Question is ⇒ A synchronous motor is running on a load with normal excitation. Now if the load on the motor is increased, Options are ⇒ (A) power factor as well as armature current will decrease, (B) power factor as well as armature current will increase, (C) power factor will increase but armature current will decrease, (D) power factor will decrease and armature current will increase, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ A synchronous motor is running on a load with normal excitation. Now if the load on the motor is increased, Options are ⇒ (A) power factor as well as armature current will decrease, (B) power factor as well as armature current will increase, (C) power factor will increase but armature current will decrease, (D) power factor will decrease and armature current will increase, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	A synchronous motor is running on a load with normal excitation. Now if the load on the motor is increased
A.	power factor as well as armature current will decrease [Wrong Answer]
B.	power factor as well as armature current will increase [Wrong Answer]
C.	power factor will increase but armature current will decrease [Wrong Answer]
D.	power factor will decrease and armature current will increase [Correct Answer]
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