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A transformer that operates on 50hz can also operate on 60hz.

It'll operate on any AC frequency.

BUT you risk under exciting the core; you should attempt to keep the volts/hertz constant. So if it is designed to run on X volts at 50 Hz, you should apply 1.2 *X volts to it.

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The general rule is that you can operate a transformer at a higher frequency than its design frequency, but not at a lower frequency.

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