Question

What is the use of the slot in the rotor?

(a) for inserting the field windings

(b) for inserting the armature windings

(c) for securing the field windings

(d) for inserting and securing the field windings

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) for inserting and securing the field windings

Explanation: The rotors slots are used for inserting the field windings. The rotor slots are also used for securing the field windings also.