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by MisterTea 410 days ago
Yes. The speed of AC electrical machinery is determined by the frequency and number of poles. This means generators connected to each other in parallel MUST rotate in synchronism. If the frequency changes the generator is now producing power out of phase which can cause a fault (a short circuit) and possibly damage the machinery.

Its like a three legged race. You and your partner have to run in synchronism. If either of you slows down or speeds up, the other can trip and fall over taking both of you out.