Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Machines.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Electrical Machines knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Switched reluctance motors are basically __________

A. salient pole synchronous motor but without excitation winding
B. stepper motor with salient poles
C. synchronous motor with salient poles on stator and rotor
D. stepper motor with closed loop control and with rotor position sensor
Answer» E.
2.

We can increase the torque of a reluctance synchronous motor if we __________

A. Increase reluctance of the magnetic circuit along the direct axis
B. Decrease the reluctance of the magnetic circuit along the quadrature axis
C. Increase the ratio of the quadrature axis reluctance to direct axis reluctance
D. Decrease the ratio of quadrature axis reluctance to direct axis reluctance
Answer» D. Decrease the ratio of quadrature axis reluctance to direct axis reluctance
3.

For the below graph depicting the performance of a synchronous motor, coordinates x and y are respectively?
In the V curve shown in the above figure for a synchronous motor, the parameter of x and y coordinates are, respectively.

A. n<a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q13.png"><img alt="V curve is between the armature current &amp; the field current in given diagram" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160927" height="188" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q13.png" width="300"/></a>
B. Armature current and field current
C. Power factor and field current
D. Armature current and torque
E. Torque and field current
Answer» B. Armature current and field current
4.

Identify the over excited synchronous motor operating at zpf.

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11d.png"><img alt="The over excited alternator operating at zpf - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160925" height="248" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11d.png" width="194"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q12b.png"><img alt="The over excited synchronous motor operating at zpf - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160926" height="240" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q12b.png" width="174"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11b.png"><img alt="The over excited alternator operating at zpf - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160923" height="256" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11b.png" width="243"/></a>
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q12b.png"><img alt="The over excited synchronous motor operating at zpf - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160926" height="240" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q12b.png" width="174"/></a>
5.

Identify the over excited alternator operating at zpf.

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11a.png"><img alt="The over excited alternator operating at zpf - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160922" height="284" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11a.png" width="178"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11b.png"><img alt="The over excited alternator operating at zpf - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160923" height="256" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11b.png" width="243"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11c.png"><img alt="The over excited alternator operating at zpf - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160924" height="276" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11c.png" width="231"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11d.png"><img alt="The over excited alternator operating at zpf - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160925" height="248" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11d.png" width="194"/></a>
Answer» B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11b.png"><img alt="The over excited alternator operating at zpf - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160923" height="256" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q11b.png" width="243"/></a>
6.

The operating point for an over excited alternator working near zpf lagging power factor gives A as the operating point. Then if the same machine is working as an over excited synchronous motor will give same operating point at __________

A. zpf leading
B. zpf lagging
C. upf
D. there will never be the same operating point for the machine as motor as well as generator
Answer» B. zpf lagging
7.

The synchronous motor is operating at upf load. The most suitable phasor will be?

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q6a.png"><img alt="The synchronous motor is operating at upf load - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160920" height="240" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q6a.png" width="171"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q5b.png"><img alt="The synchronous motor is operating at upf load - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160919" height="183" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q5b.png" width="250"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q2b.png"><img alt="The synchronous motor is operating at upf load - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160916" height="248" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q2b.png" width="225"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q2c.png"><img alt="The synchronous motor is operating at upf load - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160917" height="201" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q2c.png" width="185"/></a>
Answer» B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q5b.png"><img alt="The synchronous motor is operating at upf load - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-160919" height="183" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/electrical-machines-questions-answers-synchronous-motor-phasor-diagram-q5b.png" width="250"/></a>
8.

Synchronous motor delivers lagging power at __________

A. leading pf
B. lagging pf
C. zero pf
D. unity pf
Answer» B. lagging pf
9.

The voltage equation of synchronous motor is?

A. Ef = Vt + Ia*(ra+jXa)
B. Ef = Vt Ia*(ra+jXa)
C. Ef = Vt + Ia*(ra-jXa)
D. Ef = Vt Ia*(ra-jXa)
Answer» B. Ef = Vt Ia*(ra+jXa)