10.8 - Electric Motor
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of an electric motor?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrical devices operate.
Name one component of an electric motor.
💡 Hint: Consider the parts involved in its structure.
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What is the main purpose of an electric motor?
💡 Hint: Think about how motors power various devices.
True or False: The commutator has no effect on the motor's operation.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if the motor only spins in one direction.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an electric motor with an armature of radius R that experiences torque due to magnetic fields. If the current is increased, discuss how this affects the torque and hence the angular momentum of the motor.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how current changes interaction strength with the magnetic field.
If you could add an additional coil to the motor without changing any other parameters, theorize the impact it would have on the motor’s efficiency and output.
💡 Hint: Think about how more coils can increase current flow and magnetic interactions.
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