1. The 'crawling' in an induction motor is caused by ?

high loads

low voltage supply

improper design of machine

harmonics developed in the motor

Answer: harmonics developed in the motor

Explanation:


2. An induction motor is ?

self-starting with zero torque

self-starting with high torque

self-starting with low torque

non-self starting

Answer: self-starting with low torque

Explanation:


3. lt is advisable to avoid line-starting of induction motor and use starter because ?

motor takes five to seven times its full load current

it will pick-up very high speed and may go out of step

it will run in reverse direction

starting torque is very high

Answer: motor takes five to seven times its full load current

Explanation:


4. The injected e.m.f. in the rotor of induction motor must have ?

zero frequency

the same frequency as the slip frequency

the same phase as the rotor e.m.f.

high value for the satisfactory speed control

Answer: the same frequency as the slip frequency

Explanation:


5. Which of the following component is usually fabricated out of silicon steel ?

Bearings

Shaft

Stator core

None of the above

Answer: Stator core

Explanation:


6. In three-phase squirrel-cage induction motors ?

rotor conductor ends are short circuited through slip rings

rotor conductors are short-circuited through end rings

rotor conductors are kept open

rotor conductors are connected to insulation

Answer: rotor conductors are short-circuited through end rings

Explanation:


7. DOL starting of induction motors is usually restricted to ?

low horse power motors

variable speed motors

high horsepower motors

high speed motors

Answer: low horse power motors

Explanation:


8. A pump induction motor is switched on to a supply 30% lower than its rated voltage. The pump runs. What will eventually happen ? It will ?

stall after sometime

stall immediately

continue to run at lower speed without damage

get heated and subsequently get damaged

Answer: get heated and subsequently get damaged

Explanation:


9. In a three-phase induction motor ?

iron losses in stator will be negligible as compared to that in rotor

iron losses in motor will be negligible as compared to that in rotor

iron losses in stator will be less than that in rotor

iron losses in stator will be more than that in rotor

Answer: iron losses in stator will be more than that in rotor

Explanation:


10. A 500 kW, 3-phase, 440 volts, 50 Hz, A C. induction motor has a speed of 960 r.p.m. on full load. The machine has 6 poles. The slip of the machine will be ?

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

Answer: 0.04

Explanation: