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This section includes 244 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Electronics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Which of the following motors is preferred for boom hoist of a travelling crane? |
A. | Single phase motor |
B. | Synchronous motor |
C. | A.C. slip ring motor |
D. | Ward-Leonard controlled D.C. shunt motor |
Answer» D. Ward-Leonard controlled D.C. shunt motor | |
2. |
Which of the following is the voltage for single phase A.C. system ? |
A. | 22 V |
B. | 440 V |
C. | 5 kV |
D. | 15 kV |
Answer» B. 440 V | |
3. |
A pole changing type squirrel cage motor used in derricks has four, eight and twenty four poles. In this the medium speed is used for |
A. | lifting |
B. | hoisting |
C. | lowering |
D. | landing the load. |
Answer» B. hoisting | |
4. |
A reluctance motor on over-load runs as |
A. | synchronous motor |
B. | induction motor |
C. | either of the two. |
D. | all |
Answer» C. either of the two. | |
5. |
Which of the following happens when star-delta starter is used ? |
A. | Starting voltage is reduced |
B. | Starting current is reduced |
C. | Both (A) and (B) |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» D. None of the above | |
6. |
By the use of which of the following DC can be obtained from AC? |
A. | Silicon diodes |
B. | Mercury arc rectifier |
C. | Motor generator set |
D. | Any of the above |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
The travelling speed of cranes varies from |
A. | 20 to 30 m/s |
B. | 10 to 15 m/s |
C. | 5 to 10 m/s |
D. | 1 to 2.5 m/s |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
The specific energy consumption of a train depends on which of the following ? |
A. | Acceleration and retardation |
B. | Gradient |
C. | Distance covered |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above | |
9. |
Power for lighting in passanger coach, in a long distance electric train, is provided |
A. | directly through overhead electric line |
B. | through individual generator of bogie and batteries |
C. | through rails |
D. | through locomotive |
Answer» C. through rails | |
10. |
...........is preferred for synthetic fibre mails |
A. | Synchronous motor |
B. | Reluctance motor |
C. | Series motor |
D. | Shunt motor |
Answer» C. Series motor | |
11. |
When quick speed reversal is a consideration, the motor preferred is |
A. | synchronous motor |
B. | squirrel cage induction motor |
C. | wound rotor induction motor |
D. | dc motor. |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
Which of the following motors is used for elevators ? |
A. | Induction motor |
B. | Synchronous motor |
C. | Capacitor start single phase motor |
D. | Any of the above |
Answer» B. Synchronous motor | |
13. |
The least expensive drive is |
A. | Belt drive |
B. | Rope drive |
C. | Chain drive |
D. | Any of the above |
Answer» B. Rope drive | |
14. |
Series motor is not suited for traction duty due to which of the following account ? |
A. | Less current drain on the heavy load torque |
B. | Current surges after temporary switching off supply |
C. | Self relieving property |
D. | Commutating property at heavy load |
Answer» C. Self relieving property | |
15. |
The size of a excavator is usually expressed in terms of |
A. | cubic meters |
B. | travel in meters |
C. | angle of swing |
D. | 'crowd' motion |
Answer» B. travel in meters | |
16. |
For a motor-generator set which of the following motors will be preferred ? |
A. | Synchronous motor |
B. | Slip ring induction motor |
C. | Pole changing induction motor |
D. | Squirrel cage induction motor |
Answer» B. Slip ring induction motor | |
17. |
Rotor of the motor is usually supported on........... bearings |
A. | Ball or roller |
B. | Needle |
C. | Thrust |
D. | Bush |
Answer» B. Needle | |
18. |
The slip power recovery scheme is used in induction motor for speed control in the range |
A. | Above synchronous speed |
B. | Below synchronous speed |
C. | Both above and below synchronous speed |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» D. None of the above | |
19. |
Load torques can be classified into how many types? |
A. | Three |
B. | Two |
C. | Four |
D. | Five |
Answer» C. Four | |
20. |
Who made the first solar cell? |
A. | Gerald Pearson |
B. | Tim Bell |
C. | Tim Cook |
D. | Nicola Tesla |
Answer» B. Tim Bell | |
21. |
Which of the following is the advantage of electric braking ? |
A. | It avoids wear of track |
B. | Motor continues to remain loaded during braking |
C. | It is instantaneous |
D. | More heat is generated during braking |
Answer» B. Motor continues to remain loaded during braking | |
22. |
Long distance railways use which of the following ? |
A. | 200 V D.C. |
B. | 25 kV single phase A.C. |
C. | 25 kV two phase A.C. |
D. | 25 kV three phase A.C. |
Answer» C. 25 kV two phase A.C. | |
23. |
Which ofthefollowing motors is preferred when smooth and precise speed control over a wide range is desired ? |
A. | D.C. motor |
B. | Squirrel cage induction motor |
C. | Wound rotor induction motor |
D. | Synchronous motor |
Answer» B. Squirrel cage induction motor | |
24. |
For a D.C. shunt motor which of the following is incorrect 7 |
A. | Unsuitable for heavy duty starting |
B. | Torque varies as armature current |
C. | Torque-armature current is a straight line |
D. | Torque is zero for zero armature current |
Answer» B. Torque varies as armature current | |
25. |
In ........the speed can be varied by changing the position of brushes |
A. | Slip ring motor |
B. | Schrage motor |
C. | Induction motor |
D. | Repulsion motor |
Answer» C. Induction motor | |
26. |
The characteristics of drive for. crane hoisting and lowering is |
A. | smooth movement |
B. | precise control |
C. | fast speed control |
D. | all of the above. |
Answer» E. | |
27. |
Which of the following types of motor and enclosure is safest |
A. | Totally enclosed |
B. | Totally enclosed fan cooled |
C. | Open time |
D. | Semi closed |
Answer» C. Open time | |
28. |
In DC chopper, the waveform for input and output voltages is respectively __________ |
A. | Discontinuous and Continuous |
B. | Continuous and Discontinuous |
C. | Both continuous |
D. | Both discontinuous |
Answer» C. Both continuous | |
29. |
Speed-time curve of main line service differs from those of urban and suburbanservices on following account |
A. | it has longer free running period |
B. | it has longer coasting period |
C. | accelerating and braking periods are comparatively smaller |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» E. | |
30. |
Electric drive is becoming more and more popular because |
A. | It is simple, cleaned, compact and reliable |
B. | It provides easy and smooth control, flexibility in layout, easy starting and facility for remote control |
C. | It is cheaper in initial as well as in maintenance cost |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
31. |
For very high speed ratio the indispensable drive is |
A. | Direct drive |
B. | Rope Drive |
C. | Chain drive |
D. | Any of the above |
Answer» C. Chain drive | |
32. |
has least range of speed control. |
A. | Slip ring induction motor |
B. | Synchronous motor |
C. | C. shunt motor |
Answer» C. C. shunt motor | |
33. |
Which of the following is preferred for automatic drives ? |
A. | Synchronous motors |
B. | Squirrel cage induction motor |
C. | Ward Leonard controlled dc motors |
D. | Any of the above. |
Answer» D. Any of the above. | |
34. |
What is the condition for the steady-state operation of the motor? |
A. | Load torque > Motor torque |
B. | Load torque <<<< Motor torque |
C. | Load torque = Motor torque |
D. | Load torque < Motor torque |
Answer» D. Load torque < Motor torque | |
35. |
A chopper behaves as a __________ |
A. | DC equivalent of AC switching device |
B. | DC equivalent of AC transformer |
C. | DC equivalent of AC relay |
D. | AC equivalent of circuit breaker |
Answer» C. DC equivalent of AC relay | |
36. |
Which type of drive can be used for hoisting machinery |
A. | AC slip ring motor |
B. | Ward Leonard controlled DC shunt motor |
C. | DC compound motor |
D. | Any of the above. |
Answer» E. | |
37. |
Most commonly used ac motor is |
A. | Synchronous motor |
B. | Slip ring induction motor |
C. | Squirrel cage induction motor |
D. | ac commutator induction motor. |
Answer» D. ac commutator induction motor. | |
38. |
A wound rotor induction motor is preferred over squirrel cage induction motor when the major consideration involved is |
A. | high starting torque |
B. | low starting current |
C. | speed control over limited range |
D. | all of the above. |
Answer» E. | |
39. |
For crane travel which of the following motors is normally used ? |
A. | Synchronous motor |
B. | D.C. differentially compound motor |
C. | Ward-Leonard controlled |
D. | C. shunt motor |
Answer» E. | |
40. |
For which off the following applications DC motors are still preferred? |
A. | High operation |
B. | Variable speed drive |
C. | High starting torque |
D. | Reversibility |
Answer» C. High starting torque | |
41. |
Which of the following motor is preferred for synthetic fibre mills ? |
A. | series motor |
B. | reluctance motor |
C. | shunt motor |
D. | synchronous motor. |
Answer» C. shunt motor | |
42. |
In synthetic fibre mills motor with |
A. | constant speeds are preferred |
B. | high starting torque are preferred |
C. | variable speed are preferred |
D. | low starting torque are preferred. |
Answer» B. high starting torque are preferred | |
43. |
In jaw crushers, a motor has to often start against |
A. | low load |
B. | medium load |
C. | normal load |
D. | heavy load. |
Answer» E. | |
44. |
Wound rotor and squirrel-cage motors with high slip which develop maximumtorque at stand still are used for |
A. | machine tools |
B. | presses and punches |
C. | elevators |
D. | all of the above. |
Answer» C. elevators | |
45. |
While selecting a motor for air-conditioner the feature of utmost importance is |
A. | Type of enclosure |
B. | Type of bearing |
C. | Noise |
D. | Power transmission arrangement |
Answer» D. Power transmission arrangement | |
46. |
To save the energy during braking |
A. | dynamic braking is used |
B. | plugging is used |
C. | regenerative braking is used |
D. | mechanical braking is used. |
Answer» D. mechanical braking is used. | |
47. |
When smooth and precise speed control over a wide range is desired, the motorpreferred is |
A. | synchronous motor |
B. | squirrel cage induction motor |
C. | wound rotor induction motor |
D. | dc motor. |
Answer» E. | |
48. |
The motor commonly used in computers and digital systems is |
A. | dc shunt motor |
B. | Induction motor |
C. | Stepper motor |
D. | Synchronous motor. |
Answer» C. Stepper motor | |
49. |
Which of the following motors is preferred for boom host of a travelling crane? |
A. | Single phase motor |
B. | Synchronous motor |
C. | AC slip ring motor |
D. | Ward Leonard controlled DC shunt motor |
Answer» D. Ward Leonard controlled DC shunt motor | |
50. |
The characteristics of drive for crane hoisting and lowering are which off thefollowing? |
A. | Precise control |
B. | Smooth movement |
C. | Fast speed control |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |