Asked by Walker Terry on Apr 29, 2024

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The set of squirrel-cage bars on the rotor of a synchronous motor is used to start the motor and is known as the _____.

A) amortisseur winding
B) starting bars
C) synchronous starter
D) rotor bars

Synchronous Motor

An AC motor that operates at a constant speed, set by the power supply frequency, and whose rotor is synchronized with the magnetic field of the stator.

Amortisseur Winding

A squirrel-cage winding on the rotor of a synchronous motor used for starting purposes only.

  • Understand the functional voltage features of diverse motor types.
  • Distinguish between synchronous and induction motors in terms of their operation and characteristics.
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Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The set of squirrel-cage bars on the rotor of a synchronous motor, used to start the motor, is known as the amortisseur winding. This winding helps in providing the necessary starting torque and also serves to dampen oscillations during operation.