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Commutator is a device that is used to _____ the direction of flow of current through a circuit.

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Important Questions on Electromagnetism

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Explain the function of the following parts of an electric motor.

Brushes 

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Explain the function of the following parts of an electric motor.

Armature

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Write the principle of working of an electric motor.
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Explain the working of an electric motor.
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Draw a neat labelled diagram of a d.c. motor.
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State the basic principle of an electric motor. What is the function of a split ring in an electric motor?
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Explain the function of the following parts of an electric motor.

Split ring

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Explain the working of electric motor with a neat diagram.

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An electric device which converts electric energy into mechanical energy is called
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An electric motor converts:
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The principle of working of a motor is
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State two ways to increase the speed of rotation of a DC motor.
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If a single coil of large number of turns is used in a motor, it is found that the motion of the coil is not smooth but jerky.
Why is it so? How can this jerky motion be converted into a smooth circular motion?
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State the energy changes in the case of a ceiling fan while in use.
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How can the power of an electric motor be increased? Explain with any three points.

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Draw the diagram of a simple electric motor. Label the following parts:

Brushes

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Draw the diagram of a simple electric motor. Label the following part:

Split rings

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Write any one use of a d.c. motor.
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What is the role of the split ring in an electric motor?