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51.

If the supply frequency to the transformer is increased, the iron loss will

A. ot change
B. ecrease
C. ncrease
D. ny of the above
Answer» D. ny of the above
52.

Delta/star transformer works satisfactorily when

A. oad is balanced only
B. oad is unbalanced only
C. n balanced as well as unbalanced loads
D. one of the above
Answer» D. one of the above
53.

Star/star transformers work satisfactorily when

A. oad is unbalanced only
B. oad is balanced only
C. n balanced as well as unbalanced loads
D. one of the above
Answer» C. n balanced as well as unbalanced loads
54.

The changes in volume of transformer cooling oil due to variation of atmospheric tem-perature during day and night is taken care of by which part of transformer

A. onservator
B. reather
C. ushings
D. uchholz relay
Answer» B. reather
55.

In a given transformer for given applied voltage, losses which remain constant irrespective of load changes are

A. riction and windage losses
B. opper losses
C. ysteresis and eddy current losses
D. one of the above
Answer» D. one of the above
56.

In an actual transformer the iron loss remains practically constant from noload to fullload because

A. alue of transformation ratio remains constant
B. ermeability of transformer core remains constant
C. ore flux remains practically constant
D. rimary voltage remains constant
Answer» D. rimary voltage remains constant
57.

For given applied voltage, with the increase in frequency of the applied voltage

A. ddy current loss will decrease
B. ddy current loss will increase
C. ddy current loss will remain unchanged
D. one of the above
Answer» D. one of the above
58.

Gas is usually not liberated due to dissociation of transformer oil unless the oil temperature exceeds

A. 0°C
B. 0°C
C. 00°C
D. 50°C
Answer» E.
59.

Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage impedance. This is likely to result in

A. hort-circuiting of the secondaries
B. ower factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging
C. ransformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses
D. oading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings
Answer» E.
60.

The function of breather in a transformer is

A. o provide oxygen inside the tank
B. o cool the coils during reduced load
C. o cool the transformer oil
D. o arrest flow of moisture when outside air enters the transformer
Answer» E.
61.

Part of the transformer which is most subject to damage from overheating is

A. ron core
B. opper winding
C. inding insulation
D. rame or case
Answer» D. rame or case
62.

Which of the following loss in a transformer is zero even at full load ?

A. ore loss
B. riction loss
C. ddy current loss
D. ysteresis loss
Answer» C. ddy current loss
63.

A transformer cannot raise or lower the voltage of a D.C. supply because

A. here is no need to change the D.C. voltage
B. D.C. circuit has more losses
C. araday's laws of electromagnetic induction are not valid since the rate of change of flux is zero
D. one of the above
Answer» D. one of the above
64.

The size of a transformer core will depend on

A. requency
B. rea of the core
C. lux density of the core material
D. and (B) both
Answer» E.
65.

The purpose of providing iron core in a step-up transformer is

A. o provide coupling between primary and secondary
B. o increase the magnitude of mutual flux
C. o decrease the magnitude of magnetizing current
D. o provide all above features
Answer» D. o provide all above features
66.

A transformer has a 1:6 turns ratio and a secondary coil load resistance of 470 Ω. The load resistance as seen by the source is

A. .3 Ω
B. .8 Ω
C. 8 Ω
D. 3 Ω
Answer» E.
67.

The primary coil of a transformer is connected to a 60 V ac source. The secondary coil is connected to a 330 Ω load. The turns ratio is 3:1. What is the secondary voltage?

A. V
B. 0 V
C. 80 V
D. 8 V
Answer» C. 80 V
68.

If a transformer is continuously operated the maximum temperature rise will occur in

A. ore
B. indings
C. ank
D. ny of the above
Answer» C. ank
69.

When a given transformer is run at its rated voltage but reduced frequency, its

A. lux density remains unaffected
B. ron losses are reduced
C. ore flux density is reduced
D. ore flux density is increased
Answer» E.
70.

Which of the following does not change in an ordinary transformer?

A. requency
B. oltage
C. urrent
D. ny of the above
Answer» B. oltage
71.

Two transformers operating in parallel will share the load depending upon their

A. eakage reactance
B. er unit impedance
C. fficiencies
D. atings
Answer» C. fficiencies
72.

If R₂ is the resistance of secondary winding of the transformer and K is the transformation ratio then the equivalent secondary resistance referred to primary will be

A. ₂/√K
B. ₂/K²
C. ₂²/K²
D. ₂²/K
Answer» C. ₂²/K²
73.

Which of the following is not a routine test on transformers?

A. ore insulation voltage test
B. mpedance test
C. adio interference test
D. olarity test
Answer» D. olarity test
74.

An ideal transformer has infinite values of primary and secondary inductances. The statement is

A. rue
B. alse
Answer» C.
75.

When the equivalent circuit diagram of doouble squirrelcage induction motor is constructed the two cages can be considered

A. n series
B. n parallel
C. n series-parallel
D. n parallel with stator
Answer» C. n series-parallel
76.

Which of the following is not the standard voltage for power supply in India?

A. lkV
B. 3kV
C. 6 kV
D. 22 kV
Answer» E.
77.

Buchholz's relay gives warning and protection against

A. lectrical fault inside the transformer itself
B. lectrical fault outside the transformer in outgoing feeder
C. or both outside and inside faults
D. one of the above
Answer» B. lectrical fault outside the transformer in outgoing feeder
78.

In the transformer following winding has got more cross-sectional area

A. ow voltage winding
B. igh voltage winding
C. rimary winding
D. econdary winding
Answer» B. igh voltage winding
79.

An ideal transformer will have maximum efficiency at a load such that

A. opper loss = iron loss
B. opper loss < iron loss
C. opper loss > iron loss
D. one of the above
Answer» B. opper loss < iron loss
80.

If the percentage impedances of the two transformers working in parallel are different, then

A. ransformers will be overheated
B. ower factors of both the transformers will be same
C. arallel operation will be not possible
D. arallel operation will still be possible, but the power factors at which the two transformers operate will be different from the power factor of the common load
Answer» E.
81.

A good voltage regulation of a transformer means

A. utput voltage fluctuation from no load to full load is least
B. utput voltage fluctuation with power factor is least
C. ifference between primary and secondary voltage is least
D. ifference between primary and secondary voltage is maximum
Answer» B. utput voltage fluctuation with power factor is least
82.

To step 110 V ac down to 20 V ac, the turns ratio must be

A. 5.5
B. 18
C. 0.18
D. 0.018
Answer» D. 0.018
83.

A step-down transformer has a turns ratio less than 1.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
84.

The primary coil of a transformer is connected to a 60 V ac source. The secondary coil is connected to a 330 load. The turns ratio is 3:1. What is the secondary voltage?

A. 2 V
B. 20 V
C. 180 V
D. 18 V
Answer» C. 180 V
85.

When a 200 load resistor is connected across the secondary winding of a transformer with a turns ratio of 4, the source "sees" a reflective load of

A. 50
B. 12.5
C. 800
D. 0
Answer» C. 800
86.

What is the coefficient of coupling for a transformer in which 4% of the total flux generated in the primary does not pass through the secondary?

A. 0.4
B. 4
C. 9.6
D. 0.96
Answer» E.
87.

A transformer

A. changes ac to dc
B. changes dc to ac
C. steps up or down dc voltages
D. steps up or down ac voltages
Answer» E.
88.

The primary is the winding connected to the source, and the secondary is the winding connected to the load.

A. 1
B.
Answer» B.
89.

In a certain loaded transformer, the secondary voltage is one-fourth the primary voltage. The secondary current is

A. one-fourth the primary current
B. four times the primary current
C. equal to the primary current
D. one-fourth the primary current and equal to the primary current
Answer» C. equal to the primary current
90.

The mutual inductance when k = 0.65, L1 = 2 H, and L2 = 5 H is

A. 2 mH
B. 2 H
C. 4 H
D. 8 H
Answer» C. 4 H
91.

The turns ratio required to match an 80 source to a 320 load is

A. 80
B. 20
C. 4
D. 2
Answer» E.
92.

In a certain transformer, the input power to the primary is 120 W. If 8.5 W are lost to the winding resistance, what is the output power to the load, neglecting any other issues?

A. 0 W
B. 14.1 W
C. 111.5 W
D. 1,020 W
Answer» D. 1,020 W
93.

A certain transformer has 400 turns in the primary winding and 2,000 turns in the secondary winding. The turns ratio is

A. 0.2
B. 0.4
C. 5
D. 25
Answer» D. 25
94.

If a transformer has 50 turns in the primary winding and 10 turns in the secondary winding, what is the reflective resistance if the secondary load resistance is 250 ?

A. 250
B. 25
C. 6250
D. 62500
Answer» D. 62500
95.

A certain amplifier has 600 internal resistance looking from its output. In order to provide maximum power to a 4 speaker, what turns ratio must be used in the coupling transformer?

A. 8
B. 0.8
C. 0.08
D. 80
Answer» D. 80
96.

When the turns ratio of a transformer is 20 and the primary ac voltage is 12 V, the secondary voltage is

A. 12 V
B. 120 V
C. 240 V
D. 2,400 V
Answer» D. 2,400 V
97.

How many primary volts must be applied to a transformer with a turns ratio of 0.1 to obtain a secondary voltage of 9 V?

A. 9 V
B. 90 V
C. 900 V
D. 0.9 V
Answer» C. 900 V
98.

If the voltage is stepped up, the current is stepped down, and vice versa.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D.
Answer» B.
99.

The primary winding of a transformer has 110 V ac across it. What is the secondary voltage if the turns ratio is 8?

A. 8.8 V
B. 88 V
C. 880 V
D. 8,800 V
Answer» D. 8,800 V
100.

What kVA rating is required for a transformer that must handle a maximum load current of 8 A with a secondary voltage of 2 kV?

A. 4 kVA
B. 0.25 kVA
C. 16 kVA
D. 8 kVA
Answer» D. 8 kVA