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

1. The synchronous motor will run at a variable speed from no load to full load.
2. The rotor of a synchronous motor contains a set of type “A” squirrel-cage bars.
3. The power factor of the synchronous motor can be changed by adjusting the DC excitation current to the rotor.
4. In coils designed for AC current, the resistance of the wire is used to limit the flow of current.
5. Many large synchronous motors use a brushless exciter instead of slip rings and brushes.


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

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