What would be the synchronous speed of an eight-pole three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor operating at 60 Hz?

Correct Answer: Option B — 900 rpm

Synchronous speed for a 3-phase AC motor is calculated using $N_s = (120 \times f) / P$. For 60 Hz and 8 poles, $(120 \times 60) / 8 = 900\text{ rpm}$. IEEE 45 standards dictate motor design parameters for propulsion and auxiliary machinery operating on shipboard generation systems.