Which of the following motors are commonly used in power electronic systems?

1. Synchronous motors

2. DC motors

3. DC motors with brushes

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  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

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Option 3 : 2 and 3 only
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  • Power electronics drive is used to control the speed of both DC and AC motors.
  • With the help of power electronics converter output voltage magnitude and output frequency can be controlled as per desired condition.
  • With the help of rectifiers and choppers speed of DC motors with and without brushes can be controlled.
  • With the help of inverters speed of AC motors can be controlled.
  • Synchronous motor is constant speed motor ,hence its speed cannot be changed by power electronics drive.
  • Therefore, synchronous motors are not used in power electronics system.
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