Electrical Machines
Semi closed slots or totally closed slots are used in induction motors, essentially to

 increase pull out torque
 improve starting torque
 reduce magnetising current and improve power factor
 decrease starting torque

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Electrical Machines
Consider the following statements: To control the speed of a dc shunt motor above the base speed over a reasonably wide range, the motor must 1. have compensating winding 2. have interpole winding 3. be started using a 3-point starter 4. be started using a 4-point starter Of these statements

 1, 2 and 3 are correct
 1, 2 and 4 are correct
 1 and 3 are correct
 2 and 4 are correct

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