360+ Electrical Machine 1 Solved MCQs

Chapters

Chapter: Transformers
101.

A transformer can have regulation closer to zero

A. on full-load
B. on overload
C. on leading power factor
D. on zero power factor
Answer» C. on leading power factor
102.

A transformer transforms

A. voltage
B. current
C. current and voltage
D. power
Answer» D. power
103.

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

A. llkV
B. 33kV
C. 66 kV
D. 122 kV
Answer» D. 122 kV
104.

Reduction in core losses and increase in permeability are obtained with transformer employing

A. core built-up of laminations of cold rolled grain oriented steel
B. core built-up of laminations of hot rolled sheet
C. either of the above
D. none of the above
Answer» A. core built-up of laminations of cold rolled grain oriented steel
105.

In a power or distribution transformer about 10 per cent end turns are heavily insulated

A. to withstand the high voltage drop due to line surge produced by the shunting capacitance of the end turns
B. to absorb the line surge voltage and save the winding of transformer fromdamage
C. to reflect the line surge and save the winding of a transformer from damage
D. none of the above
Answer» A. to withstand the high voltage drop due to line surge produced by the shunting capacitance of the end turns
106.

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

A. eddy current loss will decrease
B. eddy current loss will increase
C. eddy current loss will remain unchanged
D. none of the above
Answer» C. eddy current loss will remain unchanged
107.

Losses which occur in rotating electric machines and do not occur in transformers are

A. friction and windage losses
B. magnetic losses
C. hysteresis and eddy current losses
D. copper losses
Answer» A. friction and windage losses
108.

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

A. hysteresis and eddy current losses
B. friction and windage losses
C. copper losses
D. none of the above
Answer» A. hysteresis and eddy current losses
109.

Which of the following statements regarding an idel single-phase transformerhaving a turn ratio of 1 : 2 and drawing a current of 10 A from 200 V A.C. supply is incorrect ?

A. Its secondary current is 5 A
B. Its secondary voltage is 400 V
C. Its rating is 2 kVA
D. Its secondary current is 20 A
Answer» D. Its secondary current is 20 A
110.

The secondary of a current transformer is always short-circuited underoperating conditions because it

A. avoids core saturation and high voltage induction
B. is safe to human beings
C. protects the primary circuit
D. none of the above
Answer» A. avoids core saturation and high voltage induction
111.

In a transformer the resistance between its primary and secondary should be

A. zero
B. 10 Q
C. 1000 Q
D. infinity
Answer» D. infinity
112.

A good voltage regulation of a transformer means

A. output voltage fluctuation from no load to full load is least
B. output voltage fluctuation with power factor is least
C. difference between primary and secondary voltage is least
D. difference between primary and secondary voltage ismaximum
Answer» A. output voltage fluctuation from no load to full load is least
113.

For a transformer, operating at constant load current, maximum efficiency will occur at

A. 0.8 leading power factor
B. 0.8 lagging power factor
C. zero power factor
D. unity power factor
Answer» D. unity power factor
114.

Which of the following protection is normally not provided on smalldistribution transformers ?

A. Overfluxing protection
B. Buchholz relay
C. Overcurrent protection
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Buchholz relay
115.

Which of the following acts as a protection against high voltage surges due to lightning and switching ?

A. Horn gaps
B. Thermal overload relays
C. Breather
D. Conservator
Answer» A. Horn gaps
116.

The efficiency of two identical transformers under load conditionscan be determined by

A. short-circuit test
B. back-to-back test
C. open circuit test
D. any of the above
Answer» B. back-to-back test
117.

Which of the following insulating materials can withstand the highest temperature safely ?

A. Cellulose
B. Asbestos
C. Mica
D. Glass fibre
Answer» C. Mica
118.

Which of the following parts of a transformer is visible from outside ?

A. Bushings
B. Core
C. Primary winding
D. Secondary winding
Answer» A. Bushings
119.

The noise produced by a transformer is termed as

A. zoom
B. hum
C. ringing
D. buzz
Answer» B. hum
120.

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

A. Core loss
B. Friction loss
C. Eddy current loss
D. Hysteresis loss
Answer» B. Friction loss
121.

Which of the following is the most likely source of harmonics in a transformer ?

A. poor insulation
B. Overload
C. loose connections
D. Core saturation
Answer» D. Core saturation
122.

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

A. core
B. windings
C. tank
D. any of the above
Answer» B. windings
123.

The hum in a transformer is mainly attributed to

A. load changes
B. oil in the transformer
C. magnetostriction
D. mechanical vibrations
Answer» C. magnetostriction
124.

The maximum load that a power transformer can carry is limited by its

A. temperature rise
B. dielectric strength of oil
C. voltage ratio
D. copper loss
Answer» C. voltage ratio
125.

The efficiency of a transformer, under heavy loads, is comparatively low because

A. copper loss becomes high in proportion to the output
B. iron loss is increased considerably
C. voltage drop both in primary and secondary becomes large
D. secondary output is much less as compared to primary input
Answer» A. copper loss becomes high in proportion to the output
126.

An open-circuit test on a transformer is conducted primarily to measure

A. insulation resistance
B. copper loss
C. core loss
D. total loss
Answer» C. core loss
127.

A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine

A. core loss
B. copper loss
C. efficiency
D. magnetising current and loss
Answer» D. magnetising current and loss
128.

The voltage transformation ratio of a transformer is equal to the ratio of

A. primary turns to secondary turns
B. secondary current to primary current
C. secondary induced e.m.f. to primary induced e.m.f.
D. secondary terminal voltage to primary applied voltage
Answer» C. secondary induced e.m.f. to primary induced e.m.f.
129.

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

A. iron core
B. copper winding
C. winding insulation
D. frame or case
Answer» C. winding insulation
130.

If a transformer is switched on to a voltage more than the rated voltage

A. its power factor will deteriorate
B. its power factor will increase
C. its power factor will remain unaffected
D. its power factor will be zero
Answer» A. its power factor will deteriorate
131.

Auto-transformer makes effective saving on copper and copper losses, whenits transformation ratio is

A. approximately equal to one
B. less than one
C. great than one
D. none of the above
Answer» A. approximately equal to one
132.

Minimum voltage regulation occurs when the power factor of the load is

A. unity
B. lagging
C. leading
D. zero
Answer» C. leading
133.

In a step-down transformer, there is a change of 15 A in the load current. This results in change of supply current of

A. less than 15 A
B. more than 15 A
C. 15 A
D. none of the above
Answer» A. less than 15 A
Chapter: DC Motor
134.

No-load speed of which of the following motor will be highest ?

A. Shunt motor
B. Series motor
C. Cumulative compound motor
D. Differentiate compound motor
Answer» B. Series motor
135.

The direction of rotation of a D.C. series motor can be changed by

A. interchanging supply terminals
B. interchanging field terminals
C. either of (a) and (b) above
D. None of the above
Answer» B. interchanging field terminals
136.

Which of the following application requires high starting torque ?

A. Lathe machine
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Locomotive
D. Air blower
Answer» C. Locomotive
137.

If a D.C. motor is to be selected for conveyors, which rriotor would be preferred ?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Differentially compound motor
D. Cumulative compound motor
Answer» A. Series motor
138.

Which D.C. motor will be preferred for machine tools ?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulative compound motor
D. Differential compound motor
Answer» B. Shunt motor
139.

Differentially compound D.C. motors can find applicationsrequiring

A. high starting torque
B. low starting torque
C. variable speed
D. frequent on-off cycles
Answer» B. low starting torque
140.

Which D.C. motor is preferred for elevators ?

A. Shunt motor
B. Series motor
C. Differential compound motor
D. Cumulative compound motor
Answer» D. Cumulative compound motor
141.

If the field of a D.C. shunt motor gets opened while motor is running

A. the speed of motor will be reduced %
B. the armature current will reduce
C. the motor will attain dangerously high speed 1
D. the motor will continue to nuvat constantspeed
Answer» C. the motor will attain dangerously high speed 1
142.

Starters are used with D.C. motors because

A. these motors have high starting torque
B. these motors are not self-starting
C. back e.m.f. of these motors is zero initially
D. to restrict armature current as there is no back e.m.f. whilestarting
Answer» D. to restrict armature current as there is no back e.m.f. whilestarting
143.

In D.C. shunt motors as load is reduced

A. the speed will increase abruptly
B. the speed will increase in proportion to reduction in load
C. the speed will remain almost/constant
D. the speed will reduce
Answer» C. the speed will remain almost/constant
144.

A D.C. series motor is that which

A. has its field winding consisting of thick wire and lessturns
B. has a poor torque
C. can be started easily without load
D. has almost constant speed
Answer» A. has its field winding consisting of thick wire and lessturns
145.

For starting a D.C. motor a starter is required because

A. it limits the speed of the motor
B. it limits the starting current to a safe value
C. it starts the motor
D. none of the above
Answer» B. it limits the starting current to a safe value
146.

The type of D.C. motor used for shears and punches is

A. shunt motor
B. series motor
C. differential compoutid D.C. motor
D. cumulative compound D.C. motor
Answer» D. cumulative compound D.C. motor
147.

If a D.C. motor is connected across the A.C. supply it will

A. run at normal speed
B. not run
C. run at lower speed
D. burn due to heat produced in the field winding by .eddy currents
Answer» D. burn due to heat produced in the field winding by .eddy currents
148.

To get the speed of D.C, motor below the normal without wastage of electrical energy is used.

A. Ward Leonard control
B. rheostatic control
C. any of the above method
D. none of the above method
Answer» A. Ward Leonard control
149.

When two D.C. series motors are connected in parallel, the resultant speed is

A. more than the normal speed
B. loss than the normal speed
C. normal speed
D. zero
Answer» C. normal speed
150.

The speed of a D.C. shunt motor more than its full-load speed can be obtained by

A. decreasing the field current
B. increasing the field current
C. decreasing the armature current
D. increasing the armature current
Answer» A. decreasing the field current
151.

In a D.C. shunt motor, speed is

A. independent of armature current
B. directly proportional to the armature current
C. proportional to the square of the current
D. inversely proportional to the armature current
Answer» A. independent of armature current
152.

A direct on line starter is used: for starting motors

A. iip to 5 H.P.
B. up to 10 H.P.
C. up to 15 H.P.
D. up to 20 H.P.
Answer» A. iip to 5 H.P.
153.

What will happen if the back e.m.f. of a D.C. motor vanishes suddenly?

A. The motor will stop
B. The motor will continue to run
C. The armature may burn
D. The motor will run noisy
Answer» C. The armature may burn
154.

In case of D.C. shunt motors the speed is dependent on back e.m.f. only because

A. back e.m.f. is equal to armature drop
B. armature drop is negligible
C. flux is proportional to armature current
D. flux is practically constant in D:C. shuntmotors
Answer» D. flux is practically constant in D:C. shuntmotors
155.

In a D.C. shunt motor, under the conditions of maximum power, the current inthe armature will be

A. almost negligible
B. rated full-load current
C. less than full-load current
D. more than full-load current
Answer» D. more than full-load current
156.

These days D.C. motors are widely used in

A. pumping sets
B. air compressors
C. electric traction
D. machine shops
Answer» C. electric traction
157.

By looking at which part of the motor, it can be easily confirmedthat a particular motor is D.C. motor?

A. Frame
B. Shaft
C. Commutator
D. Stator
Answer» C. Commutator
158.

In which of the following applications D.C. series motor is invariably tried?

A. Starter for a car
B. Drive for a water pump
C. Fan motor
D. Motor operation in A.C. or D.C.
Answer» A. Starter for a car
159.

In D.C. machines fractional pitch winding is used

A. to improve cooling
B. to reduce copper losses
C. to increase the generated e.m.f.
D. to reduce the sparking
Answer» D. to reduce the sparking
160.

A three point starter is considered suitable for

A. shunt motors
B. shunt as well as compound motors
C. shunt, compound and series motors
D. all D.C. motors
Answer» B. shunt as well as compound motors
161.

In case-the conditions for maximum power for a D.C. motor are established,the efficiency of the motor will be

A. 100%
B. around 90%
C. anywhere between 75% and 90%
D. less than 50%
Answer» D. less than 50%
162.

The ratio of starting torque to full-load torque is least in case of

A. series motors
B. shunt motors
C. compound motors
D. none of the above
Answer» B. shunt motors
163.

In D.C. motor which of the following can sustain the maximum temperature rise?

A. Slip rings
B. Commutator
C. Field winding
D. Armature winding
Answer» C. Field winding
164.

Which of the following law/rule can he used to determine the direction of rotationof D.C. motor ?

A. Lenz's law
B. Faraday's law
C. Coloumb'slaw
D. Fleming's left-hand rule
Answer» D. Fleming's left-hand rule
165.

Which of the following load normally needs starting torque more than therated torque?

A. Blowers
B. Conveyors
C. Air compressors
D. Centrifugal pumps
Answer» B. Conveyors
166.

The starting resistance of a D.C. motor is generally

A. low
B. around 500 Q
C. 1000 Q
D. infinitely large
Answer» A. low
167.

The speed of a D.C. series motor is

A. proportional to the armature current
B. proportional to the square of the armature current
C. proportional to field current
D. inversely proportional to the armature current
Answer» D. inversely proportional to the armature current
168.

In a D.C. series motor, if the armature current is reduced by 50%, the torque of the motor will be equal to

A. 100% of the previous value
B. 50% of the previous value
C. 25% of the previous value
D. 10% of the previous value
Answer» C. 25% of the previous value
169.

The current drawn by the armature of D.C. motor is directly proportional to

A. the torque required
B. the speed of the motor
C. the voltage across the terminals
D. none of the above
Answer» A. the torque required
170.

The power mentioned on the name plate of an electric motor indicates

A. the power drawn in kW
B. the power drawn in kVA
C. the gross power
D. the output power available at the shaft
Answer» D. the output power available at the shaft
171.

Which D.C. motor has got maximum self loading property?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulatively compounded 'motor
D. Differentially compounded motor
Answer» D. Differentially compounded motor
172.

Which D.C. motor will be suitable alongwith flywheel for intermittent light andheavy loads?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulatively compounded motor
D. Differentially compounded motor
Answer» C. Cumulatively compounded motor
173.

If a D.C. shunt motor is working at no load and if shunt field circuit suddenly opens

A. nothing will happen to th£ motor
B. this will make armature to take heavy current, possibly burning it
C. this will result in excessive speed, possibly destroying armature due to excessive centrifugal stresses
D. motor will run at very slow speed
Answer» C. this will result in excessive speed, possibly destroying armature due to excessive centrifugal stresses
174.

D.C. series motors are used

A. where load is constant
B. where load changes frequently
C. where constant operating speed is needed
D. in none of the above situations.
Answer» D. in none of the above situations.
175.

For the same H.P. rating and full load speed, following motor has poor starting torque

A. shunt
B. series
C. differentially compounded
D. cumulativelyc'ompounded
Answer» C. differentially compounded
176.

In case of conductively compensated D.C. series motors, the compensating winding is provided

A. as separately wound unit
B. in parallel with armature winding
C. in series with armature winding
D. in parallel with field winding
Answer» C. in series with armature winding
177.

Sparking at the commutator of a D.C. motor may result in

A. damage to commutator segments
B. damage to commutator insulation
C. increased power consumption
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
178.

Which of the following motor is preferred for operation in highly explosive atmosphere ?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Air motor
D. Battery operated motor
Answer» C. Air motor
179.

If the supply voltage for a D.C. motor is increased, which of the following willdecrease ?

A. Starting torque
B. Operating speed
C. Full-load current
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Full-load current
180.

Which one of the following is not the function of pole shoes in a D.C. machine ?

A. To reduce eddy current loss
B. To support the field coils
C. To spread out flux for better unifor-mity
D. To reduce the reluctance of the mag-netic path
Answer» A. To reduce eddy current loss
181.

The mechanical power developed by a shunt motor will be maximum when theratio of back e.m.f. to applied voltage is

A. 4.0
B. 2.0
C. 1.0
D. 0.5
Answer» D. 0.5
182.

For which of the following applications a D.C. motor is preferred over an A.C. motor?

A. Low speed operation
B. High speed operation
C. Variable speed operation
D. Fixed speed operation
Answer» C. Variable speed operation
183.

In D.C. machines the residual magnetism is of the order of

A. 2 to 3 per cent
B. 10 to 15 per cent
C. 20 to 25 per cent
D. 50 to 75 per cent
Answer» A. 2 to 3 per cent
184.

Which D.C. motor is generally preferred for cranes and hoists ?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulatively compounded motor
D. Differentially compounded motor
Answer» A. Series motor
185.

Three point starter can be used for

A. series motor only
B. shunt motor only
C. compound motor only
D. both shunt and compound motor
Answer» D. both shunt and compound motor
186.

Sparking, is discouraged in a D.C. motor because

A. it increases the input power con-sumption
B. commutator gets damaged
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» B. commutator gets damaged
187.

Speed control by Ward Leonard method gives uniform speed variation

A. in one direction
B. in both directions
C. below normal speed only
D. above normal speed only.
Answer» B. in both directions
188.

Flywheel is used with D.C. compound motor to reduce the peak demand by the motor, compound motor will have to be

A. level compounded
B. under compounded
C. cumulatively compounded
D. differentially compounded
Answer» C. cumulatively compounded
189.

Following motor is used where high starting torque and wide speed range control is required.

A. Single phase capacitor start
B. Induction motor
C. Synchronous motor
D. D.C. motor
Answer» D. D.C. motor
190.

In a differentially compounded D.C. motor, if shunt field suddenly opens

A. the motor will first stop and then run in opposite direction as series motor
B. the motor will work as series motor and run at slow speed in the same direction
C. the motor will work as series motor and run at high speed in the samedirection
D. the motor will not work and come to stop
Answer» A. the motor will first stop and then run in opposite direction as series motor
191.

Which of the following motor has the poorest speed regulation ?

A. Shunt motor
B. Series motor
C. Differential compound motor
D. Cumulative compound motor
Answer» B. Series motor
192.

Buses, trains, trolleys, hoists, cranes require high starting torque and therefore make use of

A. D.C. series motor
B. D.C. shunt motor
C. induction motor
D. all of above motors
Answer» A. D.C. series motor
193.

As -the load is increased the speed of D.C. shunt motor will

A. reduce slightly
B. increase slightly
C. increase proportionately
D. remains unchanged
Answer» A. reduce slightly
194.

The armature torque of the D.C. shunt motor is proportional to

A. field flux only
B. armature current only
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» B. armature current only
195.

Which of the following method of speed control of D.C. machine will offer minimum efficiency ?

A. Voltage control method
B. Field control method
C. Armature control method
D. All above methods
Answer» C. Armature control method
196.

Usually wide and sensitive speed control is desired in case of

A. centrifugal pumps
B. elevators
C. steel rolling mills
D. colliery winders
Answer» D. colliery winders
197.

The speed of a motor falls from 1100 r.p.m. at no-load to 1050 r.p.m. at rated load.The speed regulation of the motor is

A. 2.36%
B. 4.76%
C. 6.77%
D. 8.84%
Answer» B. 4.76%
198.

The armature voltage control of D.C. motor provides

A. constant torque drive
B. constant voltage drive
C. constant current drive
D. none of the above
Answer» A. constant torque drive
199.

As there is no back e.m.f. at the instant of starting a D.C. motor, in order to prevent a heavy current from flowing though the armature circuit

A. a resistance is connected in series with armature
B. a resistance is connected parallel to the armature
C. armature is temporarily open circuited
D. a high value resistor is connected across the fieldwinding
Answer» A. a resistance is connected in series with armature
200.

The speed of a D.C. shunt motor can be increased by

A. increasing the resistance in armature circuit
B. increasing the resistance in field circuit
C. reducing the resistance in the field circuit
D. reducing the resistance in the armature circuit
Answer» B. increasing the resistance in field circuit
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