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Is a brushless motor AC or DC?

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There has been quite a deal of discussion over whether brushless motors are AC or DC motors. It is true that they are three-phase motors, but the AC/DC bit is shrouded in mystery.

Lou Amadio has come to the rescue and given a link to Wikepedia that gives a definitive answer - they are DC motors! For a more detailed explanation click on this link.