Rectifiers And Converters — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Electrical Engineering MCQs on Rectifiers And Converters — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for WAPDA, NTDC, IESCO, LESCO, PPSC, FPSC.
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The potential drop in the arc, in a mercury arc rectifier, varies
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In selenium rectifiers efficiencies ranging from ______ to ______ percent are attainable
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The metal rectifiers, as compared to mercury arc rectifiers
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In a mercury arc rectifier positive ions are attracted towards
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The internal efficiency of a mercury arc rectifier depends on
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The ignited or auxiliary anode in mercury arc rectifier is made of
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The cathdde voltage drop, in a mercury arc rectifier, is due to
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In a rotary converter armature currents are
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In a mercury arc rectifier______ flow from anode to cathode
Question 11 of 18
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The voltage drop between the anode and cathode, of a mercury arc rectifier comprises of the following
Question 12 of 18
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In which of the following appUcations, direct current is absolutely essential ?
Question 13 of 18
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In phase-shift control method the control is carried out by varying the of grid voltage.
Question 14 of 18
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A mercury arc rectifier possesses ________ regulation characteristics
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The ionization potential of mercury is approximately
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Selenium rectifier can be operated at temperatures as high as
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Which of the following is reversible in action?
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A rotary converter operates at a
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