Electrical Machines
The main disadvantage(s) of the ward-Leonard system is/are

 high maintenance cost.
 all of above.
 poor overall efficiency.
 high initial cost.

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Electrical Machines
In case of 3 - Φ IM, plugging means

  pulling the motor directly on line without a rotor.
  locking of rotor due to harmonics.
  starting the motor on load which is more than the rated load.
  interchanging two supply phases for quick stopping.

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

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