Answer:
i. 3600 rpm ii. 377 rad/s
Explanation:
(a) What is the mechanical synchronous speed in rad/sec and in rpm
i. The mechanical synchronous speed in rpm
The mechanical synchronous speed in rpm, N = 120f/P where f = frequency = 60 Hz and P = number of poles = 2
So, N = 120f/P = 120 × 60 Hz/2 = 60 × 60 = 3600 rpm
ii. The mechanical synchronous speed in rad/s
We now convert N to rad/s by multiplying by 2π/60
So, the mechanical synchronous speed in rad/s , N' = 3600 rpm × 2π/60 = 60 × 2π = 120π rad/s = 377 rad/s