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 shears?
A. Decreases, due to decreased pump work.
B. Decreases, due to decreased counter electromotive force.
C. Increases, due to increased pump work.
D. Increases, due to decreased counter electromotive force.
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Answer: A
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