Motor controlsQuestion 82 of 1506

A three-phase contactor feeds a motor through terminals L1, L2, L3. What are the output terminals usually labelled?

A1, A2 and A3
M1, M2 and M3
N1, N2 and N3
T1, T2 and T3

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Correct answer: T1, T2 and T3

Power goes in at L1, L2, L3 and leaves through the overload at T1, T2, T3.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits IV: Digital (Kuphaldt), 5.2: Contactors

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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