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50 Hz has an edge over 60 Hz as it will have less skin effect and therefore line resistance will be less. Therefore, voltage drop as well as unwanted loss of energy in the line will be less. That means dip in supply voltage at user end will be less and efficiency will be more.
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The difference in 'AC resistance' due to the effect of skin effect between 50/60 Hz is insignificant, just as the increase in inductive reactance, or the decrease in capacitive reactance is insignificant.
The answer to your question is that the two frequencies simply resulted from the independent development of electricity distribution networks in different parts of the world, and there is no inherent advantage of one frequency of the other.
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Transformers for 60 Hz are smaller than for 50 Hz, assuming a given power rating. That is because the iron magnetic core can be reduced in size by 20% for 60 Hz, for the same peak magnetic flux density.
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∙ 12y agoThe reactance of capacitors and inductors is significantly higher at 400 Hz than it is at 60 Hz. As a result, power supplies can be built with smaller components, saving space and weight in this (often) aviation application.
CommentWhile inductive reactance is certainly much higher at 400 Hz, compared to 60 Hz, capacitive reactance will be much lower(capacitive reactance is inversely-proportional to frequency).
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There's no problem except that the transformer will be more massive than necessary. It will work at the same voltage and current, but there is less iron loss, so the voltage rating can be increased by a maximum of 15-20% and the current rating can be increased by 15-20% also. But if this is in an aircraft or other safety-critical application, do not overrate the transformer.
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To covert a high frequency to a low one, we use flip-flops.
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Can you use motor turn turbine in the production of power?
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What frequency range does the US use for FM broadcasting?
60hz frequency is being used in us
Under what circumstances should you use a grouped frequency distribution instead of a regular frequency distibution?
You should use a grouped frequency when you have a wide range of scores.
Why frequency in power systems has to be kept constant for load?
it doesnt have to be kept constant but is convenient little synchronous motors in clocks transformer core materials depend on frequency airplanes use 400hz for less iron and weight in transformers higher frequencies conductors are hollow and silver plated or clad easier to synchronize generators if they are at the same frequency
What will happen if you use a 220 240 VAc 50Hz iron to 220 240 AC 60Hz?
It should work with no problems, since the frequency does not affect the work or the iron heater.
Can you use a high frequency machine to fade your tattoo?
Instead of fading it, go get it redone.
Can we use an electric oven and a blender with 220V 50Hz in a 220V 60Hz source?
Yes, as long as the voltage is the same it will not cause any issues. The frequency, or Hertz, is only a problem for large electric motors and clocks.
Can you use a US 60Hz bulb in the UK?
The U.S. 60 Hz bulb should be useable in the United Kingdom. Even though the U.K. uses 50 Hz bulbs, this small difference in frequency should not matter.
Why in ships you use 60Hz instead of 50Hz?
In the USA, and countries influenced by the USA, AC mains power is generated at 60Hz. In Europe and the UK, and countries influence by them, it is generated at 50Hz. This low frequency, was the easiest to generate with machinery at the time the national grid was developed. It made sense to round the frequency to 60Hz as this could then be used for time keeping easily, there being 60 seconds to a minute and 60 minutes to the hour. The European adoption of 50Hz, probably stems from the development of the metric system. 50 being easily divided into 100 without a fraction.
Can you use a 60Hz transformer in a 400Hz low power system?
There's no problem except that the transformer will be more massive than necessary. It will work at the same voltage and current, but there is less iron loss, so the voltage rating can be increased by a maximum of 15-20% and the current rating can be increased by 15-20% also. But if this is in an aircraft or other safety-critical application, do not overrate the transformer.
How would you find frequency of a compressional wave?
That depends on the information available. You can try to measure the frequency, with specialized equipment. Or, you might measure the wavelength and the speed instead, and use the basic relationship for waves (speed = wavelength x frequency).
Will a 110V 60Hz home theater system bought in the US work in Singapore which uses a 220V 50Hz by just using a voltage transformer?
Your stereo system has an internal transformer in the power supply that is designed to operate at a given frequency. If it is designed to operate at the load your stereo system will use at 50 Hz, then yes. Otherwise this transformer will overheat when connected at the wrong frequency, and will burn out. You might be lucky and the power supply may be labelled to operate at 50 or 60Hz; if not, I recommend contacting the manufacturer. A voltage transformer will convert 50Hz 220 to 50Hz 110. To change frequency, you need special equipment.
