Explore topic-wise MCQs in Dc Machines.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Dc Machines knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

IN_DC_GENERATOR,_HOW_ARMATURE_REACTION_IS_PRODUCED??$

A. Its field current
B. Armature conductors
C. Field pole winding
D. Load current in armature
Answer» E.
2.

In a DC machine brushes are normally located along GNA.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

In_a_DC_generator,_the_effect_of_armature_reaction_on_the_main_pole_flux_is_to__________$

A. Reduce it
B. Distort it
C. Reverse it
D. Reduce and distort it
Answer» E.
4.

Peak flux density in terms of total flux density is given by _________

A. AT<sub>a</sub> (peak) = AT<sub>a</sub> (total) /P
B. AT<sub>a</sub> (peak) = AT<sub>a</sub> (total) *P
C. AT<sub>a</sub> (peak) = AT<sub>a</sub> (total) /P*P
D. AT<sub>a</sub> (peak) = AT<sub>a</sub> (total) *P<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. AT<sub>a</sub> (peak) = AT<sub>a</sub> (total) *P
5.

Increase in flux density at one end of the pole is less than the decrease at the other end. This is called as ____________

A. Demagnetizing mmf
B. Cross-magnetizing mmf
C. Anti-magnetizing mmf
D. Magnetizing mmf
Answer» B. Cross-magnetizing mmf
6.

Armature_reaction_at_900_to_the_main_field_is_called_as_____________

A. Demagnetizing mmf
B. Cross-magnetizing mmf
C. Anti-magnetizing mmf
D. Magnetizing mmf
Answer» D. Magnetizing mmf
7.

What will happen at poles due to armature reaction in DC generator?

A. Demagnetisation of leading pole tip and magnetisation of trailing pole tip
B. Demagnetisation of trailing pole tip and magnetisation of leading pole tip
C. Demagnetising at the centre of all poles
D. Magnetising at the centre of all poles
Answer» B. Demagnetisation of trailing pole tip and magnetisation of leading pole tip
8.

What is the reason behind short circuit in armature?

A. Insulation failure between two commutator bars
B. Insulation failure between two turns of a coil
C. Two or more turns of the same coil getting grounded
D. Insulation failure between two commutator bars, two turns of a coil or the same coil getting grounded
Answer» E.
9.

What is the effect of demagnetizing component of armature reaction?

A. Reduces generator emf
B. Increases armature speed
C. Reduces interpole flux density
D. Results in sparking trouble
Answer» B. Increases armature speed
10.

Armature reaction of an unsaturated DC machine is (in terms of magnetization) ________

A. Cross-magnetizing
B. Demagnetizing
C. Magnetizing
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. Demagnetizing
11.

Due to the effect of armature reaction in DC machine, the flux per pole and generated voltage ______ and ________ respectively.

A. Increases, decreases
B. Decreases, decreases
C. Decreases, increases
D. Increases, increases
Answer» C. Decreases, increases
12.

In a DC machine, the form of flux density distribution (main field only) waveform is __________

A. Triangular
B. Sinusoidal
C. Saw tooth
D. Trapezoidal
Answer» E.
13.

In a DC machine, the direct axis is __________

A. Axes of main poles
B. Axes perpendicular to axes of main poles
C. Not determined from the poles position
D. Can be drawn anywhere
Answer» B. Axes perpendicular to axes of main poles
14.

In a DC machine, the form of armature mmf waveform is __________

A. Triangular
B. Sinusoidal
C. Saw tooth
D. Rectangular
Answer» B. Sinusoidal