{"id":48316,"date":"2024-04-15T22:39:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=48316"},"modified":"2024-04-15T22:39:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:39:28","slug":"in-induction-motors-the-length-of-air-gap-in-kept-as-small-as-mechanically-possible-is-order-to-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/in-induction-motors-the-length-of-air-gap-in-kept-as-small-as-mechanically-possible-is-order-to-have\/","title":{"rendered":"In induction motors, the length of air gap in kept as small as mechanically possible is order to have"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;low power factor&#8221; option2=&#8221;high power factor&#8221; option3=&#8221;high over load capacity&#8221; option4=&#8221;any of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>B. high power factor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The air gap in an induction motor is the distance between the stator and rotor windings. The smaller the air gap, the stronger the magnetic field and the higher the power factor. 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