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AC Machines Technical Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

The basic function of a transformer is to change

a)

the level of the voltage

b)

the power level

c)

the power factor

d)

the frequency

2.

In a shaded pole motor, shading coils are using to

a)

reduce winding losses

b)

reduce friction losses

c)

produce rotating magnetic field

d)

protect against sparking

3.

The capacitor in a capacitor-start induction run ac motor is connected in series     with

a)

starting winding

b)

running winding

c)

squirrel cage winding

d)

compensating winding

4.

why is a centrifugal switch  used in a 1-ph induction motor

a)

To protect the motor from overloading

b)

To improve the starting performance of the motor

c)

To cut off the starting winding at an appropriate instant

d)

d)    To cut in the capacitor during running conditions

5.

Induction generators deliver power at

a)

Leading power factor only

b)

Lagging power factor only

c)

Leading as well as lagging power factor

d)

Unity power factor only

6.

The method that gives continuous speed control of a slip-ring induction motor is

a)

Rotor resistance control

b)

Secondary foreign voltage control

c)

Concatenation or cascade operation

d)

Line voltage control

7.

During plugging of an induction motor

a)

Phase sequence is reversed

b)

A dc source is connected to stator

c)

One phase is open-circuited

d)

v

8.

The good power factor of an induction motor can be achieved if the average flux density in air gap is

a)

Large

b)

Small

c)

Infinite

d)

Absent

9.

An induction motor with 1000 rpm speed will have __________ poles

a)

2

b)

6

c)

4

d)

8

10.

Which of the following equipment will draw the reactive power?

a)

Electrical iron

b)

Tubelight

c)

Three phase motor

d)

rectifier

11.

The large number of narrow slots in stator of an a.c. motor is preferred because

a)

It is easier to make narrow slots than wide open slots

b)

Large number of narrow slots reduces motor noise

c)

Large number of narrow slots reduces noise and tooth pulsation losses

d)

It helps in uniform distribution of flux

12.

The alternators are normally designed for the torque angle of the order of

a)

3° to 5°

b)

2 rad to 3 rad

c)

15° to 30°

d)

1° to 3°

13.

Which of the synchronous alternators will complete 1080 electrical degrees in one revolution?

a)

8 pole synchronous alternator

b)

6 pole synchronous alternator

c)

4 pole synchronous alternator

d)

10 pole synchronous alternator

14.

How many cycles of alternating current will be generated in one revolution of 8 pole synchronous alternator?

a)

10 cycles

b)

4 cycles

c)

8 cycles

d)

16 cycles

15.

How many poles will be required if an alternator runs at 1500 rpm and given frequency of 50 Hz?

a)

8 pole

b)

6 pole

c)

4 pole

d)

2 pole

16.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a)

A single phase induction motor has very high starting torque.

b)

A single phase induction motor has zero starting torque.

c)

A single phase starting torque is as good as that of 3 phase induction motor.

d)

A single phase motor has very small torque but greater than zero.

17.

The synchronous motor can be made self starting by providing.

a)

Damper winding on rotor poles

b)

Damper winding on stator

c)

(a) and (b)

d)

None of the above

18.

The air cores in transformers are preferred for

a)

Low frequency transformers

b)

High frequency transformers

c)

5 kVA, 50 Hz transformers

d)

None of these

19.

Which material has the highest conductivity of all materials?

a)

Silver

b)

Copper

c)

Gold

d)

Tungsten

20.

Which part of transformer is subjected to maximum heating?

a)

Frame

b)

Core

c)

Winding

d)

Oil