A homopolar motor is an electric motor that works without the need for a commutator, by rotating along a fixed axis that is parallel to the external magnetic field produced by a permanent magnet. The name homopolar indicates that the electrical polarity of the motor does not change (i.e., that it does not require commutation). Such motors necessarily have a single-turn coil, which restricts their practical applications, since they must be used with low voltages and produce relatively small torques.
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