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GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Starting torque can be obtained in the case of a single phase induction motor with identical main and auxiliary windings by connecting
A
a capacitor across the mains
B
a capacitor in series with the machine
C
a capacitor in series with the auxiliary winding
D
the main and the auxiliary windings in series
2
GATE EE 1998
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor has a full load efficiency of 0.8 and a maximum efficiency of 0.9. It is operated at a slip of 0.6 by applying a reduced voltage. The efficiency of the motor at this operating point is:
A
less than 0.4
B
greater than 0.6
C
in the range of 0.8 $$\pm$$ 0.1
D
None of the above
3
GATE EE 1997
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
If an induction machine is run at above synchronous speed, it acts as
A
a synchronous motor
B
an induction generator
C
an induction motor
D
none of the above
4
GATE EE 1996
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Unbalanced supply voltage given to a $$3-$$ phase, data-connected induction motor will cause
A
zero sequence currents
B
less heating of the rotor
C
negative sequence component current
D
all of these

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