1. Transformer for constant voltage applications is considered good if its voltage regulation is ?

low

high

zero

none of the above

Answer: low

Explanation:


2. ln a power transformer the efficiency should be maximum at ?

50 % of full load

60 % full load

80 % full load

full load

Answer: full load

Explanation:


3. Helical coils are very well suited for ?

low voltage winding of large rating transformers

high voltage winding of small rating transformers

high voltage winding of large rating transformers

none of the above

Answer: low voltage winding of large rating transformers

Explanation:


4. In a transformer frictional loss is ?

5% of total loss

10% of total loss

20% of total loss

nil

Answer: nil

Explanation:


5. A transformer is used to change the value of ?

power factor

power

frequency

voltage

Answer: voltage

Explanation:


6. Which of the following insulating materials can withstand the highest temperature safely ?

Cellulose

Asbestos

Mica

Glass fibre

Answer: Mica

Explanation:


7. Auto-transformer makes effective saving on copper and copper losses, when its transformation ratio is ?

approximately equal to one

less than one

great than one

none of the above

Answer: approximately equal to one

Explanation:


8. A current transformer is ?

a magnetic component to change voltage level

an instrument to transform A.C. current to D.C. current

magnetic component to change current level

none of the above

Answer: magnetic component to change current level

Explanation:


9. While rising and falling if a wave is not symmetrical, it contains ?

even harmonics in addition to fundamental

odd harmonics in addition to fundamental

both odd and even harmonics in addition to fundamental

none of the above

Answer: even harmonics in addition to fundamental

Explanation:


10. What is the typical use of an autotransformer ?

Control transformer

Isolating transformer

Variable transformer

Toy transformer

Answer: Variable transformer

Explanation: