Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering.

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1.

In a capacitor start and run motors the function of the running capacitor in series with the auxiliary winding is to

A. improve power factor
B. increase overload capacity
C. reduce fluctuations in torque
D. to improve torque
Answer» B. increase overload capacity
2.

In a capacitor start motor, the phase displacement between starting and running winding can be nearly

A. 10
B. 30
C. 60
D. 90
Answer» E.
3.

Starting winding of a single phase motor of a refrigerator is disconnected from the circuit by means of a

A. magnetic relay
B. thermal relay
C. centrifugal switch
D. none of the above
Answer» B. thermal relay
4.

Centrifugal switch disconnects the auxiliary winding of the motor at about ____ percent of synchronous speed

A. 30 to 40
B. 70 to 80
C. 80 to 90
D. 100
Answer» C. 80 to 90
5.

Two-value capacitor motor finds increased application as compressor motor in small home air-conditioners because

A. it is comparatively cheaper
B. it has almost non-destructible capacitor
C. it has low starting as well as running currents at relatively high power factor
D. it is quiet in operation
Answer» D. it is quiet in operation
6.

If the centrifugal switch of a two-value capacitor motor using two capacitors fails to open then

A. motor will not come upto speed
B. motor will not carry the load
C. current drawn by the motor will be excessively high
D. electrolytic capacitor will, in all probability, suffer break down
Answer» E.
7.

To reverse the direction of rotation of acapacitor start motor while it is running we should

A. disconnect motor from the supply till it stops then reconnect it to supply with reversed connection of main or auxiliary winding
B. disconnect motor from supply and immediately reconnect it to supply with reversed connections of the main winding
C. reverse the direction of connection of the auxiliary winding and after motor comes to rest then connect auxiliary winding to the supply
D. reverse the direction of connections of the auxiliary winding and im-mediately connect it to supply
Answer» B. disconnect motor from supply and immediately reconnect it to supply with reversed connections of the main winding
8.

In case of a reluctance motor, when the load is increased so that it cannot maintain synchronous speed the motor will

A. become unstable
B. draw excessive armature current and may burn out
C. fall out of synchronism and come to stand still
D. run as induction motor
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following statements regarding repulsion-start induction motor is incorrect ?

A. It requires more maintenance of commutator and other mechanical devices
B. It makes quite a bit of noise on starting
C. In fractional horse power motors, it has replaced the capacitor motors
D. It is not easily reversed
Answer» D. It is not easily reversed
10.

After the starting winding of a single phase induction motor is disconnected from supply, it continues to run only on

A. running winding
B. rotor winding
C. field winding
D. compensating winding
Answer» B. rotor winding
11.

Which of the following statements regarding single-phase induction motoris correct ?

A. It requires only one winding
B. It can rotate in one direction only
C. It is self-starting
D. It is not self-starting
Answer» E.
12.

When a D.C. series motor is connected to A.C. supply, the power factor will be low because of

A. high inductance of field and armature circuits
B. induced current in rotor due to variations of flux
C. fine copper wire winding
D. none of the above
Answer» B. induced current in rotor due to variations of flux
13.

The direction of rotation of universal motor can be reversed the by reversing the flow of current through

A. armature winding
B. field winding
C. either armature winding or field winding
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
14.

As hysteresis motors are free from mechanical and magnetic vibrations therefore these are considered as suitable for

A. fans
B. blowers
C. sound equipment
D. mixer grinders
Answer» D. mixer grinders
15.

If the centrifugal switch does not open at 70 to 80 percent of synchronous speed of motor, it would result in

A. damage to the starting winding
B. damage to the centrifugal switch
C. overloading of running winding
D. none of the above
Answer» B. damage to the centrifugal switch
16.

The rotor slots, in an induction motor, are usually not quite parallel to the shaft because it

A. improves the efficiency
B. helps the rotor teeth to remain under the stator teeth
C. helps in reducing the tendency of the rotor teeth to remain under the stator teeth
D. improves the power factor
Answer» D. improves the power factor
17.

Which of the following single-phase motors is suitable for timing and control purposes ?

A. Reluctance motor
B. Series motor
C. Repulsion motor
D. Universal motor
Answer» B. Series motor
18.

Which of the following single-phase induction motors is generally used in time phonographs ?

A. Resistance start
B. Capacitor start capacitor run
C. Shaded pole
D. Universal
Answer» D. Universal
19.

If a particular application needs high speed and high starting torque, then which of the following motor will be preferred ?

A. Universal motor
B. Shaded pole type motor
C. Capacitor start motor
D. Capacitor start and run motor
Answer» B. Shaded pole type motor
20.

The running winding of a single phase motor on testing with meggar is found to be ground. Most probable location of the ground will be

A. at the end connections
B. at the end terminals
C. anywhere on the winding inside a slot
D. at the slot edge where coil enters or comes out of the slot
Answer» E.
21.

A capacitor-start single phase induction motor is switched on to supply with its capacitor replaced by an inductor of equivalent reactance value. It will

A. start and then stop
B. start and run slowly
C. start and run at rated speed
D. not start at all
Answer» E.
22.

Direction of rotation of a split phase motor can be reversed by reversing the connection of

A. running winding only
B. starting winding only
C. either (a) or (b)
D. both (a) and (b)
Answer» D. both (a) and (b)