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DC Machines, Transformers & Motors Quiz

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to electrical engineering topics, specifically focusing on DC machines, transformers, induction motors, synchronous machines, special motors, testing and efficiency, and losses. It covers fundamental concepts such as the operation of various types of motors, efficiency calculations, and characteristics of transformers. Each section provides key information relevant to the functioning and analysis of electrical machines.

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DC Machines, Transformers & Motors Quiz

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to electrical engineering topics, specifically focusing on DC machines, transformers, induction motors, synchronous machines, special motors, testing and efficiency, and losses. It covers fundamental concepts such as the operation of various types of motors, efficiency calculations, and characteristics of transformers. Each section provides key information relevant to the functioning and analysis of electrical machines.

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RATHER ERSHAD <ratherirshad6666@[Link]> Mon, Jun 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM


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✅ DC Machines (Q1–10)
1. Which part of the DC motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?
➤ Armature

2. The function of a commutator in DC machines is to:


➤ Convert AC to DC in armature

3. In a DC generator, armature reaction results in:


➤ Distortion of main field flux

4. The speed of a DC shunt motor is:


➤ Almost constant

5. DC series motors are not suitable for:


➤ Driving machines at no load

6. Which motor is used in electric traction?


➤ DC series motor

7. A cumulatively compounded motor has:


➤ Both series and shunt field aiding each other

8. In a DC motor, the back emf is maximum when:


➤ Motor runs at no load

9. The torque in a DC motor is proportional to:


➤ Armature current

10. The efficiency of a DC machine is maximum when:


➤ Variable losses = constant losses

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✅ Transformers (Q11–25)
11. Transformer works on the principle of:
➤ Mutual induction

12. The core in a transformer provides:


➤ Low reluctance path for magnetic flux
13. Function of conservator in a transformer:
➤ To allow for oil expansion

14. In an ideal transformer, power output is:


➤ Equal to power input

15. The no-load current of a transformer is:


➤ Lagging the applied voltage

16. Open-circuit test on a transformer is used to find:


➤ Core losses

17. Short-circuit test is used to determine:


➤ Copper losses

18. Inrush current in transformer is due to:


➤ Residual magnetism

19. Transformer ratings are expressed in:


➤ kVA

20. An auto-transformer requires less:


➤ Copper

21. The efficiency of a transformer is maximum when:


➤ Copper loss = Iron loss

22. Zero voltage regulation occurs when:


➤ Load is leading power factor

23. For parallel operation of transformers, which condition is essential?


➤ Same per unit impedance

24. Leakage flux in transformer depends on:


➤ Leakage reactance

25. Buchholz relay is used for:


➤ Protection against internal faults

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✅ 3-Phase Induction Motors (Q26–40)


26. Synchronous speed of a 4-pole, 50 Hz motor is:
➤ 1500 rpm

27. Slip in an induction motor is defined as:


➤ ((Ns - Nr)/Ns) × 100

28. Rotor frequency of an induction motor is:


➤ Slip × supply frequency

29. Induction motors are generally:


➤ Self-starting

30. Starting torque of squirrel cage motor is:


➤ Low

31. Star-delta starter is used for:


➤ Reducing starting current

32. Torque-speed characteristic of induction motor is:


➤ Non-linear

33. Main disadvantage of an induction motor is:


➤ Poor power factor at light load

34. Motor used in ceiling fans is:


➤ Single-phase induction motor

35. Rotor resistance starter is used in:


➤ Slip ring induction motor

36. The maximum torque in induction motor is called:


➤ Breakdown torque

37. Deep bar rotors are used to improve:


➤ Starting torque

38. Plugging is a method of:


➤ Braking

39. Crawling in induction motor is caused due to:


➤ Harmonics

40. Cogging in motors is:


➤ Magnetic locking between rotor and stator

✅ 1-Phase Motors (Q41–50)


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41. Single-phase induction motors are not self-starting because:


➤ They produce no starting torque

42. Capacitor start motor has:


➤ High starting torque

43. Starting torque of a split-phase motor is:


➤ Moderate
44. Motor used in refrigerators is:
➤ Capacitor start motor

45. Universal motor can run on:


➤ AC and DC supply

46. Shaded pole motor is used for:


➤ Low power appliances

47. The torque of a single-phase induction motor is:


➤ Pulsating

48. Repulsion motor operates on:


➤ Repulsion principle

49. Capacitor-start capacitor-run motor gives:


➤ High starting and running torque

50. In ceiling fans, we use:


➤ Capacitor start motor

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✅ Synchronous Machines (Q51–60)


51. Synchronous motors run at:
➤ Constant speed

52. Which motor operates at leading power factor?


➤ Synchronous motor

53. Hunting in synchronous machines is:


➤ Oscillation of rotor

54. Excitation of synchronous motor is:


➤ DC supply

55. A salient pole rotor is used in:


➤ Low-speed alternators

56. Damper windings in synchronous machines are used to:


➤ Prevent hunting

57. Synchronous generator is also known as:


➤ Alternator

58. EMF equation of a synchronous generator is:


➤ E = 4.44 f Φ T
59. Voltage regulation is found using:
➤ Open and short circuit tests

60. Synchronous motors are not self-starting because:


➤ No starting torque

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✅ Special Motors (Q61–70)


61. Stepper motors are used in:
➤ Printers and CNC machines

62. Servo motors are used for:


➤ Precise position control

63. Main characteristic of stepper motor is:


➤ Moves in steps

64. BLDC motor operation is similar to:


➤ DC motor

65. Switched reluctance motor works on:


➤ Reluctance variation

66. Rotor movement in a stepper motor is:


➤ Discrete steps

67. PMDC motors are used in:


➤ Toys, wipers

68. Step angle in a stepper motor is:


➤ Depends on stator and rotor poles

69. Which motor has highest starting torque?


➤ DC series motor

70. LVDT is a type of:


➤ Displacement transducer

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✅ Testing & Efficiency (Q71–80)


71. Efficiency of machines is maximum when:
➤ Variable loss = constant loss

72. Load test on a DC motor gives:


➤ Efficiency and performance
73. Hopkinson’s test is used for:
➤ Testing two identical DC machines

74. Sumpner’s test is used for:


➤ Transformers

75. Which test is used for temperature rise?


➤ Load test

76. Swinburne’s test is:


➤ Indirect method for DC machines

77. Electrical braking is preferred because:


➤ Less maintenance

78. Regenerative braking returns:


➤ Energy to the source

79. Eddy current losses increase with:


➤ Frequency and flux density

80. Stray losses are caused by:


➤ Leakage flux

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✅ Losses, Effects & Misc. (Q81–100)


81. Armature reaction affects:
➤ Main field

82. Maximum power in DC motor is obtained when:


➤ Back emf = half of supply

83. Iron losses are independent of:


➤ Load

84. Copper losses vary with:


➤ Square of current

85. Hysteresis loss depends on:


➤ Frequency and flux density

86. Laminations in core reduce:


➤ Eddy current loss

87. Pole pitch in machines is:


➤ Distance between adjacent poles
88. Lap winding is preferred for:
➤ High current, low voltage

89. Wave winding is used in:


➤ High voltage, low current

90. Brush contact loss occurs in:


➤ DC machines

91. Slip rings are used in:


➤ AC machines for rotor winding

92. Brushes in DC machines are made of:


➤ Carbon

93. Lenz’s Law is used in:


➤ Direction of induced emf

94. Fleming’s right-hand rule is used in:


➤ Generators

95. Fleming’s left-hand rule applies to:


➤ Motors

96. Interpoles are used for:


➤ Improving commutation

97. V-curves of synchronous motor show:


➤ Armature current vs field current

98. Magnetic materials for cores must have:


➤ High permeability, low hysteresis loss

99. Insulation class for transformer oil is:


➤ Class A

100. No-load losses in transformers include:


➤ Core losses

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