P piyo_extreme New Member Joined Jul 24, 2005 Messages 29 Oct 8, 2005 #1 explain why a resistor is connected in series with a motor when it is turned on, and then later removed when motor is running
explain why a resistor is connected in series with a motor when it is turned on, and then later removed when motor is running
LostAuzzie Member Joined Jun 18, 2004 Messages 462 Location Sydney, Australia Gender Male HSC 2005 Oct 8, 2005 #2 Because as the motor speeds up the back emf in the motor increases limiting the current through the motor. At the beginning the back emf is minimal and the current flowing through is too high. The resistor limits the current here
Because as the motor speeds up the back emf in the motor increases limiting the current through the motor. At the beginning the back emf is minimal and the current flowing through is too high. The resistor limits the current here
S serge Member Joined Nov 22, 2004 Messages 635 Gender Male HSC 2005 Oct 8, 2005 #3 thats right cos if the current gets too high the motor will burn out, and it'll break