Is the armature and the loops the same thing on a DC motor

[Eddy Current]

I just started motors and am trying to get a hold on all the terminology and parts of a motor.

 

[Smart $]

I just started motors and am trying to get a hold on all the terminology and parts of a motor.

 

[Little Bill]

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That thing that the brushes rub against is just an ordinary spud, also known as a "common tater"!

 

[hurk27]

Look up the the four types of DC motors to find out how each works

PM or permanent magnet
Series
Shunt
Compound

Trivia question:

What happens when a load is removed from a series DC motor?

 

[ActionDave]

Trivia question:

What happens when a load is removed from a series DC motor?

Shrapnel.

 

[Smart $]

Look up the the four types of DC motors to find out how each works

PM or permanent magnet
Series
Shunt
Compound

Also a fifth: separately excited.

Trivia question:

What happens when a load is removed from a series DC motor?

Runaway speed.