DC Motors
The main disadvantage of the Ward-Leonard control method is

Low efficiency at high loads
High initial cost
All of these
High maintenance cost

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DC Motors
As there is no back e.m.f. at the instant of starting a D.C. motor, in order to prevent a heavy current from flowing though the armature circuit

A high value resistor is connected across the field winding
A resistance is connected in series with armature
Armature is temporarily open circuited
A resistance is connected parallel to the armature

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