The V-curves of a synchronous motor show relationship between Armature current (Ia) and Excitation current (If). The Inverted V-curves of a synchronous motor show relationship between power factor (pf) and field excitation (If).
For lagging power factor = (IR*cosφ + Ixsinφ)/Vr For leading power factor = (IR*cosφ - Ixsinφ)/Vr Zero voltage regulation occurs on leading power factor only.