How is a shunt-wound DC generator configured?

A shunt-wound DC generator is configured such that the field windings are connected in parallel (or shunted) with the armature winding. This means that a portion of the output voltage from the armature is used to supply the field windings. The parallel configuration allows the generator to maintain a relatively constant output voltage under varying load conditions because the field current varies automatically with changes in armature current. As the load increases and the armature current rises, the increase in voltage across the field winding reduces the field strength, which helps to stabilize the generator's output voltage.

This configuration is significant because it allows for more effective regulation of the generator's output, making shunt-wound generators suitable for applications where a stable voltage is needed. The other configurations pertain to different types of generators or configurations that do not provide the same characteristics as a shunt-wound generator.