why we use 50 hz frequency in india .. why not 60 hz 

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why we use 50 hz frequency in india .. why not 60 hz ..

Answer / kmr227

Because in India we have 3000 rpm turbines only that's reason why in India frequency is 50hz

we know that f = PN/120=2*3000/120=50hz
But in case of america..... countries they have 3600 rpm tubines so frequency is 60hz based on above formula.

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why we use 50 hz frequency in india .. why not 60 hz ..

Answer / rishikesh borse

All power plants in India are using turbines of 3000rpm
So we have 50HZ frequency in India

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why we use 50 hz frequency in india .. why not 60 hz ..

Answer / jayanta

What about if we are able to run the turbine at 3600 rpm, can we use our 50hz equipment with the new frequency?

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