Losses in the Induction Motor - MCQs with Answers

Losses in the Induction Motor - MCQs with Answers


Q1. If P2 is the rotor input power, Pm is the gross mechanical power developed and s is the slip of induction motor, then the gross mechanical power developed is

a. S P2
b. (1-s) P2
c. P2 / s
d. P2 / (1-s)

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ANSWER: b. (1-s) P2



Q2. For sip s of an induction motor, the ratio of rotor copper loss to the gross mechanical output is

a. 1 / ( 1 - s)
b. 1 / s
c. ( 1 - s ) / s
d. s / ( 1 - s )

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ANSWER: d. s / ( 1 - s )



Q3. The torque equation of an induction motor is gives as
ksE22R2 / R22 + (sX2)2
The value of k in the above equation is,


a. 3 / (2 Π ns)
b. 2 / (Π ns )
c. 2 / (3 Π ns)
d. 3 / (Π ns)

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ANSWER: a. 3 / (2 Πns)



Q4. While delivering an useful power of 20 kW to the full load, a 3 phase, 50 Hz, 6 pole induction motor draws a line current of 50 A. it is connected to supply of 420 V and runs at a speed of 950 rpm. If mechanical losses are 1000 W, then its rotor copper losses and shaft torque are

a. 1105.26 W, 201.03 N-m
b. 1125.26 W, 201.03 N-m
c. 1105.26 W, 208.09 N-m
d. 1125.26 W, 208.09 N-m

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ANSWER: a. 1105.26 W, 201.03 N-m



Q5. A 4 pole, 25 kW, three phase, 420 V, 50 Hz induction motor operates at an efficiency of 90% with a power factor of 0.8 lagging. The current drawn by the motor from the mains is

a. 42.89 A
b. 45.56 A
c. 47.73 A
d. None of these

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ANSWER: c. 47.73 A



Q6. In a three phase induction motor, the mechanical load should be such that the equivalent load resistance referred to stator is equal to the

a. Total leakage reactance of the motor referred to stator
b. Total leakage reactance of the motor referred to rotor
c. Total leakage impedance of the motor referred to stator
d. Total leakage impedance of the motor referred to rotor

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ANSWER: c. Total leakage impedance of the motor referred to stator



Q7. Torque of an induction motor can sometimes be given in synchronous-watt. One synchronous-watt is equal to

a. 60 / (2 Π Ns) N-m
b. (2 Π Ns) / 60 N-m
c. 120 / (2 Π Ns) N-m
d. (2 Π Ns) / 120 N-m

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ANSWER: a. 60 / (2 Π Ns) N-m



Q8. When an induction motor is working under loaded condition, its induced voltage will

a. Leads the magnetic flux by 90 degree
b. Lags the magnetic flux by 90 degree
c. Lags the magnetic flux by 30 degree
d. In phase with the magnetic flux

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ANSWER: b. Lags the magnetic flux by 90 degree


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