MotorsQuestion 1246 of 1506

Why are the squirrel cage bars often skewed (twisted) in relation to the shaft?

To reduce torque pulsations
To raise the locked rotor current
To increase the slip
To remove the need for laminations

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Correct answer: To reduce torque pulsations

The twist keeps the bars from lining up with the stator slots all at once.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits II: AC (Kuphaldt), 13.7: Tesla Polyphase Induction Motors

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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