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A split metal ring that acts as a switch in an electric motor is called a?

commutator


How does the commutator reverse the current in a motor?

Commutator is a split ring which reverses the current .when the commutator turns around due to magnetic force and because of it even the current gets reversed


How do you change an ac motor to a DC motor?

Ac motor have slip ring, to remove the slip ring,connected to the commutator its a dc motor.


Which part of an electric motor connects the power supply to the split-ring and coil?

The part of an electric motor that connects the power supply to the split-ring and coil is called the commutator. It works in conjunction with the brushes, which are conductive contacts that transfer electrical current from the power supply to the rotating coil through the commutator. This setup allows for the continuous rotation of the coil by reversing the current direction at the appropriate moments.


How does torque reverse in a dc motor after half a revolution?

The point is that, with a d.c. motor, we don't want the torque to reverse every half-revolution, if the motor is to continue running in the same direction. To achieve this, we use a split-ring commutator/brushes, which rotates with the armature coil. Essentially, a split-ring commutator has twofunctions: (1) to enable us to connect the rotating coil to an external supply circuit and (b) to act as a rotating switch, ensuring that the armature current always flows in the same direction relative to the motor's magnetic field. Thanks to (b), the machine will continue to rotate in the same direction.Without a split-ring commutator, after half a revolution, the armature current will reverse direction relative to the magnetic field, the torque will reverse, and the motor will reverse direction.


What is the function of brushes and a split ring commutator and where are these items used?

Brushes and a split-ring commutator are key components in DC electric motors and generators. The brushes, typically made of carbon, maintain electrical contact with the rotating commutator, which reverses the direction of current flow in the windings as the rotor spins. This action ensures that the torque generated by the motor remains in the same direction, allowing for continuous rotation. In generators, the commutator converts the alternating current produced in the windings into direct current for output.


Switch that regularly reverses the current in some motors?

A switch that reverses the direction of the current in a motor is called a forward reverse drum switch. It is a single phase motor that turns from clockwise to counter clockwise.


What is a reversing switch that rotates with the coil in am electric motor and reverses the direction of the current every half turn?

It's called a 'split-ring commutator'. It changes the naturally-produced a.c. into d.c.


How can you generate a DC?

U sohuld replace the slip-ring which it is in the AC generator to a commutator. It is a split-ring. Then u can produce DC generator.


What is the function of a split ring commutator?

The split rings cause the direction of the magnetic field in the armature to change direction as the motor rotates. If this didn't happen the motor would not rotate. Slip rings can be used for an AC motor which causes the direction of the magnetic field to change with the AC waveform.


Purpose of slip rings?

slip ring is connect on shaft of motor to collect current from commutator without any complicate connection and with use of it resistors can be insert in circuit and therefore speed control of motor can easily achive


Is a commutator the rotating element of a motor?

The commutator is part of the armature on a DC motor and this assembly is the rotating element of a motor.