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Q9. (a) Describe, with the aid of a detailed sketch, the construction of a double cage rotor for a squirrel cage induction motor. (6)

(b) Explain how the rotor current is distributed between the two windings as the machine runs up from standstill to full speed. (6)

(c) Sketch a torque/slip curve for each cage during the run-up period. (4)