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How is the direction of a permanent-split capacitor motor reversed?

  1. By reversing the neutral lead at the supply line
  2. By taking the capacitor out of the circuit entirely
  3. By changing the frequency of the supply line voltage
  4. By moving the capacitor to the other winding
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Correct answer: By moving the capacitor to the other winding

The leading winding becomes the lagging one, so the field turns the other way.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits II: AC (Kuphaldt), 13.9: Single-phase Induction Motors

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026