1. Locked rotor current of a shaded pole motor is ?

equal to full load current

less than full load current

slightly more than full load current

none of the above

Answer: slightly more than full load current

Explanation:


2. Theory involved in analysis of the performance of single phase induction motor is ?

Double field revolving theory

cross field theory

Double field revolving theory and cross field theory both

None of these

Answer: Double field revolving theory and cross field theory both

Explanation:


3. Hysteresis motor is particularly useful for high-quality record players and tape recorders because ?

it revolves synchronously

it is not subject to any magnetic or mechanical vibrations

it can be easily manufactured in extremely small sizes

it develops hysteresis torque which is extremely steady both in amplitude and phase

Answer: it develops hysteresis torque which is extremely steady both in amplitude and phase

Explanation:


4. For the transmission line, if booster transformers are to be used, preferred location will be ?

at the receiving end

at the sending end

at the intermediate point

anywhere in the line

Answer: at the intermediate point

Explanation:


5. Wooden poles are not used because ?

they easily rot below the ground level and limited to line voltage of 11 kV

light in weight

can easily he fitted and shifted

cheap in cost

Answer: light in weight

Explanation:


6. Electro-mechanical voltage regulators generally find applications in ?

generators

transformers

reactors

all option are correct

Answer: generators

Explanation:


7. The material for armouring on cable is usually ?

galvanised steel wire

steel tape

Both galvanised steel wire and steel tape

None of these

Answer: Both galvanised steel wire and steel tape

Explanation:


8. Towers are used in ?

distribution

transmission

telephone

street light

Answer: transmission

Explanation:


9. Different types of relays are used in control circuits. They operate under predetermined conditions to full-fill the control requirement. Some relays are capable of operating with time-delay. Which one of the following is used as time delay relay ?

Reed relay

Electromagnetic relay

Clapper type armature relay

Thermal relay

Answer: Thermal relay

Explanation:


10. Bucholz relay protects the transformer from ?

internal faults

external faults

both internal and external faults

short circuit fault

Answer: internal faults

Explanation: