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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.