Question

As there is no back emf at the instant of starting a DC motor, in order to prevent a heavy armature current from flowing though the armature circuit ___________

a.

Series resistance is connected with armature

b.

Parallel resistance is connected to the armature

c.

armature is temporarily open circuited

d.

a high value resistor is connected across the field winding

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Answer: (a).Series resistance is connected with armature

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