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An induction motor operates on the principle of:

Rotating magnetic field inducing current and torque in the rotor. A rotating magnetic field (from 3-phase AC) induces eddy currents in the rotor, producing torque to rotate it.

Short Answer

Rotating magnetic field inducing current and torque in the rotor is the best answer.

Electromagnetism questions become manageable once you separate source, field, potential, current, and force. Most wrong answers mix those layers together or ignore direction.

A rotating magnetic field (from 3-phase AC) induces eddy currents in the rotor, producing torque to rotate it.

Why This Answer Is Correct

This is a Medium-level question in Electromagnetism. The prompt is really testing whether you can connect the concept to its defining physical relationship instead of picking a nearby-but-wrong term.

Keep charge, field, potential, and current distinct. That single habit fixes a large fraction of electromagnetism errors.

Choices At A Glance

  • A. Static magnetic fields
  • B. Rotating magnetic field inducing current and torque in the rotor
  • C. DC electromagnetic force
  • D. Piezoelectric effect

When similar options appear on an exam, eliminate the ones that break the core law, use the wrong units, or confuse a definition with a consequence.

Topic Snapshot

Topic: Electromagnetism

Difficulty: Medium

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