main function of the current regulator is
A. To prevent the reversal flow of current from the battery when dynamo speed is drops. B. To safeguard against flow of high currents to battery when armature develops more current. C. To prevent building up of high voltage in a circuit.
D. None of the above

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Answer :

B. To safeguard against flow of high currents to battery when armature develops more current.

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