Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Two alternators are paralleled whenever the power demand of the load circuit is less than the power output of a single alternator.
2. In practice, the voltage of the incoming generator is usually slightly higher than that of the other operating generator.
3. The two bright, one dark method of synchronizing alternators has certain disadvantages and is seldom used.
4. For applications on ships, alternators are often driven by DC motors.
5. When paralleling alternators, set the field rheostat (R2) of alternator G2 to the minimum resistance position.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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