In a capacitor start single-phase motor, the motor will continue to run in same direction if the capacitor is replaced by a:

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  1. Resistor and inductor 
  2. Inductor 
  3. None of these
  4. Resistor 

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Option 4 : Resistor 
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  • The main aim of using a capacitor is to split the single phase supply into 2 phases, having time displacement of 90 degrees.
  • It gives an RMF which produces a starting torque & makes it a self-starting motor.
  • When the capacitor is replaced by a resistance motor will continue to run in the same direction.
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