Q. D.C. generators are connected to the busbars or disconnected from them only under the floating condition

  • (A) to avoid sudden loading of the primemover
  • (B) to avoid mechanicaljerk to the shaft
  • (C) to avoid burning of switch contacts
  • (D) all above
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) all above

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
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) voltage at the toad end of the feeder

Q. Eddy currents are induced in the pole shoes of a D.C. machine due to

  • (A) oscillating magnetic field
  • (B) pulsating magnetic flux
  • (C) relative rotation between field and armature
  • (D) all above
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) relative rotation between field and armature

Q. Equilizer rings are required in case armature is

  • (A) wave wound
  • (B) lap wound
  • (C) delta wound
  • (D) duplex wound
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) lap wound

Q. Flashing the field of D.C. generator means

  • (A) neutralising residual magnetism
  • (B) creating residual magnetism by a D.C. source
  • (C) making the magnetic losses of forces parallel
  • (D) increasing flux density by adding extra turns of windings on poles
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) creating residual magnetism by a D.C. source

Q. Fleming's right-hand rule regarding direction of induced e.m.f., correlates

  • (A) magnetic flux, direction of current flow and resultant force
  • (B) magnetic flux, direction of motion and the direction of e.m.f. induced
  • (C) magnetic field strength, induced voltage and current
  • (D) magnetic flux, direction of force and direction of motion of conductor
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) magnetic flux, direction of motion and the direction of e.m.f. induced

Q. Following D.C. generator will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles

  • (A) series generator
  • (B) shunt generator
  • (C) compound generator
  • (D) self-excited generator
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) self-excited generator

Q. For a D.C. generator when the number of poles and the number of armature conductors is fixed, then which winding will give the higher e.m.f. ?

  • (A) Lap winding
  • (B) Wave winding
  • (C) Either of (a) and (b) above
  • (D) Depends on other features of design
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Wave winding

Q. For a D.C. machines laboratory following type of D.C. supply will be suitable

  • (A) rotary converter
  • (B) mercury are rectifier
  • (C) induction motor D.C. generator set
  • (D) synchronous motor D.C. generator set
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) induction motor D.C. generator set

Q. For both lap and wave windings, there are as many commutator bars as the number of

  • (A) slots
  • (B) armature conductors
  • (C) winding elements
  • (D) poles
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) winding elements

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