Electrical Machines
Induction Machines
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Synchronous Machines
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GATE EE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
In a stepper motor, the detent torque means
A
minimum of the static torque with phase winding excited.
B
maximum of the static torque with phase winding excited.
C
minimum of the static torque with phase winding unexcited
D
maximum of the static torque with the phase winding unexcited
2
GATE EE 2008
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Distributed winding and short chording employed in AC machines will result in
A
increase in $$emf$$ and reduction in harmonics
B
reduction in $$emf$$ and increase in harmonics
C
increase in both $$emf$$ and harmonics
D
reduction in both $$emf$$ and harmonics
3
GATE EE 2007
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A three phase synchronous motor connected to ac mains is running at full load and unity power factor. If its shaft load is reduced by half, with field current held constant, its new power factor will be
A
unity
B
leading
C
lagging
D
dependent on machine parameters
4
GATE EE 2006
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A synchronous generator is feeding a zero power factor (lagging) load at rated current the armature reaction is
A
magnetizing
B
demagnetizing
C
cross magnetizing
D
Ineffective
GATE EE Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields
Signals and Systems
Engineering Mathematics
General Aptitude
Power Electronics
Power System Analysis
Analog Electronics
Control Systems
Digital Electronics
Electrical Machines
Electric Circuits
Electrical and Electronics Measurement