Shunt field of DC generators consists of ABC number of turns and XYZ conductors respectively. Here ABC and XYZ are respectively

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Shunt field of DC generators consists of ABC number of turns and XYZ conductors respectively. Here ABC and XYZ are respectively:

1. Large and thin
2. Less and thin
3. Large and thick
4. Less and thick

Correct answer: 1. Large and thin

Explanation: The correct answer is “Large and thin.”

In a shunt field of DC generators, the winding usually consists of a large number of turns (ABC) of relatively thin conductors (XYZ). This configuration is chosen to achieve a high resistance and allow only a small fraction of the total current to flow through the shunt field winding. The high resistance ensures that the field current remains relatively constant, regardless of the changes in the load or armature current, thus providing stable voltage output.