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This document contains 10 multiple choice questions and answers about universal motors. The questions cover topics such as the speed/load characteristics of a universal motor compared to other motor types, common causes of brush sparking, the defining characteristic of a universal motor, methods for speed control of a universal motor, and ways to reduce the speed of a universal motor.
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Universal Motor Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Answers Universal Motor Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

This document contains 10 multiple choice questions and answers about universal motors. The questions cover topics such as the speed/load characteristics of a universal motor compared to other motor types, common causes of brush sparking, the defining characteristic of a universal motor, methods for speed control of a universal motor, and ways to reduce the speed of a universal motor.
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Universal Motor Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and

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Universal Motor Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

6. The speed/load characteristics of a universal motor is same as that of

   A.A.C. motor

   B.D.C. shunt motor

   C.D.C. series motor

   D.None of the above

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C.D.C. series motor

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7. In a universal motor, the most common cause of brush sparking is

   A.Open armature winding

   B.Shorted armature winding

   C.Shorted field winding

   D.High commutator mica

   E.All of the above

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E.All of the above

8. A universal motor is one which

   A.Can be operated either on D.C. or A.C. supply at approximately the same speed and
output

   B.Can be marketed internationally

   C.Runs at dangerously high speed on no-load

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A.Can be operated either on D.C. or A.C. supply at approximately the same speed and output

9. Speed control of a universal motor is achieved by


   A.Varying field flux with tapped field windings

   B.Connecting rheostat in series

   C.Applying variable voltage by means of silicon controlled rectifier

   D.Applying variable voltage by means of variable auto-transformer

   E.All of the above methods

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E.All of the above methods

10. The speed of a universal motor is usually reduced by using

   A.Gearing

   B.Belts

   C.Brakes

   D.Chains

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A.Gearing

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