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The losses occurring in a D.C. generator are given below. Which loss is likely to have highest proportion at rated load of the generator ?

Correct answer: C. armature copper loss

  • A. hysteresis loss
  • B. field copper loss
  • C. armature copper loss
  • D. eddy current loss

Explanation

At rated load, armature current is high and the armature copper loss, Iₐ²Rₐ, rises accordingly. Hysteresis and eddy-current losses are mainly core-speed and flux dependent, while field copper loss is comparatively constant.

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