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Old 11-25-2010
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Question synchronous speed equation
N=120*f/p
please tell what is 120 ?
is there any reason other than constant ?
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N=120*f/p
please tell what is 120 ?
is there any reason other than constant ?

N = the synchronous speed of the motor in revolutions per minute (RPM)
f = the frequency supplied to the motor in Hertz (Hz)
P = the number of poles the motor has
120 is the constant to convert to Revolutions Per Minute.. you are correct.
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