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1.

The starting method for a 3-phase squirrel-cage induction motor which is inferior in view of poor starting torque per ampere of line current drawn is?

A. series-inductor method of starting
B. direct-on-line starting
C. auto-transformer method
D. star-delta method
Answer» B. direct-on-line starting
2.

A three phase induction motor is sometimes called a generalized transformer in so far as voltage and frequency transformation has been concerned. How a three phase induction motor operates when rotor frequency is less than stator frequency?

A. It operates as induction motor
B. Emf is induced in rotor
C. Rmf will rotate at synchronous speed
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
3.

Two three phase induction motors A and B are identical in all respects except that motor A has a larger air-gap than motor B. Which motor will have better full-load power factor?

A. A
B. B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» C. Both A and B
4.

Two three phase induction motors A and B are identical in all respects except that motor A has a larger air-gap than motor B. Which motor will have poorer power factor?

A. A
B. B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» B. B
5.

The direction of rmf when a three phase supply is given to stator of three phase induction motor is?

A. Zero
B. Ns
C. 2Ns
D. -Ns
Answer» C. 2Ns
6.

The direction of rmf when a single phase supply is given to stator of three phase induction motor is?

A. Zero
B. Ns
C. 2Ns
D. -Ns
Answer» B. Ns