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Which type of AC motor is commonly used in household appliances and small machinery?
Which type of AC motor is typically used in applications that require high starting torque, such as air compressors and refrigeration equipment?
Which type of AC motor is commonly used in fans, blowers, and other low-power applications?
Which type of AC motor is capable of operating on both AC and DC power sources?
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Which type of AC motor is commonly used in variable speed applications, such as conveyor belts and machine tools?
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Study Notes
Types of AC Motors
- The induction motor is commonly used in household appliances and small machinery.
- The capacitor start motor is typically used in applications that require high starting torque, such as air compressors and refrigeration equipment.
- The shaded pole motor is commonly used in fans, blowers, and other low-power applications.
- The universal motor is capable of operating on both AC and DC power sources.
- The wound rotor motor is commonly used in variable speed applications, such as conveyor belts and machine tools.
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Test your knowledge of AC electrical machines by taking this quiz! Learn about the features, characteristics, and applications of two different types of AC motors, such as induction, split-phase, capacitor start, capacitor start and run, shaded pole, universal, variable frequency drives, single or polyphase motors. Perfect for learners working on their P4 assignment. Don't miss the deadline, take the quiz now!
