MotorsQuestion 1452 of 1506

A motor has a synchronous speed of 900 rpm and runs at 855 rpm at full load. What is the slip?

  1. 5.00 %
  2. 5.26 %
  3. 95.0 %
  4. 50.0 %
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Correct answer: 5.00 %

Slip = (Ns − N) ÷ Ns × 100 = (900 − 855) ÷ 900 × 100 = 5.00 %.

Source: Computed, 13.7: Tesla Polyphase Induction Motors

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026