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Kukudas

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i am not sure about induction motors

AC induction motor spins due to eddy current or torque???
 
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Both. The rotaing magnetic field produces eddy currents to oppose the change in flux. The interaction between the original magnetic and magnetic field of the eddy currents produce a torque rotating the motor.
 
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