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<jats:p>Abstract: This paper presents an experimental study on the performance characteristics of a capacitor start induction motor. The objective of the study is to understand the starting torque, starting current, and speed control of the motor under different loads and input voltages. The experimental setup consists of a capacitor start induction motor, a tachometer, an ammeter, a voltmeter, a wattmeter, and a load. The motor is started by applying the input voltage to the stator winding, and the centrifugal switch disconnects the starting winding after the motor reaches a certain speed. The capacitor provides a phase shift in the current and voltage waveforms, which helps to start the motor. The motor performance is measured using the tachometer, ammeter, voltmeter, and wattmeter, and the data is analyzed to understand the efficiency and performance characteristics of the motor. The experimental results show that the motor can provide a high starting torque and efficient speed control with the use of a capacitor. The study provides practical insights into the performance characteristics and control of the capacitor start induction motor, and can be used to improve the energy efficiency of the motor in various applications.</jats:p>