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The starting torque of a squirrel-cage induction motor is___________?

Correct answer: A. low

  • A. low
  • B. negligible
  • C. same as full-load torque
  • D. slightly more than full-load torque

Explanation

A conventional squirrel-cage motor has relatively low starting torque because its rotor resistance is low. Double-cage and deep-bar designs improve starting torque by providing higher effective rotor resistance during starting.

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