An induction motor having 8 poles runs at 727.5 rpm. If the supply frequency is 50 Hz, the emf in the rotor will have a frequency of:


A) 1.5 Hz
B) 48.5 Hz
C) 5.15 Hz
D) 75 Hz

✅ Answer:
A) 1.5 Hz

🧠 Detailed Solution

🔹 1. Given Data:
Supply frequency → f = 50 Hz
Number of poles → P = 8
Rotor speed → N = 727.5 rpm


🔹 2. Calculate Synchronous Speed (Ns):

Ns = (120 × f) / P

Ns = (120 × 50) / 8 = 750 rpm


🔹 3. Calculate Slip (s):

s = (Ns - N) / Ns

s = (750 - 727.5) / 750 = 22.5 / 750 = 0.03

👉 Slip = 3%


🔹 4. Calculate Rotor Frequency (fr):

fr = s × f

fr = 0.03 × 50 = 1.5 Hz


❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong

B) 48.5 Hz ❌ → Rotor frequency is always less than supply frequency
C) 5.15 Hz ❌ → Incorrect slip calculation
D) 75 Hz ❌ → Not possible (greater than supply frequency)


📌 Key Points

• Synchronous speed depends on frequency and poles
• Slip indicates how much rotor lags behind rotating field
• Rotor frequency = Slip × Supply frequency
• Rotor frequency is very low in normal operation


🎯 Final Conclusion

✔ Rotor EMF frequency = 1.5 Hz
✔ Correct Option → A

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