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1.

In case the conditions for maximum power for a D.C. motor are established, the efficiency of the motor will be

A. 00%
B. round 90%
C. nywhere between 75% and 90%
D. ess than 50%
Answer» E.
2.

Where D.C. motor of H.P. 12 or more requires frequent starting, stopping, reversing and speed control

A. rum type controller is used
B. hree point starter is used
C. our point starter is used
D. ll above can be used
Answer» B. hree point starter is used
3.

If a D.C. motor is to be selected for conveyors, which motor would be preferred ?

A. eries motor
B. hunt motor
C. ifferentially compound motor
D. umulative compound motor
Answer» B. hunt motor
4.

Which of the following motors one will choose to drive the rotary compressor?

A. D.C. shunt motor
B. D.C. series motor
C. Universal motor
D. Synchronous motor
Answer» E.
5.

When two D.C. series motors are connected in parallel, the resultant speed is

A. More than the normal speed
B. Loss than the normal speed
C. Normal speed
D. Zero
Answer» B. Loss than the normal speed
6.

The plugging gives the

A. Zero torque braking
B. Smallest torque braking
C. Highest torque braking
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
7.

The speed of a D.C. shunt motor more than its full-load speed can be obtained by

A. Decreasing the field current
B. Increasing the field current
C. Decreasing the armature current
D. Increasing the armature current
Answer» B. Increasing the field current
8.

The current drawn by the armature of D.C. motor is directly proportional to

A. The torque required
B. The speed of the motor
C. The voltage across the terminals
D. None of the above
Answer» B. The speed of the motor
9.

Following motor is used where high starting torque and wide speed range control is required.

A. Single phase capacitor start
B. Induction motor
C. Synchronous motor
D. D.C. motor
Answer» E.
10.

The condition for maximum power in case of D.C. motor is

A. Back e.m.f. = 2 × supply voltage
B. Back e.m.f. = I × supply voltage
C. Supply voltage =I × back e.m.f.
D. Supply voltage = back e.m.f.
Answer» C. Supply voltage =I × back e.m.f.
11.

D.C. shunt motors are used for driving

A. Trains
B. Cranes
C. Hoists
D. Machine tools
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following motors is most suitable for signaling devices and many kinds of timers?

A. D.C. shunt motor
B. D.C. series motor
C. Induction motor
D. Reluctance motor
Answer» E.
13.

D.C. generators are installed near the load centers to reduce

A. Iron losses
B. Line losses
C. Sparking
D. Corona losses
Answer» C. Sparking
14.

Why are the D.C. motors preferred for traction applications?

A. Torque and speed are inversely proportional to armature current
B. Torque is proportional to armature current
C. Torque is proportional to square root of armature current
D. The speed is inversely proportional to the torque and the torque is proportional to square of armature current
Answer» E.
15.

Sparking, is discouraged in a D.C. motor because

A. It increases the input power consumption
B. Commutator gets damaged
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both (A) and (B)
16.

D.C. motor is to drive a load which has certain minimum value for most of the time and some peak value for short duration. We will select the

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Compound motor
D. Any of the above
Answer» B. Shunt motor
17.

The starting resistance of a D.C. motor is generally

A. Low
B. Around 500 Q
C. 1000 Q
D. Infinitely large
Answer» B. Around 500 Q
18.

Torque developed by a D.C. motor depends upon

A. Magnetic field
B. Active length of the conductor
C. Current flow through the conductors
D. All above factors
Answer» E.
19.

D.C. motor is to a drive a load which is almost nil for certain part of the load cycle and peak value for short duration. We will select this

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Compound motor
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
20.

The speed of a D.C. shunt motor is required to be more than full load speed. This is possible by

A. Reducing the field current
B. Decreasing the armature current
C. Increasing the armature current
D. Increasing the excitation current
Answer» B. Decreasing the armature current
21.

Which motor should not be started on no-load?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulatively compounded motor
D. Differentially compounded motor
Answer» B. Shunt motor
22.

Which D.C. motor has got maximum self relieving property?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulatively compounded motor
D. Differentially compounded motor
Answer» B. Shunt motor
23.

For which of the following applications a D.C. motor is preferred over an A.C. motor?

A. Low speed operation
B. High speed operation
C. Variable speed operation
D. Fixed speed operation
Answer» D. Fixed speed operation
24.

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.
25.

Which method of braking is generally used in elevators?

A. Plugging
B. Regenerative braking
C. Rheostat braking
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Regenerative braking
26.

Which of the following motor is preferred for operation in highly explosive atmosphere?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Air motor
D. Battery operated motor
Answer» D. Battery operated motor
27.

For a D.C. shunt motor if the excitation is changed

A. Torque will remain constant
B. Torque will change but power will remain constant
C. Torque and power both will change
D. Torque, power and speed, all will change
Answer» C. Torque and power both will change
28.

If a D.C. motor is to be selected for conveyors, which rriotor would be preferred ?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Differentially compound motor
D. Cumulative compound motor
Answer» B. Shunt motor
29.

If the terminals of armature of D.C. motor are interchanged, this action will offer following kind of braking

A. Regenerative
B. Plugging
C. Dynamic braking
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Dynamic braking
30.

In variable speed motor

A. A stronger commutating field is needed at low speed than at high speed
B. A weaker commutating field is needed at low speed than at high speed
C. Same commutating field is needed at low speed than at high speed
D. None of the above is correct
Answer» C. Same commutating field is needed at low speed than at high speed
31.

D.C. generators are normally designed for maximum efficiency around

A. Full load
B. Rated r.p.m.
C. Rated voltage
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Rated r.p.m.
32.

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 de-rated by a factor recommended by manufacturer and select the next higher H.P. motor
Answer» E.
33.

The power mentioned on the name plate of an electric motor indicates

A. The power drawn in kW
B. The power drawn in kVA
C. The gross power
D. The output power available at the shaft
Answer» E.
34.

No-load speed of which of the following motor will be highest?

A. Shunt motor
B. Series motor
C. Cumulative compound motor
D. Differentiate compound motor
Answer» C. Cumulative compound motor
35.

The speed of a motor falls from 1100 r.p.m. at no-load to 1050 r.p.m. at rated load. The speed regulation of the motor is

A. 2.36%
B. 4.76%
C. 6.77%
D. 8.84%
Answer» C. 6.77%
36.

In a D.C. shunt motor, under the conditions of maximum power, the current in the armature will be

A. Almost negligible
B. Rated full-load current
C. Less than full-load current
D. More than full-load current
Answer» E.
37.

As there is no back e.m.f. at the instant of starting a D.C. motor, in order to prevent a heavy current from flowing though the armature circuit

A. A resistance is connected in series with armature
B. A resistance is connected parallel to the armature
C. Armature is temporarily open circuited
D. A high value resistor is connected across the field winding
Answer» B. A resistance is connected parallel to the armature
38.

Which of the following loss in a D.C. generator varies significantly with the load current?

A. Field copper loss
B. Windage loss
C. Armature copper loss
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
39.

A three point starter is considered suitable for

A. Shunt motors
B. Shunt as well as compound motors
C. Shunt, compound and series motors
D. All D.C. motors
Answer» C. Shunt, compound and series motors
40.

When the armature of a D.C. motor rotates, e.m.f. induced is

A. Self-induced e.m.f.
B. Mutually induced e.m.f.
C. Back e.m.f.
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
41.

Which of the following tests will be suitable for testing two similar D.C. series motors of large capacity?

A. Swinburne's test
B. Hopkinson's test
C. Field test
D. Brake test
Answer» D. Brake test
42.

Which one of the following is not the function of pole shoes in a D.C. machine?

A. To reduce eddy current loss
B. To support the field coils
C. To spread out flux for better uniformity
D. To reduce the reluctance of the magnetic path
Answer» B. To support the field coils
43.

In D.C. shunt motors as load is reduced

A. The speed will increase abruptly
B. The speed will increase in proportion to reduction in load
C. The speed will remain almost/constant
D. The speed will reduce
Answer» D. The speed will reduce
44.

These days D.C. motors are widely used in

A. Pumping sets
B. Air compressors
C. Electric traction
D. Machine shops
Answer» D. Machine shops
45.

Three point starter can be used for

A. Series motor only
B. Shunt motor only
C. Compound motor only
D. Both shunt and compound motor
Answer» E.
46.

Which one of the following is not necessarily the advantage of D.C. motors over A.C. motors?

A. Low cost
B. Wide speed range
C. Stability
D. High starting torque
Answer» B. Wide speed range
47.

For starting a D.C. motor a starter is required because

A. It limits the speed of the motor
B. It limits the starting current to a safe value
C. It starts the motor
D. None of the above
Answer» C. It starts the motor
48.

The ratio of starting torque to full-load torque is least in case of

A. Series motors
B. Shunt motors
C. Compound motors
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Compound motors
49.

A direct on line starter is used: for starting motors

A. Up to 5 H.P.
B. Up to 10 H.P.
C. Up to 15 H.P.
D. Up to 20 H.P.
Answer» B. Up to 10 H.P.
50.

The main disadvantage of the Ward-Leonard control method is

A. High initial cost
B. High maintenance cost
C. Low efficiency at high loads
D. All of the above
Answer» E.