While fault-finding in a health-centre server room, a three-phase motor runs hot and noisy with reduced torque. What does that indicate?
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AThe rotation direction is reversed
BA phase has been lost, so it is single phasing
CThe supply frequency is too high
DThe motor is oversized for the load
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