Electrical Machine 1 MCQs [set-5]
Chapter: Transformers
101. A transformer can have regulation closer to zero
A. on full-load
B. on overload
C. on leading power factor
D. on zero power factor
Answer: C
102. A transformer transforms
A. voltage
o m
B. current
. c
C. current and voltage
te
D. power
a
Answer: D
q M
c the standard voltage for power supply in India ?
103. Which of the following is not
A. llkV M
B. 33kV
C. 66 kV
D. 122 kV
Answer: D
104. Reduction in core losses and increase in permeability are obtained with
transformer employing
A. core built-up of laminations of cold rolled grain oriented steel
B. core built-up of laminations of hot rolled sheet
C. either of the above
D. none of the above
Answer: A
105. In a power or distribution transformer about 10 per cent end turns are
heavily insulated
A. to withstand the high voltage drop due to line surge produced by the shunting capacitance of
the end turns
B. to absorb the line surge voltage and save the winding of transformer fromdamage
C. to reflect the line surge and save the winding of a transformer from damage
D. none of the above
Answer: A
106. For given applied voltage, with the increase in frequency of the applied
voltage
A. eddy current loss will decrease
B. eddy current loss will increase
C. eddy current loss will remain unchanged
D. none of the above
Answer: C
107. Losses which occur in rotating electric machines and do not occur in
transformers are
A. friction and windage losses
B. magnetic losses
C. hysteresis and eddy current losses
D. copper losses
Answer: A
108. In a given transformer for a given applied voltage, losses which
remainconstant irrespective of load changes are
A. hysteresis and eddy current losses
B. friction and windage losses
C. copper losses
D. none of the above
Answer: A
109. Which of the following statements regarding an idel single-phase
transformerhaving a turn ratio of 1 : 2 and drawing a current of 10 A from 200 V
A.C. supply is incorrect ?
A. Its secondary current is 5 A
B. Its secondary voltage is 400 V
C. Its rating is 2 kVA
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D. Its secondary current is 20 A
Answer: D
110. The secondary of a current transformer is always short-circuited
underoperating conditions because it
A. avoids core saturation and high voltage induction
B. is safe to human beings
C. protects the primary circuit
D. none of the above
Answer: A
111. In a transformer the resistance between its primary and secondary should be
A. zero
B. 10 Q
C. 1000 Q
D. infinity
Answer: D
112. A good voltage regulation of a transformer means
A. output voltage fluctuation from no load to full load is least
B. output voltage fluctuation with power factor is least
C. difference between primary and secondary voltage is least
D. difference between primary and secondary voltage ismaximum
Answer: A
113. For a transformer, operating at constant load current, maximum efficiency
will occur at
A. 0.8 leading power factor
B. 0.8 lagging power factor
C. zero power factor
D. unity power factor
Answer: D
114. Which of the following protection is normally not provided on
smalldistribution transformers ?
A. Overfluxing protection
B. Buchholz relay
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C. Overcurrent protection
D. All of the above
Answer: B
115. Which of the following acts as a protection against high voltage surges due to
lightning and switching ?
A. Horn gaps
B. Thermal overload relays
C. Breather
D. Conservator
Answer: A
116. The efficiency of two identical transformers under load conditionscan be
determined by
A. short-circuit test
B. back-to-back test
C. open circuit test
D. any of the above
Answer: B
117. Which of the following insulating materials can withstand the highest
temperature safely ?
A. Cellulose
B. Asbestos
C. Mica
D. Glass fibre
Answer: C
118. Which of the following parts of a transformer is visible from outside ?
A. Bushings
B. Core
C. Primary winding
D. Secondary winding
Answer: A
119. The noise produced by a transformer is termed as
A. zoom
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B. hum
C. ringing
D. buzz
Answer: B
120. 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
Answer: B
121. 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
Answer: D
122. If a transformer is continuously operated the maximum temperature rise will
occur in
A. core
B. windings
C. tank
D. any of the above
Answer: B
123. The hum in a transformer is mainly attributed to
A. load changes
B. oil in the transformer
C. magnetostriction
D. mechanical vibrations
Answer: C
124. The maximum load that a power transformer can carry is limited by its
A. temperature rise
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B. dielectric strength of oil
C. voltage ratio
D. copper loss
Answer: C
125. The efficiency of a transformer, under heavy loads, is comparatively low
because
A. copper loss becomes high in proportion to the output
B. iron loss is increased considerably
C. voltage drop both in primary and secondary becomes large
D. secondary output is much less as compared to primary input
Answer: A
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