terminology help for newbie (pleeze<=)>

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jbdetails-at-prodigy-dot-net>

   I am new to the technical side of electronics so sometimes terms 
used are a little confusing. Could someone possibly point me towards 
a web site or explain to me what "MOV, Coupling, KVA, and maybe 
somewhere that explains AC motor speed control. (specifically a 1/3hp 
AC motor that has windings around the rotor, no windings in the 
rotor, and doesn't require a capacitor)
 
Thanks, 
    Bob Bozarth