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A dc series motor can work on dc and ac because dc motors are totally reversible.

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Q: Can DC series motor work on ac and DC and why?
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When ac motor is connected with DC supply?

Basically AC motors would not work on DC supply but there's however an exception for a Universal motor also known as a series motor. This is the only motor as far as I know that work on both AC and DC.


Can a DC series motor with speed control be connected on AC supply?

A dc series motor with speed control can be connected on ac supply because dc machines are totally reversible.


Can AC motor work on DC?

use a inverter to change dc to ac or couple it to a ac motor making it a motor generator. Comment: AC motors cannot run on DC since their principle of operation based on induction. There's an exception,however, and thats for Universal Series motor which can run on either AC or DC.


What motor works on both ac and dc supply?

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Which motor does not start on dc?

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How does a DC brushless motor work?

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Why ac motors are not used in railways?

Ac motor has a low starting torque so that DC series motor used in railways cause DC motor has high starting torque


What is a motor design that works with either an AC source or a DC source?

A variable speed module in a motor can work with ac or dc source


Can be motor used on both ac and DC is?

this is called a universal motor most non wireless hand tools have universal motors these are series dc motors with laminated poles they can tolerate ac but run better on dc


What happens when a 230V dc series motor supplied by 230V ac?

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Why is DC series motor is used more than shunt wound DC motor?

Series DC motor develops a very large amount of turning force called torque from standstill and can be operated by using either an AC or DC power source.