Question

The no load current of the induction motor is high due to _________

(a) long and high reluctance path between stator and rotor

(b) mutual flux having moderate reluctance path between stator and rotor

(c) leakage flux having low reluctance iron core

(d) leakage flux having high reluctance iron core

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I want to ask this question from Induction Motor as a Transformer topic in chapter Induction Machines of Electrical Machines

Answer 1

Right option is (a) long and high reluctance path between stator and rotor

Explanation: It is due to the higher reluctance path, the flux requirement is low in the induction motor.