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D.C. Machine

61. Satisfactory commutation of D.C. machines requires
            (A) brushes should be of proper grade and size
            (B) brushes should smoothly run in the holders
            (C) smooth, concentric commutator properly undercut
            (D) all of the above
Ans: D

62. Open circuited armature coil of a D.C. machine is
            (A) identified by the scarring of the commutator segment to which open circuited coil is connected
            (B) indicated by a spark completely around the commutator
            (C) both (A) and (B)
            (D) none of the above
Ans: C

63. In a D.C. machine, fractional pitch winding is used
            (A) to increase the generated voltage
            (B) to reduce sparking
            (C) to save the copper because of shorter end connections
            (D) due to (B) and (C) above
Ans: D

64. For the parallel operation of two or more D.C. compound generators, we should ensure that
            (A) voltage of the incoming generator should be same as that of bus bar
            (B) polarity of incoming generator should be same as that of bus bar
            (C) all the series fields should be run in parallel by means of equalizer connection
            (D) All of the above
Ans: D

65. 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
Ans: C

66. 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
Ans: D

67. Inter-pole flux should be sufficient to
            (A) neutralise the commutating self induced e.m.f.
            (B) neutralise the armature reaction flux
            (C) neutralise both the armature reaction flux as well as commutating e.m.f. induced in the coil
            (D) perform none of the above functions
Ans: C

68.  D.C. generator generally preferred for charging automobile batteries is
            (A) series generator
            (B) shunt generator
            (C) long shunt compound generator
            (D) any of'the above
Ans: C

69.  In a D.C. generator the number of mechanical degrees and electrical degrees will be the same when
            (A) r.p.m. is more than 300
            (B) r.p.m. is less than 300
            (C) number of poles is 4
            (D) number of poles is 2
Ans: D

70.  Permeance is the reciprocal of
            (A) flux density
            (B) reluctance
            (C) ampere-turns
            (D) resistance
Ans: B

71.  In D.C. generators the polarity of the interpoles
            (A) is the same as that of the main pole ahead
            (B) is the same as that of the immediately preceding pole
            (C) is opposite to that of the main pole ahead
            (D) is neutral as these poles do not play part in generating e.m.f.
Ans: A

72. The e.m.f. generated in a D.C. generator is directly proportional to
            (A) flux/pole
            (B) speed of armature
            (C) number of poles
            (D) all of the above
Ans: B

73. In a D.C. generator the magnetic neutral axis coincides with the geometrical neutral axis, when
            (A) there is no load on|he generator
            (B) the generator runs on full load
            (C) the generator runs on overload
            (D) the generator runs on designed speed
Ans: A

74. In a D.C. generator in order to reduce sparking at brushes, the self-induced e.m.f. in the coil is neutralised by all of the following except
            (A) interpoles
            (B) dummy coils
            (C) compensating winding
            (D) shifting of axis of brushes
Ans: B

75. In D.C. generators on no-load, the air gap flux distribution in space is
            (A) sinusoidal
            (B) triangular
            (C) pulsating
            (D) flat topped

Ans: D

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