A synchronous motor has better power factor as compared to that of an – McqOptions

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1.	A synchronous motor has better power factor as compared to that of an equivalent induction motor. This is mainly because
A.	synchronous motor has no slip
B.	stator supply is not required to produce magnetic field
C.	mechanical load on the rotor remains constant
D.	synchronous motor has large airgap
Answer» C. mechanical load on the rotor remains constant

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