Answer: Systems employed for motion control are called as “Drives” and many employ any of the prime movers such as, diesel or petrol engines, gas or steam turbines, hydraulic motors and electric motors for supplying mechanical energy for motion control. Drives employing electric motors are known as ” electric drives”.
Here, We had given only the definition of electrical drive. But if you face this question in the face to face interview try to explain in detail. Draw the Block diagram of the electrical drive first. During the time, you recall about the basics and every part of the electrical drive system and explain as detail as possible.