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D.C. MOTORS

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to D.C. motors, covering topics such as motor types, speed control methods, applications, and operational characteristics. It addresses specific scenarios for selecting motors based on torque requirements, speed regulation, and efficiency. The questions also explore the effects of load changes, braking methods, and the impact of temperature on motor performance.

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D.C. MOTORS

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to D.C. motors, covering topics such as motor types, speed control methods, applications, and operational characteristics. It addresses specific scenarios for selecting motors based on torque requirements, speed regulation, and efficiency. The questions also explore the effects of load changes, braking methods, and the impact of temperature on motor performance.

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D.C.

MOTORS

No-load speed of which of the following motor will be highest ?

A. Shunt motor
B. Series motor
C. Cumulative compound motor
D. Differentiate compound motor

The direction of rotation of a D.C. series motor can be changed


by___________?

A. interchanging supply terminals


B. interchanging field terminals
C. either of A. and B. above
D. None of the above

Which of the following application requires high starting torque ?

A. Lathe machine
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Locomotive
D. Air blower

Which D.C. motor will be preferred for machine tools ?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulative compound motor
D. Differential compound motor

Which D.C. motor is preferred for elevators ?

A. Shunt motor
B. Series motor
C. Differential compound motor
D. Cumulative compound motor

In D.C. shunt motors as load is reduced__________________?

A. the speed will increase abruptly


B. the speed will increase in proportion to reduction in load
C. the speed will remain almost/constant
D. the speed will reduce

The speed of a D.C. shunt motor more than its full-load speed can be obtained
by_____________?

A. decreasing the field current


B. increasing the field current
C. decreasing the armature current
D. increasing the armature current
A three point starter is considered suitable for______________?

A. shunt motors
B. shunt as well as compound motors
C. shunt, compound and series motors
D. all D.C. motors

In D.C. motor which of the following can sustain the maximum temperature
rise?

A. Slip rings
B. Commutator
C. Field winding
D. Armature winding

D.C. series motors are used______________?

A. where load is constant


B. where load changes frequently
C. where constant operating speed is needed
D. in none of the above situations

Sparking at the commutator of a D.C. motor may result in____________?

A. damage to commutator segments


B. damage to commutator insulation
C. increased power consumption
D. all of the above

Which of the following motor is preferred for operation in highly explosive


atmosphere ?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Air motor
D. Battery operated motor

For which of the following applications a D.C. motor is preferred over an A.C.
motor ?

A. Low speed operation


B. High speed operation
C. Variable speed operation
D. Fixed speed operation

Three point starter can be used for______________?


A. series motor only
B. shunt motor only
C. compound motor only
D. both shunt and compound motor

Speed control by Ward Leonard method gives uniform speed variation______?

A. in one direction
B. in both directions
C. below normal speed only
D. above normal speed only

Buses, trains, trolleys, hoists, cranes require high starting torque and
therefore make use of_____________?

A. D.C. series motor


B. D.C. shunt motor
C. induction motor
D. all of above motors

Which of the following motor has the poorest speed regulation ?

A. Shunt motor
B. Series motor
C. Differential compound motor
D. Cumulative compound motor

The armature torque of the D.C. shunt motor is proportional to____________?

A. field flux only


B. armature current only
C. both A. and B.
D. none of the above

Which of the following method of speed control of D.C. machine will offer
minimum efficiency ?

A. Voltage control method


B. Field control method
C. Armature control method
D. All above methods

The armature voltage control of D.C. motor provides____________?

A. constant torque drive


B. constant voltage drive
C. constant current drive
D. none of the above

The speed of a D.C. shunt motor can be increased by_______________?

A. increasing the resistance in armature circuit


B. increasing the resistance in field circuit
C. reducing the resistance in the field circuit
D. reducing the resistance in the armature circuit

Which motor has the poorest speed control?

A. Differentially compounded motor


B. Cumulatively compounded motor
C. Shunt motor
D. Series motor

For a D.C. shunt motor if the excitation is changed_______________?

A. torque will remain constant


B. torque will change but power will remain constant
C. torque and power both will change
D. torque, power and speed, all will change

If the terminals of armature of D.C. motor are interchanged, this action will
offer following kind of braking?

A. regenerative
B. plugging
C. dynamic braking
D. none of the above
E. any of the above

Which of the following motors one will choose to drive the rotary compressor
__________?

A. D.C. shunt motor


B. D.C. series motor
C. Universal motor
D. Synchronous motor

If the speed of a D.C. shunt motor is increased, the back e.m.f. of the motor
will_________?

A. increase
B. decrease
C. remain same
D. become zero

Which of the following motors is usually used in house-hold refrigerators ?

A. D.C. shunt motor


B. D.C. series motor
C. Single phase induction motor (split phase start or induction run motor)
D. Reluctance motor
E. Synchronous motor

Which motor should not be started on no-load ?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulatively compounded motor
D. Differentially compounded motor

For constant torque drive which speed control method is preferred ?

A. Field control
B. Armature voltage control
C. Shunt armature control
D. Mechanical loading system

Which of the following loss in a D.C. generator varies significantly with the
load current ?

A. Field copper loss


B. Windage loss
C. Armature copper loss
D. None of the above

Torque developed by a D.C. motor depends upon_____________?

A. magnetic field
B. active length of the conductor
C. current flow through the conductors
D. number of conductors
E. radius of armature
F. all above factors

D.C. shunt motors are used for driving____________?

A. trains
B. cranes
C. hoists
D. machine tools

Which of the following loss in a D.C. generator is dissipated in the form of


heat?

A. Mechanical loss
B. Core loss
C. Copper loss
D. All of the above

D.C. generators are normally designed for maximum efficiency


around_____________?

A. full-load
B. rated r.p.m.
C. rated voltage
D. all of the above

In a D.C. generator, the iron losses mainly take place in___________/

A. yoke
B. commutator
C. armature conductors
D. armature rotor

D.C. generators are installed near the load centres to reduce_____________?

A. iron losses
B. line losses
C. sparking
D. corona losses

For which types of D.C. motor, dynamic braking is generally used ?

A. Shunt motors
B. Series motors
C. Compound motors
D. All of the above

Which method of braking is generally used in elevators ?

A. Plugging
B. Regenerative braking
C. Rheostatic braking
D. None of the above

When the armature of a D.C. motor rotates, e.m.f. induced is___________?

A. self-induced e.m.f.
B. mutually induced e.m.f.
C. back e.m.f
D. none of the above

D.C. motor is to drive a load which has certain minimum value for most of the
time and some peak value for short duration. We will select the____________?

A. series motor
B. shunt motor
C. compound motor
D. any of the above

D.C. motor is to a drive a load which is almost nil for certain part of the load
cycle and peak value for short duration. We will select this______________?

A. series motor
B. shunt motor
C. compound motor
D. any of the above
Which D.C. motor has got maximum self relieving property ?

A. Series motor
B. Shunt motor
C. Cumulatively compounded motor
D. Differentially compounded motor

In which of the following device the generated emf and armature current are in
the opposite directions?

A. dc generator
B. dc motor
C. transformer
D. all of the above

With the increase in temperature, the speed of DC shunt motor____________?

A. decreases.
B. increases
C. remain same
D. none of the above

Which of the following method is used for the speed control of DC shunt
motor?

A. voltage control method


B. flux control method
C. rheostat control method
D. all of the above

A dc series motor should not be started on no load because it


would___________?

A. not develop starting torque


B. fail to start without load
C. run at dangerously high speed
D. draw more current without producing sufficient torque

Armature reaction in dc motor results___________?

A. decrease in speed
B. increase in speed
C. short circuit
D. open circuit

Which of the following test can be performed on DC series motor?

A. Swinburne test
B. Hopkinson test
C. Brake test
D. Field test

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