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MotorsQuestion 1204 of 1506

Which motor type does the text call the workhorse of industry, with long life and low maintenance?

  1. The AC induction motor
  2. The small brushed AC motor
  3. The stepper motor
  4. The brushless DC motor
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Correct answer: The AC induction motor

The induction motor is rugged and simple, so it lasts long and needs little maintenance.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits II: AC (Kuphaldt), 13.1: Introduction to AC Motors

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026