A 60HP, 230 V shunt motor has a shunt field resistance of 38.3 ohms and an armature resistance of 0.04 ohm. If the resistance in the starter is 0.66 ohm and the brush drop is 3 volts. What is the input current to the motor at the instant it is started?

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A 60HP, 230 V shunt motor has a shunt field resistance of 38.3 ohms and an armature resistance of 0.04 ohm. If the resistance in the starter is 0.66 ohm and the brush drop is 3 volts. What is the input current to the motor at the instant it is started?

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