Glossary · term
Commutator
Electromagnetism
- Aliases
- commutation, brushes
- Domain
- Electromagnetism
Definition
The segmented copper ring on a DC motor's shaft that reverses the coil current every half turn, so the push always goes the same way. Brushes rub on it, and wear.
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