GATE QUESTION OF THE DAY       

A Question From 3-Phase Induction Motor 

QUESTION:

The power input to a 500 V, 50 Hz, 6-pole, 3-phase induction motor running at 975 RPM is 40 kW. The total stator losses are 1 kW. If the total friction and windage losses are 2.025 kW, what is the % efficiency of the motor? 

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