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Separately excited DC generators are still used in _________________

a.

Thermal power plants

b.

Ward Leonard speed control system

c.

Hydro power plant

d.

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Answer: (b).Ward Leonard speed control system

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Q. Separately excited DC generators are still used in _________________

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