Electric Motors
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Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to explain how motors convert electrical energy to mechanical energy
- Students will be able to apply Fleming's left-hand rule to predict motor motion
- Students will be able to understand the role of commutators in DC motors
Core Concepts
- Motor force
- Fleming's left-hand rule
- Commutator action