Traction motors - Electrical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   During plugging, the speed of the motor gradually decreases. If the supply to the motor is not cut - off then the

a. Motor will continue to rotate in the same direction
b. Motor will continue to rotate in the reverse direction
c. Motor will come to rest
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Motor will come to rest

Explanation:
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2)   The lighting system of almost all the earlier coaches and all the newly manufactured coaches has

a. 50 V
b. 110 V
c. 220 V
d. 420 V
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 110 V

Explanation:
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3)   Pantograph collector is used in railways where the train runs at 100 to 130 kmph. Which among the following is true about pantograph collector?

a. It is unidirectional
b. The erection of the overhead network is complicated
c. Its height cannot be varied
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None of these

Explanation:
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4)   A low frequency supply is given to the single phase AC system for track electrification because

a. It improves commutation
b. Increases efficiency
c. Improves power factor
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
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5)   For regenerative braking, the motor which is not suitable is

a. DC shunt motor
b. DC compound motor
c. DC deries motor
d. AC shunt motor
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: DC deries motor

Explanation:
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6)   In case of dc series motor, the torque can be found from

a. Only magnetization curve
b. Only demagnetization curve
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only magnetization curve

Explanation:
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7)   Which among the following is mechanical braking?

a. Pneumatic braking
b. Plugging
c. Dynamic braking
d. Regenerative braking
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Pneumatic braking

Explanation:
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8)   Three phase induction motor is not suitable for traction purpose because

a. Low starting torque
b. High starting current
c. Constant speed operation
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
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9)   AC series motors are most suitable for

a. Urban services
b. Sub-urban services
c. Main line services
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Main line services

Explanation:
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10)   The motor which is most suitable for the traction work is / are

a. DC series motor
b. DC shunt motor
c. Single phase ac series motor
d. Three phase induction motor
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: DC series motor

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!