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What is the purpose of using thin laminated circular steel disks in the armature core?
What is the purpose of using thin laminated circular steel disks in the armature core?
- To enhance mechanical strength
- To reduce eddy current losses (correct)
- To increase the weight of the armature
- To improve electrical conductivity
What is the function of air ducts in the armature core?
What is the function of air ducts in the armature core?
- To facilitate axial air flow for cooling (correct)
- To insulate the armature winding
- To reduce the weight of the armature
- To increase magnetic flux
What is the purpose of insulating the armature conductors from each other and from the armature core?
What is the purpose of insulating the armature conductors from each other and from the armature core?
- To increase electrical resistance
- To decrease the weight of the armature
- To prevent short circuits (correct)
- To enhance magnetic flux
Why are double layer lap or wave windings generally used in armature winding?
Why are double layer lap or wave windings generally used in armature winding?
What is the function of the armature core in a DC machine?
What is the function of the armature core in a DC machine?
Why are armature conductors insulated from each other and from the armature core?
Why are armature conductors insulated from each other and from the armature core?
What is the purpose of using thin laminated circular steel disks in the armature core?
What is the purpose of using thin laminated circular steel disks in the armature core?
What type of winding is commonly used in armature winding?
What type of winding is commonly used in armature winding?