Consider the following statements about torque in synchronous motors.
I. The torque in a synchronous motor is produced only when the rotor is locked into synchronism.
II. The torque is directly proportional to the sine of the load angle (δ).
III. Synchronous motor develops starting torque proportional to the power input.
IV. Maximum torque occurs at δ = 180°.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- AOption (a)
Statements II, III & IV only
- BOption (b)
Statements I, II & III only
- COption (c)
Statements II & IV only
- DOption (d)
Statements I & II only
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Correct answer
Statements II, III & IV only