what is the difference between synchoronous and alternator
and induction motor and generator

Answer Posted / rathanm

alternator is also called as synchronous machine since it
operates at synchronous speed only,
Induction motor operates at lower than synchronous
speed where as induction generator operates at more than
synchronous speed

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