Skewing of rotor slots in a 3-phase induction motor (cage rotor) may ___

Consider the following statements:

Skewing of rotor slots in a 3-phase induction motor (cage rotor) may

  1. introduce additional leakage reactance.
  2. eliminate slot harmonics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only.
B. 2 only.
C. Both 1 and 2.
D. Neither 1 nor 2.

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Answer: C

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