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7.3.1.a. DC Motors
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- 1.
What type of motion do DC motors provide?
Hint
Think about how a wheel rotates.
- 2.
How can the speed of a DC motor be controlled?
Hint
What methods do we use to adjust speeds in devices?
- 3.
What type of motor provides continuous rotary motion?
- AC Motors
- DC Motors
- Stepper Motors
Hint
Remember the types of electric motors we discussed.
- 4.
True or False: DC motors can only be used in robotic applications.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider other everyday devices that might use DC motors.
- 5.
Design a simple robotic vehicle that uses DC motors for navigation. Describe how you would control the speed and direction.
Hint
Consider how real robots navigate using their motors.
- 6.
Discuss the advantages of using DC motors in comparison to stepper motors for a specific application.
Hint
Compare continuous and discrete motions to understand the pros and cons.
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