Question

What is Self-excitation in DC shunt generator?

a.

Field winding is connected in series of armature

b.

Field winding is connected in parallel of armature

c.

Field winding is not connected to the armature

d.

Field Winding is not excited

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Answer: (b).Field winding is connected in parallel of armature

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