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MECH2320Chapter29Homework

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

In order to produce a rotating magnetic field, there must be more than one phase.
 

 2. 

Centrifugal switches can be used on all types of split phase motors.
 

 3. 

The hot-wire relay functions as both a starting relay and an overload relay.
 

 4. 

Multiple speeds are obtained by connecting inductance in parallel with the main run winding.
 

 5. 

Shaded pole motors are used in applications where it is necessary to reverse the direction of rotation of the motor.
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 6. 

Split phase motors operate on the principle of a rotating ____________________.
 

 

 7. 

In split phase motors, the centrifugal switch is operated by springloaded ____________________.
 

 

 8. 

The potential starting relay is used with the capacitor start capacitor run or ____________________ capacitor motor.
 

 

 9. 

The solid-state relay uses a solid-state component called a(n) ____________________.
 

 

 10. 

Motors that change speed by changing the number of stator poles are called ____________________ motors.
 

 

Short Answer
 

 11. 

In order to split one phase into two, split phase motors contain two separate windings. What are they and how are they connected to each other?
 

 12. 

What are the three types of split phase motors?
 

 13. 

What does it mean if a thermistor has a positive coefficient of resistance?
 

 14. 

How can the direction of rotation of a split phase motor be reversed?
 

 15. 

What are the two factors which determine the speed of a rotating magnetic field?
 



 
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