In an alternator at lagging power factor the generated voltage per phase as compared to that at unity power factor?

In an alternator at lagging power factor the generated voltage per phase as compared to that at unity power factor?
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In an alternator, at lagging power factor the generated voltage per phase as compared to that at unity power factor must be more than terminal voltage.

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