Question is ⇒ In a D.C. 3-wire distribution system, balancer fields are cross-connected in order to, Options are ⇒ (A) boost the generated voltage, (B) balance loads on both sides of the neutral, (C) make both machines run as unloaded motors, (D) equalize voltages on the positive and negative outers, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ In a D.C. 3-wire distribution system, balancer fields are cross-connected in order to, Options are ⇒ (A) boost the generated voltage, (B) balance loads on both sides of the neutral, (C) make both machines run as unloaded motors, (D) equalize voltages on the positive and negative outers, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	In a D.C. 3-wire distribution system, balancer fields are cross-connected in order to
A.	boost the generated voltage [Wrong Answer]
B.	balance loads on both sides of the neutral [Wrong Answer]
C.	make both machines run as unloaded motors [Wrong Answer]
D.	equalize voltages on the positive and negative outers [Correct Answer]
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