In what manner is a shunt field connected in a generator?

A shunt field in a generator is connected in parallel with the armature winding. This configuration allows the shunt field to receive a voltage that is approximately equal to the armature voltage, which is essential for maintaining the field strength and thus the overall output of the generator.

In parallel connection, the shunt field winding draws a small amount of current to create a magnetic field while allowing the armature to operate independently. This ensures that variations in load do not significantly affect the strength of the magnetic field, resulting in stable generator performance.

The other choices represent different configurations but do not fit with how a shunt field is intended to operate. Connecting the shunt field series with the armature would mean variations in load would directly affect the field strength, leading to unstable operation. Directly connecting it to a power source would not utilize the armature voltage for regulation, and using resistors is not necessary since the direct voltage from the armature is adequate for shunt field operation.