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1) An over excited synchronous motor operating on no load condition

is called as
a. Synchronous capacitor
b. Synchronous condenser
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these
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ANSWER: Both (a) and (b)
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2) The synchronous motor as a synchronous condenser is used to
a. Improve power factor

b. Reduce hunting
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these
ANSWER: Improve power factor
Explanation:
3) In a step-up transformer when the voltage delivered is higher than

that received, the current delivered is
a. Higher than that received

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b. Lower than that received
c. Equal to that received
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d. Equal to half of that received
ANSWER: Lower than that received
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4) What happens if dc supply is given to the transformer?
a. Transformer will work more efficiently

b. It will work less efficiently
c. It will work same as with ac supply
d. Not work at all
ANSWER: Not work at all
Explanation:
5) For a transformer, permeability and hysteresis loss should be
a. Low, low
b. Low, high
c. High, low
d. High, high
ANSWER: High, low
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6) During starting, the magnetic field produced in a transformer is
a. 1.5 times the maximum

b. Equal to the maximum
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c. 0.5 times of the maximum
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d. Equal to zero
ANSWER: Equal to zero
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7) For transformers ratings are always given in kVA, not in kW because
a. It is conventional
b. Power factor of load is not known
c. For higher efficiency
d. To make calculation simple
ANSWER: Power factor of load is not known
Explanation:
8) In a 5 kV / 400V, 75 kVA single phase transformer, the current

flowing in the primary winding of transformer is 10A. what will be the
current flowing in the secondary winding?
a. 100A
b. 120A
c. 125A
d. 130A
ANSWER: 125A
Explanation:
9) The hysteresis loss in a transformer is minimized by using
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a. Laminated sheets of steel
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b. Special grade of heat treated grain oriented silicon steel
c. Bracing of transformer assemblies
d. Proper design of winding
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ANSWER: Special grade of heat treated grain oriented silicon steel
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10) Laminations and varnish are used to reduce the eddy current

losses. The laminations and varnish tends to present a
a. High resistance path to eddy current

b. Low resistance path to eddy current
c. Low reluctance magnetic path
d. High reluctance magnetic path
ANSWER: High resistance path to eddy current
Explanation:
11) In a transformer sludging is principally due to
a. Moisture present in oil

b. Dust particles present inside the tank
c. Decomposition of oil
d. Vaporization of oil
ANSWER: Decomposition of oil
Explanation:
12) Breather present in a transformer is used to

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a. Absorb atmospheric moisture
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b. Prevent insulation failure
c. Cooling
d. All of these
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ANSWER: Absorb atmospheric moisture
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13) The globules of water present in oil may result directly in a

breakdown. This can be prevented by
a. Proper insulation
b. Isolation of oil from air by using an inert gas
c. Heating the tank
d. None of these
ANSWER: Isolation of oil from air by using an inert gas
Explanation:
14) In a transformer tank, grounding is given to protect it from

lightening stoke. Grounding lug is usually installed near
a. Bottom of the tank

b. Top of the tank
c. In the middle of the tank
d. Anywhere on the tank
ANSWER: Bottom of the tank
Explanation:
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15) For the calculation of induced emf in a transformer the flux used in
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the equation is in its
a. RMS value
b. Average value
c. Maximum value
d. Double of its maximum value
ANSWER: Maximum value
Explanation:
16) If the primary winding is excited by a purely sinusoidal alternating

voltage, than the nature of the flux produced is
a. Square wave
b. Rectangular wave
c. Saw tooth wave
d. Sinusoidal wave
ANSWER: Sinusoidal wave
Explanation:
17) The average emf induced per turn in a transformer is given by
a. 1.11f Φm
b. 0.5f Φm
c. 4f Φm
d. 8f Φm
ANSWER: 4f Φm
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a. Equal to one
b. More than one
c. Less than one
d. Equal to 0.5
ANSWER: Equal to one
Explanation:
19) A 5kV / 250V, 50Hz single phase core type transformer with
average flux in the core is 0.05wb. The number of turns in the primary
winding is
a. 273
b. 278
c. 280
d. 287
ANSWER: 287
Explanation:
20) If V1 is the primary applied voltage and E1 is the primary induced

emf. For an ideal transformer
a. V1 > E1
b. V1 = E1
c. V1 < E1
d. V1 = E1 / 2 ▲
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ANSWER: V1 = E1
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21) For an ideal transformer winding resistances and leakage flux

should be
a. Least, maximum
b. Both should be maximum
c. Both should be zero
d. Maximum, least
ANSWER: Both should be zero
Explanation:
22) When a resistance is to be transferred from primary to secondary

side of transformer with the turns ratio as k, it must be
a. Multiplied by k ∧ 2
b. Multiplied by k
c. Divided by k
d. Divided by k ∧ 2
ANSWER: Multiplied by k ∧ 2
Explanation:
23) If the power factor of load is near unity and leading, the full load
voltage regulation of a power transformer will be
a. Zero
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b. One
c. 0.5
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d. 0.707
ANSWER: Zero
Explanation:
24) If the applied voltage of a certain transformer is increased by 50%

keeping the frequency constant, the maximum flux density will become
a. Remains same
b. 1.5 times the original value
c. Double the original value
d. Half of the original value
ANSWER: 1.5 times the original value
Explanation:
25) A 10 kVA, 2000 / 100v transformer has R1=1.5 ohm, R2=0.005

ohm, X1=2.5 ohm and X2=0.08 ohm. The equivalent resistance referred
to primary is
a. 3 ohm
b. 3.25 ohm
c. 3.5 ohm
d. 3.8 ohm
ANSWER: 3.5 ohm
Explanation:
26) A transformer when connected to a 230V, 50Hz supply, under

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no load draws a current of 4A at a power factor of 0.2 lagging. The
magnetizing current (Im) and core loss (Pc) is equal to
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a. 3.919A, 184W
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d. 3A, 180W
ANSWER: 3.919A, 184W
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27) If the supply voltage is kept at constant value and the supply
frequency is increased. The magnetizing and core loss component
a. Both will decrease

b. Magnetizing component will increase and core loss will decrease
c. Magnetizing component will decrease and core loss will increase
d. Both will increase
ANSWER: Both will decrease
Explanation:
28) For a transformer, no load primary current ( I0 ) has two

components, magnetizing component and active components. The
magnetizing component is given by
a. I0 cos Φ0
b. I0 sin Φ0
c. I0 cot Φ0
d. I0 tan Φ0
ANSWER: I0 sin Φ0 ▲
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to primary turns. The value of secondary emf referred to the primary side
is
a. E2 / K
b. E2 / K ∧ 2
c. K * E2
d. K ∧ 2 * E2
ANSWER: E2 / K
Explanation:
30) In transformers for maximum voltage regulation to occur, the power

factor and magnitude is
a. Lagging, Zpu
b. Leading, Zpu
c. Unity, Zpu
d. None of these
ANSWER: Lagging, Zpu
Explanation:
31) If the voltage supply of a single phase transformer is doubled and

the supply frequency is halved, then the eddy current loss will become
a. remains same
b. double of the original ▲
c. four times of original
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d. half of the original
ANSWER: four times of original
Explanation:
32) For a single phase no load transformer, which among the

following losses will be minimum?
a. hysteresis losses
b. eddy current losses
c. copper losses
d. mechanical losses
ANSWER: copper losses
Explanation:
33) In the design of transformer, higher flux density is used. Due to

which
a. weight per kVA increases

b. weight per kW increases
c. weight per kW decreases
d. weight per kVA decreases
ANSWER: weight per kVA decreases
Explanation:
34) If the applied voltage is increased by 10% and the applied

frequency is increased by 20% of a single phase transformer, the
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percentage change in eddy current losses will be
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a. 19%
b. 20%
c. 21%
d. 40%
ANSWER: 21%
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35) A 600kVA transformer has core losses of 1w at 25 Hz and 2.5w

at 50 Hz (neglecting resistances and assuming flux density to be
constant). The power required at 60 Hz is
a. 3 watt
b. 3.5 watt
c. 3.24 watt
d. 3.54 watt
ANSWER: 3.24 watt
Explanation:
36) What happens to the hysteresis losses and eddy current losses, if

the frequency of a transformer is increased keeping the supply voltage
constant?
a. Both will decrease

b. Hysteresis losses will increase and eddy current losses will decrease
c. Hysteresis losses will remain same and eddy current losses will
decrease
d. Hysteresis losses will decrease and eddy current losses will remain
same
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ANSWER: Hysteresis losses will decrease and eddy current losses will
remain same
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37) For maximum efficiency in a transformer
a. Core losses = 2 * copper losses

b. Core losses = copper losses / 2
c. Core losses = copper losses
d. Core losses = copper losses ∧ 2
ANSWER: Core losses = copper losses
Explanation:
38) If the power factor of a transformer increases, then its efficiency

will
a. Increases
b. Decreases
c. Remains constant
d. Not related to each other
ANSWER: Increases
Explanation:
39) When a transformer is supplied by full load at 0.8 p.f. lagging its

copper losses is given by Pcu. if it is supplied by half load then copper
losses will be
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a. Pcu
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ANSWER: Pcu / 4
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40) A 600 kVA transformer has iron losses of 400 kW and copper
losses of 500 kW. Its kVA rating for maximum efficiency is given by
a. 537 kVA
b. 548 kVA
c. 555 kVA
d. 585 kVA
ANSWER: 537 kVA
Explanation:
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1) An over excited synchronous motor operating on no load condition

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ANSWER: Both (a) and (b)

2) The synchronous motor as a synchronous condenser is used to

a. Improve power factor

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ANSWER: Improve power factor

3) In a step-up transformer when the voltage delivered is higher than

a. Higher than that received

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4) What happens if dc supply is given to the transformer?

a. Transformer will work more eﬃciently

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ANSWER: Not work at all

5) For a transformer, permeability and hysteresis loss should be

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ANSWER: High, low

6) During starting, the magnetic ﬁeld produced in a transformer is

a. 1.5 times the maximum

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7) For transformers ratings are always given in kVA, not in kW because

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ANSWER: Power factor of load is not known

8) In a 5 kV / 400V, 75 kVA single phase transformer, the current

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9) The hysteresis loss in a transformer is minimized by using

ANSWER: Special grade of heat treated grain oriented silicon steel

10) Laminations and varnish are used to reduce the eddy current

a. High resistance path to eddy current

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ANSWER: High resistance path to eddy current

11) In a transformer sludging is principally due to

a. Moisture present in oil

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ANSWER: Decomposition of oil

12) Breather present in a transformer is used to

ANSWER: Absorb atmospheric moisture

13) The globules of water present in oil may result directly in a

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ANSWER: Isolation of oil from air by using an inert gas

14) In a transformer tank, grounding is given to protect it from

a. Bottom of the tank

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ANSWER: Bottom of the tank

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ANSWER: Maximum value

16) If the primary winding is excited by a purely sinusoidal alternating

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ANSWER: Sinusoidal wave

17) The average emf induced per turn in a transformer is given by

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ANSWER: Equal to one

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20) If V1 is the primary applied voltage and E1 is the primary induced

21) For an ideal transformer winding resistances and leakage ﬂux

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ANSWER: Both should be zero

22) When a resistance is to be transferred from primary to secondary

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24) If the applied voltage of a certain transformer is increased by 50%

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