Question

To achieve spark less commutation brushes of a DC generator are placed ________

a.

just ahead of magnetic neutral axis

b.

in magnetic neutral axis

c.

just behind the magnetic neutral axis

d.

can be placed anywhere

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Answer: (a).just ahead of magnetic neutral axis

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