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The type of D.C. motor used for shears and punches is_____________?

Correct answer: D. cumulative compound D.C. motor

  • A. shunt motor
  • B. series motor
  • C. differential compoutid D.C. motor
  • D. cumulative compound D.C. motor

Explanation

Shears and punches need a high starting and overload torque, which is supplied by a cumulative compound motor through the series-field contribution. A shunt motor has comparatively poor starting torque for these duties.

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