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Q164ModerateSingle-Phase Motors

Consider the following statements: Assertion: Single-phase induction motor is not self-starting. Reason: Net rotating magnetic field produced by single-phase winding at standstill is zero. Of these statements:

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
Quick explanation

At standstill a single-phase stator field can be resolved into equal forward and backward rotating fields. Their starting torques are equal and opposite, giving zero net starting torque; hence the motor is not self-starting. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason correctly explains the assertion: option A.

At standstill: Tf=Tb in opposite directions → Tnet=0

Concept and Reasoning

At standstill a single-phase stator field can be resolved into equal forward and backward rotating fields. Their starting torques are equal and opposite, giving zero net starting torque; hence the motor is not self-starting. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason correctly explains the assertion: option A.

Calculation / Key Relation

At standstill: Tf=Tb in opposite directions → Tnet=0

Exam Takeaway

Single-phase induction motor needs an auxiliary starting means because forward/backward torques cancel at rest.

Common Mistake

After the rotor starts, the two slips differ and the torques no longer cancel.

Quick Trick

Single-phase induction motor needs an auxiliary starting means because forward/backward torques cancel at rest.

Solution diagram – Consider the following statements: Assertion: Single-phase induction motor is…
Exam tipSingle-phase induction motor needs an auxiliary starting means because forward/backward torques cancel at rest.
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