Combined Science GCSE
Commutator action
What Commutator action means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Commutator action
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The split-ring commutator reverses the current in the coil every half rotation so the coil continues turning in the same direction.
Topics that use Commutator action
- Electric motors (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
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