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This section includes 198 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Electrical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
151. |
The common impurity in the electrolyte of lead-acid battery is? |
A. | chlorine |
B. | dust particles |
C. | lead crystals |
D. | iron |
Answer» E. | |
152. |
During charging the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead-acid battery? |
A. | increases |
B. | decreases |
C. | remains the same |
D. | becomes zero |
Answer» B. decreases | |
153. |
Hydrogen evolved during charging produces explosive mixture when it is more than? |
A. | 2% |
B. | 4% |
C. | 6% |
D. | 8% |
Answer» E. | |
154. |
Life of the batteries is in the following ascending order. |
A. | Lead-acid cell, Edison cell, Nickel cadmium cell |
B. | Lead-acid cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell |
C. | Edison cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, lead-acid cell |
D. | Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell, lead-acid cell |
Answer» B. Lead-acid cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell | |
155. |
Petroleum jelly is applied to the electrical connections to the lead-acid battery |
A. | prevent local heating |
B. | prevent short-circuiting |
C. | reduce path resistance |
D. | prevent corrosion |
Answer» E. | |
156. |
During the charging and discharging of a nickel-iron cell |
A. | corrosive fumes are produced |
B. | water is neither formed nor absorbed |
C. | nickel hydroxide remains unsplit |
D. | its e.m.f. remains constant |
Answer» C. nickel hydroxide remains unsplit | |
157. |
On the average the ampere-hour efficiency of an Edison cell is about |
A. | 40% |
B. | 60% |
C. | 70% |
D. | 80% |
Answer» E. | |
158. |
The best indication about the state of charge on a lead-acid battery is given by |
A. | output voltage |
B. | temperature of electrolyte |
C. | specific gravity of electrolyte |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» D. none of the above | |
159. |
The active materials of a nickel-iron battery are |
A. | nickel hydroxide |
B. | powdered iron and its oxide |
C. | 21% solution of kOH |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» E. | |
160. |
The open circuit voltage of any storage cell depends wholly upon |
A. | its chemical constituents |
B. | on the strength of its electrolyte |
C. | its temperature |
D. | all above |
Answer» E. | |
161. |
Which of the following has lower sp. gravity V |
A. | Dilute H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ |
B. | Concentrated H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ |
C. | Water |
D. | Any of the above |
Answer» D. Any of the above | |
162. |
The average charging voltage for alkali cell is about |
A. | 1 V |
B. | 1.2 V |
C. | 1.7 V |
D. | 2.1 V |
Answer» D. 2.1 V | |
163. |
In a lead-acid cell, if the specific gravity of sulphuric acid is 1.8, it will require following ratio of acid to water to get mixture of specific gravity of 1.3 |
A. | 6 parts of acid to 4 parts of water |
B. | 4 parts of acid to 4 parts of water |
C. | 4 parts of acid to 6 parts of water |
D. | 4 parts of acid to 8 parts of water |
Answer» D. 4 parts of acid to 8 parts of water | |
164. |
In order that a hydrometer may float vertically in electrolyte its C.G. should be |
A. | lowered |
B. | raised |
C. | undisturbed |
D. | displaced sideways |
Answer» B. raised | |
165. |
During discharge, the active material of both the positive and negative plates is changed to |
A. | Pb |
B. | Pb02 |
C. | PbO |
D. | PbS04 |
Answer» E. | |
166. |
Following will happen if the specific gravity of electrolyte becomes more than 1.23. |
A. | Loss of capacity |
B. | Loss of life |
C. | Corrosion of the grids of the plate |
D. | All above |
Answer» E. | |
167. |
Under normal charging rate, the charging current should be |
A. | 10% of capacity |
B. | 20% of capacity |
C. | 30% of capacity |
D. | 40% of capacity |
Answer» B. 20% of capacity | |
168. |
When the lead-acid cell is fully charged, the electrolyte assumes _____ appearance |
A. | dull |
B. | reddish |
C. | bright |
D. | milky |
Answer» E. | |
169. |
Capacity of a battery.is expressed in |
A. | Ah |
B. | Vh |
C. | Wh |
D. | kWh |
Answer» B. Vh | |
170. |
A typical output of a solar cell is |
A. | 0.1 V |
B. | 0.26 V |
C. | 1.1 V |
D. | 2 V |
Answer» C. 1.1 V | |
171. |
In a lead-acid cell, lead is called as |
A. | positive active material |
B. | negative active material |
C. | passive material |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. passive material | |
172. |
When the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead-acid cell is reduced to 1.1 to 1.15 the cell is in |
A. | charged state |
B. | discharged state |
C. | both (A) and (B) |
D. | active state |
Answer» C. both (A) and (B) | |
173. |
All the electrical connections between the battery and vehicle should be by |
A. | thin aluminium wires |
B. | thin copper wires |
C. | rigid cables |
D. | flexible cables |
Answer» E. | |
174. |
Electrolyte used in an Edison cell is |
A. | NaOH |
B. | kOH |
C. | HC1 |
D. | HN03 |
Answer» C. HC1 | |
175. |
Which of the following primary cells has the highest voltage ? |
A. | Manganese-alkaline |
B. | Carbon-zinc |
C. | Lithium |
D. | Mercury |
Answer» D. Mercury | |
176. |
The capacity of a lead-acid cell does not depend on its |
A. | temperature |
B. | rate of charge |
C. | rate of discharge |
D. | quantity of active material |
Answer» C. rate of discharge | |
177. |
Shelf life of a small dry cell is |
A. | equal to that of large dry cell |
B. | less than that of large dry cell |
C. | more than that of large dry cell |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. more than that of large dry cell | |
178. |
The body of Edison cell is made of |
A. | bakelite |
B. | rubber |
C. | nickel plated steel |
D. | aluminium |
Answer» D. aluminium | |
179. |
Which of the following cell has a reversible chemical reaction ? |
A. | Lead-acid |
B. | Mercury oxide |
C. | Carbon-zinc |
D. | Silver-oxide |
Answer» B. Mercury oxide | |
180. |
Satellite power requirement is provided through |
A. | solar cells |
B. | dry cells |
C. | nickel-cadmium cells |
D. | lead-acid batteries |
Answer» B. dry cells | |
181. |
Extent of corrosion in the underground metal work depends upon |
A. | amount of moisture |
B. | type of metals |
C. | type of soil chemicals |
D. | all above factors |
Answer» E. | |
182. |
The lead-acid cell should never be discharged beyond |
A. | 1.8 V |
B. | 1.9 V |
C. | 2 V |
D. | 2.1 V |
Answer» B. 1.9 V | |
183. |
Following will occur if level of electrolyte falls below plates |
A. | capacity of the cell is reduced |
B. | life of the cell is reduced |
C. | open plates are converted to lead sulphate |
D. | all above |
Answer» E. | |
184. |
“The mass of an ion liberated at an electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity”.The above statement is associated with# |
A. | Newton’s law |
B. | Faraday’s law of electromagnetic |
C. | Faraday’s law of electrolysis |
D. | Gauss’s law |
Answer» D. Gauss‚Äö√Ñ√¥s law | |
185. |
Which of the following battery is used for aircraft ? |
A. | Lead-acid battery |
B. | Nickel-iron battery |
C. | Dry cell battery |
D. | Silver oxide battery |
Answer» C. Dry cell battery | |
186. |
Trickle charging of a storage battery helps to |
A. | maintain proper electrolyte level |
B. | increase its reserve capacity |
C. | prevent sulphation |
D. | keep it fresh and fully charged |
Answer» E. | |
187. |
Cell short circuit results in |
A. | low sp. gravity electrolyte |
B. | abnormal high temperature |
C. | reduced gassing on charge |
D. | all above |
Answer» E. | |
188. |
Level of electrolyte in a cell should be _____ the level of plates |
A. | below |
B. | equal to |
C. | above |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» D. none of the above | |
189. |
The capacity of a lead-acid cell depends on |
A. | Rate of discharge |
B. | Temperature |
C. | Density of electrolyte |
D. | All above |
Answer» E. | |
190. |
Life of the Edison cell is at least |
A. | five years |
B. | seven years |
C. | eight years |
D. | ten years |
Answer» B. seven years | |
191. |
The internal resistance of an alkali cell is nearly _____ times that of the lead-acid cell. |
A. | two |
B. | three |
C. | four |
D. | five |
Answer» E. | |
192. |
Short circuiting of a cell may be caused |
A. | buckling of plates |
B. | faulty separators |
C. | lead particles forming circuit between positive and negative plates |
D. | excessive accumulation of sediment |
E. | any one of above |
Answer» F. | |
193. |
Excessive formation of lead sulphate on the surface of the plates happens because of |
A. | allowing a battery to stand in discharged condition for a long time |
B. | topping up with electrolyte |
C. | persistent undercharging |
D. | low level of electrolyte |
E. | all above |
Answer» F. | |
194. |
The internal resistance of a lead-acid cell is that of Edison cell |
A. | Less than |
B. | More than |
C. | Equal to |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» B. More than | |
195. |
Internal resistance of a cell is reduced by |
A. | using vent plug to permit gas formed during discharge |
B. | increasing the plate area |
C. | putting plates very close together |
D. | all above methods |
Answer» E. | |
196. |
Self charge of a Ni-Fe cell is _____ Edison cell. |
A. | Equal to |
B. | Less than |
C. | More than |
D. | Much more than |
Answer» C. More than | |
197. |
It is noticed that durum charging |
A. | there is a rise in voltage |
B. | energy is absorbed by the cell |
C. | specific gravity of H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ is increased |
D. | the anode becomes chocolate brown in colour (PbCfe) and cathode becomes grey metallic lead (Pb) |
E. | all of the above |
Answer» F. | |
198. |
For a cell to work, which of the following condition(s) become necessary ? |
A. | Two electrodes of different meta’s should be inserted in the electrolyte, not touching each other |
B. | Electrolyte must chemically react with one of the electrodes |
C. | Electrolyte liquid or paste should be conducting |
D. | All above three conditions are necessary |
Answer» E. | |