The Purpose of the Start-Capacitor in the Capacitor-Start Motor Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the start-capacitor in the capacitor-start motor is ____.

• A) to allow the motor to operate as well on DC as it does on AC
• B) to save wear and tear on the brushes and commutator
• C) to smooth out the 120 Hz vibrations
• D) to produce a higher starting torque than that found in the split-phase motor

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