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In a D.C. shunt motor, under the conditions of maximum power, the current in the armature will be_____________?

Correct answer: D. more than full-load current

  • A. almost negligible
  • B. rated full-load current
  • C. less than full-load current
  • D. more than full-load current

Explanation

For maximum mechanical power in a shunt motor, the armature current is approximately half the short-circuit current, which is normally far above the rated full-load current. Thus the motor would operate with an armature current greater than full-load current.

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