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4. Why cannot a three phase induction motor run at synchronous speed under normal
10. Why the no load current of an induction motor is much larger as compared to the no load
current of a transformer?
11. Why rotor current and stator current frequencies of an induction motor under running
12. Draw the torque vs speed characteristics of a three phase induction motor.
13. In the torque-slip characteristic of induction motor show the normal operating zone and
14. Why the rotor slots of a three phase induction motor are skewed?
15. Is a three phase induction motor self-starting? What is the reason behind using starters?
16. Name some commonly used starting methods for three phase induction motors?
21. What do you mean by pull-out torque of a synchronous motor? What happens when the
22. What are the advantages of stationary armature and rotating field over stationary field and
rotating armature?
23. Why high speed alternators like steam turbines use non-salient type rotors?
25. State conditions for synchronization of an alternator with a busbar. State different methods
of synchronization.
26. State double field revolving theory. Explain basic principle of operation of single phase
induction motors.
28. What are the various methods of starting a single phase induction motor?
30. What type of single phase motors are most probably used in the following common
appliances: