Electrical Machines
φA DC shunt machine generates 250 V on open circuit at 1000 RPM. Armature resistance is 0.5 Ω, field resistance 250 Ω. When running as a motor takes 4 A at 250 V. Calculate the speed when running as a motor taking 40 A at 250 V. Armature reaction weakens the field by 4%.

 970 RPM
 960 RPM
 940 RPM
 920 RPM

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

Electrical Machines
In a loaded DC generator, if the brushes are given a shift from the interpolar axis in the direction of rotation, then the commutation will

 improve with rise in terminal voltage.
 deteriorate with fall of terminal voltage.
 improve with fall of terminal voltage.
 deteriorate with rise in terminal voltage.

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP