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In the D.C. motor the iron losses occur in____________?

Correct answer: B. the armature

  • A. the field
  • B. the armature
  • C. the brushes
  • D. the commutator

Explanation

Iron losses are caused by alternating magnetisation of the iron core, producing hysteresis and eddy-current losses. In a DC motor, the main changing-flux iron losses occur in the rotating armature core.

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