Question 1

The positive temperature coefficient resistor start device is a type of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   capacitor
B)   variable resistor
C)   switching device
D)   diodeE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

When a general duty split-phase motor reaches approximately 75% of its operating speed, the start winding is de-energized by a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   circuit board
B)   capacitor
C)   centrifugal switch
D)   dual voltage switchE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The windings of the relay coil in a current relay has very low resistance. Why?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

A current magnetic relay opens and closes its contacts based on the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   current in the start winding
B)   voltage across the start winding
C)   voltage across the run winding
D)   current in the run windingE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The microfarad rating of the run capacitor is much lower than that of the start capacitor for any given motor application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Capacitors wired in series with the starting winding provide a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   longer starting time
B)   greater starting torque
C)   aid in starting three phase motors
D)   more efficient operation at full load speedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A permanent split-capacitor motor has a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   start and run capacitor
B)   start capacitor only
C)   run capacitor only
D)   split phase capacitorE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The centrifugal switch mounted on the shaft of a split-phase motor has a normally closed contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The coil of a potential relay has ____________________ resistance.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The difference between synchronous speed and full load speed is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Start windings are placed ____ with the run windings.

Accepted Answer

A)   180 degrees out of phase
B)   in phase
C)   slightly out of phase
D)   in seriesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

When not air cooled, the heat generated by the motor in a hermetic motor-compressor assembly is removed by what?

Accepted Answer

It is remo...

Question 13

A split-phase motor that has a current relay and a start capacitor is called a(n)  ____ motor.

Accepted Answer

A)   Capacitor Start, Capacitor Run (CSCR) 
B)   Capacitor Start, Induction Run (CSIR) 
C)   Induction Start, Induction Run (ISIR) 
D)   Permanent Split Capacitor (PS
C)  E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The rotating portion of an electric motor is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rotating portion of an electric motor...

Question 15

A Capacitor Start Capacitor Run (CSCR) motor that is wired with a potential relay will have the start winding energized when the relay's contacts open.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When a Capacitor Start Induction Run (CSIR)  motor is running and up to speed, what is the total capacitance acting on the motor? (Assume the run capacitor is 5 microfarads and the start capacitor is 20 microfarads, if present.)

Accepted Answer

A)   4 microfarads
B)   5 microfarads
C)   20 microfarads
D)   25 microfaradsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Once the start winding and the start capacitor have been removed for the circuit, the motor will continue to operate with only the run winding energized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

The resistances of the windings in a three phase motor are all equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

The heavier the load on an operating motor, the greater the amount of slip.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A motor that has copper bars in the rotor is classified as a(n) ____________________ type.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A motor that has copper bars in...

Exam 17: Types of Electric Motors

The positive temperature coefficient resistor start device is a type of ____.

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When a general duty split-phase motor reaches approximately 75% of its operating speed, the start winding is de-energized by a ____.

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The windings of the relay coil in a current relay has very low resistance. Why?

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A current magnetic relay opens and closes its contacts based on the ____.

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The microfarad rating of the run capacitor is much lower than that of the start capacitor for any given motor application.

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Capacitors wired in series with the starting winding provide a(n) ____.

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A permanent split-capacitor motor has a ____.

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The centrifugal switch mounted on the shaft of a split-phase motor has a normally closed contact.

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The coil of a potential relay has ____________________ resistance.

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The difference between synchronous speed and full load speed is called ____________________.

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Start windings are placed ____ with the run windings.

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When not air cooled, the heat generated by the motor in a hermetic motor-compressor assembly is removed by what?

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A split-phase motor that has a current relay and a start capacitor is called a(n) ____ motor.

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The rotating portion of an electric motor is called the ____________________.

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A Capacitor Start Capacitor Run (CSCR) motor that is wired with a potential relay will have the start winding energized when the relay's contacts open.

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When a Capacitor Start Induction Run (CSIR) motor is running and up to speed, what is the total capacitance acting on the motor? (Assume the run capacitor is 5 microfarads and the start capacitor is 20 microfarads, if present.)

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Once the start winding and the start capacitor have been removed for the circuit, the motor will continue to operate with only the run winding energized.

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The resistances of the windings in a three phase motor are all equal.

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The heavier the load on an operating motor, the greater the amount of slip.

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A motor that has copper bars in the rotor is classified as a(n) ____________________ type.

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