1. Delta/star transformer works satisfactorily when ?

load is balanced only

load is unbalanced only

on balanced as well as unbalanced loads

none of the above

Answer: on balanced as well as unbalanced loads

Explanation:


2. A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine ?

core loss

copper loss

efficiency

magnetising current

Answer: efficiency

Explanation:


3. Which winding of the transformer has less cross-sectional area ?

Primary winding

Secondary winding

Low voltage winding

High voltage winding

Answer: High voltage winding

Explanation:


4. The secondary winding of a current transformer whose primary is carrying current should ?

not be open-circuited

not be short-circuited

either of the above

none of the above

Answer: not be open-circuited

Explanation:


5. The size of a transformer core will depend on ?

frequency

area of the core

flux density of the core material

(a)and (b) both

Answer: (a)and (b) both

Explanation:


6. In a transformer the resistance between its primary and secondary should be ?

zero

10?

1000 ?

infinity

Answer: infinity

Explanation:


7. In an ideal transformer, on no-load, the primary voltage is balanced by ?

the primary induced e.m.f.

the secondary induced e.m.f

the secondary voltage

the drop across resistances and reactance

Answer: the secondary induced e.m.f

Explanation:


8. The short-circuit voltage of a transformer mainly depends on the ?

magnitude of leakage flux

ohmic resistance of primary winding

ohmic resistance of secondary winding

cross-sectional area of the iron core

Answer: magnitude of leakage flux

Explanation:


9. The maximum load that a power transformer can carry is limited by its ?

temperature rise

dielectric strength of oil

Voltage ratio

copper loss

Answer: Voltage ratio

Explanation:


10. Distribution transformers are generally designed for maximum efficiency around ?

90% load

zero load

25% load

50% load

Answer: 50% load

Explanation: