For a D.C. shunt motor if the excitation is changed

Torque will remain constant
Torque will change but power will remain constant
Torque, power and speed, all will change

The correct answer is: C. Torque and power both will change.

Explanation:

The torque of a DC shunt motor is proportional to the field current. When the excitation is changed, the field current changes, and the torque changes accordingly. The power of a DC shunt motor is proportional to the square of the armature current. When the excitation is changed, the armature current changes, and the power changes accordingly.

Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:

  • Option A: Torque will remain constant. This is incorrect because the torque of a DC shunt motor is proportional to the field current. When the excitation is changed, the field current changes, and the torque changes accordingly.
  • Option B: Torque will change but power will remain constant. This is incorrect because the power of a DC shunt motor is proportional to the square of the armature current. When the excitation is changed, the armature current changes, and the power changes accordingly.
  • Option C: Torque and power both will change. This is the correct answer because the torque and power of a DC shunt motor are both proportional to the field current. When the excitation is changed, the field current changes, and the torque and power both change accordingly.
  • Option D: Torque, power and speed, all will change. This is incorrect because the speed of a DC shunt motor is proportional to the applied voltage. When the excitation is changed, the speed does not change.
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