Top 350+ Solved Electrical Machine 1 MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The demagnetising component of armature reaction in a D.C. generator
a. reduces generator e.m.f.
b. increases armature speed
c. reduces interpoles flux density
d. results in sparking trouble
Q. Magnetic field in a D.C. generator is produced by
a. electromagnets
b. permanent magnets
c. both (a) and (b)
d. none of the above
Q. The number of brushes in a commutator depends on
a. speed of armature
b. type of winding
c. voltage
d. amount of current to be collected
Q. Compensating windings are used in D.C. generators
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. none of the above
Q. Which of the following components of a D.C, generator plays vital role forproviding direct current of a D.C. generator ?
a. Dummy coils
b. Commutator
c. Eye bolt
d. Equilizer rings
Q. In a D.C. generator the ripples in the direct e.m.f. generated are reduced by
a. using conductor of annealed copper
b. using commutator with large number of segments
c. using carbon brushes of superior quality
d. using equiliser rings
Q. In D.C. generators, lap winding is used for
a. high voltage, high current
b. low voltage, high current
c. high voltage, low current
d. low voltage, low current
Q. The voltage drop for which of the following types of brush can be expected to beleast?
a. Graphite brushes
b. Carbon brushes
c. Metal graphite brushes
d. None of the above
Q. The armature core of a D.C. generator is usually made of
a. silicon steel
b. copper
c. non-ferrous material
d. cast-iron
Q. Open circuited armature coil of a D.C. machine is
a. identified by the scarring of the commutator segment to which open circuited coil is connected
b. indicated by a spark completely around the commutator
c. both (a) and (b)
d. none of the above
Q. For the parallel operation of two or more D.C. compound generators, we should ensure that
a. voltage of the incoming generator should be same as that of bus bar
b. polarity of incoming generator should be same as that of bus bar
c. all the series fields should be run in parallel by means of equilizer connection
d. series fields of all generators should be either on positive side or negative side of the armature
Q. D.C. series generator is used
a. to supply traction load
b. to supply industrial load at constant voltage
c. voltage at the toad end of the feeder
d. for none of the above purpose
Q. Following D.C. generator will be in a position to build up without anyresidual magnetism in the poles
a. series generator
b. shunt generator
c. compound generator
d. self-excited generator