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The speed of a D.C. shunt motor is required to be more than full load speed. This is possible by______________?

Correct answer: A. reducing the field current

  • A. reducing the field current
  • B. decreasing the armature current
  • C. increasing the armature current
  • D. increasing the excitation current
  • E. none of the above methods

Explanation

Speed of a shunt motor can be increased above its normal value by field weakening. Reducing field current reduces flux, and speed rises approximately inversely with flux.

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