The power factor of an induction motor under no-load conditions will be closer to

0.2 lagging
0.2 leading
0.5 leading
unity

The correct answer is A. 0.2 lagging.

An induction motor is a type of electric motor that uses a rotating magnetic field to induce current in a rotor. The rotor is typically made of copper bars that are short-circuited at each end. When the stator windings are energized, they create a rotating magnetic field. This magnetic field induces current in the rotor bars, which creates a magnetic field of its own. The interaction of these two magnetic fields causes the rotor to turn.

The power factor of an induction motor is the ratio of the real power (the power that is used to do work) to the apparent power (the total power that is supplied to the motor). The power factor of an induction motor is typically low under no-load conditions. This is because the only current that is flowing in the rotor under no-load conditions is the current that is induced by the stator magnetic field. This current is very small, and therefore the power factor is also very small.

Option B is incorrect because the power factor of an induction motor is typically low under no-load conditions.

Option C is incorrect because the power factor of an induction motor is typically low under no-load conditions.

Option D is incorrect because the power factor of an induction motor is typically low under no-load conditions.