An air-cooled AC induction motor is initially operating at steady-state conditions, producing a work output of 50 hp ___

An air-cooled AC induction motor is initially operating at steady-state conditions, producing a work output of 50 hp.

A reduction in cooling air flow rate to the motor causes the average stator winding temperature to increase by 20ºF.

To maintain a 50 hp work output at the higher stator winding temperature, the voltage applied to the motor must be __________ because the stator winding resistance has __________.

A. increased; increased
B. increased; decreased
C. decreased; increased
D. decreased; decreased

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Answer: A

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