The e.m.f. induced in the armature of a shunt generator is 600 V. The armature resistance is 0.1 ohm. If the armature current is 200 A, the terminal voltage will be

640 V
620 V
600 V
580 V

The correct answer is $\boxed{\text{D}}$.

The terminal voltage of a shunt generator is given by the following equation:

$V_T = E_A – I_A R_A$

where:

  • $V_T$ is the terminal voltage
  • $E_A$ is the induced emf
  • $I_A$ is the armature current
  • $R_A$ is the armature resistance

In this case, we are given that $E_A = 600 \text{ V}$, $I_A = 200 \text{ A}$, and $R_A = 0.1 \Omega$. Substituting these values into the equation, we get:

$V_T = 600 \text{ V} – 200 \text{ A} \cdot 0.1 \Omega = 580 \text{ V}$

Therefore, the terminal voltage of the shunt generator is 580 V.

Option A is incorrect because it is the induced emf, not the terminal voltage.

Option B is incorrect because it is the induced emf plus the armature drop. The armature drop is the voltage drop across the armature resistance, and it is given by the following equation:

$I_A R_A = 200 \text{ A} \cdot 0.1 \Omega = 20 \text{ V}$

Therefore, the armature drop is 20 V, and the induced emf plus the armature drop is 600 V + 20 V = 620 V.

Option C is incorrect because it is the induced emf.

Option D is correct because it is the terminal voltage.

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