The purpose of commutators in a direct current motor is to

PHYSICS
WAEC 2023

The purpose of commutators in a direct current motor is to

  • A. reverse the direction of the current after every half rotation
  • B. increase the number of rotations per second
  • C. enable a uniform couple to act on the coil.
  • D. increase the efficiency of the motor.

Correct Answer: C. enable a uniform couple to act on the coil.

Explanation

The purpose of commutators in a direct current (DC) motor is to reverse the direction of the current after every half rotation.



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