Armature (Noun)
Meaning
Coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rotating armature of a generator creates an electric current through electromagnetic induction.
- The fixed armature of an electric motor converts the electromagnetic force into motion.
- An alternating current generator consists of a rotor, stator, and a moving armature coil.
- Inside an AC generator, a magnet moves near a stationary coil called the armature to generate voltage.
- In the simple construction of an AC generator, a wire loop is typically the moving armature coil.