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Brushed DC motor

Also: DC motor

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In plain language

A machine that converts DC electrical input into rotational torque using commutation.

Technical definition

A simple model combines winding resistance and inductance, torque proportional to current, and back-EMF proportional to speed.

Example A toy-car motor draws high current at startup before back-EMF rises.

Common misconception Applied voltage does not uniquely set speed independent of load, supply, and losses.