1
Q
Advantages of AC motors over DC motors
A
Readily available power supply
Cheaper
Maintenance cost
Less weight
2
Q
Most common type of AC motor
A
Three Phase Induction Motor
3
Q
Two classes of AC motors
A
Synchronous and Asynchronous
4
Q
Purpose of a stator
A
Create a rotating magnetic field
5
Q
The asynchronous motor is more commonly called
A
Induction motor
6
Q
Two main types of induction motors
A
Squirrel cage
Wound rotor
7
Q
Stator
A
The stationary winding of the motor and it provides the rotating magnetic field
8
Q
Rotor
A
The rotating member of the motor and it provides the torque of power to do the mechanical work
