A rotating magnetic field is a magnetic field which changes direction at (ideally) a constant angular rate. This is a key principle in the operation of the alternating-current motor. Rotating magnetic fields are mainly utilized in electric rotating machinery e.g. electric generators or induction motors and therefore electromechanical applications. However it can also be used in purely electrical applications as e.g. induction regulators.
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