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  1. Heat control switches are used in

  2. A.

     Transformers

    B.

     Cooling ranges

    C.

     Three phase induction motors

    D.

     Single phase


  3. In _________ method of staging three phase induction motors the starting voltage is not reduced.

  4. A.

     Autotransformer

    B.

     Star-delta

    C.

     Slip ring

    D.

     Any of the above


  5. Battery operated scooter for braking uses

  6. A.

     Plugging

    B.

     Mechanical braking

    C.

     Regenerative braking

    D.

     Rheostatic braking


  7. In squirrel cage induction motors which of the following methods of starting cannot be used?

  8. A.

     Resistance in rotor circuit

    B.

     Resistance in stator circuit

    C.

     Autotransformer starting

    D.

     Star-delta starting


  9. The cost of an induction motor will increase as

  10. A.

     Horsepower rating increases but r.p.m. decreases

    B.

     Horsepower rating decreases but r.p.m. increases

    C.

     Horsepower rating and operating speed increases

    D.

     Horsepower rating and operating speed decreases


  11. Which of the following alternatives will be cheaper?

  12. A.

     A 100 H.P. AC. three phase motor

    B.

     Four motors of 25 H.P. each

    C.

     Five motors of 20 H.P. each

    D.

     Ten motors of 10 H.P. each


  13. Which of the following motors always starts on load?

  14. A.

     Conveyor motor

    B.

     Floor mill motor

    C.

     Fan motor

    D.

     All of the above


  15. For a particular application the type of electric and control gear are determined by which of the following considerations?

  16. A.

     Starting torque

    B.

     Conditions of environment

    C.

     Limitation on starting current

    D.

     All of the above


  17. The size of an excavator is usually expressed in terms of

  18. A.

     "Crowd" motion

    B.

     Angle of swing

    C.

     Cubic meters

    D.

     Travel in meters


  19. The capacity of a crane is expressed in terms of

  20. A.

     Type of drive

    B.

     Span

    C.

     Tonnes

    D.

     Any of the above