Which of the following motors is used for unity power factor ?
Correct answer: B. Schrage motor
- A. Hysteresis motor
- B. Schrage motor
- C. Universal motor
- D. Reluctance motor
Explanation
A Schrage motor can be designed to operate with approximately unity power factor while also providing speed control. The other listed motors do not characteristically provide unity-power-factor operation.
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