Physics 5054 · O Level · The d.c. motor

The d.c. motor — practice question

In a simple motor, the coil is placed between the poles of a permanent magnet. If a current flows through the coil, it turns about its axis. What would reduce the frequency of rotation of the coil?

  • Aincreasing the number of turns in the coil
  • Breversing the current
  • Cusing a lower voltage supply
  • Dusing a stronger magnet

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