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Series/Shunt Wound DC Motor


EQUIPMENT
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Series/Shunt Wound DC Motor
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Blue Power Supply


NARRATIVE
        This motor has an electromagnetic field and armature. When series wound, the armature is in series with the field. When shunt wound, the armature is in parallel with the field.Connect the motor to 12 VDC from the Blue Power Supply. It is shown in the series wound configuration. If the armature is aligned with the field, an initial push may be necessary to start the motor.