1. In induction motor If we remove one phase for instance, two terminals will have 'Y' phase and one will have 'B' phase called ?

AC dynamic Braking

plugging

cascade breaking

increasing motor torque

Answer: AC dynamic Braking

Explanation:

AC dynamic Braking


2. In a capacitor start single-phase induction motor, the capacitor is connected ?

in series with main winding

in series with auxiliary winding

in series with both the windings

in parallel with auxiliary winding

Answer: in series with auxiliary winding

Explanation:

in series with auxiliary winding


3. If running winding of a single-phase induction motor is short circuited ?

run slower

spark at light loads

draw excessive current and overheat

None of these

Answer: None of these

Explanation:

None of these


4. Short-circuiter is used in ?

repulsion induction motor

repulsion motor

repulsion start induction run motor

None of these

Answer: repulsion start induction run motor

Explanation:

repulsion start induction run motor


5. 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

In fractional horse power motors, it has replaced the capacitor motors

It is not easily reversed

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

Explanation:

In fractional horse power motors, it has replaced the capacitor motors


6. In a two value capacitor motor, the capacitor used for running purposes is ?

air capacitor

paper spaced oil filled type

ceramic type

a.c. electrolytic type

Answer: paper spaced oil filled type

Explanation:

paper spaced oil filled type


7. Speed control of a universal motor is achieved by ?

varying field flux with tapped field windings

connecting rheostat in series

applying variable voltage

all of these methods

Answer: all of these methods

Explanation:

all of these methods


8. In any case, where the height of transmission tower is increased ?

the line capacitance and inductance will not change

the line capacitance and inductance will decrease

the line capacitance will decrease and line inductance will increase

the line capacitance will decrease but line inductance remain unchanged

Answer: the line capacitance will decrease but line inductance remain unchanged

Explanation:

the line capacitance will decrease but line inductance remain unchanged


9. For transmission lines, steel poles are generally used because: A. It has more mechanical strength and more life B. It occupies less space and give better appearance C. It has high cost ?

Only A

Only B

Both A and B

Only C

Answer: Both A and B

Explanation:

Both A and B


10. A synchronous generator generates reactive power while working at ?

zero power factor

lagging power factor

leading power factor

Any of these

Answer: leading power factor

Explanation:

A synchronous generator generates reactive power while working at leading power factor