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Single Phase Induction Motors MCQ Questions & Answers-online Quiz

For online tests and competitive exams, here are the most important multiple choice questions (MCQs) on single-phase induction motors

1.       The power factor of a single-phase induction motor is usually.

a)      Lagging

b)      Always leading

c)       Unity

d)      Unity to 0.8 leading

 

2.       The electric motor used in portable drills is

a)      Capacitor run motor

b)      Hysteresis motor

c)       Universal motor

d)      Repulsion motor

 

3.       Which of the following motor will give relatively high starting torque?

a)      Capacitor start motor

b)      Capacitor run motor

c)       Split phase motor

d)      Shaded pole motor

 

4.       The speed of universal motor is usually reduced by using

a)      gearing

b)      belts

c)       brakes

d)      chains

 

5.       Which of the following statements regarding single-phase induction motors correct?

a)      It requires only one winding

b)      It can rotate in one direction only

c)       It is self-starting

d)      It is not self-starting

 

6.       If the capacitor of a single-phase motor is short-circuited

a)      The motor will not start

b)      The motor will run

c)       The motor will run in reverse direction

d)      The motor will run in the same direction at reduced r.p.m

 

7.       Which of the following motors has highest starting torque?

a)      Repulsion motor

b)      Shaped pole motor

c)       Capacitor-start motor

d)      Split-phase motor

 

8.       The rotor of a hysteresis motor is made of

a)      Aluminum

b)      Cast iron

c)       Chrome steel

d)      Copper

 

9.       A repulsion motor is equipped with

a)      Slip rings

b)      Commutator

c)       Both (A) and (B)

d)      None of the above

 

10.   A centrifugal switch is used to disconnect starting winding when motor has

a)      Run for about 1 minute

b)      Run for about 5 minutes

c)       Picked up about 50 to 70 percent of rated speed

d)      Picked up about 10 to 25 percent of rated speed

 

11.   In case of a shaded pole motor the direction of rotation of the motor is

a)      From main pole to shaded pole

b)      From shaded pole to main pole

c)       Either of the above depending on voltage

d)      Either of the above depending on power factor

 

12.   Which of the following motor will have relatively higher power factor?

a)      Capacitor run motor

b)      Shaded pole motor

c)       Capacitor start motor

d)      Split phase motor

 

13.   In a capacitor start motor the phase displacement between starting and running winding can be nearly

a)      100

b)      600

c)       300

d)      900

 

14.   Which of the following motors is used in mixer?

a)      Repulsion motor

b)      Reluctance motor

c)       Hysteresis motor

d)      Universal motor

 

15.   The shaded pole motor is used for

a)      High starting torque

b)      Low starting torque

c)       Medium starting torque

d)      Very high starting torque

 

16.   Which of the following motors is used for unity power factor?

a)      Hysteresis motor

b)      Schrage motor

c)       Universal motor

d)      Reluctance motor

 

17.   Which of the following motors can be run on AC. as well as D.C. supply?

a)      Universal motor

b)      Repulsion motor

c)       Synchronous motor

d)      Reluctance motor

 

18.   Centrifugal switch disconnects the auxiliary winding of the motor at about ______ percent of synchronous speed

a)      30 to4O

b)      70 to 80

c)       80 to 90

d)      100

 

19.   Which motor is normally free from mechanical and magnetic vibrations?

a)      Split phase motor

b)      Universal motor

c)       Hysteresis motor

d)      Shaded pole motor

 

20.   In a single phase motor the centrifugal switch

a)      Disconnects auxiliary winding of the motor

b)      Disconnects main winding of the motor

c)       Reconnects the main winding the motor

d)      Reconnects tile auxiliary winding of the motor

 

21.   Which of the following statements regarding single-phase induction motor is correct?

a)      It requires only one winding

b)      It can rotate in one direction only

c)       It is self-starting

d)      It is not self-starting

 

22.   In a split phase motor

a)      The starting winding ¡s connected through a centrifugal switch

b)      The running winding is connected through a centrifugal switch

c)       Both starting and running windings are connected through a centrifugal switch

d)      Centrifugal switch is used to control supply voltage

 

23.   The starting winding of a single-phase motor is placed ¡n

a)      armature

b)      field

c)       rotor

d)      stator

 

24.   A shaded pole motor can be used for

a)      toys

b)      hair dryers

c)       circulators

d)      any of the above

 

25.   A hysteresis motor works on the principle of

a)      hysteresis loss

b)      magnetization of rotor

c)       eddy current loss

d)      electromagnetic induction

 

 

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