Motors

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  • Three Phase Motor
    Showing the behavior of bar magnets, a conducting egg, and a conducting ring when placed in the magnetic field of a three phase generator.
  • Secret Top Explained
    Discussion of the secret top and how it works, with a repeat of the demo from a previous lecture.
  • Two Phase Current
    Definition, with a demonstration of a coffee can rotating in the magnetic field of a two phase generator.

Course: 8.02 Electricity and Magnetism, Spring 2002

Instructor: Prof. Walter Lewin