When the load on a DC shunt motor rises, what causes its speed to drop slightly?

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2 Jul 2018
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28 May 2026

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As the load on a DC shunt motor increases, the motor slows down slightly because the back electromotive force (back EMF) decreases. This reduction in back EMF allows more current to flow through the armature, providing the extra torque needed to handle the increased load.

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