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Single Phase Induction Motor Quiz | Single Phase Induction Motor Short Questions and Answers

41 A reluctance motor
[A] is self-starting
[B] is constant speed motor
[C] needs no D.C. excitation
[D] all of the above
Answer: 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
Answer: sound equipment

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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
Answer: Hysteresis 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
Answer: Hysteresis 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
Answer: Schrage motor
48 The speed of a universal motor is generally reduced by using
[A] gear trains
[B] V-belts
[C] brakes
[D] chains
Answer: gear trains
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
Answer: Capacitor motor
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
Answer: 100 to 150 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
Answer: 50 to 150 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
Answer: Shaded pole
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
Answer: Universal motor
60 In a hysteresis motor, the rotor must have
[A] retentivity
[B] resistivity
[C] susceptibility
[D] none of the above
Answer: retentivity

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