Primary series resistors are employed in the stator for starting a ___

Primary series resistors are employed in the stator for starting a 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor to

A. increase the starting torque.
B. improve the pf and efficiency of the motor.
C. reduce voltage applied across the motor terminals
D. increase the motor speed

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Answer: C

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