1. A single-phase induction motor is ?

inherently self-starting with high torque

inherently self-starting with low torque

inherently non-self-starting with low torque

inherently non-self-starting with high torque

Answer: inherently non-self-starting with low torque

Explanation:


2. Burning out of windings is due to ?

short circuited capacitor

capacitor value having changed

open circuiting of capacitor

none of the above

Answer: short circuited capacitor

Explanation:


3. In a single phase motor the centrifugal switch ?

disconnects auxiliary winding of the motor

disconnects main winding of the motor

reconnects the main winding the motor

reconnects the auxiliary winding of the motor

Answer: disconnects auxiliary winding of the motor

Explanation:


4. The rotor developed by a single-phase motor at starting is ?

more than the rated torque

rated torque

less than the rated torque

zero

Answer: zero

Explanation:


5. The running winding of a single phase motor on testing with meggar is found to be ground. Most probable location of the ground will be ?

at the end connections

at the end terminals

anywhere on the winding inside a slot

at the slot edge where coil enters or comes out of the slot

Answer: at the slot edge where coil enters or comes out of the slot

Explanation:


6. The direction of rotation of universal motor can be reversed the by reversing the flow of current through ?

armature winding

field winding

either armature winding or field winding

none of the above

Answer: either armature winding or field winding

Explanation:


7. The rotor of a hysteresis motor is made of ?

aluminium

cast iron

chrome steel

copper

Answer: chrome steel

Explanation:


8. In split phase motor main winding is of ?

thin wire placed at the top of the slots

thin wire placed at the bottom of the slots

thick wire placed at the bottom of slots

thick wire placed at the top of the Slots

Answer: thick wire placed at the bottom of slots

Explanation:


9. The shaded pole motor is used for ?

high starting torque

low starting torque

medium starting torque

very high starting torque

Answer: low starting torque

Explanation:


10. In repulsion motor, zero torque is developed when ?

brush axis is 45º electrical to field axis

brush axis coincides with the field axis

brush axis is 90º electrical to field axis

both (b) and (c)

Answer: both (b) and (c)

Explanation: