1. In a transformer electric power is transferred from one coil to the other coil in a transformer ?

magnetically

electromagnetically

physically

electrically

Answer: magnetically

Explanation:


2. During short-circuit test iron losses are negligible because ?

the current on secondary side is negligible

the voltage on secondary side does not vary

the voltage applied on primary side is low

full-load current is not supplied to the transformer

Answer: the voltage applied on primary side is low

Explanation:


3. The leakage flux in a transformer depends upon ?

load current

load current and voltage

load current, voltage and frequency

load current, voltage, frequency and power factor

Answer: load current

Explanation:


4. The no load current in a transformer lags behind the applied voltage by an angle of about ?

180º

120º

90º

75º

Answer: 75º

Explanation:


5. Which of the following does not change in a transformer ?

Current

Voltage

Frequency

All of the above

Answer: Frequency

Explanation:


6. The thickness of laminations used in a transformer is usually ?

0.4 mm to 0.5 mm

4 mm to 5mm

14 mm to 15mm

25 mm to 40 mm

Answer: 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm

Explanation:


7. Which of the following loss in a transformer is zero even at full load ?

Core loss

Friction loss

Eddy current loss

Hysteresis loss

Answer: Friction loss

Explanation:


8. The efficiency of a transformer, under heavy loads, is comparatively low because ?

copper loss becomes high in proportion to the output

iron loss is increased considerably

voltage drop both in primary and secondary becomes large

secondary output is much less as compared to primary input

Answer: copper loss becomes high in proportion to the output

Explanation:


9. In some transformers, the tappings are provided on ?

L.V. side

H.V. side

L.V. as well as on H.V. side

in the middle of both windings

Answer: H.V. side

Explanation:


10. The colour of fresh dielectric oil for a transformer is ?

dark brown

white to grey

pale yellow

colourless

Answer: pale yellow

Explanation: