In a DC machine, the yoke is the outer frame of cast steel where several pole cores are bolted. Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding the purpose served by the yoke?
Statement 1 - It supports the pole cores
Statement 2- It increases the cross-sectional area of the magnetic circuit
1
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true
2
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is false
3
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
4
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true