Asked by Zaria Howard on Apr 30, 2024
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The DC motor, known as a "constant speed motor," is the _____ motor.
A) series
B) shunt
Constant Speed Motor
A motor that maintains a uniform speed under varying loads, often achieved through feedback mechanisms or specialized designs.
DC Motor
A type of electric motor that runs on direct current electricity, used in a wide variety of applications from vehicles to industrial machinery.
Shunt Motor
A motor that contains only a shunt field winding.
- Recognize and elucidate various kinds of direct current motors and their constituent parts.
- Acquire knowledge on the mechanism of speed regulation in DC motors and its sensitivity to load and components of the circuit.
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Karyn BurrowMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The DC shunt motor is known as a "constant speed motor" because it can maintain a constant speed under varying loads, due to its shunt winding which is connected in parallel with the armature, providing a stable magnetic field.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and elucidate various kinds of direct current motors and their constituent parts.
- Acquire knowledge on the mechanism of speed regulation in DC motors and its sensitivity to load and components of the circuit.