In a 3 -phase alternator, if there is only magnetizing armature reaction, the load is : 

(A) capacitive (B) inductive (C) resistive (D) inductive and resistive

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In a 3 -phase alternator, if there is only magnetizing armature reaction, the load is : capacitive 

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