Unit 4

UNIT 4
BEE
SET-1
PART A
1. What is meant by slip in an induction motor?
2. Derive the expression for torque developed by a 3-phase
induction motor and obtain the expressions for starting torque
and maximum torque.
3. Discuss about torque-slip characteristics of an induction
motor
4. Discuss torque-speed characteristics of 3-phase induction
motor and derive expression for maximum torque and starting
torque.
5. Write briefly about the different starting methods for a 3phase induction motor.
6 Explain about various starting methods of a 3-phase
induction motor.
PART B
ANSWER : : Series motor
2.Speed control by Ward Leonard method gives

uniform speed variation
1.Which D.C. motor is generally preferred for cranes
and hoists ?
Series motor
Shunt motor
Cumulatively compounded motor
Differentially compounded motor
in one direction
in both directions
below normal speed only
above normal speed only.
ANSWER : : in both directions
3.Which of the following motor has the poorest speed

regulation ?
12.At the instant of starting when a D.C. motor is put

on supply, it behaves like
Shunt motor
Series motor
Differential compound motor
Cumulative compound motor
a highly resistive circuit

a low resistance circuit
a capacitive circuit
none of the above
ANSWER : : a low resistance circuit
8.Three point starter can be used for
13.As -the load is increased the speed of D.C. shunt

motor will
series motor only

shunt motor only
compound motor only
both shunt and compound motor
reduce slightly
increase slightly
increase proportionately
remains unchanged
ANSWER : : both shunt and compound motor

ANSWER : : reduce slightly
9.Flywheel is used with D.C. compound motor to
reduce the peak demand by the motor, compound
motor will have to be
14.In D.C. machines the residual magnetism is of the

order of
level compounded
under compounded
cumulatively compounded
differentially compounded
2 to 3 per cent
10 to 15 per cent
20 to 25 per cent
50 to 75 per cent
ANSWER : : cumulatively compounded
ANSWER : : 2 to 3 per cent
10.Which one of the following is not necessarily the

advantage of D.C. motors over A.C. motors ?
15.The armature voltage control of D.C. motor

provides
Low cost
Wide speed range
Stability
High starting torque.
constant torque drive

constant voltage drive
constant current drive
none of the above
ANSWER : : Low cost
ANSWER : : constant torque drive
11.Following motor is used where high starting torque

and wide speed range control is required.
16.For a D.C. shunt motor if the excitation is changed
Single phase capacitor start

Induction motor
Synchronous motor
D.C. motor
ANSWER : : D.C. motor :
torque will remain constant

torque will change but power will remain constant
torque and power both will change
torque, power and speed, all will change
ANSWER : : torque will change but power will remain
constant
17.Usually wide and sensitive speed control is desired

in case of
centrifugal pumps
elevators
steel rolling mills
colliery winders
ANSWER : : colliery winders
22.If the capacitor of a single-phase motor is shortcircuited

the motor will not start
the motor will run
the motor will run in reverse direction
the motor will run in the same direction at reduced r.p.m.
18.As there is no back e.m.f. at the instant of starting a

D.C. motor, in order to prevent a heavy current from
flowing though the armature circuit
ANSWER : : the motor will not start
a resistance is connected in series with armature

a resistance is connected parallel to the armature
armature is temporarily open circuited
a high value resistor is connected across the field winding
23.Which of the following motors is used in mixies ?
ANSWER : : a resistance is connected in series with

armature
Repulsion motor
Reluctance motor
Hysteresis motor
Universal motor
ANSWER : : Universal motor
19.In a differentially compounded D.C. motor, if shunt

field suddenly opens
the motor will first stop and then run in opposite direction
as series motor
the motor will work as series motor and run at slow speed
in the same direction
the motor will work as series motor and run at high speed
the motor will not work and come to stop
ANSWER : : the motor will first stop and then run in
opposite direction as series motor
20.The speed of a D.C. shunt motor can be increased

by
increasing the resistance in armature circuit
increasing the resistance in field circuit
reducing the resistance in the field circuit
reducing the resistance in the armature circuit
24.The value of starting capacitor of a fractional horse

power motor will be
100 uF
00 uF
300 uF
400 uF
ANSWER : s: c
25.If a particular application needs high speed and

high starting torque, then which of the following
motor will be preferred ?
Universal motor
Shaded pole type motor
Capacitor start motor
Capacitor start and run motor
21.In capacitor start single-phase motors

current in the starting winding leads the voltage
current in the starting winding lags the voltage
current in the starting winding is in phase with voltage in
running winding
none of the above
ANSWER : a
26.In repulsion motor direction of rotation of motor

is opposite to that of brush shift
is the same as that of brush shift
is independent of brush shift
o improve torque
ANSWER : In a single phase motor the centrifugal
switch
ANSWER : : improve power factor
27.Which of the following motor will have relatively

higher power factor ?
32.In a shaded pole single-phase motor, the revolving

field is produced by the use of
Capacitor run motor

Shaded pole motor
Split phase motor
inductor
capacitor
resistor
shading coils
ANSWER : : Capacitor run motor
ANSWER : : shading coils
28.Burning out of windings is due to
33.Direction of rotation of a split phase motor can be

reversed by reversing the connection of
short circuited capacitor

capacitor value hiving changed
open circuiting of capacitor
none of the above
running winding only

starting winding only
either (a) or (b)
both (a) and (b)
ANSWER : : short circuited capacitor

ANSWER : : either (a) or (b)
29.The range of efficiency for shaded pole motors is
95% to 99%
80% to 90%
50% to 75%
5% to 35%
ANSWER : : 5% to 35%
30.A capacitor-start single phase induction motor is

switched on to supply with its capacitor replaced by an
inductor of equivalent reactance value. It will
start and then stop
start and run slowly
start and run at rated speed
not start at all
ANSWER : : not start at all
31.In a capacitor start and run motors the function of

the running capacitor in series with the auxiliary
winding is to
improve power factor
increase overload capacity
reduce fluctuations in torque
34.The direction of rotation of an hysteresis motor is

determined by
interchanging the supply leads
position of shaded pole with respect to main pole
retentivity of the rotor material
none of these
ANSWER : : position of shaded pole with respect to
main pole
35.In a split phase motor

the starting winding is connected through a centrifugal
switch
the running winding is connected through a centrifugal
switch
both starting and running windings are connected through
a centrifugal switch
centrifugal switch is used to control supply voltage
ANSWER : : the starting winding is connected
through a centrifugal switch
36.The rotor developed by a single-phase motor at
starting is
39.Short-circuiter is used in
more than i.he rated torque

rated torque
less than the rated torque
zero
repulsion induction motor

repulsion motor
repulsion start induction run motor
none of the above
ANSWER : : zero
ANSWER : : repulsion start induction run motor

Explanation :
37.Which of the following motor will give relatively

high starting torque ?
Capacitor run motor
Split phase motor
Shaded pole motor
ANSWER : : Capacitor start motor
40.The power factor of a single-phase induction motor

is usually
lagging
always leading
unity
unity to 0.8 leading
ANSWER : : lagging
38.Which of the following motors is inherently self

starting ?
Split motor
Shaded-pole motor
Reluctance motor
None of these
ANSWER : : Shaded-pole motor
BEE
SET-2
PART A
1 Explain about the production of rotating magnetic field in 3-phase Induction
motor.
2. Draw and explain torque speed characteristics of three phase induction
motor? Explain the importance of the characteristics.
3. Explain the slip-torque characteristics of a three phase induction motor.
4. Explain the star/Delta starting method of a three phase induction motor.
5. Explain the principle of operation of three phase squirrel cage induction

motor.
6. Show that the voltage generated in the rotor circuit of a three-phase induction
motor at any slips is equal tos times the voltage generated at standstill.
PART B
and hoists ?
Series motor
Shunt motor
level compounded
under compounded

in one direction
in both directions
Low cost
Wide speed range
Stability
ANSWER : : Low cost

regulation ?
Shunt motor
Series motor

Induction motor
Synchronous motor
D.C. motor

series motor only
shunt motor only
compound motor only

none of the above

motor will
reduce slightly
increase slightly
remains unchanged


armature
order of
2 to 3 per cent
10 to 15 per cent
20 to 25 per cent
50 to 75 per cent

provides
none of the above

as series motor

by


41.Which of the following motors can be run on AC. as

well as D.C. supply ?

constant

in case of
centrifugal pumps
elevators
steel rolling mills
colliery winders
Universal motor
Repulsion motor
Synchronous motor
Reluctance motor
42.Which of the following motors will operate at high

power factor ?
Shaped pole motor
Split phase motor
Capacitor run motor

ANSWER : : paper spaced oilfilled type
48.Which type of load is offered by cranes and hoists ?
43.In split-phase motor iauxiliary winding is of
thick wire placed at the bottom of the slots
thick wire placed at the top of the slots
thin wire placed at the top of the slots
thin wire placed at the bottom of the slots
Gradually varying load

Non-reversing, no-load start
Reversing, light start
Reversing, heavy start
ANSWER : d
ANSWER : : thin wire placed at the top of the slots
44.In case of high speed universal motor which of the

following needs more attention ?
End play
Air gap
Insulation in rotor
Balancing of rotor
49.Which of the following motors has highest starting

torque ?
Repulsion motor
Shaped pole motor
Capacitor-start motor
Split-phase motor
ANSWER : : Capacitor-start motor
ANSWER : : Balancing of rotor
45.In case of a shaded pole motor the direction of

rotation of the motor is
from main pole to shaded pole
from shaded pole to main pole
either of the above depending on voltage
either of the above depending on power factor
50.Which of the following single-phase motors has

relatively poor starting torque ?
Universal motor
Repulsion motor
Capacitor motor
All single phase motors have zero starting torque
ANSWER : : Capacitor motor
ANSWER : : from main pole to shaded pole
46.In A.C. series motor compensating winding is

employed to
reduce the effects of armature reaction
increase the torque
reduce sparking at the brushes
none of the above
51.The wattage of motor for driving domestic sewing

machine will be around
100 to 150 W
40 to 75 W
10 to 30 W
5 to 10 W
ANSWER : : 100 to 150 W
ANSWER : : reduce sparking at the brushes

52.Single phase induction motor usually operates on
47.In a two value capacitor motor, the capacitor used
for running purposes is
air capacitor
paper spaced oilfilled type
ceramic type
a.c. electrolytic type
0.6 power factor lagging

0.8 power factor leading
unity power factor
ANSWER : : 0.6 power factor lagging
53.The motor used on small lathes is usually

universal motor
D.C. shunt motor
single-phase capacitor run motor
3-phase synchronous motor
58.Which of the following motors is preferred for taperecorders ?

Shaded pole motor
Hysteresis motor
Two value capacitor motor
Universal motor
ANSWER : : single-phase capacitor run motor

ANSWER : : Hysteresis motor
54.Which of the following motors can be used for unity
power factor ?
Capacitor run motor
Shaded pole motor
Hysteresis motor
Schrage motor
59.The wattage rating for a ceiling fan motor will be in

the range
200 to 250 W
250 to 500 W
50 to 150 W
10 to 20 W
ANSWER : : Schrage motor

ANSWER : : 50 to 150 W
55.A hysteresis motor works on the principle of
hysteresis loss
magnetisation of rotor
eddy current loss
electromagnetic induction
ANSWER : : hysteresis loss
60.Which of the following single-phase induction

motors is generally used in time phonographs ?
Resistance start
Capacitor start capacitor run
Shaded pole
Universal
ANSWER : c
56.The speed of a universal motor is generally reduced

by using
gear trains
V-belts
brakes
chains
ANSWER : : gear trains
57.The repulsion-start induction-run motor is used

because of
good power factor
high efficiency
minimum cost
high starting torque
ANSWER : : high starting torque
BEE
SET-3
PART A
1. Sketch and explain the slip-torque characteristics of 3-phase Induction motor.
2. Distinguish the constructional features of slip ring and squirrel cage induction
motor?
3.Compare and contrast between squirrel-cage and slip-ring motors with respect
to construction, operation, and performance.
4.Explain about the production of rotating magnetic field in 3-phase Induction
motor.
5. Draw and explain torque speed characteristics of three phase induction
motor? Explain the importance of the characteristics.
6. Explain the slip-torque characteristics of a three phase induction motor.
PART B

running winding
none of the above

the motor will run
ANSWER : a
Repulsion motor
Reluctance motor
Hysteresis motor
Universal motor

power motor will be
100 uF
00 uF
300 uF
400 uF

95% to 99%
80% to 90%
50% to 75%
5% to 35%
ANSWER : s: c

Universal motor

start and then stop
not start at all


winding is to
o improve torque

switch


Capacitor run motor

Shaded pole motor
Split phase motor
inductor
capacitor
resistor
shading coils


none of the above

either (a) or (b)
both (a) and (b)

starting ?

determined by
none of these
Split motor
Shaded-pole motor
Reluctance motor
None of these
main pole

repulsion motor
none of the above

switch
switch
Explanation :


starting is
rated torque
zero
ANSWER : : zero


is usually
lagging
always leading
unity
ANSWER : : lagging
41.Which of the following motors can be run on AC. as

well as D.C. supply ?
Universal motor
Repulsion motor
Synchronous motor
Reluctance motor

Capacitor run motor
Split phase motor
Shaded pole motor
42.Which of the following motors will operate at high

power factor ?
Shaped pole motor
Split phase motor
Capacitor run motor
ANSWER : : paper spaced oilfilled type
43.In split-phase motor iauxiliary winding is of
48.Which type of load is offered by cranes and hoists ?
thick wire placed at the bottom of the slots

thick wire placed at the top of the slots
thin wire placed at the top of the slots
thin wire placed at the bottom of the slots
Gradually varying load

Non-reversing, no-load start
Reversing, light start
Reversing, heavy start
ANSWER : : thin wire placed at the top of the slots
ANSWER : d
44.In case of high speed universal motor which of the

following needs more attention ?
49.Which of the following motors has highest starting

torque ?
End play
Air gap
Insulation in rotor
Balancing of rotor
Repulsion motor
Shaped pole motor
Capacitor-start motor
Split-phase motor
ANSWER : : Balancing of rotor
ANSWER : : Capacitor-start motor
45.In case of a shaded pole motor the direction of

rotation of the motor is
50.Which of the following single-phase motors has

relatively poor starting torque ?
from main pole to shaded pole

from shaded pole to main pole
either of the above depending on voltage
either of the above depending on power factor
Universal motor
Repulsion motor
Capacitor motor
All single phase motors have zero starting torque
ANSWER : : from main pole to shaded pole
ANSWER : : Capacitor motor
46.In A.C. series motor compensating winding is

employed to
51.The wattage of motor for driving domestic sewing

machine will be around
reduce the effects of armature reaction

increase the torque
reduce sparking at the brushes
none of the above
100 to 150 W
40 to 75 W
10 to 30 W
5 to 10 W
ANSWER : : reduce sparking at the brushes
ANSWER : : 100 to 150 W
47.In a two value capacitor motor, the capacitor used

for running purposes is
52.Single phase induction motor usually operates on
air capacitor
paper spaced oilfilled type
ceramic type
a.c. electrolytic type

0.8 power factor leading
unity power factor
ANSWER : : 0.6 power factor lagging
57.The repulsion-start induction-run motor is used

because of
53.The motor used on small lathes is usually
universal motor
D.C. shunt motor
single-phase capacitor run motor
3-phase synchronous motor
good power factor

high efficiency
minimum cost
high starting torque
ANSWER : : high starting torque
ANSWER : : single-phase capacitor run motor
58.Which of the following motors is preferred for taperecorders ?
54.Which of the following motors can be used for unity

power factor ?
Shaded pole motor

Hysteresis motor
Two value capacitor motor
Universal motor
Capacitor run motor

Shaded pole motor
Hysteresis motor
Schrage motor
ANSWER : : Hysteresis motor
ANSWER : : Schrage motor
59.The wattage rating for a ceiling fan motor will be in

the range
55.A hysteresis motor works on the principle of

hysteresis loss
magnetisation of rotor
eddy current loss
electromagnetic induction
200 to 250 W
250 to 500 W
50 to 150 W
10 to 20 W
ANSWER : : 50 to 150 W
ANSWER : : hysteresis loss
60.Which of the following single-phase induction

motors is generally used in time phonographs ?
56.The speed of a universal motor is generally reduced

by using
Resistance start
Capacitor start capacitor run
Shaded pole
Universal
gear trains
V-belts
brakes
chains
ANSWER : c
ANSWER : : gear trains
BEE
SET-4
PART A
1. What is meant by slip in an induction motor?
2. Derive the expression for torque developed by a 3-phase induction motor and obtain the
expressions for starting torque and maximum torque.
3. Discuss about torque-slip characteristics of an induction motor
4. Explain about various starting methods of a 3-phase induction motor.
5. Explain the principle of operation of three phase squirrel cage induction motor.
6. Show that the voltage generated in the rotor circuit of a three-phase induction motor at any
slips is equal tos times the voltage generated at standstill.
PART B

and hoists ?
Series motor
Shunt motor

series motor only
shunt motor only
compound motor only

in one direction
in both directions

regulation ?
Shunt motor
Series motor

level compounded
under compounded

Low cost
Wide speed range
Stability

none of the above
ANSWER : : Low cost


Induction motor
Synchronous motor
D.C. motor


constant


in case of

none of the above
centrifugal pumps
elevators
steel rolling mills
colliery winders

motor will

reduce slightly
increase slightly
remains unchanged


armature
order of
2 to 3 per cent
10 to 15 per cent
20 to 25 per cent
50 to 75 per cent

provides

as series motor

by

Universal motor

running winding
none of the above
ANSWER : a

the motor will run

switch

Capacitor run motor
Shaded pole motor
Split phase motor

Repulsion motor
Reluctance motor
Hysteresis motor
Universal motor

none of the above

power motor will be
100 uF
00 uF
300 uF
400 uF
95% to 99%
80% to 90%
50% to 75%
5% to 35%
ANSWER : s: c

start and then stop
not start at all

winding is to
o improve torque
main pole

switch
switch

starting is

inductor
capacitor
resistor
shading coils

rated torque
zero
ANSWER : : zero


either (a) or (b)
both (a) and (b)

Capacitor run motor
Split phase motor
Shaded pole motor

starting ?

determined by
none of these
Split motor
Shaded-pole motor
Reluctance motor
None of these

repulsion motor
none of the above
Explanation :

is usually
lagging
always leading
unity
ANSWER : : lagging

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2.Speed control by Ward Leonard method gives

3.Which of the following motor has the poorest speed

12.At the instant of starting when a D.C. motor is put

a highly resistive circuit

ANSWER : : Series motor

ANSWER : : a low resistance circuit

8.Three point starter can be used for

13.As -the load is increased the speed of D.C. shunt

series motor only

ANSWER : : both shunt and compound motor

14.In D.C. machines the residual magnetism is of the

ANSWER : : cumulatively compounded

ANSWER : : 2 to 3 per cent

10.Which one of the following is not necessarily the

15.The armature voltage control of D.C. motor

constant torque drive

ANSWER : : Low cost

ANSWER : : constant torque drive

11.Following motor is used where high starting torque

16.For a D.C. shunt motor if the excitation is changed

Single phase capacitor start

torque will remain constant

17.Usually wide and sensitive speed control is desired

22.If the capacitor of a single-phase motor is shortcircuited

18.As there is no back e.m.f. at the instant of starting a

ANSWER : : the motor will not start

a resistance is connected in series with armature

23.Which of the following motors is used in mixies ?

ANSWER : : a resistance is connected in series with

19.In a differentially compounded D.C. motor, if shunt

20.The speed of a D.C. shunt motor can be increased

24.The value of starting capacitor of a fractional horse

25.If a particular application needs high speed and

21.In capacitor start single-phase motors

26.In repulsion motor direction of rotation of motor

ANSWER : : improve power factor

27.Which of the following motor will have relatively

32.In a shaded pole single-phase motor, the revolving

Capacitor run motor

ANSWER : : Capacitor run motor

ANSWER : : shading coils

28.Burning out of windings is due to

33.Direction of rotation of a split phase motor can be

short circuited capacitor

running winding only

ANSWER : : short circuited capacitor

30.A capacitor-start single phase induction motor is

31.In a capacitor start and run motors the function of

34.The direction of rotation of an hysteresis motor is

35.In a split phase motor

36.The rotor developed by a single-phase motor at

more than i.he rated torque

repulsion induction motor

ANSWER : : repulsion start induction run motor

37.Which of the following motor will give relatively

40.The power factor of a single-phase induction motor

38.Which of the following motors is inherently self

5. Explain the principle of operation of three phase squirrel cage induction

ANSWER : : Series motor

ANSWER : : in both directions

Single phase capacitor start

ANSWER : : Series motor