3rd Edition

ISBN: 9781260547849

Author: Petruzella

Publisher: Mc Graw Hill Education (Uk)

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The induction motor is an electric motor that runs on AC (alternating current) and it is of two type single phase motor that work on single-phase power supply and three-phase motor that work on three-phase power supply.

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Chapter 1.1, Problem 1RQ

Does the severity of an electric shock increase or decrease with each of the following changes?

a. A decrease in the source voltage.
b. An increase in body current flow.
c. An increase in body resistance.
d. A decrease in the length of time of exposure.

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