AC generationQuestion 526 of 1506

A generator turns at 3600 RPM. How many revolutions per second is this?

  1. 3600
  2. 60
  3. 216000
  4. 6
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Correct answer: 60

RPM divided by 60 gives rotations per second.

Source: Trigonometry and Single Phase AC Generation for Electricians (Flinn), 3.5: Frequency and Alternators

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