Electrical Machine Design — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Electrical Engineering MCQs on Electrical Machine Design — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for WAPDA, NTDC, IESCO, LESCO, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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A voltage of about 200 V can be measured
Correct Answer: Option B — a D.C. potentiometer in conjunction with a volt ratio box
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a D.C. potentiometer in conjunction with a volt ratio box is the correct answer to “A voltage of about 200 V can be measured”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 2 of 40
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Which of the following is measured by using a vector voltmeter ?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is measured by using a vector voltmeter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 3 of 40
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The length of air gap to be provided in ______ is primarily determined by power factor consideration.
Correct Answer: Option C — Induction motor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Induction motor is the correct answer to “The length of air gap to be provided in ______ is primarily determined by power factor consideration.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 4 of 40
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Most common form of A.C. meters met with in every day domestic and industrial installations are
Correct Answer: Option C — induction type single phase energy meters
Detailed Academic Explanation:
induction type single phase energy meters is the correct answer to “Most common form of A.C. meters met with in every day domestic and industrial installations are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 5 of 40
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Hot rolled sheets have ______ value of permeability
Correct Answer: Option B — low
Detailed Academic Explanation:
low is the correct answer to “Hot rolled sheets have ______ value of permeability”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 6 of 40
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An ammeter is a
Correct Answer: Option A — secondary instrument
Detailed Academic Explanation:
secondary instrument is the correct answer to “An ammeter is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 7 of 40
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An ohmmeter is a
Correct Answer: Option B — moving coil instrument
Detailed Academic Explanation:
moving coil instrument is the correct answer to “An ohmmeter is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 8 of 40
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In a Weston synchronoscope, the fixed coils are connected across
Correct Answer: Option B — incoming alternator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
incoming alternator is the correct answer to “In a Weston synchronoscope, the fixed coils are connected across”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 9 of 40
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The time taken by the machine to attain 0.632 of its final steady temperature rise is called
Correct Answer: Option A — heating time constant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
heating time constant is the correct answer to “The time taken by the machine to attain 0.632 of its final steady temperature rise is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 10 of 40
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With direct water cooling it is possible to have ratings of about
Correct Answer: Option D — 600 MW
Detailed Academic Explanation:
600 MW is the correct answer to “With direct water cooling it is possible to have ratings of about”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 11 of 40
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In induction motors, the length of air gap in kept as small as mechanically possible is order to have
Correct Answer: Option B — high power factor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
high power factor is the correct answer to “In induction motors, the length of air gap in kept as small as mechanically possible is order to have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 12 of 40
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Which of the following methods does not take into account the maximum temperature rise under variable loadconditions ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Method of average losses
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Method of average losses is the correct answer to “Which of the following methods does not take into account the maximum temperature rise under variable loadconditions”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 13 of 40
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The switch board instruments
Correct Answer: Option A — should be mounted in vertical position
Detailed Academic Explanation:
should be mounted in vertical position is the correct answer to “The switch board instruments”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 14 of 40
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The heat dissipating capability of transformers of ratings higher than 30 kVA in increased by providing which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The heat dissipating capability of transformers of ratings higher than 30 kVA in increased by providing which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 15 of 40
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The distance between the starts of two consecutive coils measured in terms of coil sides is called
Correct Answer: Option B — winding pitch
Detailed Academic Explanation:
winding pitch is the correct answer to “The distance between the starts of two consecutive coils measured in terms of coil sides is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 16 of 40
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In a 3-phase power measurement by two wattmeter method, both the watt meters had identical readings. The power factor of the load was
Correct Answer: Option A — unity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
unity is the correct answer to “In a 3-phase power measurement by two wattmeter method, both the watt meters had identical readings. The power factor of the load was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 17 of 40
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E.m.f. of a Weston cell is accurately measured by
Correct Answer: Option A — electrostatic voltmeter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
electrostatic voltmeter is the correct answer to “E.m.f. of a Weston cell is accurately measured by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 18 of 40
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D.C. windings are
Correct Answer: Option C — always 2-layer type
Detailed Academic Explanation:
always 2-layer type is the correct answer to “D.C. windings are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 19 of 40
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The design of electromagnets is based upon which of the following fundamental equations ?
Correct Answer: Option E — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The design of electromagnets is based upon which of the following fundamental equations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 20 of 40
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The disc of an instrument using eddy current damping should be of
Correct Answer: Option C — conducting and non-magnetic material
Detailed Academic Explanation:
conducting and non-magnetic material is the correct answer to “The disc of an instrument using eddy current damping should be of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 21 of 40
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For 275 kV transformers, using cold rolled grain oriented steel, which of the following values of flux density may be used?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1.6 Wb/m2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.6 Wb/m2 is the correct answer to “For 275 kV transformers, using cold rolled grain oriented steel, which of the following values of flux density may be used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 22 of 40
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________ cooling is the process of dissipating the armature and field winding losses to a cooling medium circulating within the winding insulation wall
Correct Answer: Option A — Direct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Direct is the correct answer to “________ cooling is the process of dissipating the armature and field winding losses to a cooling medium circulating within the winding insulation wall”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 23 of 40
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In a Schering bridge the potential of the detector above earth potential is
Correct Answer: Option A — a few volts only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a few volts only is the correct answer to “In a Schering bridge the potential of the detector above earth potential is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 24 of 40
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Induction type single phase energy meters measure electric energy in
Correct Answer: Option C — kWh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
kWh is the correct answer to “Induction type single phase energy meters measure electric energy in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 25 of 40
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To measure radio frequency, the suitable frequency meter is
Correct Answer: Option C — heterodoxy frequency meter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
heterodoxy frequency meter is the correct answer to “To measure radio frequency, the suitable frequency meter is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 26 of 40
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The cold rolled grain oriented steel has ______ permeability in the direction of the grain orientation.
Correct Answer: Option B — maximum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
maximum is the correct answer to “The cold rolled grain oriented steel has ______ permeability in the direction of the grain orientation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 27 of 40
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Power transformers should be designed to have maximum efficiency
Correct Answer: Option C — at or near full load
Detailed Academic Explanation:
at or near full load is the correct answer to “Power transformers should be designed to have maximum efficiency”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 28 of 40
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are used for construction of core of electromagnets.
Correct Answer: Option A — Soft magnetic materials
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Soft magnetic materials is the correct answer to “are used for construction of core of electromagnets.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 29 of 40
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For measurements on high voltage capacitors, the suitable bridge is
Correct Answer: Option C — Schering bridge
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Schering bridge is the correct answer to “For measurements on high voltage capacitors, the suitable bridge is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 30 of 40
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A moving-coil permanent-magnet instrument can be used as flux meter
Correct Answer: Option C — by eliminating the control springs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
by eliminating the control springs is the correct answer to “A moving-coil permanent-magnet instrument can be used as flux meter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 31 of 40
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In ______ machines, the size of the shaft is decided by the critical speed which depends on the deflection of the shaft.
Correct Answer: Option C — large
Detailed Academic Explanation:
large is the correct answer to “In ______ machines, the size of the shaft is decided by the critical speed which depends on the deflection of the shaft.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 32 of 40
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is usually used for brush rockers
Correct Answer: Option D — Cast-iron
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cast-iron is the correct answer to “is usually used for brush rockers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 33 of 40
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Commercial available medium size machines have a speed range of ______ .
Correct Answer: Option D — 2000 to 2500 r.p.m.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2000 to 2500 r.p.m. is the correct answer to “Commercial available medium size machines have a speed range of ______ .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 34 of 40
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The usual values of maximum flux densities for distribution transformers using hot rolled silicon steel are
Correct Answer: Option C — 1.1 to 1.35 Wb/m2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.1 to 1.35 Wb/m2 is the correct answer to “The usual values of maximum flux densities for distribution transformers using hot rolled silicon steel are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 35 of 40
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The electrical power to a meggar is provided by
Correct Answer: Option B — permanent magnet D.C. generator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
permanent magnet D.C. generator is the correct answer to “The electrical power to a meggar is provided by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 36 of 40
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In D.C. machines, ir order to prevent excessive distortion of field form by the armature reaction, the field mmf must be made
Correct Answer: Option C — large in comparison with the armature mmf
Detailed Academic Explanation:
large in comparison with the armature mmf is the correct answer to “In D.C. machines, ir order to prevent excessive distortion of field form by the armature reaction, the field mmf must be made”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 37 of 40
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Various adjustments in an energy meter include
Correct Answer: Option E — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Various adjustments in an energy meter include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 38 of 40
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For large power transformers, self oil cooled type or air blast type which of the following values of current density may be used?
Correct Answer: Option C — 2.2 to 3.2 A/mm2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.2 to 3.2 A/mm2 is the correct answer to “For large power transformers, self oil cooled type or air blast type which of the following values of current density may be used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 39 of 40
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The rectifier instrument is not free from
Correct Answer: Option C — frequency error
Detailed Academic Explanation:
frequency error is the correct answer to “The rectifier instrument is not free from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
Question 40 of 40
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Instrument transformers are
Correct Answer: Option C — both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “Instrument transformers are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Electrical Machine Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Electrical Machine Design
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