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Homework IB10-01 Questions About Universal Motors
15 points
OEET 120

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 First read reference sheet "IB10-25 Universal Motors" and then answer the following questions.
  1. Can a universal motor be used with either DC or AC? __________
  2. Can a permanent magnet DC motor (as opposed to a wound field DC motor) be used as a universal motor? _________________
  3. Which is more efficient, a universal motor, or a pure DC motor of the same size? ____________
  4. What are two of the advantages of universal motors? ________________________________________  and _______________________________________
  5. What is one of the negative aspects of universal motors? _________________________
  6. Can universal motors reach high speeds (greater than the 1725 RPM typical of small AC motors)? ____________
  7. Name two household appliances or power tools that use universal motors: ______________________  and ________________________

 
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