Direct Current
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Electric motors that operate on direct current are used in everything from children’s toys to the
Mars Exploration Rover. Understanding the types and components of a DC motor is important
for anyone working with electric motors.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• List types of DC motors
• List common parts of a DC motor
• Define a series connected wound motor
• Define a shunt connected wound motor
• Define a compound connected wound motor
Course ID Number: ELE-2003