If generator field current is increased, the generator will become ___ and will attain a ___ power factor

A main generator is operating in parallel with an infinite power grid with generator VARs currently at zero.

If generator field current is increased, the generator will become __________ and will attain a __________ power factor.

A. overexcited; leading
B. underexcited; lagging
C. underexcited; leading
D. overexcited; lagging

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Answer: D

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