List the various losses on a DC Motor.

List the various losses on a DC Motor. 
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The various losses on a DC Motor: 1) Winding losses (Copper losses): i) Armature winding losses ii) Shunt field losses iii) Series field losses 2) Core losses (iron losses): 3) Brush contact losses: 4) Windage and frictional (Mechanical losses):
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