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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Electrical Engineering Mcqs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Which of the following loss in a D.C. generator is dissipated in the form of heat? |
A. | Mechanical loss |
B. | Core loss |
C. | Copper loss |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
In a D.C. generator, the iron losses mainly take place in___________/ |
A. | Yoke |
B. | Commutator |
C. | Armature conductors |
D. | Armature rotor |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
Hopkinson s test on D.C. machines is conducted at_______________? |
A. | No-load |
B. | Part load |
C. | Full-load |
D. | Overload |
Answer» D. Overload | |
4. |
Which D.C. motor will be suitable along with flywheel for intermittent light and heavy loads? |
A. | Series motor |
B. | Shunt motor |
C. | Cumulatively compounded motor |
D. | Differentially compounded motor |
Answer» D. Differentially compounded motor | |
5. |
What will happen if the back e.m.f. of a D.C. motor vanishes suddenly? |
A. | The motor will stop |
B. | The motor will continue to run |
C. | The armature may burn |
D. | The motor will run noisy |
Answer» D. The motor will run noisy | |
6. |
Sparking at the commutator of a D.C. motor may result in____________? |
A. | Damage to commutator segments |
B. | Damage to commutator insulation |
C. | Increased power consumption |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
If a D.C. motor designed for 40 C ambient temperature is to be used for 50 C ambient temperature, then the motor_____________? |
A. | Of lower H.P. should be selected |
B. | Of higher H.P. should be selected |
C. | Can be used for 50 C ambient temperature also |
D. | Is to be derated by a factor recommended by manufacturer and select the next higher H.P. motor |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
Which of the following motors is most suitable for signalling devices and many kinds of timers ? |
A. | D.C. shunt motor |
B. | D.C. series motor |
C. | Induction motor |
D. | Reluctance motor |
Answer» E. | |
9. |
Sparking, is discouraged in a D.C. motor because_____________? |
A. | It increases the input power con-sumption |
B. | Commutator gets damaged |
C. | Both A. and B. |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Both A. and B. | |
10. |
Speed control by Ward Leonard method gives uniform speed variation_____________? |
A. | In one direction |
B. | In both directions |
C. | Below normal speed only |
D. | Above normal speed only |
Answer» C. Below normal speed only | |
11. |
Which motor has the poorest speed control? |
A. | Differentially compounded motor |
B. | Cumulatively compounded motor |
C. | Shunt motor |
D. | Series motor |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
By looking at which part of the motor, it can be easily confirmed that a particular motor is D.C. motor? |
A. | Frame |
B. | Shaft |
C. | Commutator |
D. | Stator |
Answer» D. Stator | |
13. |
In which of the following applications D.C. series motor is invariably tried? |
A. | Starter for a car |
B. | Drive for a water pump |
C. | Fan motor |
D. | Motor operation in A.C. or D.C |
Answer» B. Drive for a water pump | |
14. |
According to Fleming s left-hand rule, when the forefinger points in the direction of the field or flux, the middle finger will point in the direction of_________________? |
A. | Current in the conductor aovtaat of conductor |
B. | Resultant force on conductor |
C. | None of the above |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. Resultant force on conductor | |
15. |
Starters are used with D.C. motors because______________? |
A. | These motors have high starting torque |
B. | These motors are not self-starting |
C. | Back e.m.f. of these motors is zero initially |
D. | To restrict armature current as there is no back e.m.f. while starting |
Answer» E. | |