Armature reaction in a dc machine A) is due to an increase of the armature voltage. B) occurs when the motor is connected to an ac power source. C) occurs when the motor is connected to a dc power source. D) is due to an increase of the armature current.

D) is due to an increase of the armature current.

Explanation:

Option D is correct because on the DC motor, when the load increases, it leads to an increase in the armature current.

The armature current then sets up a magnetic flux which opposes the main field flux. The net field flux gets reduced. It is at this point, the armature reaction occurs.

Armature reaction is seen as the effect of magnetic flux which is usually set up by an armature current. This occurs when there is the distribution of flux under the main poles.

There are two effects the armature flux causes on the main field flux.

1. The main field flux is distorted by the armature reaction.

2. The magnitude of the main field flux is reduced by the armature flux.