A 4-pole, 3-phase IM operates from a supply with frequency 50 Hz. Calculate the speed at which the magnetic field of stator rotates.

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  1. 90 rpm
  2. 1500 rpm
  3. 1440 rpm
  4. 600 rpm

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Option 2 : 1500 rpm
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Concept:

In a 3-ϕ induction motor, the magnetic field of the stator rotates at the synchronous speed.

Also,  

Where,

NS = Synchronous speed in rpm

f = Supply frequency in Hz

P = Number of poles

Calculation:

The magnetic field of stator rotates at NS

 

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