Which would ultimately cause the armature in an electric motor to spin? O The current in the armature stops. O The gap in the commutator closes. O The current in the armature is reversed. O The commutator loses contact with the brushes.
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This current creates a magnetic field that interacts with the magnetic field produced by the stator, causing the armature to rotate. Show more…
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