State any four applications of three phase circuits.

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The application of three phase circuits are

1. Three phase circuit is used for power transmission over long distances.

2. Three phase circuit can produce rotating magnetic field

3. Three phase circuit is used for running three phase Motors and Transformers.

4. Three phase circuit is used for power converters circuits.

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