Why the brushes used in dc machines are made of carbon not
from other metal?
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Answer / rajeshsan
Brushes with metal will lead arc and more wear & tear, Hence for large rating we will use carbon brushes. And for toy motor and very small motor use metal brushes.
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Answer / mohanavel.u ,marg ltd
The carbon brushes are having the self lubricating capacity
and if metal is used it will lead to more wear and tear
produces spark and damage the armature.
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Answer / pavan msh
brushes used in dc machines are mostly made of carbon bcz carbon is of low cost and also a good conductor
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