Induction Motor Speed: Electrical vs Mechanical

[theanwin]

Hello Everybody,
Can anyone explain, what is thee difference between 'electrical spped' and 'mechanical speed' of rotor in an induction motor? what do they signify? Many literatures say that electrical speed is no of pole pairs times mechanical speed, if somebody can explain...
Thanks

 

[njoysci]

Refer to the following explanations: ("electrical speed" means electrical AC frequency)
https://www.emetor.com/glossary/mechanical-speed/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_motor

 

[theanwin]

Hey, Thanks for your reply :)