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41
A reluctance motor
[A]
is self-starting
[B]
is constant speed motor
[C]
needs no D.C. excitation
[D]
all of the above
42
As hysteresis motors are free from mechanical and magnetic vibrations therefore these are considered as suitable for
[A]
fans
[B]
blowers
[C]
sound equipment
[D]
mixer grinders
43
Which motor is normally free from mechanical and magnetic vibrations ?
[A]
Split phase motor
[B]
Universal motor
[C]
Hysteresis motor
[D]
Shaded pole motor
44
In which single-phase motor, the rotor has no teeth or winding ?
[A]
Split phase motor
[B]
Reluctance motor
[C]
Hysteresis motor
[D]
Universal motor
45
The direction of rotation of universal motor can be reversed the by reversing the flow of current through
[A]
armature winding
[B]
field winding
[C]
either armature winding or field winding
[D]
none of the above
Answer: either armature winding or field winding
46
When a D.C. series motor is connected to A.C. supply, the power factor will be low because of
[A]
high inductance of field and armature circuits
[B]
induced current in rotor due to variations of flux
[C]
fine copper wire winding
[D]
none of the above
Answer: high inductance of field and armature circuits
47
Which of the following motors can be used for unity power factor ?
[A]
Capacitor run motor
[B]
Shaded pole motor
[C]
Hysteresis motor
[D]
Schrage motor
48
The speed of a universal motor is generally reduced by using
[A]
gear trains
[B]
V-belts
[C]
brakes
[D]
chains
49
Which type of load is offered by cranes and hoists ?
[A]
Gradually varying load
[B]
Non-reversing, no-load start
[C]
Reversing, light start
[D]
Reversing, heavy start
Answer: Reversing, heavy start
50
Which of the following single-phase motors has relatively poor starting torque ?
[A]
Universal motor
[B]
Repulsion motor
[C]
Capacitor motor
[D]
All single phase motors have zero starting torque
51
The wattage of motor for driving domestic sewing machine will be around
[A]
100 to 150 W
[B]
40 to 75 W
[C]
10 to 30 W
[D]
5 to 10 W
52
The wattage rating for a ceiling fan motor will be in the range
[A]
200 to 250 W
[B]
250 to 500 W
[C]
50 to 150 W
[D]
10 to 20 W
53
In case of high speed universal motor which of the following needs more attention ?
[A]
End play
[B]
Air gap
[C]
Insulation in rotor
[D]
Balancing of rotor
Answer: Balancing of rotor
54
In case of a shaded pole motor the direction of rotation of the motor is
[A]
from main pole to shaded pole
[B]
from shaded pole to main pole
[C]
either of the above depending on voltage
[D]
either of the above depending on power factor
Answer: from main pole to shaded pole
55
The repulsion-start induction-run motor is used because of
[A]
good power factor
[B]
high efficiency
[C]
minimum cost
[D]
high starting torque
Answer: high starting torque
56
Which of the following motors has highest starting torque ?
[A]
Repulsion motor
[B]
Shaped pole motor
[C]
Capacitor-start motor
[D]
Split-phase motor
Answer: Capacitor-start motor
57
Which of the following single-phase induction motors is generally used in time phonographs ?
[A]
Resistance start
[B]
Capacitor start capacitor run
[C]
Shaded pole
[D]
Universal
58
In A.C. series motor compensating winding is employed to
[A]
reduce the effects of armature reaction
[B]
increase the torque
[C]
reduce sparking at the brushes
[D]
none of the above
Answer: reduce sparking at the brushes
59
Which of the following motors can be run on AC. as well as D.C. supply ?
[A]
Universal motor
[B]
Repulsion motor
[C]
Synchronous motor
[D]
Reluctance motor
60
In a hysteresis motor, the rotor must have
[A]
retentivity
[B]
resistivity
[C]
susceptibility
[D]
none of the above
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