Speed: The speed of the motor refers to the RPM's (revolutions per minute) of the shaft. For a three phase AC motor the synchronous speed = 120 x frequency, frequency is measured in Hertz or cycles per second. # of poles cycles per second. The number of poles are a function of design.

 

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Speed (Of Constituent): The rate of change in the phase of a constituent, usually expressed in degrees per hour. The speed is equal to 360° divided by the constituent period expressed in hours.