Q.

If a 3-phase induction motor is started when one of the phases is not available, then the motor

  • AWill hum but not start
  • BWill continue to operate satisfactory on load below 57.7% of rated load if brought up to speed by some external means
  • CWill operate under reduced load but usually with considerable vibration in case of wound rotor motor is brought up to speed by some external means
  • DAll of the above 
Correct Answer : (D)

All of the above 

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