What is the actual arrangement of series wound generator?
A. Armature and field both are parallel.
B. Armature and field both are connected.
C. Armature winding is in series with load.
D. Armature and field both are in series with the load.
Answer: D
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The actual arrangement of a series-wound generator is that both the armature and field winding are connected in series with the load.
In a series-wound generator, the armature winding, which is responsible for generating the output voltage, is connected in series with the field winding and the load. This means that the current flowing through the armature winding is the same as the current flowing through the field winding and the load.
By connecting the armature and field winding in series, the magnetic field produced by the field winding is directly influenced by the armature current. As a result, the field strength and, consequently, the generated voltage vary with the load current.
The series-wound generator is mainly used in applications where a high current output is required, such as in electric locomotives or welding machines. However, it has the disadvantage of having poor voltage regulation, as the voltage tends to drop significantly with an increase in load current.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D: “Armature and field both are in series with the load.”