Unit 3 - Practice Quiz

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1 Fleming's Left Hand Rule is primarily used to find the direction of which of the following?

A. Flux density in a solenoid
B. Force experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field
C. Magnetic field around a wire
D. Induced EMF in a generator

2 In Fleming's Right Hand Rule, what does the forefinger represent?

A. Direction of Magnetic Field
B. Direction of Motion
C. Direction of Induced EMF
D. Direction of Current

3 What is the primary working principle of a transformer?

A. Lorentz force
B. Static electricity
C. Mutual induction
D. Self-induction

4 Which of the following quantities remains constant in an ideal transformer?

A. Voltage
B. Frequency
C. Impedance
D. Current

5 If a DC supply is connected to the primary of a transformer, what is the likely outcome?

A. The frequency increases
B. The transformer windings may burn out
C. It works as an ideal transformer
D. The secondary voltage is double the primary

6 The EMF equation of a single-phase transformer is given by which formula?

A.
B.
C.
D.

7 What defines the turns ratio () of a transformer?

A.
B.
C.
D.

8 In a Step-Up transformer, which of the following conditions is true?

A. and
B. and
C. and
D. and

9 What is the main advantage of an auto-transformer over a two-winding transformer?

A. Isolation between input and output
B. Higher frequency operation
C. Saving in copper material
D. Ability to handle DC

10 Current Transformers (CT) and Potential Transformers (PT) are collectively known as:

A. Distribution Transformers
B. Auto-transformers
C. Power Transformers
D. Instrument Transformers

11 Why must the secondary of a Current Transformer (CT) never be left open while the primary is energized?

A. It will draw zero current
B. It will develop dangerously high voltage across the secondary
C. The measurement accuracy increases
D. The frequency will drop to zero

12 The core of a transformer is laminated to reduce:

A. Copper loss
B. Eddy current loss
C. Hysteresis loss
D. Friction loss

13 Which principle governs the working of a DC generator?

A. Dynamically induced EMF
B. Mutual Induction
C. Self-Induction
D. Static Induction

14 What is the function of the commutator in a DC generator?

A. To reduce friction
B. To convert induced AC to DC output
C. To cool the armature
D. To convert DC to AC

15 The back EMF () in a DC motor is proportional to:

A.
B.
C.
D.

16 Which DC motor has the highest starting torque?

A. Cumulative Compound Motor
B. Differential Compound Motor
C. DC Shunt Motor
D. DC Series Motor

17 Why should a DC Series motor never be started without a load?

A. The torque will be zero
B. It will draw zero current
C. It will stall
D. It will run at dangerously high speed

18 A DC Shunt motor is also known as a:

A. Constant current motor
B. Constant flux motor
C. Variable speed motor
D. High torque motor

19 The purpose of a starter in a DC motor is to:

A. Increase the starting torque
B. Limit the high starting current
C. Reverse the direction
D. Control the speed

20 To control the speed of a DC motor above its rated (base) speed, which method is used?

A. Field flux control
B. Ward-Leonard method
C. Voltage control
D. Armature resistance control

21 To reverse the direction of rotation of a DC motor, one must:

A. Reverse both the field and armature terminals
B. Reverse either the field or the armature terminals
C. Reduce the supply voltage
D. Reverse the supply terminals

22 Which motor is best suited for electric traction (trains)?

A. Synchronous Motor
B. DC Shunt Motor
C. Induction Motor
D. DC Series Motor

23 The synchronous speed () of an AC machine is given by:

A.
B.
C.
D.

24 What is the working principle of a 3-phase Induction Motor?

A. Production of Rotating Magnetic Field (RMF)
B. Commutation
C. Production of back EMF
D. DC excitation

25 In an induction motor, 'Slip' () is defined as:

A.
B.
C.
D.

26 If the slip of an induction motor is zero, the rotor speed is:

A. Equal to synchronous speed
B. Zero
C. Infinite
D. Half of synchronous speed

27 Why can an induction motor never run at synchronous speed?

A. Air gap reluctance
B. Friction losses
C. Stator impedance
D. The relative speed would be zero, inducing no rotor current

28 The frequency of rotor current () in an induction motor running at slip is:

A.
B.
C.
D.

29 Which part of a DC machine acts as the mechanical support for the poles?

A. Yoke
B. Commutator
C. Armature
D. Brush

30 A Single Phase Induction Motor is:

A. Self-starting
B. DC operated
C. Not self-starting
D. A synchronous motor

31 How is a single-phase induction motor made self-starting?

A. By increasing supply voltage
B. By adding an auxiliary winding to create a phase difference
C. By using a heavy rotor
D. By using DC supply

32 Which motor is commonly used in ceiling fans?

A. Single phase permanent capacitor induction motor
B. DC Series Motor
C. Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
D. Universal Motor

33 In a transformer, electrical energy is transferred from primary to secondary via:

A. Copper wires directly
B. Magnetic Flux
C. Electrostatic field
D. Air

34 A transformer has 200 turns in primary and 400 turns in secondary. If input is 100V, output voltage is:

A. 50V
B. 400V
C. 100V
D. 200V

35 Which loss in a transformer is variable and depends on load current?

A. Iron loss
B. Hysteresis loss
C. Copper loss
D. Eddy current loss

36 Fleming's Right Hand Rule is applicable for:

A. Transformer
B. DC Motor
C. DC Generator
D. Battery

37 In a DC machine, the armature winding is placed on the:

A. Stator
B. Poles
C. Rotor
D. Yoke

38 The condition for maximum efficiency in a transformer is:

A. Copper Loss = 0
B. Iron Loss = 0
C. Copper Loss = 2 Iron Loss
D. Copper Loss = Iron Loss

39 Which instrument transformer is connected in series with the line?

A. Potential Transformer (PT)
B. Distribution Transformer
C. Auto-transformer
D. Current Transformer (CT)

40 What is the unit of Mutual Inductance?

A. Tesla
B. Henry
C. Ohm
D. Farad

41 Applications of a DC Shunt Motor include:

A. Lathe Machines and Centrifugal Pumps
B. Heavy construction trucks
C. Cranes and Hoists
D. Electric Locomotives

42 Squirrel cage induction motors are preferred over wound rotor types because:

A. They allow external resistance insertion
B. They have higher starting torque
C. They run at synchronous speed
D. They are rugged, cheaper, and require less maintenance

43 The speed of a 4-pole induction motor connected to a 50Hz supply will be slightly less than:

A. 3000 RPM
B. 1000 RPM
C. 1200 RPM
D. 1500 RPM

44 Which method is used for speed control of a DC motor below its base speed?

A. Flux Control
B. Pole changing
C. Armature Resistance Control
D. Frequency Control

45 In a transformer, the primary and secondary voltages are related by:

A.
B.
C.
D.

46 A Universal Motor can operate on:

A. Three-phase supply only
B. Both AC and DC
C. AC only
D. DC only

47 The rotating magnetic field in a 3-phase induction motor rotates at:

A. Rotor speed
B. Synchronous speed
C. Variable speed
D. Slip speed

48 What is the function of the brushes in a DC machine?

A. To collect or supply current to the rotating armature
B. To reduce eddy currents
C. To generate magnetic field
D. To support the shaft

49 Which type of transformer is used for welding purposes?

A. Step-up transformer
B. Current transformer
C. Step-down transformer
D. Instrument transformer

50 Ideally, the resistance of the primary and secondary windings of a transformer should be:

A. Very high
B. Equal to load resistance
C. Infinite
D. Zero