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Slip

The ratio of synchronous speed minus rotor speed divided by synchronous speed, which is how an induction motor produces torque from a rotating magnetic field.

Used in courses

  • Fundamentals of Three-Phase Motor Systems and Control
  • Mechanical Drives, Speed Control, and Motor-Driven System Troubleshooting

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