If the excitation of an unloaded salient pole synchronous motor suddenly gets disconnected

Electrial Engineering MCQ on Synchronous Motors

If the excitation of an unloaded salient pole synchronous motor suddenly gets disconnected

1. It runs as a reluctance motor at a lower speed
2. It runs as a reluctance motor at the same speed
3. The motor stops
4. None of these

Correct answer: 3. The motor stops