Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The squirrel-cage induction motor has very poor speed regulation characteristics.
2. In reference to a squirrel-cage induction motor, as the value of percent slip decreases toward 0%, the speed performance of the motor decreases.
3. If a squirrel-cage induction motor is loaded beyond the breakdown torque, there will be a corresponding decrease in torque until the point is reached where the motor stalls.
4. When a three-phase AC induction motor is connected across the full line voltage, the starting surge of current is approximately the same as the rated full-load current.
5. Manufacturers’ guarantees for standard motor ratings are usually based on operation at any altitude up to 3,300 ft.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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