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What is the volt drop allowed for all brushes of each polarity for carbon or graphite brushes in the DC machine?
Question

What is the volt drop allowed for all brushes of each polarity for carbon or graphite brushes in the DC machine?

A.

3 V

B.

4 V

C.

1 V

D.

2 V

Correct option is D


 Brushes are usually made from carbon or graphite.
 They rest on commutator segments and slide on the segments
 When the commutator rotates keeping the physical contact to collect or supply the current.
 Brushes are made up of Carbon and graphite to reduce the wear and tear of the commutator.
 When a brush is at any particular segment, it shorts out that particular coil and draws current from the rest of the coils
 The carbon brush makes sure the commutation process remains free from sparks
 Helps to conduct electric current between the moving parts of the motor.
 The voltage drop across the brush contact is around 2 volts.

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