Identify whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Capacitor start motors are more costly than split-phase induction motors.

2. In two-value capacitor motors, the two capacitors are connected in parallel at the starting.

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SSC JE Electrical 4 Dec 2023 Official Paper II

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Particular	Split Phase /Resistance Motor	Capacitor Start Induction Run Motor	Capacitor Start, Capacitor Run Motor	Shaded Pole Motor
Power Factor	3	2	1	4
Starting Torque (%fl)	150% to 200%	300% to 450%	200%	Very less
Rating	60 W – 250 W	120 W to 7.5 kW	Up to same as CSIR	40 Watt
Centrifugal Switch	Yes	Yes	Only in 2-value capacitor motor are connected in parallel at the starting.	No
Cost	2	3	4	1
Application	In frequent starting, low inertia	Frequent starting High inertia	Frequent starting High inertia	Very low inertia
Centrifugal Switch	present	present	present	Not present