Electrical Engineering Questions And Answers :: Electric Traction: part2



Electrical Engineering : Electric Traction QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part2 : 16 to 20

Following Electrical Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2024 and IES 2024 examinations :

16.Which of the following is the disadvantage of electric traction over other systems of traction ?

Corrosion problems in the under-ground pipe work
Short time power failure interrupts traffic for hours
High capital outlay in fixed instal-lations beside route limitation
Interference with communication lines

17.The resistance encountered by a trainin motion is on account of

resistance offered by air
friction at the track
friction at various parts of the rolling stock
all of the above

18.The rate of acceleration on suburban orurban services is restricted by the consideration of

Engine power
Track curves
Passenger Discomfort
Track size

19.Quadrilateral speed-time curve pertains to which of the following services ?

Main line service
Urban service
Sub-urban service
Urban and sub-urban service

20.Locomotive having monomotor bogies

has better coefficient of adhesion
are suited both for passanger as well as freight service
has better riding qualities due to the reduction of lateral forces
has all above qualities

More Electric Traction QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS available in next pages

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