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In a D.C. machine stray loss is the sum of_____________?

Correct answer: D. iron loss and mechanical loss

  • A. total copper loss and mechanical loss
  • B. armature copper loss and iron loss
  • C. shunt field copper loss and mechanical loss
  • D. iron loss and mechanical loss

Explanation

Stray losses in a DC machine comprise core or iron losses and mechanical losses such as friction and windage. Copper losses and shunt-field losses are treated separately as electrical losses.

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