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Download Solution PDFThe drive motor used in a mixer-grinder is:
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Option 1 : a universal motor
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Download Solution PDF- The universal motor is generally used as the drive motor in mixer grinders.
- The universal motor works on AC and DC supplies and is used in home appliances like fans, mixer grinders, refrigerators, etc.
- This motor uses an electromagnet as its stator to create the magnetic field.
- It has been characterized to have higher power output with the smaller size and starting torque to be high at a lower speed and carry high loads.
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