Which of the following statements is true concerning the operation of two alternators in parallel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — The cycles per second of each alternator are the same.
Synchronous generators operating in parallel on a common bus must run at identical frequencies to maintain synchronism. Per IEEE 45, frequency lockstep is mandatory; any sustained frequency mismatch results in severe out-of-step conditions and breaker trips.
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