| Essential Question | Level of Thinking |
| What components can comprise a Propulsion Motor subsystem? | |
| What is the impact of operational profiles on propulsion motor subsystem design? | |
| What are the control modes for a propulsion motor and when should each be used? | |
| What are the sources of losses in a propulsion motor subsystem and how are they calculated? | |
I_20251013a Propulsion motor subsystem diagram
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