Question 4 (a) Why was the AC frequency of 400 Hz used on aircrafts? Justify the answer with appropriate formula (b) It is known that the frequency of AC voltage from a synchronous generator is proportional to the rotation frequency of the rotor. How the stabilization of AC frequency at 400 Hz was achieved on aircrafts?

Question 4 (a) Why was the AC frequency of 400 Hz used on aircrafts? Justify the answer with appropriate formula (b) It is known that the frequency of AC voltage from a synchronous generator is proportional to the rotation frequency of the rotor. How the stabilization of AC frequency at 400 Hz was achieved on aircrafts?

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Chapter15: Alternating-current Circuits

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