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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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18
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Exam-Level
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WAPDA, NTDC, IESCO...
Estimated Time
22 mins
Exam-Level WAPDA NTDC IESCO LESCO PPSC FPSC
Verified for Commission Syllabus • Oct 14, 2026
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Question 1 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The advantage of mercury arc rectifier is that

Question 2 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The potential drop in the arc, in a mercury arc rectifier, varies

Question 3 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In selenium rectifiers efficiencies ranging from ______ to ______ percent are attainable

Question 4 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The metal rectifiers, as compared to mercury arc rectifiers

Question 5 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a mercury arc rectifier positive ions are attracted towards

Question 6 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The internal efficiency of a mercury arc rectifier depends on

Question 7 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The ignited or auxiliary anode in mercury arc rectifier is made of

Question 8 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The cathdde voltage drop, in a mercury arc rectifier, is due to

Question 9 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a rotary converter armature currents are

Question 10 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In a mercury arc rectifier______ flow from anode to cathode

Question 11 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The voltage drop between the anode and cathode, of a mercury arc rectifier comprises of the following

Question 12 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In which of the following appUcations, direct current is absolutely essential ?

Question 13 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

In phase-shift control method the control is carried out by varying the of grid voltage.

Question 14 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

A mercury arc rectifier possesses ________ regulation characteristics

Question 15 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

The ionization potential of mercury is approximately

Question 16 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Selenium rectifier can be operated at temperatures as high as

Question 17 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

Which of the following is reversible in action?

Question 18 of 18
★ WAPDA ★ NTDC

A rotary converter operates at a

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