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1. The speed of a d.c.

motor can be controlled by varying


(a) Its flux per pole
(b) Resistance of armature circuit
(c) Applied voltage
(d) All of the above
Ans- d
2. The most efficient method of increasing the speed of a 3.75 kW d.c. shunt motor would be
the ...........method.
(a) Armature control
(b) Flux control
(c) Ward-Leonard
(d) Tapped-field control
Ans- b
3. Regarding Ward-Leonard system of speed control which statement is false?
(a) It is usually used where wide and very sensitive speed control is required.
(b) It is used for motors having ratings from 750 kW to 4000 kW
(c) Capital outlay involved in the system is right since it uses two extra machines.
(d) It gives a speed range of 10: 1 but in one direction only.
(e) It has low overall efficiency especially at light loads.
Ans d
4. In the Rheostatic method of speed control for a d.c. shunt motor, use of armature diverter makes the
method
(a) Less wasteful
(b) Less expensive
(c) Unsuitable for changing loads
(d) Suitable for rapidly changing loads
Ans- d
5. Advantage of Ward-Leonard system of d.c. motor speed control is that it
(a) Can be used even for small motors
(b) Has high overall efficiency at all speeds
(c) Gives smooth, sensitive and wide speed control
(d) Uses a flywheel to reduce fluctuations in power demand
Ans- c

6. Ward-Leonard system of speed control is NOT recommended for


(a) Wide speed range
(b) Constant-speed operation
(c) Frequent motor reversals
(d) Very low speeds
Ans- b
7. For standing a DC motor a starter is required because
(a) It limits the starting current to a safe value.
(b) It starts the motor.
(c) It limits the speed of the motor.
(c) None of the above
Ans- a
8. To get the speed of DC motor is more than normal without wastage of electrical energy
_____________ is used.
(a) Rheostatic control.
(b) Ward Leonard control.
(c) Any of above method.
(d) None of above.
Ans- b
9. A three point starter is considered suitable for
(a) Shunt motor.
(b) Series motor.
(c) Shunt motor as well as compound motors.
(d) Shunt, compound and series motor.
Ans c
10. The main disadvantage(s) of the ward-Leonard system is/are
(a) High initial cost.
(b) High maintenance cost.
(c) Poor overall efficiency.
(d) All of above.
Ans- d

11. Ward Leonard control is provides speed control


(a) In both direction.
(b) In one direction only.
(c) Below rated speed.
(d) Above rated speed.
Ans- a
12. Variation in speed by ward-Leonard control of DC motors occurs due to variation in
(a) Supply voltage.
(b) Armature voltage.
(c) Field excitation.
(d) Armature current.
Ans- b
13. The armature voltage control is considered suitable for a DC motor driven at constant
(a) Speed.
(b) Power.
(c) Torque
(d) Current.
Ans- c
14. Ward-Leonard control is basically a ___________ control method.
(a) Field.
(b) Armature resistance.
(c) Armature control.
(d) Field diverter.
Ans- c
15. In Ward-Leonard system, the lower limit of the speed imposed by
(a) Field resistance.
(b) Armature resistance.
(c) Residual magnetism of the generator.
(d) None of above.
Ans- c

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