The set of squirrel-cage bars on the rotor of a synchronous motor is used to start the motor and is known as the _____.
A) amortisseur winding
B) starting bars
C) synchronous starter
D) rotor bars

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The set of squirrel-cage bars on the rotor of a synchronous motor, used to start the motor, is known as the amortisseur winding. This winding helps in providing the necessary starting torque and also serves to dampen oscillations during operation.

The Set of Squirrel-Cage Bars on the Rotor of a Synchronous