Question

Why starters are required in a DC motor?

a.

Back emf of these motors is zero initially

b.

These motors are not self-starting

c.

These motors have high starting torque

d.

To restrict armature current as there is no back emf at starting

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Answer: (d).To restrict armature current as there is no back emf at starting

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