A 3-phase synchronous motor is running clockwise. If the direction of ...
Explanation:
A 3-phase synchronous motor is a motor that runs on a 3-phase AC supply and has a rotor that rotates at the same speed as the rotating magnetic field produced by the stator winding. The direction of rotation of the motor is determined by the direction of the rotating magnetic field produced by the stator winding.
When the direction of the field current is reversed, the direction of the magnetic field produced by the stator winding also gets reversed. This affects the direction of the rotating magnetic field and hence, the direction of rotation of the motor.
Option B is the correct answer because the motor will continue to run in the same direction, but with a slight decrease in speed. This is because the rotor has some inertia, and it takes some time for the rotor to adjust to the new direction of the rotating magnetic field.
Option A is incorrect because the motor will not stop. The motor will continue to run, but with a slight decrease in speed.
Option C is incorrect because the winding of the motor will not burn. Reversing the direction of the field current does not cause any harm to the windings.
Option D is incorrect because the motor will not run in the reverse direction. The motor will continue to run in the same direction, but with a slight decrease in speed.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct answer is option B, i.e., the motor will continue to run in the same direction.