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Model Airplane Motor Worksheets

The document provides an overview of electric motors, covering basic concepts, operational principles, and advanced metrics. It explains components of DC motors, the role of electromagnetic induction, and compares brushed and brushless motors. Additionally, it discusses performance metrics, efficiency, power calculations, and practical applications such as motor controllers and thermal management.

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Model Airplane Motor Worksheets

The document provides an overview of electric motors, covering basic concepts, operational principles, and advanced metrics. It explains components of DC motors, the role of electromagnetic induction, and compares brushed and brushless motors. Additionally, it discusses performance metrics, efficiency, power calculations, and practical applications such as motor controllers and thermal management.

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Fundamentals of Electric Motors

Section A: Basic Concepts

1. Definition & Components:

a. Define what an electric motor is in your own words.

b. List and briefly describe the main components of a typical DC motor (e.g., stator,
rotor/armature, brushes, commutator).

2. Diagram Exercise: Draw a simplified diagram of a basic brushed DC motor and label the
following parts: Stator, Rotor (armature), Brushes, Commutator, Power supply connections.

Section B: How Electric Motors Work

3. Electromagnetic Induction: Explain how the principle of electromagnetic induction is used to


convert electrical energy into mechanical energy in a motor.
4. Role of the Commutator & Brushes:

a. Describe the function of the commutator in a brushed motor.

b. Explain how brushes work with the commutator to maintain continuous rotation.

5. Brushed vs. Brushless: Compare the key differences between brushed and brushless
motors in terms of design, efficiency, maintenance, and performance.

Section C: Concept Check

6. Voltage, Speed, and Current: Discuss what happens when you increase the voltage applied
to a motor. How does this affect the speed and current draw? Provide reasoning based on
motor fundamentals.
7. Torque and Back EMF:

a. Define torque in the context of electric motors.

b. Explain what back electromotive force (back EMF) is and how it influences motor operation
as the speed increases.
Advanced Electric Motor Concepts

Section A: Performance Metrics

1. Kv Rating:

a. Define the Kv rating of an electric motor.

b. If a motor has a Kv rating of 1200 RPM/V, calculate its theoretical no-load speed when
supplied with 12 V.

2. Current, Torque, and Power Relationship: Explain how current draw in a motor relates to the
torque produced and how both contribute to the overall power output.

Section B: Efficiency and Power Calculations

3. Power Calculation: Using the formula P = V * I, calculate the power output in watts for a
motor operating at 12 V that draws 15 A.

4. Motor Efficiency:
a. Define what efficiency means for an electric motor.

b. Identify at least two factors that can cause energy losses in a motor (e.g., friction, heat).

Section C: Practical Applications and Considerations

5. Motor Controllers (ESCs): Explain the role of an Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) in
managing the performance of an electric motor in RC applications.

6. Thermal Management: Discuss why thermal management is important for maintaining motor
performance and longevity. Include at least one method for managing heat in motor
applications.

7. Back EMF in Practice: Describe how back EMF regulates current draw as the motor reaches
higher speeds. Why is this phenomenon beneficial for motor operation?

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