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Single Phase Induction Motors

Which of the following statements regarding reluctance-start motor is incorrect ?

Which of the following statements regarding reluctance-start motor is incorrect ?

A. It is similar to reluctance motor
B. It is basically an induction motor and not a synchronous one
C. So far as its basic working principle is concerned, it is similar to shaded pole motor
D. the air-gap between rotor and salient poles is non- uniform

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If the centrifugal switch of a two-value capacitor motor using two capacitors fails to open then____________?

If the centrifugal switch of a two-value capacitor motor using two capacitors fails to open then____________?

A. motor will not come up to speed
B. motor will not carry the load
C. current drawn by the motor will be excessively high
D. electrolytic capacitor will, in all probability, suffer break down

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Which of the following statements regarding two value capacitor motor is incorrect ?

Which of the following statements regarding two value capacitor motor is incorrect ?

A. It is a reversing motor
B. It is preferred to permanent-split single-value capacitor motor where frequent reversals are required
C. It has low starting as well as rushing currents
D. It has high starting torque

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Two-value capacitor motor finds increased application as compressor motor in small home air-conditioners because_____________?

Two-value capacitor motor finds increased application as compressor motor in small home air-conditioners because_____________?

A. it is comparatively cheaper
B. it has almost non-destructible capacitor
C. it has low starting as well as running currents at relatively high power factor
D. it is quiet in operation

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Starting winding of a single phase motor of a refrigerator is disconnected from the circuit by means of a___________?

Starting winding of a single phase motor of a refrigerator is disconnected from the circuit by means of a___________?

A. magnetic relay
B. thermal relay
C. centrifugal switch
D. none of the above

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Single Phase Induction Motors