Electrical degree

A time interval equal to 1/360 of the time required for one complete cycle of alternating current. Mechanical rotation is often measured in degrees, 360° constituting one complete revolution. In describing alternating voltages and currents, the time for one complete cycle is considered to be equival...

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Main Author: George McPherson
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Language:English
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Summary:A time interval equal to 1/360 of the time required for one complete cycle of alternating current. Mechanical rotation is often measured in degrees, 360° constituting one complete revolution. In describing alternating voltages and currents, the time for one complete cycle is considered to be equivalent to 360 electrical degrees (360°) or 2π electrical radians. For example, if the frequency f is 60 cycles per second (60 Hz), 360° corresponds to 1/60 second and 1 electrical degree to 1/21,600 second.
DOI:10.1036/1097-8542.218300