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Slip rings- commutators
« on: October 29, 2008, 09:56:03 am »
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I getting very confused with the differece between slip rings and split-ring commutators. I know the commutator is used for DC motors but whats the purpose of those slip rings??
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Re: Slip rings- commutators
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2008, 10:32:50 am »
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to prevent the wires from tangling as the generator turns [and still keeps the wires connected to the electrodes].
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Re: Slip rings- commutators
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2008, 05:34:43 pm »
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and what's the purpose of the "brush"??
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Re: Slip rings- commutators
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2008, 08:12:15 pm »
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keep the plates [connected to the armature] connected to the external circuit as it rotates.
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