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  1. The voltage-length characteristic of a direct arc in an arc welding process is V = (100 + 40l), where l is the length of the arc in mm and V is arc voltage in volts. During a welding operation, the arc length varies between 1 and 2 mm and the welding current is in the range 200-250 A. Assuming a linear power source, the short circuit current is ____ A.
    1. 324.6
    2. 424.6
    3. 265.6
    4. None of these
Correct Option: B

Given, V = 100 + 40 l
l1 = 1mm ⇒  V1 = 140V
l1 = 250A
I2 = 2mm ⇒  V2 = 180V
I2 = 200A

V
+
I
= 1
OCVSSC

140
+
250
= 1
OCVSSC

180
+
200
= 1
OCVSSC

On solving we get
SSC = 424.6 A



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