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← TechnologyWhich outcome arises when one phase conductor in a three-phase induction motor grid develops a high-impedance fault?
A)Motor operates single-phase, overheating windings✓
B)Motor rapidly accelerates to twice normal speed
C)Voltage imbalance triggers immediate system shutdown
D)Remaining phases balance; no operationalChange
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When one phase loses continuity, the motor operates single-phase because symmetrical three-phase currents instantly become unbalanced, leading to increased current in remaining windings hence overheating. The rotor overheating and the motor produces high levels of vibration and noise. Single-phasing results rather than acceleration, shutdown, or balanced operation requiring intact phases.
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