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When speed of a DC generator decreases, the armature current

A

increases

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B

decreases

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C

does not change

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increases and decreases continuously

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Solution

The correct option is A increases
The armature current will increase if the speed of the DC generator start decreasing due to an increase in voltage drop at armature resistance.

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