In a DC shunt generator working on load, the brushes are moved forward in the direction of rotation, as a result of this, commutation will 

 (a) Improve but terminal voltage will fall 

 (b) Worsen and terminal voltage will fall 

 (c) Improve and terminal voltage will rise 

 (d) worsen and terminal voltage will rise 

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Answer :

In a DC shunt generator working on load, the brushes are moved forward in the direction of rotation, as a result of this, commutation will Improve but terminal voltage will fall 

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