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

1. An induction motor becomes an induction generator when driven by a prime mover such as a wind turbine.
2. Rotor speed below or above synchronous speed is called torque.
3. Reactive power is that power used by inductive and capacitive loads when current and voltage are out of phase.
4. A synchronous generator is run at synchronous speed, which means it must be driven by a prime mover at a variable RPM.
5. A transmission grid is a network of power stations, transmission circuits, and substations.


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

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