1. Torque developed by a single phase induction motor at starting is ?

pulsating

uniform

none of the above

nil

Answer: nil

Explanation:


2. Which of the following statements regarding reluctance-start motor is incorrect ?

It is similar to reluctance motor

It is basically an induction motor and not a synchronous one

So far as its basic working principle is concerned, it is similar to shaded pole motor

the air-gap between rotor and salient poles is non- uniform

Answer: It is similar to reluctance motor

Explanation:


3. Which of the following statements regarding repulsion-start induction motor is incorrect ?

It requires more maintenance of commutator and other mechanical devices

It makes quite a bit of noise on starting

fractional horse power motors, it has replaced the capacitor motors

It is not easily reversed

Answer: fractional horse power motors, it has replaced the capacitor motors

Explanation:


4. The speed of a universal motor is usually reduced by using ?

gearing

belts

brakes

chains

Answer: gearing

Explanation:


5. Which motor is relatively free from mechanical and magnetic vibrations ?

Shaded-pole motor

Universal motor

Reluctance motor

Hysteresis motor

Answer: Hysteresis motor

Explanation:


6. If the ceiling fan, when switched on, runs at slow speed in the reverse direction, it can be concluded that ?

capacitor is ineffective

winding has burnt out

bearings are worn out

none of the above

Answer: capacitor is ineffective

Explanation:


7. Which statement about resistance start split-phase motor is incorrect ?

It is non-reversible

The main winding has low resistance but high reactance

It has two stator windings called main and starting windings

The two stator windings are connected in series across the supply

Answer: The two stator windings are connected in series across the supply

Explanation:


8. Which of the following applications always have some load whenever switched on ?

Vacuum cleaners

Fan motors

Pistol drills

All of the above

Answer: Pistol drills

Explanation:


9. The speed of a universal motor is usually reduced by using ?

gearing

belts

brakes

chains

Answer: gearing

Explanation:


10. Which statement about resistance start split-phase motor is incorrect ?

It is non-reversible

The main winding has low resistance but high reactance

It has two stator windings called main and starting windings

The two stator windings are connected in series across the supply

Answer: The two stator windings are connected in series across the supply

Explanation: