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Polyphase Induction Motors

5 H.P., 50-Hz, 3-phase, 440 V, induction motors are available for the following r.p.m. Which motor will be the costliest ?

5 H.P., 50-Hz, 3-phase, 440 V, induction motors are available for the following r.p.m. Which motor will be the costliest ?

A. 730 r.p.m.
B. 960 r.p.m.
C. 1440 r.p.m.
D. 2880 r.p.m.

5 H.P., 50-Hz, 3-phase, 440 V, induction motors are available for the following r.p.m. Which motor will be the costliest ? Read More »

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A pump induction motor is switched on to a supply 30% lower than its rated voltage. The pump runs. What will eventually happen ? It will____________?

A pump induction motor is switched on to a supply 30% lower than its rated voltage. The pump runs. What will eventually happen ? It will____________?

A. stall after sometime
B. stall immediately
C. continue to run at lower speed without damage
D. get heated and subsequently get damaged

A pump induction motor is switched on to a supply 30% lower than its rated voltage. The pump runs. What will eventually happen ? It will____________? Read More »

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The speed characteristics of an induction motor closely resemble the speedload characteristics of which of the following machines?

The speed characteristics of an induction motor closely resemble the speedload characteristics of which of the following machines?

A. D.C. series motor
B. D.C. shunt motor
C. universal motor
D. none of the above

The speed characteristics of an induction motor closely resemble the speedload characteristics of which of the following machines? Read More »

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It is advisable to avoid line starting of induction motor and use starter because____________?

It is advisable to avoid line starting of induction motor and use starter because____________?

A. it will run in reverse direction
B. it will pick up very high speed and may go out of step
C. motor takes five to seven times its full load current
D. starting torque is very high

It is advisable to avoid line starting of induction motor and use starter because____________? Read More »

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If a 3-phase supply is given to the stator and rotor is short circuited rotor will move___________?

If a 3-phase supply is given to the stator and rotor is short circuited rotor will move___________?

A. in the opposite direction as the direction of the rotating field
B. in the same direction as the direction of the field
C. in any direction depending upon phase squence of supply

If a 3-phase supply is given to the stator and rotor is short circuited rotor will move___________? Read More »

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