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What did Galileo Ferraris invent?
Three-phase electric power
Galileo Ferraris/Inventions
What is Ferrari’s principle and its importance?
Ferraris devised a motor using electromagnets at right angles and powered by alternating currents that were 90° out of phase, thus producing a revolving magnetic field. The principle made possible the development of the asynchronous, self-starting induction motor that is widely used today.
Was Westinghouse an inventor?
The various Westinghouse Companies were the product of the mechanical inventiveness and the business acumen of one man–inventor and manufacturer George Westinghouse.
What happens when DC supply is given to rotor in induction motor?
Question: What happens when DC supply is given to rotor in induction motor? It acts as synchronous motor It acts as induction motor D. It acts as generator For a synchronous generator, which of the statement is NOT CORRECT A Increasing field current will result in leading power factor B.
Who invented DC?
Edison
Edison developed direct current — current that runs continually in a single direction, like in a battery or a fuel cell. During the early years of electricity, direct current (shorthanded as DC) was the standard in the U.S. But there was one problem. Direct current is not easily converted to higher or lower voltages.
Was George Westinghouse married?
Marguerite Erskine Walkerm. 1867–1914
George Westinghouse/Spouse
Personal life, later life, and death In 1867, Westinghouse met and soon married Marguerite Erskine Walker. They were married for 47 years, and had one son, George Westinghouse III, who had six children. The couple made their first home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What would happen if the coil was rotated faster?
The faster the coil rotates the faster will it cut the magnetic field and the bigger will be the output voltage.