A Synchronous Motor Operated with No Load and Used for Power

question 14

Multiple Choice

A synchronous motor operated with no load and used for power factor correction is sometimes called a _____.

• A) synchronizer
• B) capacitor
• C) selsyn
• D) synchronous condenser

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