The torque-speed characteristics of an a.c. operated universal motor has a
______characteristic and it______ be started under no-load condition.
(A) inverse, can (B) nearly inverse, can
(C) inverse, cannot (D) nearly inverse, cannot

1 Answer

Answer :

Ans: C
If torque is zero then speed may exceed up to infinite, that is dangerous for machine
and machine can be damaged.
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