A DC shunt generator builds up to a voltage of 220 V at ___

A DC shunt generator builds up to a voltage of 220 V at no load while running at its rated speed.

If the speed of the generator is raised by 25% keeping the circuit conditions unaltered, then the Voltage to which the machine would build up will

A. not change and remain at 220 V
B. increase to 1.25 times 220 V
C. increase to value lying between 220 V and 1.25 times 220 V
D. increase to a value greater than 1.25 times 220 V

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Answer: B

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