A dc series motor of resistance 1 Ω across terminals runs at 1000 rpm at 250 V taking a current of 20 A. When an additional resistance of 6 Ω is inserted in series and taking the same current, the new speed would be

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  1. 142.8 rpm
  2. 166.7 rpm
  3. 478.3 rpm
  4. 956.6 rpm

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Option 3 : 478.3 rpm
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V = 200 V, R1 = Ra + Rse = 1 ohm, Ia = 15 A

N1 = 1000 rpm

R1 = Ra + Rse = 7 Ω

Eb ∝ Nϕ and ϕ ∝ Ia

\(\frac{{{E_1}}}{{{E_2}}} = \frac{{{I_{a1}}}}{{{I_{a2}}}} \times \frac{{{N_1}}}{{{N_2}}}\)

E1 = 250 – 20 × 1 = 230 V

Given that Ia1 = Ia2

E1 = 250 – 20 × 7 = 110 V

\(\Rightarrow \frac{{230}}{{110}} = \frac{{1000}}{{{N_2}}}\)

⇒ N2 = 478.26 rpm
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