Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

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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.