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The condition for maximum efficiency for a DC generator is __________

a.

Eddy current losses = stray losses

b.

Hysteresis losses = eddy current losses

c.

Copper losses = 0

d.

Variable losses = constant losses

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Answer: (d).Variable losses = constant losses

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