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11. Which of the following application requires high starting torque ?
A. Lathe machine
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Locomotive
D. Air blower
Explanation: ANSWER : : Locomotive Explanation :
12. The type of D.C. motor used for shears and punches is
A. shunt motor
B. series motor
C. differential compoutid D.C. motor
D. cumulative compound D.C. motor
Explanation: ANSWER : : cumulative compound D.C. motor Explanation :
13. For starting a D.C. motor a starter is required because
A. it limits the speed of the motor
B. it limits the starting current to a safe value
C. it starts the motor
D. none of the above
Explanation: ANSWER : : it limits the starting current to a safe value Explanation :
14. Which D.C. motor is preferred for elevators ?
A. Shunt motor
B. Series motor
C. Differential compound motor
D. Cumulative compound motor
Explanation: ANSWER : : Cumulative compound motor Explanation :
15. What will happen if the back e.m.f. of a D.C. motor vanishes suddenly?
A. The motor will stop
B. The motor will continue to run
C. The armature may burn
D. The motor will run noisy
Explanation: ANSWER : : The armature may burn Explanation :