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  1. The voltage drop between the anode and cathode, of a mercury arc rectifier comprises of the following

  2. A.

     anode drop and cathode drop

    B.

     anode drop and arc drop

    C.

     cathode drop and arc drop

    D.

     anode drop, cathode drop and arc drop


  3. In which of the following appUcations, direct current is absolutely essential ?

  4. A.

     Illumination

    B.

     Electrolysis

    C.

     Variable speed operation

    D.

     Traction


  5. In phase-shift control method the control is carried out by varying the of grid voltage.

  6. A.

     magnitude

    B.

     polarity

    C.

     phase

    D.

     any of the above

    E.

     none of the above


  7. A mercury arc rectifier possesses ________ regulation characteristics

  8. A.

     straight line

    B.

     curved line

    C.

     exponential

    D.

     none of the above


  9. The ionization potential of mercury is approximately

  10. A.

     5.4 V

    B.

     8.4 V

    C.

     10.4 V

    D.

     16.4 V


  11. Selenium rectifier can be operated at temperatures as high as

  12. A.

     25°C

    B.

     40°C

    C.

     60°C

    D.

     75°C


  13. Which of the following is reversible in action?

  14. A.

     Motor generator set

    B.

     Motor converter

    C.

     Rotary converter

    D.

     Any of the above

    E.

     None of the above


  15. A rotary converter operates at a

  16. A.

     low power factor

    B.

     high power factor

    C.

     zero power factor

    D.

     none of the above