A synchronous generator is feeding a zero power factor (lagging) load at rated current. The armature reaction is 

(A) magnetizing (B) demagnetizing (C) cross-magnetizing (D) ineffective

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A synchronous generator is feeding a zero power factor (lagging) load at rated current. The armature reaction is demagnetizing 

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