Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Dynamic braking is a method used to help bring a motor to a quicker stop with the extensive use of friction brakes.
2. The starting current of a squirrel-cage induction motor can be reduced by using a resistance starter controller, which inserts equal resistance values in each line wire at the instant the motor is started.
3. An automatic compensator is used to automatically connect an autotransformer in series with the motor during the starting cycle, which results in a reduced starting current.
4. When an electronic controller for wound-rotor motors includes power resistors inserted into the secondary rotor circuit, the more resistance inserted, the slower the speed of the motor.
5. Local building and electrical code authorities should be consulted before installations are made with motors and controllers that do not comply with National Electrical Code® rulings.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
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