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Assertion (A): A generator's excitation controls its reactive rather than its active power.

Reason (R): Active power is set by the prime mover torque.

Select the correct option.

  • A.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A at all
  • B.A is true but R is false, active power being set by the excitation as well
  • C.A is false but R is true, excitation controlling the active power output
  • D.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer: D

On a network the speed is fixed, so the torque the prime mover applies fixes the power, and the excitation is left to determine the reactive exchange. The two controls are very nearly independent, which is what makes the machine so manageable.

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