Question 177Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer

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For the purposes of generating a DC voltage, which of the following factors is subject to vary for a particular generator installation while in operation?

AThe number of field poles.
BThe magnetic strength of the field flux.
CThe arrangement of the armature windings.
DThe number of armature coils.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) The magnetic strength of the field flux. The magnetic strength of the field flux is the factor that can vary for a particular generator installation while in operation. This is because the magnetic strength of the field flux can be adjusted by controlling the current in the field windings, which allows the generator to maintain a constant output voltage as the load on the generator changes. The other options are incorrect because they represent factors that are typically fixed for a particular generator design and installation, such as the number of field poles (A), the arrangement of the armature windings (C), and the number of armature coils (D).

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