1. In a D.C. generator. If p be the number of poles and N be the r.p.m, of rotor, then the frequency of magnetic reversals will be ?

Np/2

Np/60

Np/120

Np/3000

Answer: Np/120

Explanation:


2. Which of the following generating machine will offer constant voltage on all loads ?

Self-excited generator

Separately excited generator

Level compounded generator

All of the above

Answer: Level compounded generator

Explanation:


3. The essential condition for parallel operation of two D.C. generators is that they have ?

same kW rating

the same operation r.p.m.

the same drooping voltage characteristics

same percentage regulation

Answer: the same drooping voltage characteristics

Explanation:


4. A simple method of increasing the voltage of a D.C. generator is ?

to increase the length of the armature

to decrease the length of the armature

to increase the speed of rotation

to decrease the speed of rotation

Answer: to increase the speed of rotation

Explanation:


5. Which of the following statements is incorrect in D.C. shunt generators about hysteresis loss ?

It is independent of lamination thickness

It can be minimize by laminating the armature

It depends upon the supply frequency

None of the above

Answer: It can be minimize by laminating the armature

Explanation:


6. A series generator can self-excite ?

only if the load current is zero

only if the load current is not zero

irrespective of the value of load current

none of the above

Answer: only if the load current is not zero

Explanation:


7. A sinusoidal voltage of 5 Hz is applied to the field of a shunt generator. The armature voltage wave ?

will be zero

will be of 5 Hz

will be of 5 x N Hz

will be of N/5 Hz

Answer: will be of 5 Hz

Explanation:


8. A 220 V D.C. generator is run at full speed without any excitation .The open circuit voltage will be ?

zero

about 2 V

about 50 V

220 V

Answer: about 2 V

Explanation:


9. Which of the following generator will have negligible terminal voltage while running on no-load ?

Series generator

Shunt generator

Compound generator

Separately excited generator

Answer: Series generator

Explanation:


10. To achieve sparkless commutation brushes of a D.O. generator are rocked ahead so as to bring them ?

just ahead of magnetic neutral axis

in magnetic neutral axis

just behind the magnetic neutral axis

none

Answer: just ahead of magnetic neutral axis

Explanation: