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In a three-phase induction motor, the phasor diagram shows an angle between the applied stator voltage and the resulting stator current. This angle primarily indicates:

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RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Mechanical and Allied Engg Question Paper English (2-Jul-2026) (Shift-1)
The correct answer is

Input power factor

To solve this question, we need to understand the concepts related to the phasor diagram of a three-phase induction motor.

In the phasor diagram of a three-phase induction motor, the angle between the applied stator voltage (V) and the resulting stator current (I) is crucial. This angle is denoted as \phi (phi) and represents the phase difference between voltage and current.

The angle \phi primarily indicates the following:

  • The input power factor of the motor. The power factor (cos\phi) is a measure of how effectively the current is being converted into useful work. It is defined as the cosine of the angle between the voltage and the current phasors.

Let’s consider the other options:

  • Rotor frequency: This relates to the frequency of currents in the rotor circuits and is not directly derived from the angle between stator voltage and current.
  • Synchronous speed: This is the speed at which the magnetic field rotates and is determined by the supply frequency and the number of poles. It is not indicated by the angle in the phasor diagram.
  • Rotor slip: This is the difference between synchronous speed and actual rotor speed, usually expressed as a percentage. It is not directly derived from the phasor angle.

Thus, the correct answer is that the angle between the applied stator voltage and resulting stator current in a phasor diagram of a three-phase induction motor primarily indicates the input power factor.

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