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What is the function of a commutator in a DC motor?
ATo increase voltage
BTo reverse the direction of current in the coil
CTo reduce friction
DTo store charge
✓ Correct Answer: B — To reverse the direction of current in the coil
The commutator reverses current every half-turn to ensure the motor continues rotating in the same direction.
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