Multiple choice questions on generators #1

These are some multiple choice questions on dc generators which has scope to ask in competitive exams.



1)  The principle of dynamically induced emf  is utilised in
A) Transformer
B) choke
C) generator
D) thermocouple

Ans:C

2) The field coils of a dc generator are usually made of
A) Mica
B) Copper
C) Cast iron
D) Carbon

Ans:B

3) Armature of dc machine is made of
A) conducting material
B) insulating material
C) non-ferrous material
D) silicon steel

Ans:D

4) The commutation of a dc motor serves purpose of
A) changing ac to dc
B) converting dc into ac
C) reducing friction
D) avoiding arc at the brushes

Ans:A

5) In dc machine, the armature winding are placed on the rotor because of the necessity for
A) electromechanical energy conversion
B) generation of voltage
C) commutation
D) development of torque

Ans:C

6) In dc machine brushes are physically placed in the
A) polar axis and electrically connected to the coils lying in the interpolar axis
B) polar axis  electrically connected to the coils lying in the polar axis
C) Interpolar axis and electrically connected to the coils lying in the polar axis
D) Interpolar axis and electrically connected to the coils lying in the interpolar axis

Ans:A

7) wave winding is employed in a dc machine of
A) high current and low voltage rating.
B) low current and high voltage rating.
C) high current and high voltage rating.
D) low current and low voltage rating.

Ans:B

8) A wave winding must go at least ........ around the armature before it closes back where it started
A) once
B) twice
C) thrice
D) four times

Ans:B

9) The dc armature winding in which coil sides are a pole pitch apart is called .......... winding.
A) multiplex
B) fractional-pitch
C) full-pitch
D) pole-pitch

Ans:C

10) For making coil span equal to a pole pitch in the armature winding of a dc generator, the back pitch of the winding must equal the number of
A) commutator bars per pole
B) winding elements
C) armature conductors per path
D) armature parallel paths

Ans:A

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