Asked by Alondra Bello on May 30, 2024

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Armatures are wound to provide high voltage, high current, or some specific combination of voltage and current. Which type of winding provides high voltage and low current?

A) frogleg-wound
B) lap-wound
C) wave-wound

Frogleg-wound

A winding pattern used in some electric motors or generators, characterized by its leg-like divisions for improved performance.

Lap-wound

A method of winding coils in electrical machines where consecutive coils overlap like the steps of a staircase.

Wave-wound

A method of winding used in electrical machinery where coils are connected in series to form a continuous wave-like pattern, optimizing the use of conductor material.

  • Recognize the various winding configurations and their influence on the efficiency of generators.
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Melvin FlymanMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Wave-wound armatures are designed to provide high voltage and low current, making them suitable for applications requiring such electrical characteristics. This winding configuration achieves this by having only two parallel paths through the armature, regardless of the number of poles in the machine, thus facilitating higher voltage generation.