A motor is tripping out on overload. The motor nameplate reveals a FLC 68 amperes. When the motor is operating under load, an ammeter indicates the following : phase #1 =166 ammeters, phase #2=164 ammeters and phase #3=225 ammeters. what is most likely the problem with this motor

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Chapter32: Three-phase Motors
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A motor is tripping out on overload. The motor nameplate reveals a FLC 68 amperes. When the motor is operating under load, an ammeter indicates the following : phase #1 =166 ammeters, phase #2=164 ammeters and phase #3=225 ammeters. what is most likely the problem with this motor

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