1. The ratio of starting torque to full load torque is least in case of ?

series motor

shunt motors

compound motors

none of the above

Answer: shunt motors

Explanation:


2. In a D.C. series motor if the armature current is reduced by 50%, the torque of the motor will be equal to ?

100% of the previous value

50% of the previous value

25% of the previous value

10% of the previous value

Answer: 25% of the previous value

Explanation:


3. In case of conductively compensated DC series motors, the compensating winding is provided ?

as separately wound unit

in parallel with armature winding

in series with armature winding

in parallel with field winding

Answer: in series with armature winding

Explanation:


4. As compared to an induction motor, the air gap in a D.C. motor is ?

less than 50%

between 50% and 90%

same

more

Answer: more

Explanation:


5. Which of the following motor has the poorest speed regulation ?

Shunt motor

Series motor

Differential compound motor

Cumulative compound motor

Answer: Series motor

Explanation:


6. For a D.C. shunt motor if the excitation is changed ?

torque will remain constant

torque will change but power will remain constant

torque and power both will change

torque, power and speed, all will change

Answer: torque will change but power will remain constant

Explanation:


7. Which of the following motors have almost constant speed over their full load range ?

AC. series motors

Low resistance squirrel cage motors

D.C. shunt motors

Both (b) and (c)

Answer: Both (b) and (c)

Explanation: