1. In DC generators the polarity of the interpoles ?

is the same as that of the main pole ahead

is the same as that of the immediately preceding pole

is opposite to that of the main pole ahead

is neutral as these poles do not play part in generating e.m.f.

Answer: is the same as that of the main pole ahead

Explanation:


2. Armature reaction of an unsaturated D.C. machine is ?

cross magnetising

demagnetising

magnetising

none of above

Answer: cross magnetising

Explanation:


3. If residual magnetism is present in a D.C. generator, the induced e.m.f. at zero speed will be ?

zero

small

the same as rated voltage

high

Answer: zero

Explanation:


4. In a D.C. generator the ripples in the direct e.m.f. generated are reduced by ?

using conductor of annealed copper

using commutator with large number of segments

using carbon brushes of superior quality

using equiliser rings

Answer: using commutator with large number of segments

Explanation:


5. In the case of lap winding resultant pitch is ?

multiplication of front and back pitches

division of front pitch by back pitch

sum of front and back pitches

difference of front and back pitches

Answer: difference of front and back pitches

Explanation:


6. Wave winding is composed of ?

any even number of conductors

any odd number of conductors

that even number which is exact multiple of poles + 2

that even number which is exact multiple of poles

Answer: that even number which is exact multiple of poles + 2

Explanation:


7. D.C. generator generates ?

a.c. voltage in the armature

d.c. voltage in the armature

a.c. superimposed over d.c.

none of the above

Answer: a.c. voltage in the armature

Explanation:


8. Permeance is the reciprocal of ?

flux density

reluctance

ampere-turns

resistance

Answer: reluctance

Explanation:


9. Lap winding is composed of ?

any even number of conductors

any odd number of conductors

that even number which is exact multiple of poles + 2

that even number which is exact multiple of poles

Answer: any even number of conductors

Explanation:


10. Which generator cannot start if there is no residual magnetism ?

Series generator

Shunt generator

Separately excited generator

All of the above

Answer: Series generator

Explanation: