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A "DC motor in AC" typically refers to a DC motor running on an AC supply. However, in its most basic form, a DC motor is designed to run on direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. But what happens when you connect a DC motor to an alternating current (AC) supply?
1. DC Motor and AC Supply
If you connect a regular DC motor directly to an AC supply, it will not operate efficiently or correctly because the motor is built to run on DC, where the current flows in one direction. AC, on the other hand, alternates its direction periodically, which will cause the motor to jerk back and forth and fail to rotate smoothly.
2. Solution – Using a Rectifier
To make a DC motor work on an AC supply, rectifiers are used. A rectifier is an electronic device that converts AC to DC, making the power suitable for the DC motor to run. In this case, the AC is first converted into DC by the rectifier, and then it can be fed into the DC motor.
3. AC/DC Motor (Universal Motor)
There is also something called a universal motor that can run on both AC and DC supplies. This motor is a type of DC motor but is designed in a way that it can also operate with AC, making it versatile. It's commonly found in household appliances like vacuum cleaners and power tools.
4. Induction Motors for AC Power
If you're talking about motors designed specifically for AC—then AC induction motors (like the squirrel-cage motor) are the ones that run on alternating current. These motors use the changing magnetic field of AC to produce motion and are widely used in industrial and household applications.
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1. DC Motor and AC Supply
If you connect a regular DC motor directly to an AC supply, it will not operate efficiently or correctly because the motor is built to run on DC, where the current flows in one direction. AC, on the other hand, alternates its direction periodically, which will cause the motor to jerk back and forth and fail to rotate smoothly.2. Solution – Using a Rectifier
To make a DC motor work on an AC supply, rectifiers are used. A rectifier is an electronic device that converts AC to DC, making the power suitable for the DC motor to run. In this case, the AC is first converted into DC by the rectifier, and then it can be fed into the DC motor.3. AC/DC Motor (Universal Motor)
There is also something called a universal motor that can run on both AC and DC supplies. This motor is a type of DC motor but is designed in a way that it can also operate with AC, making it versatile. It's commonly found in household appliances like vacuum cleaners and power tools.4. Induction Motors for AC Power
If you're talking about motors designed specifically for AC—then AC induction motors (like the squirrel-cage motor) are the ones that run on alternating current. These motors use the changing magnetic field of AC to produce motion and are widely used in industrial and household applications.Summary:
- A regular DC motor can't run directly on AC.
- Use a rectifier to convert AC into DC for the motor.
- Universal motors can run on both AC and DC.
Does this help clarify things, or are you looking for more technical details?