In a DC series motor, what is the relationship between speed and armature current? 

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  1. Speed is independent of armature current. 
  2. Speed is directly proportional to armature current. 
  3. Speed is directly proportional to the square of armature current. 
  4. Speed is inversely proportional to armature current. 

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Option 4 : Speed is inversely proportional to armature current. 
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Concept:

DC series motor:

  • In DC series motor, armature, and field windings are connected in series.
  • Induced EMF in DC series motor is given by:

E = V - IaRa

where E = induced emf

V= terminal voltage

Ia = armature current

Ra = armature resistancence

Explanation:

E = V - IaRa

kϕN = V - IaRa

N = 

In DC series motor, ϕ is proportional to Ia

N =  

N α 

So, the speed armature current characteristics will be a rectangular hyperbola.

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