Motors and Generators Trial question

[blasonduo]

Hello!
This question has been buzzing around my school with no definite answer (as we don't have solutions)

What is the most suitable answer?

[jakesilove]

Hello!
This question has been buzzing around my school with no definite answer (as we don't have solutions)

What is the most suitable answer?

I believe the answer would be an AC induction motor!

Remember that induction motors work by rotating the polarity of the electromagnets in the cage surrounding the rotor. As the rotor moves to 'align' with the external magnetic field, the field switches, causing the rotor to continue to chase after it. Therefore, the current is actually passing through the electromagnet, not the rotor.

[blasonduo]

I believe the answer would be an AC induction motor!

Remember that induction motors work by rotating the polarity of the electromagnets in the cage surrounding the rotor. As the rotor moves to 'align' with the external magnetic field, the field switches, causing the rotor to continue to chase after it. Therefore, the current is actually passing through the electromagnet, not the rotor.

Thanks, but how do I know that it cannot be a generator?

[pikachu975]

Thanks, but how do I know that it cannot be a generator?

The rotor is connected through split ring commutator or split rings but it says it's not connected

[winstondarmawan]

Generators have a power source, it's just not electrical.
Also the question says "most likely", so I suppose they are asking you to choose the most correct answer which would be A.

[blasonduo]

Generators have a power source, it's just not electrical.
Also the question says "most likely", so I suppose they are asking you to choose the most correct answer which would be A.

Ahh! Okay thanks!!