What is the starting torque produced by the rotor in a single-phase motor?

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14 Sept 2018
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

At startup, a single-phase motor's rotor generates zero torque because the single-phase supply does not produce a rotating magnetic field initially, preventing any starting torque.

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