Question

Exact purpose of compensating winding in a DC generator is _________

a.

Mainly to reduce the eddy currents by providing local short-circuits

b.

To provide path for the circulation of cooling air

c.

To neutralise the cross-magnetising effect of the armature reaction

d.

Cannot be determined

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Answer: (c).To neutralise the cross-magnetising effect of the armature reaction

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