Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Machines.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Electrical Machines knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

While the operation of dc motor, there are sparkings at the commutation observed. These can be happening due to ________

A. under commutation
B. over commutation
C. too rapid reversal of the current
D. any of the mentioned
Answer» E.
2.

Under commutation results ________

A. sparking at the trailing edge of brush
B. sparking at the leading edge of brush
C. sparking at the middle of brush
D. any of the mentioned
Answer» B. sparking at the leading edge of brush
3.

The armature rotation in the dc machine and the magnetic field are independent of each other and obey laws of conservation of energy.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

The brushes in dc machine are normally placed electrically in interpolar region to ________

A. make an angle of 90 deg. electrical
B. make an angle of 90 deg. mechanical
C. make an angle of 0 deg. electrical
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. make an angle of 90 deg. mechanical
5.

For a four pole, 16 slot armature with two coil-side/slot having wave connected progressive winding has single turn coils. The commutator pitch for the machine should be ________

A. 1
B. -1
C. +1 and 1
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. -1
6.

For a four pole, 16 slot armature with two coil-side/slot having lap connected progressive winding has single turn coils. Then number of commutator segment is?

A. 16
B. 32
C. 4
D. 8
Answer» B. 32
7.

A 200 V dc machine working at rated speed. Voltage across the commutating terminals should ideally be ________

A. zero
B. 2 V
C. 1 V
D. 200 V
Answer» B. 2 V
8.

Operation of a dc machine will ________

A. not be affected by commutating poles
B. be affected by commutating poles
C. be affected significantly upto 30% spread of commutating poles
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. be affected by commutating poles
9.

Inductive kick causes ________

A. sparking at the brushes of the machine
B. similar problems when neutral phase shift takes place in the armature
C. large current to flow in the equalizer rings
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. similar problems when neutral phase shift takes place in the armature
10.

What is Inductive kick?

A. reactance voltage in commutator segments
B. reactance voltage in shorted commutator segments
C. impulsive voltage in commutator segments
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. reactance voltage in shorted commutator segments
11.

What is Commutator?

A. rotating segment to which brushes are attached
B. stationary segment to which rotating brushes are attached
C. rotating segment to which rotating brush segment is attached
D. any of the mentioned
Answer» B. stationary segment to which rotating brushes are attached