An induction machine, also known as an asynchronous motor, works on the principle

of electromagnetic induction. It consists of a stator, which is a stationary

component that contains the windings, and a rotor, which is a rotating component
that also contains windings.

When AC power is supplied to the stator windings, an alternating magnetic field is

produced, which rotates at the synchronous speed. The synchronous speed is the
speed at which the magnetic field rotates, and it depends on the number of poles in
the stator winding and the frequency of the power supply.

As the magnetic field rotates, it induces an emf (electromotive force) in the rotor
windings. This emf causes a current to flow in the rotor windings, which in turn,
produces a magnetic field. The rotor magnetic field interacts with the stator
magnetic field, causing the rotor to rotate in the direction of the rotating
magnetic field.

However, the rotor cannot rotate at the synchronous speed, because of the slip
between the rotor and stator magnetic fields. The slip is the difference between
the synchronous speed and the actual speed of the rotor. The amount of slip depends
on the load on the motor.

As the load on the motor increases, the amount of slip also increases, which causes
the rotor to rotate at a slower speed. The torque produced by the motor is
proportional to the slip, and hence, the motor can produce high torque at low
speeds.

In summary, an induction machine works on the principle of electromagnetic

induction, where an alternating magnetic field is produced in the stator windings,
which induces an emf in the rotor windings. This emf causes a current to flow in
the rotor windings, which produces a magnetic field, causing the rotor to rotate.