The synchronous speed of a 3-phase and 6-pole induction motor is 1200 rpm. By keeping the frequency constant, the number of poles of the motor is reduced to 4. Accordingly, which of the following is the rotor speed at 5% slip of the motor? a) 1180rpm

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The synchronous speed of a 3-phase and 6-pole induction motor is 1200 rpm. By keeping the frequency constant, the number of poles of the motor is reduced to 4. Accordingly, which of the following is the rotor speed at 5% slip of the motor?
a) 1180rpm
b) 1750rpm
c) 1690rpm
d) 1140rpm
e) 1710rpm

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