pole

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In electronics, a pole refers to one of the two terminals of an electrical component, such as a cell, battery, generator, or motor. These poles are points where electrical current enters or leaves a device. They are often referred to as positive (+) and negative (-) terminals, representing opposite electrical charges. This concept is fundamental to understanding how electrical circuits function and how power is supplied and utilized.1

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Direct-current commutator motors
…usually have four or more poles to reduce the thickness of the required iron in the stator yoke and to reduce the length of the end connections on the armature coils. These motors may also have additional small poles, or interpoles, placed between the main poles and have coils carrying…
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…usually have four or more poles to reduce the thickness of the required iron in the stator yoke and to reduce the length of the end connections on the armature coils. These motors may also have additional small poles, or interpoles, placed between the main poles and have coils carrying…
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