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

1. When a DC motor starts, the generated counter emf across the armature is low.

2. A field accelerating relay is used with starters to control low-cost speed motors.

3. A field failure relay is a single-pole control relay.

4. Time limit acceleration has the disadvantage that the resistors might remain in the circuit and could burn out.

5. Time limit controllers can drive pumps, fans, and compressors.


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

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