Electrical Engineering Mcqs

Which of the following is the most likely source of harmonics in a transformer ?

(A) poor insulation

(B) Overload

(C) loose connections

(D) Core saturation

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Iron loss of a transformer can be measured by____________?

(A) low power factor wattmeter

(B) unity power factor wattmeter

(C) frequency meter

(D) any type of wattmeter

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Which of the following loss in a transformer is zero even at full load ____________?

(A) Core loss

(B) Friction loss

(C) Eddy current loss

(D) Hysteresis loss

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Negative voltage regulation is indicative that the load is___________?

(A) capacitive only

(B) inductive only

(C) inductive or resistive

(D) none of the above

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Helical coils can be used on___________________?

(A) low voltage side of high kVA transformers

(B) high frequency transformers

(C) high voltage side of small capacity transformers

(D) high voltage side of high kVA rating transformers

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If the supply frequency to the transformer is increased,”the iron loss will__________?

(A) not change

(B) decrease

(C) increase

(D) any of the above

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Which of the following is not a routine test on transformers ?

(A) Core insulation voltage test

(B) Impedance test

(C) Radio interference test

(D) Polarity test

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A transformer can have zero voltage regulation at______________?

(A) leading power factor

(B) lagging power factor

(C) unity power factor

(D) zero power factor

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During open circuit test of a transformer:

(A) primary is supplied rated voltage

(B) primary is supplied full-load current

(C) primary is supplied current at reduced voltage

(D) primary is supplied rated kVA

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The voltage transformation ratio of a transformer is equal to the ratio of_______________?

(A) primary turns to secondary turns

(B) secondary current to primary current

(C) secondary induced e.m.f. to primary induced e.m.f

(D) secondary terminal voltage to primary applied voltage

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