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351.

The armature of D.C. generator is laminated to

A. reduce the bulk
B. provide the bulk
C. insulate the core
D. reduce eddy current loss
Answer» E.
352.

For both lap and wave windings, there are as many commutator bars as the number of

A. Slots
B. Armature conductors
C. Winding elements
D. Poles
Answer» D. Poles
353.

In D.C. generators the pole shoes are fastened to the pole core by

A. Rivets
B. Counter sunk screws
C. Brazing
D. Welding
Answer» C. Brazing
354.

According to Fleming's right-hand rule for finding the direction of induced e.m.f., when middle finger points in the direction of induced e.m.f., forefinger will point in the direction of

A. Motion of conductor
B. Lines of force
C. Either of the above
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Either of the above
355.

In a D.C. generator

A. External resistance = internal characteristic armature reaction
B. Internal characteristic = magnetization characteristic ohmic drop
C. External characteristic = magnetization characteristic ohmic drop armature reaction
D. Magnetization characteristic = external characteristic
Answer» D. Magnetization characteristic = external characteristic
356.

For a D.C. generator when the number of poles and the number of armature conductors is fixed, then which winding will give the higher e.m.f.?

A. Lap winding
B. Wave winding
C. Either of (A) and (B) above
D. Depends on other features of design
Answer» C. Either of (A) and (B) above
357.

Iron losses in a D.C. machine are independent of variations in

A. Speed
B. Load
C. Voltage
D. Speed and voltage
Answer» C. Voltage
358.

D.C. generators are connected to the bus-bars or disconnected from them only under the floating condition

A. To avoid sudden loading of the prime mover
B. To avoid mechanical jerk to the shaft
C. To avoid burning of switch contacts
D. All above
Answer» E.
359.

The e.m.f. generated by a shunt wound D.C. generator is E. Now while pole flux remains constant, if the speed of the generator is doubled, the e.m.f. generated will be

A. E/2
B. 2E
C. Slightly less than E
D. E
Answer» C. Slightly less than E
360.

The following constitute short-circuit in the armature winding.

A. Insulation failure between two commutator bars
B. Insulation failure between two turns of a coil
C. Two of more turns of the same coil getting grounded
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
361.

Which of the following components of a D.C, generator plays vital role for providing direct current of a D.C. generator?

A. Dummy coils
B. Commutator
C. Eye bolt
D. Equalizer rings
Answer» C. Eye bolt
362.

D.C. generator generally preferred for charging automobile batteries is

A. Series generator
B. Shunt generator
C. Long shunt compound generator
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
363.

When two D.C. series generators are running in parallel, an equalizer bar is used

A. To increase the speed and hence generated e.m.f.
B. To increase the series flux
C. So that two similar machines will pass approximately equal currents to the load
D. To reduce the combined effect of armature reaction of both machines
Answer» D. To reduce the combined effect of armature reaction of both machines
364.

Laminations of core are generally made of

A. Case iron
B. Carbon
C. Silicon steel
D. Stainless steel
Answer» D. Stainless steel
365.

As a result of armature reaction, the reduction in the total mutual air gap flux in a D.C. generator is approximately

A. 40 percent
B. 25 percent
C. 10 percent
D. 5 percent
Answer» E.
366.

In D.C. generators, current to the external circuit from armature is given through

A. Commutator
B. Solid connection
C. Slip rings
D. None of above
Answer» B. Solid connection
367.

The critical resistance of the D.C. generator is the resistance of

A. Field
B. Brushes
C. Armature
D. Load
Answer» B. Brushes
368.

The purpose of providing dummy coils in a generator is

A. To reduce eddy current losses
B. To enhance flux density
C. To amplify voltage
D. To provide mechanical balance for the rotor
Answer» E.
369.

The rapid wear of brushes takes place due to

A. Abrasion from dust
B. Excessive spring pressure
C. Rough commutator bars
D. All of the above factors
Answer» E.
370.

If residual magnetism is present in a D.C. generator, the induced e.m.f. at zero speed will be

A. Zero
B. Small
C. The same as rated voltage
D. High
Answer» B. Small
371.

The field coils of D.C. generator are usually made of

A. Mica
B. Copper
C. Cast iron
D. Carbon
Answer» C. Cast iron
372.

In a D.C. generator the critical resistance can be increased by

A. Increasing its field resistance
B. Decreasing its field resistance
C. Increasing its speed
D. Decreasing its speed
Answer» D. Decreasing its speed
373.

Fleming's right-hand rule regarding direction of induced e.m.f., correlates

A. Magnetic flux, direction of current flow and resultant force
B. Magnetic flux, direction of motion and the direction of e.m.f. induced
C. Magnetic field strength, induced voltage and current
D. Magnetic flux, direction of force and direction of motion of conductor
Answer» C. Magnetic field strength, induced voltage and current
374.

A D.C. generator can be considered as

A. Rectifier
B. Prime mover
C. Rotating amplifier
D. Power pump
Answer» D. Power pump
375.

A series generator can self-excite

A. Only if the load current is zero
B. Only if the load current is not zero
C. Irrespective of the value of load current
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Irrespective of the value of load current
376.

A shunt generator running at 1000 r.p.m. has generated e.m.f. as 200 V. If the speed increases to 1200 r.p.m., the generated e.m.f. will be nearly

A. 150 V
B. 175 V
C. 240 V
D. 290 V
Answer» D. 290 V
377.

In a level compounded D.C. generator, full load terminal voltage is

A. Negligibly low
B. Equal to no-load terminal voltage
C. More than no-load terminal voltage
D. Less than no-load terminal voltage
Answer» C. More than no-load terminal voltage
378.

Equalizer rings are required in case armature is

A. Wave wound
B. Lap wound
C. Delta wound
D. Duplex wound
Answer» C. Delta wound