Single phase induction motors

11. Speed control of a universal motor is achieved by

Varying field flux with tapped field windings
Connecting rheostat in series
Applying variable voltage by means of silicon controlled rectifier

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12. A single-phase induction motor is

inherently self-starting with high torque
inherently self-starting with low torque
inherently non-self-starting with low torque
inherently non-self-starting with high torque

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13. If the capacitor of a single-phase motor is short-circuited

the motor will not start
the motor will run
the motor will run in reverse direction
the motor will run in the same direction at reduced r.p.m.

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14. If starting winding of a single-phase induction motor is left in the circuit, it will

run faster
spark at light loads
draw excessive current and overheat
run slower

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15. Which of the following motor will give relatively high starting torque ?

Capacitor start motor
Capacitor run motor
Split phase motor
Shaded pole motor

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of the following motor will give relatively high starting torque ?

16. Which of the following motors has highest starting torque ?

Repulsion motor
Shaped pole motor
Capacitor-start motor
Split-phase motor

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17. The rotor developed by a single-phase motor at starting is

more than rated torque
rated torque
less than the rated torque
zero

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18. Which of the following motor will have relatively higher power factor ?

Capacitor run motor
Shaded pole motor
Capacitor start motor
Split phase motor

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19. Speed torque characteristic of a repulsion induction motor is similar to that of a D.C.

shunt motor
series motor
A. shunt motor B. series motor C. compound motor
separately excited motor

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20. The direction of rotation of an hysteresis motor is determined by

interchanging the supply leads
position of shaded pole with respect to main pole
retentivity of the rotor material
none of these

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