Bidirectional Speed Control of DC Shunt Motor
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Speed magnitude can be varied by armature-voltage/field control, while direction reversal requires reversing either armature current or field flux (but not both). The control arrangement in option B provides speed control in both rotational directions.

To reverse a DC motor, reverse one of armature or field polarity—not both.
Reversing both armature and field leaves torque direction unchanged.
To reverse a DC motor, reverse one of armature or field polarity—not both.