If the excitation of an alternator operating in parallel with other alternators decreased, its:

(1) Power factor becomes more leading

(2) Output Kw will change

(3) Power factor becomes more lagging

(4) Power factor becomes unity

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If the excitation of an alternator operating in parallel with other alternators decreased, its: Power factor becomes more leading

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