The rotating magnetic field in a three phase motor is generated through 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 (usually 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 magnetic fields generated by 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. The currents in these windings also change direction with time as the AC voltage alternates.

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 phased 120 degrees apart, 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: Inside the stator, the rotor is located. The rotor can be constructed differently depending on the type of motor (induction or synchronous). In an induction motor, the rotor typically consists of conductive bars or a cage. As the rotor is exposed to the changing magnetic field, it experiences a changing magnetic flux. According to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, this changing magnetic flux induces an electrical current in the rotor.

Production of Torque: The interaction between the rotating magnetic field in the stator and the induced currents in the rotor creates a torque on the rotor. 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 torque and operate efficiently.

The rotating magnetic field in a three-phase motor is generated by energizing the stator windings with a three-phase AC power supply that has 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.