Practice - Animations/Simulations Demonstrating Rotating Magnetic Fields and Machine Operation
Practice Questions
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What is a rotating magnetic field?
💡 Hint: Think about how the motor operates and what causes the rotation.
How do you calculate the synchronous speed?
💡 Hint: Focus on the variables involved: frequency and number of poles.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for calculating synchronous speed?
💡 Hint: Remember the correct order of frequency and poles in the formula.
True or False: Slip refers to the precise speed at which the magnetic field rotates.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the rotor reaches synchronous speed.
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Challenge Problems
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An induction motor has a synchronous speed of 1500 RPM. If the motor operates at full load with a speed of 1440 RPM, calculate the slip and the torque developed.
💡 Hint: Focus first on calculating the slip.
Calculate the expected synchronous speed of a 6-pole motor operating on a 50 Hz supply. How does the number of poles affect this speed?
💡 Hint: Make sure to apply the synchronous speed formula correctly.
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