A 200V long-shunt generator delivers 100A, has an armature resistance of 0.05Ω, a series field resistance of 0.25Ω and a shunt field resistance of 200Ω. If a feeder resistance of 0.05Ω and a brush contact drop of 2.5V are considered, what will be the shunt field current (in Amp)?

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A 200V long-shunt generator delivers 100A, has an armature resistance of 0.05Ω, a series field resistance of 0.25Ω and a shunt field resistance of 200Ω. If a feeder resistance of 0.05Ω and a brush contact drop of 2.5V are considered, what will be the shunt field current (in Amp)?

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