A shutdown nuclear power plant is operating normally when an electrical fault causes a sustained 20 percent voltage reduction on all phases of the onsite three-phase AC electrical distribution system ___

A shutdown nuclear power plant is operating normally when an electrical fault causes a sustained 20 percent voltage reduction on all phases of the onsite three-phase AC electrical distribution system.

Assume that all previously-operating three-phase AC induction motors continue operating, and the mechanical load on each motor remains the same.

As a result of the voltage reduction, the operating three-phase AC induction motors will draw __________ current; and will experience __________ stator temperatures.

A. more; higher
B. more; lower
C. less; higher
D. less; lower

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Answer: A

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