A synchronous motor connected to infinite bus-bars has at constant full load, 100% excitation and unity power factor. On changing the excitation only, the armature current will have_____________?

A. lagging power factor with over-excitation

B. leading power factor with over-excitation

C. leading power factor with under-excitation

D. no change of power factor

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