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OpenStudy (muhammad_nauman_umair):

Why capacitors are used in ceiling fans ?...

OpenStudy (stormfire1):

They are used to provide additonal torque during start up. Read more about them here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_capacitor

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