1. Is a squirrel cage motor AC or DC? 2. How does squirrel induction motor work? 3. What constitute a squirrel cage motor?

1. A squirrel cage motor is an AC (Alternating Current) motor.<br /><br />2. A squirrel cage induction motor works by using electromagnetic induction to generate torque. When AC current flows through the stator windings, it creates a rotating magnetic field that induces a current in the rotor. This induced current generates its own magnetic field, which interacts with the stator field to produce torque, causing the rotor to rotate.<br /><br />3. A squirrel cage motor is constituted by the following components:<br />- Stator: The stationary part of the motor that contains the motor windings and the motor core.<br />- Rotor: The rotating part of the motor that contains the conductors (aluminum or copper bars) and is placed inside the motor core.<br />- Motor shaft: The shaft that connects the rotor to the outside world and transmits mechanical power.<br />- End bells: The end covers that enclose the motor and provide support for the motor shaft and bearings.<br />- Bearings: The bearings that support the motor shaft and allow it to rotate smoothly.<br />- Windings: The motor windings that carry the current and generate the magnetic field.<br />- Motor core: The motor core that provides a path for the magnetic flux and supports the motor windings.