electrical engineering MCQs – Page 356

Practise multiple-choice questions from electrical engineering for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

electrical engineering Mcqs
7101. It is noticed that durum charging___________?
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A. the anode becomes chocolate brown in colour (PbCfe) and cathode becomes grey metallic lead (Pb)

B. all of the above

C. energy is absorbed by the cell

D. specific gravity of H2SO4 is increased

E. there is a rise in voltage

7102. During the charging of a lead-acid cell__________?
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A. specific gravity of H2SO4 decreases

B. its voltage increases

C. its cathode becomes dark chocolate brown in colour

D. it gives out energy

7105. It is noticed that during discharging the following does not happen___________?
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A. both anode and cathode become PbS04

B. specific gravity of H2SO4 decreases

C. voltage of the cell decreases

D. the cell absorbs energy

7106. As compared to a lead-acid cell, the efficiency of a nickel-iron cell is less due to its__________?
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A. lower e.m.f.

B. higher internal resistance

C. small quantity of electrolyte used

D. compactness

7107. The open circuit voltage of any storage cell depends wholly upon___________?
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A. its chemical constituents

B. its temperature

C. on the strength of its electrolyte

D. all above
7108. Capacity of dry cells is_________?
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A. none of the above

B. unaffected by the type of discharge

C. more when it is supplying current for intermittent periods

D. more when it is supplying current for continuous periods

7109. Shelf life of a small dry cell is___________?
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A. less than that of large dry cell

B. none of the above

C. equal to that of large dry cell

D. more than that of large dry cell

7111. In a lead-acid cell, lead is called as____________?
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A. none of the above

B. passive material

C. negative active material

D. positive active material

7114. Internal short circuits are caused by___________?
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A. breakdown of one or more separators

B. excess accumulation of sediment at the bottom of the cell

C. both (A) and (B)

D. none of the above

7116. Life of the batteries is in the following ascending order____________?
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A. Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell, lead-acid cell

B. Lead-acid cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell

C. Edison cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, lead-acid cell

D. Lead-acid cell, Edison cell, Nickel cadmium cell
7118. Battery charging equipment is generally installed______________?
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A. as near as practical to the battery being charged

B. in clean and dry place

C. in location having all above features

D. in well ventilated location

7119. If a battery is wrongly connected on charge following will happen__________?
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A. current drawing will be very small

B. current delivered by the battery will be high

C. current drawing will be nil

D. current drawing will be very high
7120. Trickle charging of a storage battery helps to___________?
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A. keep it fresh and fully charged

B. maintain proper electrolyte level

C. prevent sulphation

D. increase its reserve capacity