A brushed motor is a type of electric motor commonly powered by direct current (DC). It uses carbon brushes and a rotating commutator to deliver electrical current to the spinning part of the motor (the rotor). As the rotor turns, the brushes maintain contact with the commutator, allowing the motor to continually switch the direction of current and keep spinning. Brushed motors are simple, cost-effective, and widely used in applications like toys, small appliances, and automotive systems, but they require periodic maintenance due to brush wear.