What is the ratio of the initial torque to the operating torque in a synchronous motor?

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19 Oct 2018
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28 May 2026

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In a synchronous motor, the starting torque is zero because the rotor must be brought up to synchronous speed by external means before it can develop torque. Therefore, the ratio of starting torque to running torque is zero.

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