Transformer MCQs

Q1. The purpose of providing an iron core in a transformer is to

A. provide support to windings

B. reduce hysteresis loss

C. decrease the reluctance of the magnetic path

D. reduce eddy current losses

Answer: Option C

Q2. 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 is maximum

Answer: Option A

Q3. If the percentage impedances of the two transformers working in parallel are different, then

A. transformers will be overheated

B. power factors of both the transformers will be same

C. parallel operation will be not possible

D. parallel operation will still be possible, but the power factors at which the two transformers operate will be different
from the power factor of the common load

Answer: Option D

Q4. An ideal transformer will have maximum efficiency at a load such that

A. copper loss = iron loss

B. copper loss < iron loss

C. copper loss > iron loss

D. none of the above

Answer: Option A
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Q5. A Buchholz relay can be installed on

A. auto-transformers

B. air-cooled transformers

C. welding transformers

D. oil cooled transformers

Answer: Option D

Q6. The full-load copper loss of a transformer is 1600 W. At half-load, the copper loss will be

A. 6400 W

B. 1600 W

C. 800 W

D. 400 W

Answer: Option D

Q7. The size of a transformer core will depend on

A. frequency

B. area of the core

C. flux density of the core material

D. (A) and (B) both

Answer: Option D

Q8. A transformer cannot raise or lower the voltage of a D.C. supply because

A. There is no need to change the D.C. voltage

B. A D.C. circuit has more losses

C. Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction are not valid since the rate of change of flux is zero

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

Q9. Which of the following loss in a transformer is zero even at full load?

A. Core loss
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B. Friction loss
C. Eddy current loss

D. Hysteresis loss

Answer: Option B

Q10. Part of the transformer which is most subject to damage from overheating is

A. iron core

B. copper winding

C. winding insulation

D. frame or case

Answer: Option C

The no-load current drawn by transformer is usually what per cent of the full-load current?

A. 0.2 to 0.5 per cent

B. 2 to 5 per cent

C. 12 to 15 per cent

D. 20 to 30 per cent

Answer: Option B

The chemical used in breather for transformer should have the quality of

A. ionizing air

B. absorbing moisture

C. cleansing the transformer oil

D. cooling the transformer oil

Answer: Option B

The function of conservator in a transformer is

A. to project against internal fault

B. to reduce copper as well as core losses

C. to cool the transformer oil

D. to take care of the expansion and contraction of transformer oil due to variation of temper-ature of sur-roundings
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Answer: Option D
The function of breather in a transformer is

A. to provide oxygen inside the tank

B. to cool the coils during reduced load

C. to cool the transformer oil

D. to arrest flow of moisture when outside air enters the transformer

Answer: Option D

Two transformers are connected in parallel. These transformers do not have equal percentage impedance. This is
likely to result in

A. short-circuiting of the secondaries

B. power factor of one of the transformers is leading while that of the other lagging

C. transformers having higher copper losses will have negligible core losses

D. loading of the transformers not in proportion to their kVA ratings

Answer: Option D

The value of flux involved m the e.m.f. equation of a transformer is

A. average value

B. r.m.s. value

C. maximum value

D. instantaneous value

Answer: Option C

In a given transformer for given applied voltage, losses which remain constant irrespective of load changes are

A. friction and windage losses

B. copper losses

C. hysteresis and eddy current losses

D. none of the above

Answer: Option C

The changes in volume of transformer cooling oil due to variation of atmospheric tem-perature during day and night
is taken care of by which part of transformer
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A. Conservator
B. Breather

C. Bushings

D. Buchholz relay

Answer: Option A

Star/star transformers work satisfactorily when

A. load is unbalanced only

B. load is balanced only

C. on balanced as well as unbalanced loads

D. none of the above

Answer: Option B

Delta/star transformer works satisfactorily when

A. load is balanced only

B. load is unbalanced only

C. on balanced as well as unbalanced loads

D. none of the above

Answer: Option C

In a transformer the resistance between its primary and secondary should be

A. zero

B. 10 Q

C. 1000 Q

D. infinity

Answer: Option D

Gas is usually not liberated due to dissociation of transformer oil unless the oil temperature exceeds

A. 50°C

B. 80°C

C. 100°C
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D. 150°C
Answer: Option D

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: Option C

In an actual transformer the iron loss remains practically constant from noload to fullload because

A. value of transformation ratio remains constant

B. permeability of transformer core remains constant

C. core flux remains practically constant

D. primary voltage remains constant

Answer: Option C

The chemical used in breather is

A. asbestos fiber

B. silica sand

C. sodium chloride

D. silica gel

Answer: Option D

In case of a double cage induction motor, the inner cage has

A. high inductance arid low resistance

B. low inductance and high resistance

C. low inductance and low resistance

D. high inductance and high resistance

Answer: Option A
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If the supply frequency to the transformer is increased, the iron loss will
A. not changes

B. decrease

C. increase

D. any of the above

Answer: Option C

The term 'cogging' is associated with

A. three phase transformers

B. compound generators

C. series motors

D. induction motors

Answer: Option D

Minimum voltage regulation occurs when the power factor of the load is

A. unity

B. lagging

C. leading

D. zero

Answer: Option C

The highest voltage for transmitting electrical power in India is

A. 33 kV

B. 66 kV

C. 132 kV

D. 400 kV

Answer: Option D

The secondary winding of which of the following transformers is always kept closed?

A. Step-up transformer

B. Step-down transformer
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C. Potential transformer
D. Current transformer

Answer: Option D

If a transformer is switched on to a voltage more than the rated voltage

A. its power factor will deteriorate

B. its power factor will increase

C. its power factor will remain unaffected

D. its power factor will be zero

Answer: Option A

The transformer oil should have _____ volatility and _____ viscosity.

A. low, low

B. high, high

C. low, high

D. high, low

Answer: Option A

The degree of mechanical vibrations produced by the laminations of a transformer depends on

A. tightness of clamping

B. gauge of laminations

C. size of laminations

D. all of the above

Answer: Option D

The thickness of laminations used in a transformer is usually

A. 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm

B. 4 mm to 5 mm

C. 14 mm to 15 mm

D. 25 mm to 40 mm

Answer: Option A
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The core used in high frequency transformer is usually

A. copper core

B. cost iron core

C. air core

D. mild steel core

Answer: Option C

A transformer transforms

A. voltage

B. current

C. power

D. frequency

Answer: Option C

In a transformer the resistance between its primary and secondary is

A. zero

B. 1 ohm

C. 1000 ohms

D. infinite

Answer: Option D

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: Option C

Power transformers are designed to have maximum efficiency at

A. nearly full load

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B. 70% full load

C. 50% full load

D. no load

Answer: Option A

Hysteresis loss in a transformer varies as (Bmax = maximum flux density)

A. Bmax

B. Bmax1-6

C. Bmax1-83

D. B max

Answer: Option B

The no load current in a transformer lags behind the applied voltage by an angle of about

A. 180°

B. 120°

C. 90°

D. 75°

Answer: Option D

The efficiency of two identical transformers under load conditions can be determined by

A. short-circuit test

B. back-to-back test

C. open circuit test

D. any of the above

Answer: Option B

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

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Answer: Option D
Helical coils can be used on

A. low voltage side of high kVA transformers

B. high frequency transformers

C. high voltage side of small capacity transformers

D. high voltage side of high kVA rating transformers

Answer: Option A

Greater the secondary leakage flux

A. less will be the secondary induced e.m.f.

B. less will be the primary induced e.m.f.

C. less will be the primary terminal voltage

D. none of the above

Answer: Option A

A transformer core is laminated to

A. reduce hysteresis loss

B. reduce eddy current losses

C. reduce copper losses

D. reduce all above losses

Answer: Option B

In the transformer following winding has got more cross-sectional area

A. Low voltage winding

B. High voltage winding

C. Primary winding

D. Secondary winding

Answer: Option A

The transformer laminations are insulated from each other by

A. mica strip
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B. thin coat of varnish

C. paper

D. any of the above

Answer: Option B

Buchholz's relay gives warning and protection against

A. electrical fault inside the transformer itself

B. electrical fault outside the transformer in outgoing feeder

C. for both outside and inside faults

D. none of the above

Answer: Option A

If R₂ is the resistance of secondary winding of the transformer and K is the transformation ratio then the equivalent
secondary resistance referred to primary will be

A. R₂/√K

B. R₂/K²

C. R₂²/K²

D. R₂²/K

Answer: Option B

Two transformers operating in parallel will share the load depending upon their

A. leakage reactance

B. per unit impedance

C. efficiencies

D. ratings

Answer: Option B

Which of the following does not change in an ordinary transformer?

A. Frequency

B. Voltage

C. Current

D. Any of the above

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Answer: Option A
When a given transformer is run at its rated voltage but reduced frequency, its

A. flux density remains unaffected

B. iron losses are reduced

C. core flux density is reduced

D. core flux density is increased

Answer: Option D

Which of the following does not change in a transformer?

A. Current

B. Voltage

C. Frequency

D. All of the above

Answer: Option C

The starting torque of a squirrel-cage induction motor is

A. low

B. negligible

C. same as full-load torque

D. slightly more than full-load torque

Answer: Option A

While conducting short-circuit test on a transformer the following side is short circuited

A. High voltage side

B. Low voltage side

C. Primary side

D. Secondary side

Answer: Option B

During short circuit test iron losses are negligible because

A. the current on secondary side is negligible

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B. the voltage on secondary side does not vary

C. the voltage applied on primary side is low

D. full-load current is not supplied to the transformer

Answer: Option C

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: Option B

The primary coil of a transformer is connected to a 60 V ac source. The secondary coil is connected to a 330 Ω load.
The turns ratio is 3:1. What is the secondary voltage?

A. 2 V

B. 20 V

C. 180 V

D. 18 V

Answer: Option B

The use of higher flux density in the transformer design

A. reduces weight per kVA

B. reduces iron losses

C. reduces copper losses

D. increases part load efficiency

Answer: Option A

A transformer has a 1:6 turns ratio and a secondary coil load resistance of 470 Ω. The load resistance as seen by the
source is

A. 1.3 Ω

B. 7.8 Ω

C. 78 Ω
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D. 13 Ω
Answer: Option D

In a transformer the tappings are generally provided on

A. primary side

B. secondary side

C. low voltage side

D. high voltage side

Answer: Option D

No-load current in a transformer

A. lags behind the voltage by about 75°

B. leads the voltage by about 75°

C. lags behind the voltage by about 15°

D. leads the voltage by about 15°

Answer: Option A

The purpose of providing iron core in a step-up transformer is

A. To provide coupling between primary and secondary

B. To increase the magnitude of mutual flux

C. To decrease the magnitude of magnetizing current

D. To provide all above features

Answer: Option C

Which of the following is not the standard voltage for power supply in India?

A. 11 kV

B. 33kV

C. 66 kV

D. 122 kV

Answer: Option D
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When the equivalent circuit diagram of doouble squirrelcage induction motor is constructed the two cages can be
considered
A. in series

B. in parallel

C. in series-parallel

D. in parallel with stator

Answer: Option B

An ideal transformer has infinite values of primary and secondary inductances. The statement is

A. true

B. false

Answer: Option B

During open circuit test of a transformer

A. primary is supplied rated voltage

B. primary is supplied full-load current

C. primary is supplied current at reduced voltage

D. primary is supplied rated kVA

Answer: Option A

Q70. Which of the following is not a routine test on transformers?

A. Core insulation voltage test

B. Impedance test

C. Radio interference test

D. Polarity test

Answer: Option C

The efficiencies of transformers compared with that of electric motors of the same power are

A. about the same

B. much smaller

C. much higher

D. somewhat smaller
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Answer: Option C
The noise resulting from vibrations of laminations set by magnetic forces, is termed as

A. Magnetostriction

B. Boo

C. Hum

D. Zoom

Answer: Option C

The power transformer is a constant

A. voltage device

B. current device

C. power device

D. main flux device

Answer: Option D

Sumpner's test is conducted on transformers to determine

A. temperature

B. stray losses

C. all-day efficiency

D. none of the above

Answer: Option A

For the parallel operation of single phase transformers, it is necessary that they should have

A. same efficiency

B. same polarity

C. same kVA rating

D. same number of turns on the secondary side.

Answer: Option B

In a transformer routine efficiency depends upon

A. supply frequency
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B. load current
C. power factor of load

D. both (B) and (C)

Answer: Option D

No-load on a transformer is carried out to determine

A. copper loss

B. magnetizing current

C. magnetizing current and loss

D. efficiency of the transformer

Answer: Option C

The dielectric strength of transformer oil is expected to be

A. 1 kV

B. 33 kV

C. 100 kV

D. 330 kV

Answer: Option B

A transformer oil must be free from

A. sludge

B. odour

C. gases

D. moisture

Answer: Option D

Losses which occur in rotating electric machines and do not occur in trans formers are

A. friction and windage losses

B. magnetic losses

C. hysteresis and eddy current losses

D. copper losses
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Answer: Option A
Which of the following is the main advantage of an auto-transformer over a two-winding transformer?

A. Hysteresis losses are reduced

B. Saving in winding material

C. Copper losses are negligible

D. Eddy losses are totally eliminated

Answer: Option B

Primary winding of a transformer

A. is always a low voltage winding

B. is always a high voltage winding

C. could either be a low voltage or high voltage winding

D. none of the above

Answer: Option C

Negative voltage regulation is indicative that the load is

A. capacitive only

B. inductive only

C. inductive or resistive

D. none of the above

Answer: Option A

Which motor is preferred for use in mines where explosive gases exist?

A. Air motor

B. Induction motor

C. Shunt motor

D. Synchronous motor

Answer: Option A

Which type of winding is used in 3phase shell-type transformer?

A. Circular type
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B. Sandwich type
C. Cylindrical type

D. Rectangular type

Answer: Option B

The hum in a transformer is mainly attributed to

A. load changes

B. oil in the transformer

C. magnetostriction

D. mechanical vibrations

Answer: Option C

An ideal transformer is one which has

A. no losses and magnetic leakage

B. interleaved primary and secondary windings

C. a common core for its primary and secondary windings

D. core of stainless steel and winding of pure copper metal

Answer: Option A

Noise level test in a transformer is a

A. special test

B. routine test

C. type test

D. none of the above

Answer: Option C

The 'crawling' in an induction motor is caused by

A. high loads

B. low voltage supply

C. improper design of machine

D. harmonics developed in the motor

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Answer: Option D
Open circuit test on transformers is conducted to determine

A. hysteresis losses

B. copper losses

C. core losses

D. eddy current losses

Answer: Option C

Short circuit test on transformers is conducted to determine

A. hysteresis losses

B. copper losses

C. core losses

D. eddy current losses

Answer: Option B

In a certain transformer, the input power to the primary is 120 W. If 8.5 W are lost to the winding resistance, what is
the output power to the load, neglecting any other issues?

A. 0 W

B. 14.1 W

C. 111.5 W

D. 1,020 W

Answer: Option C

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: Option A

The power factor of an induction motor under no-load conditions will be closer to

A. 0.2 lagging
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B. 0.2 leading
C. 0.5 leading

D. unity

Answer: Option A

Auto-transformer makes effective saving on copper and copper losses, when its transformation ratio is

A. approximately equal to one

B. less than one

C. great than one

D. none of the above

Answer: Option A

The path of a magnetic flux in a transformer should have

A. high resistance

B. high reluctance

C. low resistance

D. low reluctance

Answer: Option D

The path of the magnetic flux in transformer should have

A. high reluctance

B. low reactance

C. high resistance

D. low resistance

Answer: Option B

The permissible flux density in case of cold rolled grain-oriented steel is around

A. 1.7 Wb/m²

B. 2.7 Wb/m²

C. 3.7 Wb/m²

D. 4.7 Wb/m²
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Answer: Option A
No-load current of a transformer has

A. has high magnitude and low power factor

B. has high magnitude and high-power factor

C. has small magnitude and high-power factor

D. has small magnitude and low power factor

Answer: Option D

In a step-down transformer, there is a change of 15 A in the load current. This results in change of supply current of

A. less than 15 A

B. more than 15 A

C. 15 A

D. none of the above

Answer: Option A

A transformer can have zero voltage regulation at

A. leading power factor

B. lagging power factor

C. unity power factor

D. zero power factor

Answer: Option A

The secondary of a current transformer is always short-circuited under operating 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: Option A

The 'cogging' of an induction motor can be avoided by

A. proper ventilation
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B. using DOL starter

C. auto-transformer starter

D. having number of rotor slots more or less than the number of stator slots (not equal)

Answer: Option D

Which of the following is not a part of transformer installation?

A. Conservator

B. Breather

C. Buchholz relay

D. Exciter

Answer: Option D

Which winding of the transformer has less cross-sectional area?

A. Primary winding

B. Secondary winding

C. Low voltage winding

D. High voltage winding

Answer: Option D

The complete circle diagram of induction motor can be drawn with the help of data found from

A. no-load test

B. blocked rotor test

C. stator resistance test

D. all of the above

Answer: Option D

A common method of cooling a power transformer is

A. natural air cooling

B. air blast cooling

C. oil cooling

D. any of the above

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Answer: Option C
An open-circuit test on a transformer is conducted primarily to measure

A. insulation resistance

B. copper loss

C. core loss

D. total loss

Answer: Option C

In a transformer the energy is conveyed from primary to secondary

A. through cooling coil

B. through air

C. by the flux

D. none of the above

Answer: Option C

The voltage transformation ratio of a transformer is equal to the ratio of

A. primary turns to secondary turns

B. secondary current to primary current

C. secondary induced e.m.f. to primary induced e.m.f.

D. secondary terminal voltage to primary applied voltage

Answer: Option C

Iron loss of a transformer can be measured by

A. low power factor wattmeter

B. unity power factor wattmeter

C. frequency meter

D. any type of wattmeter

Answer: Option A

Efficiency of a power transformer is of the order of

A. 100 per cent

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B. 98 per cent

C. 50 per cent

D. 25 per cent

Answer: Option B

Which of the following property is not necessarily desirable in the material for transformer core?

A. Mechanical strength

B. Low hysteresis loss

C. High thermal conductivity

D. High permeability

Answer: Option C

Which of the following properties is not necessarily desirable for the material for transformer core?

A. Low hysteresis loss

B. High permeability

C. High thermal conductivity

D. Adequate mechanical strength

Answer: Option C

Natural air cooling is generally restricted for transformers up to

A. 1.5 MVA

B. 5 MVA

C. 15 MVA

D. 50 MVA

Answer: Option A

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

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Answer: Option A
Harmonics in transformer result in

A. increased core losses

B. increased I2R losses

C. magnetic interference with communication circuits

D. all of the above

Answer: Option D

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: Option A

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 from damage

C. to reflect the line surge and save the winding of a transformer from damage

D. none of the above

Answer: Option A

Which winding in a transformer has more number of turns?

A. Low voltage winding

B. High voltage winding

C. Primary winding

D. Secondary winding

Answer: Option B

What will happen if the transformers working in parallel are not connected with regard to polarity?

A. The power factor of the two transformers will be different from the power factor of common load
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B. Incorrect polarity will result in dead short circuit

C. The transformers will not share load in proportion to their kVA ratings

D. none of the above

Answer: Option B

Transformer breaths in when

A. load on it increases

B. load on it decreases

C. load remains constant

D. none of the above

Answer: Option B

Material used for construction of transformer core is usually

A. wood

B. copper

C. aluminium

D. silicon steel

Answer: Option D

Natural oil cooling is used for transformers up to a rating of

A. 3000 kVA

B. 1000 kVA

C. 500 kVA

D. 250 kVA

Answer: Option A

The maximum load that a power transformer can carry is limited by its

A. temperature rise

B. dielectric strength of oil

C. voltage ratio

D. copper loss
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Answer: Option C
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: Option D

The leakage flux in a transformer depends upon

A. load current

B. load current and voltage

C. load current, voltage and frequency

D. load current, voltage, frequency and power factor

Answer: Option A

The noise produced by a transformer is termed as

A. zoom

B. hum

C. ringing

D. buzz

Answer: Option B

A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine

A. core loss

B. copper loss

C. efficiency

D. magnetizing current

E. magnetizing current and loss

Answer: Option E

Which of the following parts of a transformer is visible from outside?

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A. Bushings
B. Core

C. Primary winding

D. Secondary winding

Answer: Option A

The magnetizing current of a transformer is usually small because it has

A. small air gap

B. large leakage flux

C. laminated silicon steel core

D. fewer rotating parts

Answer: Option A

Which of the following insulating materials can withstand the highest temperature safely?

A. Cellulose

B. Asbestos

C. Mica

D. Glass fibre

Answer: Option C

In case of 3-phase induction motors, plugging means

A. pulling the motor directly on line without a starter

B. locking of rotor due to harmonics

C. starting the motor on load which is more than the rated load

D. interchanging two supply phases for quick stopping

Answer: Option D

The main reason for generation of harmonics in a transformer could be

A. fluctuating load

B. poor insulation

C. mechanical vibrations
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D. saturation of core
Answer: Option D

When secondary of a current transformer is open-circuited its iron core will be

A. hot because of heavy iron losses taking place in it due to high flux density

B. hot because primary will carry heavy current

C. cool as there is no secondary current

D. none of above will happen

Answer: Option A

Spacers are provided between adjacent coils

A. to provide free passage to the cooling oil

B. to insulate the coils from each other

C. both (A) and (B)

D. none of the above

Answer: Option A

A shell-type transformer has

A. high eddy current losses

B. reduced magnetic leakage

C. negligibly hysteresis losses

D. none of the above

Answer: Option B

In Ns is the synchronous speed and s the slip, then actual running speed of an induction motor will be

A. Ns

B. s.N.

C. (l-s)Ns

D. (Ns-l)s

Answer: Option C
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Distribution transformers are generally designed for maximum efficiency around

A. 90% load

B. Zero load

C. 25% load

D. 50% load

Answer: Option D

Power transformers are generally designed to have maximum efficiency around

A. no-load

B. half-load

C. near full-load

D. 10% overload

Answer: Option C

Which of the following statements regarding an idel single-phase transformer having 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

D. Its secondary current is 20 A

Answer: Option D

The maximum efficiency of a distribution transformer is

A. at no load

B. at 50% full load

C. at 80% full load

D. at full load

Answer: Option B

Which of the following protection is normally not provided on small distribution transformers?

A. Over fluxing protection

B. Buchholz relay
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C. Overcurrent protection
D. All of the above

Answer: Option B

Insertion of resistance in the rotor of an induction motor to develop a given torque

A. decreases the rotor current

B. increases the rotor current

C. rotor current becomes zero

D. rotor current remains same

Answer: Option D

The efficiency of a transformer will be maximum when

A. copper losses = hysteresis losses

B. hysteresis losses = eddy current losses

C. eddy current losses = copper losses

D. copper losses = iron losses

Answer: Option D

The transformer ratings are usually expressed in terms of

A. volts

B. amperes

C. kW

D. kVA

Answer: Option D