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What type of capacitor must a motor running capacitor be?

  1. A double anode electrolytic type
  2. A low-loss polymer type, not an electrolytic one
  3. A polarized electrolytic type of any size
  4. Any type that has the right voltage rating
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Correct answer: A low-loss polymer type, not an electrolytic one

Electrolytic units would overheat under continuous duty.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026