — evolved from — Lunokhod. Planetary rovers.
- Step 5. Lunokhod — has part — Electric motor. Hub motors.