A 3-phase induction motor runs at almost 888 rpm at no load and 500 rpm at full load when supplied with power from a 50 Hz, 3-phase supply. What is the corresponding speed of the rotor field with respect to the rotor?
(a) 388 revolution per minute
(b) 400 revolution per minute
(c) 644 revolution per minute
(d) 534 revolution per minute
This question was posed to me during an internship interview.
The above asked question is from Energy Relations During Starting in chapter Starting of Electric Drives