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Fundamentals of Electricity
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ENGT 3050 Homework #11
Fundamentals of Electricity
9. An AC induction motor has a synchronous speed of 1800 rpm, if underload, the motor runs at
1750 rpm. Determine the percentage of slip present in the motor.
a. 2.78%
b. 5.76%
c. 9.72%
d. 10.3%
10. What is a main draw back of an AC induction motor?
a. Large
b. Not self-starting
c. Produce less power
d. Expensive
11. Maximum starting torque occurs when currents I 1 and I 2 are _________ degrees out of phase.
a. 0
b. 90
c. 180
d. 270
12. What type of component is used to achieve the phase shift between I 1 and I 2?
a. Resistor
b. Inductor
c. Capacitor
d. Centrifugal Switch
13. In a split-phase induction motor, what component ensures the auxiliary winding is not damaged
after start-up
a. Disconnect
b. Breaker
c. Fuses
d. Centrifugal Switch
14. At what % of nominal motor speed should the centrifugal switch open at?
a. 20%
b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 100%
15. There are three main starting methods for induction motors covered in the lecture, capacitive
start, split-phase, and _______________.
a. Bump Start
b. Soft Start
c. Kick Start
d. Shaded Pole