The short-pitch winding is preferred over full-pitch winding for an alternator because it
A. gives improved waveform of the induced emf as the distorting harmonics can be reduced or totally eliminated.
B. reduces the inductance of the winding.
C. increases total induced emf.
D. both (a) and (b).
Answer:D
The short-pitch winding is preferred over full-pitch winding for an alternator because it
A. gives improved waveform of the induced emf as the distorting harmonics can be reduced or totally eliminated. B. reduces the inductance of the winding. C. increases total induced emf. D. both (a) and (b).