In capacitor-start single-phase motors, how does the current in the starting winding relate to the voltage?

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14 Sept 2018
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

In capacitor-start single-phase motors, the current flowing through the starting winding leads the applied voltage due to the capacitor's phase-shifting effect. This lead helps create the necessary starting torque. Option A correctly describes this behavior, while options B and C are incorrect.

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