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Question:

How would I control the speed in a single phase AC motor?

It's a 1kW single phase AC pump motor with a 100v supply. This is for a theory question btw. :)

Answer:

usa a speed controller. 1 kilowatt would cause a lot of heat in a potentiometer.
Depending on what type of motor you have, you can either adjust the amplitude of the AC sine wave or adjust the frequency of the AC sine wave.
use a potentiometer.

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