Motors + generators Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is an armature?
A
the part that spins around, a motor causes it to spin, a generator creates current from it spinning
2
Q
What is a stator?
A
The part that stays still, it is magnetic
3
Q
What is different about a shunt wound motor?
A
the coil making the magnetic field is in parallel to the armature
4
Q
How do you change the speed of a motor?
A
add a variable resistor
