Electrical Engineering > GATE 2026 > Synchronous Machines
A certain application requires power at a frequency of 16.67 Hz, while the available grid frequency is 50 Hz. A 3-phase synchronous motor connected to the 50 Hz, 3-phase grid, driving a synchronous generator, is used for this application.
Which one of the following combinations is a suitable choice for the number of poles in the motor and generator, respectively?
A
2, 6
B
6, 2
C
4, 6
D
6, 4

Correct : a

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