In a double squirrel cage motor, outer cage is made of high resistance – McqOptions

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1.	In a double squirrel cage motor, outer cage is made of high resistance metal bars primarily for the purpose of increasing its ______.
A.	Starting torque
B.	Speed regulation
C.	Efficiency
D.	Starting current
Answer» B. Speed regulation

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