Aircraft and spacecraft power systems sometimes use which frequency to save weight?
A25 Hz
B50 Hz
C60 Hz
D400 Hz
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 400 Hz
A frequency of 400 Hz allows lighter apparatus and higher motor speeds, so it suits aircraft and spacecraft.
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