In a DC shunt motor, the torque produced is proportional to:

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  1. Armature current
  2. (Armature current)2
  3. Ampere-turn
  4. (Ampere-turn)2

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Option 1 : Armature current
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For DC Machine, torque is directly proportional to armature current and flux.

T ∝ ϕ Ia

In dc shunt motors, flux is constant (not dependent on armature current). Hence torque is proportional to armature current.

T ∝ Ia

In dc series motors, flux is directly proportional to armature current. Hence torque is directly proportional to square of the armature current.

Ta ∝ Ia2

In dc series motor at saturation condition, flux is constant. Hence torque is proportional to armature current.

T ∝ Ia

Where, T = torque, Ia = armature current, ϕ = field flux

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