The rotating magnetic field in a three phase motor is generated by the specific arrangement of the stator windings and the three-phase AC power supply. This arrangement creates a changing magnetic field that appears to rotate within the motor's stator. Here's how it works:

Stator Windings: Inside the stator of a three-phase motor, there are three sets of windings, each corresponding to one of the three phases of the AC power supply. These windings are typically labeled as "Phase A," "Phase B," and "Phase C."

Phase Displacement: The key to generating the rotating magnetic field is the 120-degree phase displacement between the three phases. This means that the AC voltage waveforms in each phase are offset by 120 degrees from each other in terms of electrical phase.

AC Voltage Application: When the three-phase AC power supply is applied to these stator windings, it energizes them sequentially. As the AC voltage alternates between the three phases (A, B, and C), it causes the current to flow in each winding, creating magnetic fields around each winding.

Magnetic Field Interaction: The magnetic fields generated by each winding are proportional to the current flowing through them. Since the three phases are energized in a rotating sequence, the magnetic fields they create also change in a similar rotating pattern.

Resultant Rotating Magnetic Field: The combination of these three magnetic fields, each 120 degrees apart in phase, results in a magnetic field that appears to "rotate" inside the stator. This rotating magnetic field continually changes direction as the phases alternate, creating a circular or rotating pattern.

Rotor Interaction: The rotor, which is located inside the stator, responds to this rotating magnetic field. In an induction (asynchronous) motor, the rotor is made of conductive bars or a cage. When the rotor is exposed to the changing magnetic field, it induces a current in the rotor due to electromagnetic induction. This induced current creates its own magnetic field.

Torque Production: The interaction between the rotating magnetic field produced by the stator and the magnetic field induced in the rotor generates a torque. This torque causes the rotor to start rotating and follow the rotating magnetic field. The speed at which the rotor rotates is slightly slower than the speed of the rotating magnetic field, which is known as "slip." This difference in speed allows the motor to produce mechanical output and drive the connected load.

The rotating magnetic field in a three-phase motor is generated by energizing the stator windings with a three-phase AC power supply with a 120-degree phase displacement between the phases. The changing magnetic fields created by these windings combine to produce a rotating magnetic field within the stator. The rotor responds to this rotating magnetic field, and the interaction between the two magnetic fields results in the production of torque and the rotation of the motor. This fundamental principle is essential for the operation of most three-phase induction and synchronous motors.