Chapter 2, Section 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the device called that produces the flow of current by mechanically passing a conductor through a magnetic field?
A
A Generator.
2
Q
What are the two possible major types of generators?
A
AC and DC.
3
Q
What is the purpose of commutators in an electric motor?
A
Reversing current direction.
4
Q
What are some problems or hazards around DC motors and generators that AC generators don’t have?
A
They get brush wear and sparking.
5
Q
What is the fine wave output of a single conductor generator with brushes and commutators as it rotates?
A
Pulsating Direct Current or Pulsed DC.
