A cooling water pump is being driven by an AC induction motor ___

A cooling water pump is being driven by an AC induction motor.

Which one of the following describes how and why pump motor current will change if the pump shaft seizes?

A. Decreases due to decreased pump flow rate.
B. Decreases due to increased counter electromotive force.
C. Increases due to decreased pump flow rate.
D. Increases due to decreased counter electromotive force.

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Answer: D

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