Electrical EngineeringD.C. Motors MCQs
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D.C. Motors MCQs
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Which method of braking is generally used in elevators?
- A. Plugging
- B. Regenerative braking
- C. Rheostat braking
- D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B
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
Correct Answer: C
For a D.C. shunt motor if the excitation is changed
- A. Torque will remain constant
- B. Torque will change but power will remain constant
- C. Torque and power both will change
- D. Torque, power and speed, all will change
Correct Answer: B
If a D.C. motor is to be selected for conveyors, which motor would be preferred ?
- A. Series motor
- B. Shunt motor
- C. Differentially compound motor
- D. Cumulative compound motor
Correct Answer: A
If the terminals of armature of D.C. motor are interchanged, this action will offer following kind of braking
- A. Regenerative
- B. Plugging
- C. Dynamic braking
- D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B
In variable speed motor
- A. A stronger commutating field is needed at low speed than at high speed
- B. A weaker commutating field is needed at low speed than at high speed
- C. Same commutating field is needed at low speed than at high speed
- D. None of the above is correct
Correct Answer: B
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
Correct Answer: C
D.C. generators are normally designed for maximum efficiency around
- A. Full load
- B. Rated r.p.m.
- C. Rated voltage
- D. All of the above
Correct Answer: A
If a D.C. motor designed for 40°C ambient temperature is to be used for 50°C ambient temperature, then the motor
- A. Of lower H.P. should be selected
- B. Of higher H.P. should be selected
- C. Can be used for 50°C ambient temperature also
- D. Is to be de-rated by a factor recommended by manufacturer and select the next higher H.P. motor
Correct Answer: D
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
Correct Answer: D
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
Correct Answer: B
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
Correct Answer: C