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The 'crawling" in an induction motor is caused by___________?

Correct answer: D. harmonics developed in the motor

  • A. high loads
  • B. low voltage supply
  • C. improper design of machine
  • D. harmonics developed in the motor

Explanation

Crawling is produced by harmonic components of the air-gap flux, especially the seventh harmonic, which can create a low-speed torque near one-seventh of synchronous speed. It is therefore a harmonic effect rather than simply a high-load or low-voltage condition.

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