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What is the use of the commutator in a DC motor?
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In a DC motor, a commutator is a rotary electrical switch that periodically reverses the current direction between the rotor and the external circuit. It consists of a set of copper segments, fixed around the part of the circumference of the rotating part of the Show more…
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