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The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to electrical breakdown mechanisms in gases, liquids, and solids. Key topics include Paschen's law, Townsend's ionization coefficient, corona discharge, dielectric strength, and breakdown mechanisms in various materials. Each question tests knowledge on the fundamental principles of electrical engineering and material science.

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Assignment 1

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to electrical breakdown mechanisms in gases, liquids, and solids. Key topics include Paschen's law, Townsend's ionization coefficient, corona discharge, dielectric strength, and breakdown mechanisms in various materials. Each question tests knowledge on the fundamental principles of electrical engineering and material science.

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1. **What is the primary mechanism of breakdown in gases at high pressures?

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a) Avalanche breakdown
b) Thermal ionization
c) Streamer mechanism
d) Townsend breakdown

2. **The Paschen’s law describes the relationship between:**


a) Breakdown voltage and gas pressure
b) Electric field and current density
c) Temperature and dielectric strength
d) Ionization coefficient and electrode material

3. **Townsend’s primary ionization coefficient (α) represents:**


a) Number of ionizing collisions per electron per unit distance
b) Number of secondary electrons emitted per incident positive ion
c) Total current in the discharge
d) Electron attachment rate

4. **Corona discharge occurs due to:**


a) Uniform electric field
b) Non-uniform electric field
c) High gas pressure
d) Low temperature

5. **The dielectric strength of transformer oil is reduced by the presence of:**


a) Moisture
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Carbon dioxide

6. **Which of the following liquids has the highest dielectric strength?**


a) Water
b) Transformer oil
c) Silicone oil
d) Ethanol

7. **Intrinsic breakdown in solids occurs due to:**


a) Collision ionization
b) Thermal effects
c) Structural defects
d) Impurities

8. **Which mechanism is responsible for breakdown in polymers under prolonged


stress?**
a) Avalanche breakdown
b) Thermal breakdown
c) Electrochemical breakdown
d) Treeing breakdown

9. **The breakdown strength of a solid dielectric decreases with:**


a) Increase in thickness
b) Decrease in temperature
c) Increase in purity
d) Decrease in frequency
10. **Which of the following is a **thermal breakdown** mechanism?**
a) generated heat exceeds dissipated heat
b) Electron multiplication in conduction band
c) Formation of conducting channels
d) Chemical degradation

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