The squirrel-cage rotor code letters indicate the shape (type) of rotor bars. Different types of bars have a large effect on the _____ of a motor.
A) operating voltage
B) overload current
C) starting torque
D) synchronous speed

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The squirrel-cage rotor code letters indicate the shape or type of rotor bars, which significantly affects the starting torque of a motor. Different shapes can alter the resistance and inductance of the rotor circuit, thereby influencing the torque the motor generates at startup.

The Squirrel-Cage Rotor Code Letters Indicate the Shape (Type) of Rotor