Suppose that we could use superconducting material for the rotor conductors (i.e., rotor conductors with inductance and zero resistance) of an induction motor. Would this improve the performance of the motor? Explain by considering the torque–speed characteristic.

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Suppose that we could use superconducting material for the rotor conductors (i.e., rotor conductors with inductance and zero resistance) of an induction motor. Would this improve the performance of the motor? Explain by considering the torque–speed characteristic.

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