What is AC Motor?

Definition

An electric motor powered by alternating current that converts electrical energy into rotational mechanical energy. AC motors include induction and synchronous types and are the most common motors in industrial automation.

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Induction Motor

An AC motor where the rotor current is induced by the rotating stator field rath...

Synchronous Motor

A motor whose rotor rotates at exactly the same speed as the stator's rotating m...

AC Drive

An electronic device that controls the speed and torque of an AC motor by varyin...

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