Speed control of a universal motor is achieved by
A. Varying field flux with tapped field windings
B. Connecting rheostat in series
C. Applying variable voltage by means of silicon controlled rectifier
D. All of the above methods
Answer: Option D
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A. the starting winding is connected through a centrifugal switch
B. the running winding is connected through a centrifugal switch
C. both starting and running windings are connected through a centrifugal switch
D. centrifugal switch is used to control supply voltage
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A. secondary winding surrounds the primary winding
B. primary winding surrounds the secondary winding
C. both are usual arrangements
D. none of the above
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A. Gradually varying load
B. Non-reversing, no-load start
C. Reversing, light start
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A. Shaded pole motor
B. Hysteresis motor
C. Two value capacitor motor
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