When a 3-phase AC induction motor and its driven machinery are running in one direction, plugging the control circuit to instantly reverse the rotor’s direction of rotation puts tremendous ___ requirements on both the motor and the machinery

When a 3-phase AC induction motor and its driven machinery are running in one direction, plugging the control circuit to instantly reverse the rotor’s direction of rotation puts tremendous ____________ requirements on both the motor and the machinery.

The _______________ stress placed on the drive-train coupling by this reverse torque can shear the teeth off of reduction gears.

It can shear the end off of the rotor shaft or drive journals.

The _______________ stress can also stretch drive belts or chains to cause premature wear and failure.

A) torque; mechanical; electrical
B) torque; electrical; electrical
C) torque; mechanical; mechanical
D) torque; electrical; mechanical

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Answer:C

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