electrical engineering MCQs – Page 255

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electrical engineering Mcqs
5081. A transformer can have regulation closer to zero___________?
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A. on zero power factor

B. on overload

C. on full-load

D. on leading power factor
5082. The secondary winding of which of the following transformers is always kept closed?
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A. Potential transformer

B. Step-down transformer

C. Step-up transformer

D. Current transformer
5083. Helical coils can be used on___________?
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A. low voltage side of high kVA transformers

B. high voltage side of small capacity transformers

C. high frequency transformers

D. high voltage side of high kVA rating transformers

5084. The efficiencies of transformers compared with that of electric motors of the same power are____________?
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A. much higher

B. much smaller

C. about the same

D. somewhat smaller

E. none of the above

5085. The thickness of laminations used in a transformer is usually____________?
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A. 4 mm to 5 mm

B. 14 mm to 15 mm

C. 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm

D. 25 mm to 40 mm

5086. The core used in high frequency transformer is usually___________?
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A. copper core

B. cost iron core

C. air core

D. mild steel core

5087. Noise level test in a transformer is a______________?
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A. none of the above

B. type test

C. special test

D. routine test

5088. Which of the following is not a part of transformer installation ?
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A. Exciter

B. Conservator

C. Buchholz relay

D. Breather

5089. Which of the following does not change in a transformer ?
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A. Voltage

B. All of the above

C. Current

D. Frequency
5090. The efficiency of a transformer will be maximum when_____________?
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A. hysteresis losses = eddy current losses

B. copper losses = hysteresis losses

C. eddy current losses = copper losses

D. copper losses = iron losses
5091. The hum in a transformer is mainly attributed to______________?
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A. load changes

B. magnetostriction

C. oil in the transformer

D. mechanical vibrations

5092. Power transformers are designed to have maximum efficiency at___________?
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A. 50% full load

B. nearly full load

C. 70% full load

D. no load

5094. The value of flux involved m the e.m.f. equation of a transformer is____________?
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A. maximum value

B. average value

C. instantaneous value

D. r.m.s. value

5095. Which of the following statements regarding an idel single-phase transformer having a turn ratio of 1 : 2 and drawing a current of 10 A from 200 V A.C. supply is incorrect?
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A. Its secondary voltage is 400 V

B. Its rating is 2 kVA

C. Its secondary current is 5 A

D. It is a step-up transformer

E. Its secondary current is 20 A
5096. If a transformer is switched on to a voltage more than the rated voltage______________?
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A. its power factor will be zero

B. its power factor will remain unaffected

C. its power factor will deteriorate

D. its power factor will increase

5097. The function of breather in a transformer is___________?
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A. to cool the transformer oil

B. to arrest flow of moisture when outside air enters the transformer

C. to provide oxygen inside the tank

D. to cool the coils during reduced load

5098. Part of the transformer which is most subject to damage from overheating is_____________?
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A. copper winding

B. transformer tank

C. winding insulation

D. frame or case

E. iron core

5100. Open circuit test on transformers is conducted to determine____________?
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A. core losses

B. hysteresis losses

C. copper losses

D. eddy current losses