DC Generators Mcqs - Set 4

1)   A D.C. generator can be considered as____________?

a. rectifier
b. primemover
c. rotating amplifier
d. power pump
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: rotating amplifier

Explanation:
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2)   The e.m.f. generated by a shunt wound D.C. generator isE. Now while pole flux remains constant, if the speed of the generator is doubled, the e.m.f. generated will be_______________?

a. E/2
b. 2E
c. slightly less than E
d. E
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2E

Explanation:
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3)   In any rotating machine that part which houses the conductors and in which e.m.f. induced is to be utilized is called____________?

a. rotor
b. stator
c. field
d. armature
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: armature

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4)   The armature core of a D.C. generator is usually made of__________________?

a. silicon steel
b. copper
c. non-ferrous material
d. cast-iron
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: silicon steel

Explanation:
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5)   In a D.C. machine stray loss is the sum of_____________?

a. total copper loss and mechanical loss
b. armature copper loss and iron loss
c. shunt field copper loss and mechanical loss
d. iron loss and mechanical loss
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: iron loss and mechanical loss

Explanation:
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6)   Satisfactory commutation of D.C. machines requires______________?

a. brushes should be of proper grade and size
b. brushes should smoothly run in the holders
c. smooth, concentric commutator properly undercut
d. all of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: all of the above

Explanation:
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7)   Lap winding is composed of_____________?

a. any even number of conductors
b. any odd number of conductors
c. that even number which is exact multiple of poles + 2
d. that even number which is exact multiple of poles
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: any even number of conductors

Explanation:
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8)   Open circuited armature coil of a D.C. machine is________________?

a. identified by the scarring of the commutator segment to which open circuited coil is connected
b. indicated by a spark completely around the commutator
c. both A. and (b)
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: both A. and (b)

Explanation:
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9)   For the parallel operation of two or more D.C. compound generators, we should ensure that_______________?

a. voltage of the incoming generator should be same as that of bus bar
b. polarity of incoming generator should be same as that of bus bar
c. all the series fields should be run in parallel by means of equilizer connection
d. series fields of all generators should be either on positive side or negative side of the armature
e. all conditions mentioned above should be satisfied
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: series fields of all generators should be either on positive side or negative side of the armature

Explanation:
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10)   In a D.C. generator in case the resistance of the field winding is increased, then output voltage will____________?

a. increase
b. decrease
c. remain unaffected
d. fluctuate heavily
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: decrease

Explanation:
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11)   D.C. series generator is used_________________?

a. to supply traction load
b. to supply industrial load at constant voltage
c. voltage at the toad end of the feeder
d. for none of the above purpose
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: voltage at the toad end of the feeder

Explanation:
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12)   An exciter for a turbo generator is a_____________?

a. separately excited generator
b. shunt generator
c. series generator
d. compound generator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: shunt generator

Explanation:
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13)   Following D.C. generator will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles______________?

a. series generator
b. shunt generator
c. compound generator
d. self-excited generator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: self-excited generator

Explanation:
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14)   Interpole flux should be sufficient to_____________?

a. neutralise the commutating self induced e.m.f.
b. neutralise the armature reaction flux
c. neutralise both the armature reaction flux as well as commutating e.m.f. induced in the coil
d. perform none of the above functions
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: neutralise both the armature reaction flux as well as commutating e.m.f. induced in the coil

Explanation:
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15)   In case of a flat compounded generator:

a. voltage generated is less than the rated voltage
b. generated voltage is proportional to the load on the generator
c. voltage remains constant irrespective of the load
d. speed varies in proportion to the load on the generator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: voltage remains constant irrespective of the load

Explanation:
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16)   D.C. generator generally preferred for charging automobile batteries is______________?

a. series generator
b. shunt generator
c. long shunt compound generator
d. any of’the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: long shunt compound generator

Explanation:
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17)   In a D.C. generator the number of mechanical degrees and electrical degrees will be the same when____________?

a. r.p.m. is more than 300
b. r.p.m. is less than 300
c. number of poles is 4
d. number of poles is 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: number of poles is 2

Explanation:
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18)   Which of the following generator will have negligible terminal voltage while running on no-load?

a. Series generator
b. Shunt generator
c. Compound generator
d. Separately excited generator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Series generator

Explanation:
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19)   Which of the following D.C. generators will be in a position to build up without any residual magnetism in the poles?

a. Series generator
b. Shunt generator
c. Compound generator
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None of the above

Explanation:
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20)   Permeance is the reciprocal of______________?

a. flux density
b. reluctance
c. ampere-turns
d. resistance
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: reluctance

Explanation:
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