Explore topic-wise MCQs in Dc Machines.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Dc Machines knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Four-point starter is used when ______________

A. Motor field current is varied in narrow range
B. Motor speed is varied in small range
C. Motor field current is varied over wide range
D. Can be used anywhere
Answer» D. Can be used anywhere
2.

γ is given as 1.585. Resistance at maximum allowable current is given equal to 4 Ω, what is the 5th step resistance?

A. 0.235
B. 0.370
C. 1.476
D. 2
Answer» B. 0.370
3.

A starter is required for a 220-V shunt motor. The maximum allowable current is 55 A and the minimum current is about 35 A. The armature resistance of the motor is 0.4 Ω. What will be the number of sections of starter resistance required?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
4.

In shunt and compound motor starting the shunt field should be made on with full starting resistance in ____________

A. Series with field
B. Parallel with field
C. Series with armature
D. Parallel with armature
Answer» D. Parallel with armature
5.

In a manual shunt motor starter relay positions are ________________________

A. Over load relay is connected in series and no volt relay in parallel with the load
B. Over load relay is connected in parallel and no volt relay in series with the load
C. Over load relay and no volt relay are both connected in series with the load
D. Over load relay and no volt relay are both connected in parallel with the load
Answer» B. Over load relay is connected in parallel and no volt relay in series with the load
6.

The starting resistance of a DC shunt motor is generally ______

A. low
B. Around 0.5 kΩ
C. Around 5 kΩ
D. Infinitely large
Answer» B. Around 0.5 kΩ
7.

A three-point starter is used for _________

A. Shunt motors
B. Shunt as well as compound motors
C. Shunt, compound and series motors
D. Not for DC motors
Answer» C. Shunt, compound and series motors