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This section includes 5 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. |
Each of the following statements regarding interpoles is true except______________________ |
A. | They are small yoke-fixed poles spaced in between the main poles |
B. | They are connected in parallel with the armature so that they carry part of the armature current |
C. | Their polarity, in the case of generators is the same as that of the main pole ahead |
D. | They automatically neutralize not only reactance voltage but cross-magnetisation as well |
Answer» C. Their polarity, in the case of generators is the same as that of the main pole ahead | |
2. |
The most likely cause(s) of sparking at the brushes in a DC machine is /are ____________ |
A. | Open coil in the armature |
B. | Defective interpoles |
C. | Incorrect brush spring pressure |
D. | Open coil in armature, defective interpoles and incorrect brush spring pressure |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
Why dummy coils are connected in DC machine? |
A. | To reduce eddy current losses |
B. | To enhance flux density |
C. | To amplify voltage |
D. | To provide mechanical balance for the rotor |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
Function of interpole flux is_________ |
A. | Neutralise the commutating self-induced emf |
B. | Neutralise the armature reaction flux |
C. | Neutralise both the armature reaction flux as well as commutating emf induced in the coil |
D. | Perform none of the above functions |
Answer» D. Perform none of the above functions | |
5. |
Exact purpose of compensating winding in a DC generator is _________ |
A. | Mainly to reduce the eddy currents by providing local short-circuits |
B. | To provide path for the circulation of cooling air |
C. | To neutralise the cross-magnetising effect of the armature reaction |
D. | Cannot be determined |
Answer» D. Cannot be determined | |