The operating region of the developed torque ($T_{em}$) and speed ($\omega$) of an induction motor drive is given by the shaded region OQRE in the figure. The load torque ($T_L$) characteristic is also shown. The motor drive moves from the initial operating point O to the final operating point S. Which one of the following trajectories will take the shortest time?

GATE 2025 Electrical Engineering Q26 — Electrical Engineering

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Electrical Engineering · Electrical Machines - Induction Motor

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Induction MotorTorque-Speed CharacteristicOperating RegionMotor Drive