Episode 130 — DC Motors

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May 8, 20171:29:19Science & Medicine

In this episode of The Engineering Commons, we discuss an electromechanical component commonly used to achieve physical motion; the ubiquitous direct-current (DC) motor. Carmen admits to getting turned on by electricity…...

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