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Electrical Engineering · Q22

Polyphase Induction Motors

Engineering and GATE · Electrical Engineering · question 22

Q22

The circle diagram for an induction motor cannot be used to determine

A.
Efficiency
B.
Power factor
C.
Frequency
Answer
D.
Output

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The circle diagram for an induction motor is a useful tool for analyzing various performance parameters.

It can be used to determine:

Efficiency – By analyzing the power losses and output power on the diagram.

Power factor – By examining the power factor on the diagram based on the reactive and real power components.

Output – By evaluating the output power and losses.

However, the circle diagram does not provide direct information about the frequency of the induction motor. The frequency is typically determined separately through other means or directly from the motor's specifications.

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer as it indicates what cannot be determined using the circle diagram.