If a motor has field leads marked F1 and F2, what type of motor is it?

The presence of field leads marked F1 and F2 indicates that the motor in question is a DC motor. In DC motors, the field windings are typically connected to the voltage source through leads labeled for easy identification, with F1 and F2 representing the terminals for the field coil. This configuration allows for field excitation, which is essential in DC motors for the operation of the device.

When a DC motor operates, the field windings create a magnetic field that interacts with the armature windings, allowing the motor to function effectively and providing the characteristic torque and speed control associated with DC motors.

In contrast, single-phase AC motors, three-phase AC motors, and universal motors utilize different wiring configurations and do not generally have similar field lead designations. For example, AC motors operate by inducing a rotating magnetic field that does not require distinct field leads in the same manner as DC motors.