How can a technician determine if a run capacitor has overheated?

What will be an ideal response?


A run capacitor is contained in a metal can and is oil filled. If this capacitor gets hot due to overcurrent, it will often swell.

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When the mercury bulb-type float switch changes position, ____.

a. the mercury contacts multiply b. the mercury bulb-type float switch is no longer usable c. the pump begins operation d. the state of the contacts in the mercury switch are changed

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When jump-starting a vehicle, which of these connections is the last connection to be made?



A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

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If all resistance is removed from the rotor circuit of a wound-rotor induction motor, the current and motor speed ___________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Typical secondary coil resistance specifications usually range from ________ ohms

A) 6,000-30,000 B) 1-3 C) 100-450 D) 500-1500

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