Decide whether each of these statements is True (T) or False
For a shunt wound d.c. motor:
(i) The armature and field coils always carry the same current.
(ii) The motor has a high starting torque.
A) (i) T (ii) T
B) (i) T (ii) F
C) (i) F (ii) T
D) (i) F (ii) F

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

(i) is true for a shunt wound DC motor as the armature and field coils are connected in parallel and hence carry the same current.
(ii) is false for a shunt wound DC motor as it has a moderate starting torque compared to other types of DC motors. Universal motors and series wound DC motors have high starting torque.

Decide Whether Each of These Statements Is True (T) or False