A cylindrical rotor synchronous motor is switched on to the ___

A cylindrical rotor synchronous motor is switched on to the de supply with its field windings shorted on themselves.

It will

A. not start.
B. start but not run at synchronous speed.
C. start as an induction motor and then run as a synchronous motor.
D. start and run as a synchronous motor.

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Answer: B

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