4.

Which one of the following is the type of single

II. AC Single Phase Induction phase induction motor having the highest
Motor and Special Type of power factor at full load?
(a) Shaded pole type
Motor (b) Split-phase type
1. A universal motor can run on : (c) Capacitor-start type
(a) A.C. only (b) D.C. only (d) Capacitor-run type
(c) either A.C. or D.C. (d) None of these SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018
SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
WBPSC SAE 2018
MPPGCL Plant Assistant 2019
GSSSB SI 08.04.2018 NMRC JE 2017
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II UPRVUNL JE 2014
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018 APTRANSCO Sub. Engineer 2012
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I ESE-2006
UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016 Ans. (d) :
UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
SSC JE 2013
UGVCL JE 2012
WBPSC SAE 2000
Ans. (c) : A universal motor can operate on both a.c.
and d.c. power and uses an electromagnet as its stator
and creates a magnetic field. Universal motors are used
in portable drills, washing machines. Blowers and
kitchen appliances and they are also used for numerous Shown above the capacitor run motor, in this motor
different purposes where speed control and high quality
of speed are necessary. capacitor is connected at all time from starting to
running condition. Due to capacitor it has highest power
2. The drive motor used in a mixer grinder is a/an
(a) dc motor (b) induction motor factor at full load.
(c) synchronous motor (d) universal motor 5. If the capacitor of a single-phase motor is
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II short-circuited
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I (a) the motor will not start
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018 (b) the motor will run
DMRC JE 2018, Shift III (c) the motor will run in reverse direction
BWSSB 10.01.2017
BWSSB Code 127, 13.11.2016 (d) the motor will run in the same direction at
Karnataka PSC JE-2016 reduced r.p.m.
SSC JE 2015 PSTCL JE 02.08.2021
Kerala PSC Asst: Gr. II Electrical Inspectorate 2015 HPPSC Lecturer 06.07.2021
Ans. (d) : Universal motor are used in mixers, portable SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
tools and vacuum cleaners. Universal motor can run on SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
both DC and single phase AC supply. Thus universal
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
motor are also called single phase series motor.
3. A ceiling fan uses Ans : (a) If the capacitor is short circuited, there will be
(a) split phase motor no starting torque and as single phase induction motor,
(b) capacitor start and capacitor run motor there is no phase difference between starting and
(c) universal motor running winding. So it is not self starting, it will not
(d) capacitor start motor start rotating.
SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II 6. In a capacitor start single phase induction
BWSSB Code 198, 30.05.2017 motor the current in the
BWSSB 10.01.2017 (a) Supply lines leads the voltage
BWSSB Code 127, 13.11.2016
(b) main winding leads the voltage
Karnataka PSC JE-2016
SSC JE 2008 (c) starting winding lags the voltage
Ans. (b) : A ceiling fan uses capacitor start and (d) starting winding leads the voltage
capacitor run motor. A single phase induction motor SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
consists of a single phase winding on the stator and a SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
cage winding on the rotor. The problem with this motor Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
is that it is not self starting. So to make the ceiling fan BWSSB Code 127, 13.11.2016
self starting a capacitor connected in series with starting Karnataka PSC JE-2016
winding. SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Electrical Machine–II 437 YCT
Ans. (d) : Ans. (d) : Starting torque of single phase induction
motor is zero single phase induction motor is not self
starting because according to double revolving theory
forward and backward torque is equal. These motors are
commonly used for domestic purpose two windings are
used in this motor. One is primary winding and another is
secondary winding for the development of starting torque,
rotating air gap field at starting must be introduced.
9. Which of the following motors is preferred for
tape-recorders?
(a) Two value capacitor motor
(b) Universal motor
φ = φ m − φs (c) Shaded pole motor
In capacitor start motor the capacitor attached causes (d) Hysteresis motor
current in starting winding to lead the voltage. SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
7. Which of the following motor is used in Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
household refrigerator? RRB SSE (Shift-III) 01.09.2015
(a) Synchronous motor RRB JE (Shift-3), 28.08. 2015
(b) D.C. shunt motor SSC JE 2015
(c) 3-phase induction motor Ans. : (d) A hysteresis motor is a sub classification of
(d) 1-phase induction motor synchronous motor, these are motors are mainly used
NSCL Diploma Trainee 24.02.2021 in a noiseless operating environment with constant
HPSSSC JE 2018 Code -387 speed.
HPSSC JE 2017(Code-580) Application:- Sound recording and sound producing
ISRO TA 2016 instruments like electric clocks, tape recorders, record
Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PHED) 2014 Paper-II players etc.
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II 10. The shaded pole motor is used for:
SSC JE 2010 (a) very high starting torque application
Ans. : (d) Split phase capacitor start induction motor is (b) high starting torque application
used for a refrigerator. Capacitor Run induction motor is (c) low starting torque application
used for room cooler, the universal motor is used in drill (d) medium starting torque application
machine, hooter, mixing machine, repulsion motor is CGPSC AE 15.01.2021
used for the compressor. DMRC JE 2018, Shift III
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Shaded pole motor- A shaded pole induction
motor is a simple 1− φ induction motor which is self-
starting with its poles shaded by the copper ring or bar.
It rotates only in one direction by induction
principle with the help of shading ring.
Starting torque induced in the motor is very low,
therefore it used for low starting torque application.
11. AC servomotor is basically a _____.
(a) Single-phase induction motor
(b) Three-phase induction motor
(c) Universal motor
(d) Two-phase induction motor
CGPSC AE 15.01.2021
RRB JE 30.08.2019 Shift-II
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2015, Paper-II
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
Ans. (d) : An AC servomotor is basically a two-phase
induction motor except for certain special design
features. There is one important difference between a
T ∝ sin α standard split-phase motor and an AC servomotor.
8. The starting torque of a 1–phase induction Servomotor has thinner conducting bars in the squirrel
motor is : cage rotor so that the motor resistance is higher.
(a) High (b) Moderate 12. Which of the following motors is most suitable
(c) Low (d) Zero for signaling devices and timer?
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
(a) D.C. series motor
RRB SSE Secundrabad (Shift-I) 02.09.2015
BSNL TTA (JE) 2013 (b) D.C. shunt motor
UGVCL JE 2012 (c) Two phase induction motor
Electrical Machine–II 438 YCT
 (d) Reluctance motor Ans : (c) Speed of the universal motor can be controlled
MRPL (Tech. Asstt. Trainee), 21.02.2021 by
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I (i) Centrifugal mechanism
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II (ii) Resistance method
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I (iii) Tapped field method
Ans : (d) A reluctance motor is type of electric motor that 17. The direction of rotation of a R-split phase
induces non-permanent magnetic poles on the ferromagnetic single phase induction motor may be reversed.
rotor. The rotor of a reluctance motor is basically a squirrel (a) By reversing the supply terminals
cage with some rotor teeth removal. Torque is generated (b) By reversing either the auxiliary terminals or
through the phenomenon of magnetic reluctance. the main terminals
13. Which one among the following has the highest (c) By reversing the main terminals
numerical value in a stepper motor? (d) By reversing the auxiliary terminals.
(a) Detent torque (b) Holding torque CPCL JE 2019
(c) Dynamic torque (d) Ripple torque DMRC JE 10.04.2018, Shift-II
CGPSC AE 15.01.2021 Ans. (b) : The direction of rotation of a resistance split
UPRVUNL JE 2014 phase single phase induction motor may be reversed by
ESE-2006 reversing either the auxiliary terminals or the main
Ans. (b) : A stepper motor's holding torque is the terminals.
amount of torque needed in order to move the motor 18. The motor having similar construction as that
one full step when the windings are energized but the of a DC machine is:
rotor is stationary. Stepper motor can hold a load (a) Repulsion motor (b) Shaded-pole motor
against an external force when the motor is stationary. (c) Universal motor (d) Induction motor
14. Reluctance torque in rotating machines is DMRC JE 2018, Shift-I
present when Ans. (c) : An universal motor operates on both D.C and
(a) air-gap is not uniform.
(b) reluctance seen by rotor m.m.f. is constant. 1–φ AC. Therefore the motor having similar
(c) reluctance seen by rotor m.m.f. varies. construction as that of a DC machine is universal motor.
(d) reluctance seen by working m.m.f. varies It consists of a stator on which field poles are mounted
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-II and armature winding on rotor.
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II 19. The characteristic curve (speed vs torque)
BWSSB Code 127, 13.11.2016 shown below is exhibited by:
Ans : (d) Magnetic flux has a tendency to follow
minimum reluctance path which lead to production of
reluctance torque.
Reluctance torque can be produced only when the
reluctance seen by the working flux or working mmf
changes with the rotor movement.
15. The direction of rotation of an ordinary shaded
pole single phase induction motor
(a) Can be reversed by reversing the supply (a) grinding load (b) metal drawing load
terminal connections to the stator winding. (c) cranes and hoists load(d) fan load
(b) Cannot be reversed. DMRC JE, 26.02.2020
(c) Can be reversed by open-circuiting the Ans. (d) : Torque speed characteristics is the curve
shading rings. plotted between the torque and speed of the induction
(d) Can be reversed by short-circuiting the motor the torque is proportional to the square of the
shading rings. speed for fan type load, centrifugal pumps etc.
HPSSSC JE 2018 Code -387 T ∝ N2
HPSSC JE 2017(Code-580)
Punjab Mandi Board JE 2014
Ans. (b) : The direction of rotation of shaded pole
motor is from the un-shaded side to the shaded (ring)
side of the pole. Shading and un-shading of pole is
decided by the manufactures, once manufactured, it will
never be changed without complete reassemble, so it
will be fixed not reversible or changeable.
16. The universal motor speed can be controlled by: 20. The necessary phase difference between the
(a) Centrifugal mechanism only main current and the auxiliary current in a 1-φ
(b) Resistance method only capacitor start capacitor run induction motor
(c) Any one of the given three methods is produced by:
(d) Tapped field method only (a) connecting a capacitor in series with starting
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I winding
JUVNL JE-2017 (b) connecting a capacitor in parallel with
UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016 starting winding
Electrical Machine–II 439 YCT
 (c) connecting a resistor in series with starting 26. When a single phase supply is connected across
winding a single phase winding, the nature of the
(d) connecting an inductor in parallel with magnetic field produced is
starting winding (a) Pulsating in nature
DMRC JE, 26.02.2020 (b) rotating in nature
Ans. (a) : The necessary phase difference between the (c) constant in magnitude but rotating at
main current and the auxiliary current in a 1 − φ , synchronous speed
capacitor start, capacitor run induction motor is (d) constant in magnitude and direction
produced by connecting a capacitor in series with HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579)
starting winding. Ans. (a) : According to double revolving field theory,
21. The most preferred motor used in the food when a 1- φ supply is connected across 1- φ induction
mixer is : motor then net magnetic field is pulsating in nature. This
(a) DC series motor pulsation is a resultant of two rotating magnetic field
(b) Squirrel cage induction motor which is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.
(c) Reluctance motor 27. The capacitor in a single phase induction motor
(d) Universal motor is used for:
NMRC JE 2017 (a) reducing the harmonics
FCI JE 2015 (b) starting the motor
Ans. (d) : The most preferred motor is used for food (c) improving the starting torque
mixture is Universal Motor. (d) improving the power factor
A DC series motor modified as AC series motor and DMRC JE 2018, Shift III
Universal motor can be operated for both DC as well as AC ESE-2002
supply to produce unidirectional torque which is pulsating in Ans. (b) : The capacitor in a single phase induction
nature. The nature of torque is always unidirectional. This motor is used for starting the motor.
type of motor is called universal motor. 28. The power factor at which single phase
22. ______type single phase motors cannot change induction motor usually operate on load is
its direction of Rotation. (a) 0.7 lag (b) 0.9 lag
(a) Universal motor (b) Repulsion motor (c) 0.7 lead (d) Unity
(c) Shaded pole motor (d) Shunt motor HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579)
Kerala PSC Asst: Gr. II Electrical Inspectorate 2015 HPSSC JE 2017 (Code-579)
Ans. (c) : Shaded pole motor cannot change its Ans. (a) : The power factor of single phase induction
direction of Rotation. Because in this type of motor motor is generally 0.7 lagging.
direction of rotation is always from the unshaded 29. For low starting torque application, the type of
portion to the shaded portion of motor. Which is fixed 1-phase induction motor used is:
in motor. (a) Shaded-pole type
23. In a single phase motor, a centrifugal switch is (b) Capacitor-run type
used to disconnect: (c) Capacitor-start/Capacitor-run type
(a) Supply (b) Running winding (d) Capacitor-start type
(c) Starting winding (d) None of the above MPPKVVCL JE-2018
Kerala PSC Asst: Gr. II Electrical Inspectorate 2015
Ans. (a) : For low starting torque- shaded pole type 1-φ
Ans. (c) : In a single phase motor a centrifugal switch is
induction motor is used. Its applications are toys,
used to disconnect starting winding.
hairdryer, phonograph.
When motor picks up 70% to 80% of rated speed it
disconnect starting winding. 30. Single-phase induction motors are _____
motors.
24. Which of the following is used in ceiling fan? (a) self-start
(a) Universal motor (b) Synchronous motor
(b) capacitor-start
(c) Series motor (d) Induction motor
(c) capacitor-start capacitor-run
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II (d) Both capacitor-start and capacitor-start
Ans. (d) : 1-φ induction motor is used in ceiling fan. capacitor-run
The 1-φ induction motor are simple in construction, MPMKVVCL (Bhopal) JE 2018
cheap in cost, reliable and easy to repair and maintain. Ans. (d) : A single phase induction motor is not-self
25. Which motor is used in portable drilling starting in nature, because starting torque of
machine? 1 − φ induction motor is zero due to presence of equal
(a) Induction motor (b) DC series motor
(c) Universal motor (d) Shaded pole motor and opposite forward and backward rotating field
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II respectively.
Ans. (c) : Universal motor is used in portable drilling To make it self starting, an auxiliary winding is
machine. provided to make it two phase system and to make it
Universal motor have high starting torque, can run at self start, we use following type of connection in
high speed and are light weight and compact in design. parallel with main winding, i.e. auxiliary winding with
This motor can be operated on both AC or DC. centrifugal switch.
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Types of single phase motor- 120 f 120 × 60
1. resistance split-phase motor Ans. (a) : N = = = 1800 rpm
2. capacitor start motor P 4
3. capacitor start and capacitor run motor. 35. Fractional horse power motors have power less
31. In hand tool applications, which one of the than:
following single-phase motor is used? (a) 1 Kilo Watt (b) 1 Mega Watt
(a) Shaded pole motor (c) 1 Watt (d) 100 Watt
(b) DC motor DMRC JE 18.02.2017
(c) Capacitor run motor Ans : (a) Fractional horse power motor have power less
(d) AC series motor than one kilowatt. It’s speed range is 1700-1800 rpm.
MRPL (Tech. Asstt. Trainee), 21.02.2021 They are also known as single phase (1-φ) motor used
Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PHED) 2014 Paper-II in ceiling fan, table fan, dryer, freeze etc.
ESE-2006 36. In capacitor start–capacitor run motor, the
WBPSC SAE 2003 starting and running capacitors respectively
Ans. (d) : In hand tool applications, 1- φ AC series are:
motor is used. (a) Oil capacitor, electrolytic
(b) Electrolytic, oil capacitor
32. Capacitor start and capacitor run motors are (c) Electrolytic, mica capacitor
used in (d) Mica capacitor, oil capacitor
(a) Hoists (b) Rolling mills DMRC JE 18.02.2017
(c) Mining (d) Refrigerators
Ans : (b) In capacitor start capacitor run motor,
HPSSSB JE 2018 (Post code 663)
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II electrolyte capacitor is used in starting winding and oil
HPSSC JE 2017(Code-580) capacitor is used in running winding.
Electrolytic capacitor has high value of capacitance. Its
Ans. (d) : Capacitor start and capacitor run motors are
value is 300µF and running capacitor has value of
used in refrigerators.
The capacitor start capacitor run motor has a cage rotor 40µF.
and its stator has two windings known as main and 37. In FHP induction motors, splitting the phase is
auxiliary windings. The two windings are displaced 90º done using:
in space. (a) Only capacitor
(b) Only resistance
(c) Resistance/capacitor
(d) Resistance/inductance
DMRC JE 18.02.2017
Ans : (c) In FHP induction motors splitting of the
phase is done by using resistance or capacitance.
38. Which one of the following statements is
correct?
33. Which of the following is true with a single When a single phase induction motor is excited
phase induction motor? with single phase a.c. voltage, the magnetic
(a) It requires a starting circuit field set up is equivalent to
(b) the starting circuit determines the operating (a) Two fields, rotating in opposite directions
direction with different speeds
(c) Both (a) and (b) (b) Two fields, rotating at synchronous speed in
(d) None of these opposite directions
KPTCL JE 2015 (c) Two fields rotating at synchronous speed
Ans. (c) : Single phase induction motor are not self (d) Two fields rotating in the same direction but
starting because the produced stator flux is alternating at different speeds
in nature and at the starting, the two components of this [ESE-2004]
flux cancel each other hence there is net torque equal to Ans. (b) : According to double revolving field theory
zero that's why it requires a starting circuit. when single phase induction motor is excited with
Starting circuit basically contain a auxiliary winding single phase supply, the magnetic field induced is
parallel to main winding which create some phase divided into two equal and opposite parts rotating at
difference between them (fluxes). So stator flux become synchronous speed and they cancel out each other.
rotating type rather than alternating type which rotates Hence the resultant field is zero and there is no starting
in one particular direction only and induction motor will torque. To make it self starting the stator winding is
become self starting. divided into two parts.
34. What is the speed of a four pole single phase 39. Which type of 1-φ IM is relatively free from
induction motor operating on 220 V and 60 mechanical and magnetic vibrations?
Hz? (a) Universal motor (b) Reluctance motor
(a) 1800 rpm (b) 1800 rps (c) Shaded pole motor (d) Hysteresis motor
(c) 880 rpm (d) None of these JUVNL JE-2017
KPTCL JE 2015 UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015
Electrical Machine–II 441 YCT
Ans. (d) : In hysteresis motor the rotor has no teeth or 44. A single phase Hysteresis motor
winding of any sort, results in making the motor (a) Can run at synchronous speed only
extremely quiet in operation and free from mechanical (b) can run at sub synchronous speed only
and magnetic vibrations. (c) can run at synchronous and super
A hysteresis motor is a synchronous motor with a synchronous speed
uniform air gap and without DC excitation. It operates (d) can run at synchronous and sub synchronous
both on single and three phase supply. The torque in a speed
hysteresis motor is produced due to hysteresis and eddy SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
current induced in the rotor by the action of the rotating BWSSB 10.01.2017
flux of the stator windings. Ans : (a) A single phase Hysteresis motor can run at
40. A repulsion start induction run single phase synchronous speed only. The rotor of hysteresis motor
motor runs as an induction motor only when has no winding, no teeth rather ferromagnetic material
(a) Short circuit is disconnected is used. This type of motor is smooth running, quiet in
(b) Commutator segments are short circuited operation single phase motor and is used for quality
sound reproduction, equipment like record players, tape
(c) Stator winding is reversed
recorders etc.
(d) Brushes are shifted to neutral plane
RPSC ACF & FRO 23.02.2021 45. Two-value capacitor motor finds increased
application as compressor motor in small home
Ans. (b) : Single-phase induction motor are not self air-conditioners because
starting. It is used extensively for small loads, such as (a) it is comparatively cheaper
household applications like fans. A repulsion-start (b) it has almost non-destructible capacitor
induction-run single phase motor runs as an induction (c) It has low starting as well as running currents
motor only when commutator segments are short circuited. at relatively high power factor
41. A capacitor-start single-phase induction motor (d) It is quiet in operation
is used for: SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
(a) Easy to start loads Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
(b) Medium start loads Ans : (c) Two value capacitor motor finds increased
(c) Hard to start loads application as compressor motor in small home air -
(d) Any type of start loads conditioners because it has low starting as well as
ESE-2005 running current at relatively high power factor.
Ans. (c) : It has high starting torque and has high value 46. In a capacitor start motor, the phase
of capacitance so it is used where hard to start loads. displacement between starting and running
Capacitor is removed after 70-80% of full load with the winding can be nearly
help of centrifugal switch. (a) 10o (b) 30o
42. Starting torque can be obtained in the case of a (c) 60o (d) 90o
single phase induction motor with identical SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
main and auxiliary windings by connecting: ESIC JE-2016
(a) A capacitor across the mains Ans : (d) In a capacitor start motor, the phase
(b) A capacitor in series with the machine displacement between starting and running winding can
(c) A capacitor in series with the auxiliary be nearly 90o.
winding 47. In a single-phase capacitor start-and-run
(d) Equal value capacitors in series with the main motor, the minimum number of capacitors to
and the auxiliary windings be used in it is-
BWSSB 10.01.2017 (a) 1 (b) 2
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016 (c) 3 (d) 4
ESE-2014 SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
DMRC JE 03.08.2014 Ans. (a) : In a single phase capacitor start and run
Ans. (c) : Tst ∝ Im Ia sin α motor the minimum number of capacitor can be used is
By connecting identical main and auxiliary windings we 1 and maximum 2. In 1-φ capacitor start and run
cannot create a phase displacement between current Induction motor two capacitors are required. One is for
flowing in two windings, which is required to get a starting purpose and the other one is used to improve pf
unidirectional torque. Hence to create a phase at running time. The pf of capacitor start and capacitor
displacement between currents we have to connect a run induction motor is highest torque.
capacitor in series with auxiliary winding. 48. Split-phase, capacitor and shaded-pole single-
43. Which of the following is NOT a self–starting phase motors classified as-
motor? (a) Un-excited synchronous motors
(b) Single phase induction motors
(a) Three–phase IM (b) DC shunt motor (c) Repulsion motors
(c) DC series motor (d) One–phase IM (d) A.C. series motors
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018 SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : A single phase induction motor is not self- Ans. (b) : Split-phase, capacitor & shaded-pole motor
starting we provide auxiliary winding on field system to are types of single phase induction motor. Single phase
make it self starting. motor is not self starting motor.
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49. If the capacitor of a capacitor start single- 54. The least expensive fractional horse power
phase motor fails to open when the motor picks motor is -----------motor:
up speed, (a) capacitor start (b) split phase
(a) The motor will stop. (c) A.C. series (d) shaded pole
(b) The auxiliary winding will be damaged. SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
(c) The capacitor will be damaged. Ans: (d) A shaded pole type motor is small in size and
(d) The winding will be damaged. less expensive to manufacture. These motors are also
[ESE-2016] called as fractional (kW) motors because most of these
motors are constructed in fractions (Kilo-Watt) capacity.
Ans. (b) : If the capacitor of a capacitor start single-phase
motor fails to open when the motor picks up speed. At this 55. A universal motor can be operated on 220 V
condition auxiliary winding will be damaged. d.c. as well 220 V single-phase a.c. which of the
50. _______motor is referred to as a universal following will be same in the two case?
(a) Operating speed
motor?
(b) Power output
(a) Single phase induction (c) Operating speed and power output
(b) Synchronous (d) None of the above
(c) Series SSC JE 2007
(d) Shunt Ans. : (d)
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Series motor can be operated with AC as well
as DC therefore also known as universal motor.
51. The resistive component of the rotor with
resistance R2 offered to the backward rotating
flux wave in a single-phase motor runs with slip
s is given as
R2 R2 In AC, the speed for a load torque is less than DC.
(a) (b) So, neither the speed nor the power output is same for
s 1+ s
R2 R2 DC and AC. The lower speed on AC supply than they
(c) (d) run on DC supply of same voltage is due to reactance
2−s 1− s voltage drop which is present in AC and not in D.C.
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I 56. A single phase motor is made self-starting by the
Ans. (c) : The effective rotor resistance with respect to addition of a/an–
R2 (a) Running winding (b) Starting winding
backward rotating flux is (c) Electric starter (d) Auto transformer
2−s
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I
52. What is the reason behind using a centrifugal ESIC JE-2016
switch in a single phase induction motor? SSC JE 2010
(a) To protect the motor from overloading Ans. : (b) Single phase induction motor:- A single
(b) To improve the starting performance of the phase induction motor consists of a single phase
motor winding on the stator and a cage winding on the rotor.
(c) To cut-off the starting winding at an When 1-φ supply is given to the stator, A pulsating
appropriate instant magnetic field is produced and rotor does not rotate due
(d) To cut in the capacitor during running to inertia thus it is not a self starting motor.
conditions. To make it self starting an extra winding called starting
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I or auxiliary winding is connected in parallel with main
Ans. (c) : A centrifugal switch help to cut off starting winding of stator to produce phase difference and torque
winding at an appropriate instant. to make the motor self starting.
53. In which single-phase motor, the rotor has no
teeth or winding?
(a) Split phase motor (b) Reluctance motor
(c) Hysteresis motor (d) Universal motor
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Hysteresis motor is defined as a synchronous
motor that is having cylindrical rotor and works on
hysteresis losses induced in the rotor of hardened steel
with high retentivity.
The main advantages of hysteresis motor is that it has
no teeth and no winding in rotor, no mechanical
vibrations during its operation. Its operation is quiet and
noiseless as there is no vibrations.
Electrical Machine–II 443 YCT
57. The capacitors used in single–phase capacitor (d) electrolytic capacitor will, in all probability,
motors have no : suffer break down
(a) voltage rating (b) dielectric medium SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
(c) polarity marking (d) definite value Ans : (d) If the centrifugal switch of a two-value capacitor
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II motor using two capacitor fails to open then electrolytic
BSNL TTA 21.02.2016 capacitor will in all probability suffer break down.
UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015 62. In a capacitor start single–phase motor, when
Ans. (c) : The capacitors used in a single phase capacitor is replaced by a resistance :
capacitor motor have no polarity marking. The capacitor (a) torque will increase
alters the current to one or more windings of a single (b) the motor will consume less power
phase AC induction motor to create a rotating magnetic (c) motor will run in reverse direction
field. A capacitor is used to develop starting torque by (d) motor will continue to run in same direction
creating a phase shift between currents. SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
58. When the load on a reluctance motor is Ans : (d) In a capacitor start single phase motor, when
increased so that it cannot maintain capacitor is replaced by a resistance motor will continue
synchronous speed the motor will : to run in same direction because when capacitor is
(a) become unstable replaced by resistor its starting current will lagging with
(b) draw excessive armature current and may small angle from applied voltage so motor will get
burn out sufficient phase difference to run.
(c) fall out of synchronism and come to stand 63. Theory involved in analysis of the performance
still of single phase induction motor is :
(d) run as induction motor (a) Double field revolving theory
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II (b) cross field theory
Ans. (d) : When the load on a reluctance motor is (c) Double field revolving theory and cross field
increased so that it cannot maintain synchronous speed theory both
the motor will run as induction motor. Motor will work (d) None of these
as an induction motor it can not maintain synchronous SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
speed. Reluctance motor is a type of electric motor that Ans : (c) The performance of the single phase induction
induces non-permanent magnetic poles on the motor is analysed by the two theories. One is known as
ferromagnetic rotor. Torque generated through the double Revolving Field theory and the other is cross
Magnetic Reluctance Phenomena. field theory.
59. The rotor of a hysteresis motor is made of : 64. Hysteresis motor is particularly useful for
(a) aluminium (b) cast iron high–quality record players and tape recorders
(c) chrome steel (d) copper because :
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I (a) It revolves synchronously
Ans. (c) : The rotor of hysteresis motor is made of (b) It is not subject to any magnetic or
chrome steel. The stator of this motor is split phase. mechanical vibrations
There are no teeth in its rotor winding. This motor runs (c) It can be easily manufactured in extremely
at synchronous speed. This motor is used for quality small sizes
sound reproduction equipment like record players, tape (d) It develops hysteresis torque which is
recorders etc. extremely steady both in amplitude and phase
60. The direction of rotation of hysteresis motor is SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
reversed by : Ans : (d) Hysteresis motor is particularly useful for
(a) Shift shaded pole with respect to main pole high quality record players and tape recorders because it
(b) Reversing supply lead develops hysteresis torque which is extremely steady
(c) Either (a) or (b) both in amplitude and phase.
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans. : (a) The direction of rotation of hysteresis motor
is reversed by shifting shaded pole with respect to main
pole.
In hysteresis motor there is no rotor winding application
of hysteresis motor is tape recording, sound
reproduction etc.
61. If the centrifugal switch of a two–value 65. Based on revolving field theory, the forward and
backward frequencies of the rotor emf of a 4-
capacitor motor using two capacitors fails to
pole, 50 Hz, single- phase induction motor when
open then : running at 1300 rpm in the same direction of the
(a) motor will not come up to speed forward field are respectively
(b) motor will not carry the load (a) 107.69 Hz, 7.69 Hz (b) 93.33 Hz, 6.67 Hz
(c) current drawn by the motor will be (c) 7.69 Hz, 107.69 Hz (d) 6.67 Hz, 93.33 Hz
excessively high SSC JE 2012
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 Ans: (d) Forward field slip speed- Ans : (a) In split phase motor the starting winding is
N − Nr connected through a centrifugal switch.
SF = s
Ns
then,
120f 120 × 50
Ns = = = 1500 rpm
P 4
1500 − 1300
SF = = 0.133
1500
then
Rotor frequency due to forward field (fr (f)) =
SF ×f = 0.133×50 = 6.67Hz
Now A centrifugal switch which is normally closed and
connected in series with the starting winding. When the
Backward slip of an induction motor -
motor comes up to speed about 75% of synchronous
Sb = ( 2 − Sf ) = 2 − 0.133 = 1.87 speed. It opens automatically due to centrifugal force
Rotor frequency due to back ward field (fr(b)) = and put the starting winding out of the circuit. It is
Sb×f = 1.87×50 = 93.35Hz important that the centrifugal switch should open other
wise the auxiliary winding being made of thin wire will
66. A hysteresis motor :
be overheated and thus burns.
(a) is not a self–starting motor
(b) is a constant speed motor 69. Starting winding of a single phase motor of a
refrigerator is disconnected from the circuit by
(c) needs dc excitation
means of a :
(d) can not be run in reverse speed (a) magnetic relay (b) thermal relay
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II (c) centrifugal switch (d) None of these
Ans : (b) A hysteresis motor is constant speed motor. SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Torque speed characteristic of hysteresis motor since, at Ans : (a) The function of starting winding provided in
the synchronous speed, the torque developed by the refrigerator is to start the split – phase induction
induction motor becomes zero, where as in the motor by connecting the auxiliary winding or starting
hysteresis motor torque is constant at all the speed even winding across the main supply in addition to the main
at the synchronous speed. winding at the time of starting. This helps to make the
hysteresis motor is smoothest running, quietest single split–phase induction motor as a self-induction motor.
phase motor and is used for quality sound reproduction For disconnecting the starting winding of a split phase
equipment like record players, tape recorders etc. motor can be done by using a centrifugal switch.
Another method of disconnecting the auxiliary winding
67. In a hysteresis motor, the rotor must have :
when the motor has picked up speed is by using an
(a) retentivity (b) resistivity electromagnetic relay.
(c) susceptibility (d) None of these
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (a) The rotor of the hysteresis motor is the
smooth cylindrical type which is made up of hard
magnetic material like chrome steel or alnico that has
high retentivity and coercivity. It is the capacity of an
object to retain magnetism after the action of the
magnetizing force has cleared this requires selecting a
material with high hysteresis loop area. electromagnetic relay used in split–phase motor
68. In a split phase motor : The torque required to start the motor is significantly
(a) the starting winding is connected through a more than needed in the running condition at the
centrifugal switch starting time of the motor, electrical power is given to
start relay and winding of the motor. It also provides
(b) the running winding is connected through a
current to the starting winding of the motor. The starting
centrifugal switch winding provides sufficient torque so that the motor
(c) both starting and running windings are start running. As the motor speed increases, the torque
connected through a centrifugal switch requirement decreases and here by current required by
(d) centrifugal switch is used to control supply the motor also decreases. The current in starting relay is
voltage not able to hold the relay and get released which opens
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II the starting winding contacts. Therefore starting
ESIC JE-2016 winding get disconnected.
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70. The motor used on small lathes is usually : 75. The single phase Induction Motor (IM) which
(a) universal motor does not have centrifugal switch is
(b) D.C. shunt motor (a) capacitor start single phase IM
(c) single–phase capacitor run motor (b) resistance split single phase IM
(d) 3–phase capacitor run motor (c) capacitor start capacitor run single phase IM
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II (d) permanent capacitor run single phase IM
SSC JE 2015 LMRC JE 2015
SSC JE 2013
Ans : (c) Single-phase capacitor run motor is used for
Ans: (d) In permanent capacitor run, single phase
small lathes.
Induction motor a single capacitor is connected in
71. If the centrifugal switch does not open at 70 to series with the auxiliary winding permanently thus the
80 percent of synchronous speed of motor, it winding and the capacitor remains energised for both
would result in : starting and running.
(a) damage to the starting winding
(b) damage to the centrifugal switch
(c) overloading of running winding
(d) None of these
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (a) If the centrifugal switch does not open at 70 to
80 percent of synchronous speed of motor it would 76. Two single-phase ac motors A and B operate
result in damage to the starting winding. from a 1000 V supply. A consumes 2 kW at a
power factor of 0.8 (lagging) and B consumes 1
72. The ratio of no load current to full load current kW at a power factor of 0.5 (lagging). The total
of a single phase induction motor current drawn from the supply is approximately.
(a) 0.1 (b) 0.2 (a) 4.5 A (b) 2.1 A
(c) 0.4 (d) 0.8 (c) 4.41 A (d) 9 A
SSC JE 2011, Shift-II SSC JE 2013
Ans: (c) The ratio of no load current to full load Ans:(a) V1 = 1000 V, P1=2 kW = cosφ1 = 0.8
current of single phase induction motor is around 40 V2 = 1000 Volt P2 = 1 kW cos φ2 = 0.5
to 50% of full load current. P1 2000
No load current I1 = = =2.5 A
i.e = 0.4 V1Cosφ1 1000 × 0.8
Full load current P2 1000
73. Which of the following equipments has the I2 = = =2A
V2 Cosφ2 1000 × 0.5
lowest power factor?
(a) Fully loaded induction motor I = I1 +I2
(b) Immersion heater I = 2.5 + 2
I = 4.5 A
(c) Incandescent lamp
(d) Arc lamp 77. If the centrifugal switch of a single-phase
resistance split induction motor does not open
SSC JE 2011, Shift-II
after starting of motor, the motor
Ans: (d) Arc lamp has the lowest power factor. In (a) will run above normal speed
induction motor the power factor varies in accordance (b) will run below normal speed
with the load. Unloaded or lightly load motor exhibit (c) will draw very small current
low power factor. (d) will draw high current and get over-heated
• Arc lamps operate at low lagging power factor. SSC JE 2013
• Arc lamps are very high lagging load, therefore Ans: (d) If the centrifugal switch is failed or not open
their power factor is very low. then the starting winding will draw very high current
74. As compared to a split phase motor, a and it may burn the auxiliary winding.
capacitor start motor has.............. 78. The purpose of starting winding in a single-
(a) higher starting torque phase induction motor is to?
(b) lower starting torque (a) Limit temperature rise of the machine.
(c) higher running torque (b) Reduce losses.
(d) None of these (c) Produce rotating flux in conjunction with
SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II main winding.
Ans : (a) As compared to a split phase motor, capacitor (d) Increase losses.
SSC JE 2015
start motor has higher starting torque. The capacitor
start motor developed a much higher starting torque Ans. : (c) A starting winding, also known as the
auxiliary winding, is used to create the torque needed to
about to 3 to 4.5 times of the full load torque. To obtain
start a single phase induction motor. This winding
high starting torque the two condition are essential
produce rotating flux in this type of motor by changing
The starting capacitor value must be large. the relationship of the current in relation to the voltage.
The resistance of starting winding must be high.
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79. For a single phase capacitor start induction Ans : (b) Capacitor start motor relatively provides high
motor which of the following statements is valid? starting torque. The starting characteristics of capacitor
(a) The capacitor is used for power factor start motor is better than split phase motor. These are
improvement used in compressor, large fans pumps and etc.
(b) The direction of rotation can be changed by 83. Both main winding and auxiliary winding of a
reversing the main winding terminals single phase induction motor is placed on the
(c) The direction of rotation cannot be changed …….?
(d) The direction of rotation can be changed by (a) both stator and rotor
interchanging the supply terminals (b) stator
(c) rotor
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
(d) neither stator nor rotor
ISRO TA 2017
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
Mizoram PSC Nov.2015, Paper-II
Ans. (b) : The stator winding in the induction motor has
Ans : (b) In a single phase capacitor start induction
two parts main winding and auxiliary winding. Usually
motor, the direction of rotation can be changed either by
auxiliary winding is perpendicular to the main winding.
reversing the main winding or auxiliary winding
terminals. 84. Lower efficiency, lower power factor, are the
If both winding reversed then direction will not change. features of which of the following motors?
(a) Single phase induction motor
(b) Three phase induction motor
(c) Three phase synchronous motor
(d) DC shunt motor
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Single phase induction motors- The electrical
power factor and efficiency of single phase induction
motor is low as compare to three phase induction motor
and synchronous motor.
Single phase induction motor's has low torque its use in
domestic and other business function it is low horse
80. If a single phase induction motor runs slower power motor.
than normal, the most likely defect is 85. The wattage rating of a single phase induction
(a) worn bearings motor used as a ceiling fan will be in the range
(b) short circuit in the winding of…………?
(c) open-circuit in the winding (a) 200 to 500 W (b) 600 to 800 W
(d) None of these (c) 50 to 150 W (d) 10 to 50 W
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 17.12.2020 SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I ESIC JE-2016
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I Ans. (c) : Single phase induction motor used as a
Ans : (a) A single phase induction motor runs slower ceiling fan has a rating of 50 to 150 W.
than normal due to worn bearings. When capacitor A permanent capacitor induction motor is used in this.
value is below design value, phase shift is smaller, 86. ……..type of single phase induction motor
operates at better power factor at full load?
means smaller torque and not enough force for running.
(a) Capacitor-start, Capacitor-run
81. The capacity of Single phase induction motor is (b) Resistance Split-phase
limited by (c) Shaded pole
(a) Pulsating torque (b) uniform torque (d) Capacitor-start, induction-run
(c) non uniform torque (d) None of these SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : Capacitor-start, capacitor run motor has better
Ans : (a) The capacity of single phase induction motor running power factor and efficiency and smoother.
is limited by pulsating torque. Pulsating torque
produces noise in motor. Pulsating torque also increases 87. In a capacitor start single-phase induction
heating of single phase motor that produces cooling motor, the capacitor is connected
problem in motor and the size of motor has to be (a) in series with main winding
increased. It is clear that single phase motor can not be (b) in series with auxiliary winding
designed in larger size. (c) in series with both the winding
(d) in parallel with auxiliary winding
82. Which of the following motor will give
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
relatively high starting torque?
(a) Capacitor end motor Ans : (b) In a capacitor start single phase induction
(b) Capacitor start motor motor, the capacitor is connected in series with
(c) Split phase motor auxiliary winding. Single phase induction motor are not
(d) Split motor self-starting without an auxiliary stator winding driven
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I by an out of phase current of near 90°, once started then
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I auxiliary winding is removed.
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88. If running winding of a single-phase induction Ans. (a) : The advantage of three phase induction motor
motor is short circuited over single phase induction motor.
(a) run slower (1) Self starting motor
(b) spark at light loads (2) Better power factor.
(c) draw excessive current and overheat (3) High efficiency.
(d) None of these 93. At what angle difference is the main winding
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I and the start winding separated in a split phase
Ans : (c) If running winding of a single phase induction capacitor start induction motor?
motor is short circuit it draw excessive current and (a) 30° mechanical (b) 90° electrical
overheat. (c) 45° electrical (d) 45° mechanical
89. In a two value capacitor motor, the capacitor CGPSC AE 15.01.2021
used for running purpose is SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
(a) air capacitor UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
(b) paper spaced oil filled type Ans. (b) : A split phase induction motor it is also called
(c) ceramic type a resistance start motor.
(d) a.c. electrolytic type The main field winding and the starting winding are
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I displaced 90º in space like the windings in a two-phase
Ans : (b) In a two value capacitor motor the capacitor induction motor.
used for running purpose is paper spaced oil filled type. The main winding has very low resistance and high
While starting purpose electrolytic capacitor is used. inductive reactance.
The value of starting capacitor of a fractional horse 94. The current in a starting winding of a split-
power (FHP) motor will be 300µF and running phase single phase motor is:
capacitor is 40µF. (a) leading with respect to voltage of the main
90. The starting winding of a single-phase motor is winding
placed in. (b) in phase with the supply voltage
(a) Rotor (b) Stator (c) leading with respect to current of the main
(c) Armature (d) Field winding
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II (d) in phase with the voltage of the main winding
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
RRB JE Bhopal Paper II (Shift-II), 26.08.2015 Ans (c) : The split phase induction motor is provided
LMRC JE 2015 with an auxiliary or starting winding in addition to
Ans. (b) : The starting winding of a single phase main or running winding.
induction motor is placed in stator. Stator of a single The starting winding is located 90º electrical from the
phase induction motor carries running winding and main winding and the current in a starting winding of a
another winding that is known as starting or auxiliary split phase motor leading with respect to current of the
winding. Both windings are connected to each other at a main winding.
phase difference of 90o. The starting winding usually
consists of a resistor and capacitor.
91. In a capacitor start and run motors the
function of the running capacitor in series with
the auxiliary winding is to.......
(a) improve power factor
(b) increase overload capacity
(c) reduce fluctuations in torque
(d) to improve torque
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2015, Paper-II
Ans : (a) Work of capacitor start and run motors are to
modify power factor. This motor works as a two phase
induction motor in running and starting both condition.
This motor has good starting and running power factor.
value of used starting capacitor in this motor is 10 to 15
times of running capacitor.
92. Select out the advantage of three phase
induction motor over single phase induction
95. The rotor of a single phase induction motor is
motor.
running at N rpm, what is the slip with respect
(i) Self starting motor
to forward rotating flux?
(ii) Better power factor
(iii) High efficiency N
(a) (b) (NS–N) /NS
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iii) N s
(c) (i) and (ii) (d) (i) and (iii) (c) (N + NS)/NS (d) (N–NS)/NS
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
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 Ans (b) : The rotor of a single phase induction motor is 98. The power factor of a single–phase induction
running at N rpm, then the slip with respect to forward motor is usually……..
rotating flux. (a) lagging (b) always leading
Rotor speed = N (c) unity (d) unity to 0.8 leading
For forward rotating SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
N −N Ans : (a) In AC. Circuits power factor is the ratio of the
Slip (s)= S
NS real power that is used to do work and the apparent
96. A centrifugal switch is provided for power that is supplied to the circuit. The power factor of
disconnecting the auxiliary winding in a …..... a single phase induction motor is usually lagging.
(a) Capacitor–start motor 99. If starting winding of a single-phase induction
(b) Capacitor run motor motor is left in the circuit, it will
(c) Reluctance motor (a) run faster
(d) Hysteresis motor (b) spark at light loads
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II (c) draw excessive current and overheat
Ans : (a) (d) run slower
SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
Ans. (c) : A single phase induction motor consists of a
single phase winding on the stator and a cage winding
on the rotor. When a single phase supply is connected to
stator winding a pulsating magnetic field is produced. If
starting winding of single phase induction motor is left
in the circuit, it will draw excessive current and
overheat.
In the diagram, It can be clearly seen that centrifugal 100. The rotor of a one-phase induction motor is:
switch is used in capacitor start motor. It disconnects
(a) always a wound rotor
the starting winding. A capacitor start motor is a single
phase induction motor that employs a capacitor in the (b) a cage or a wound rotor
auxiliary winding circuit to produce greater phase (c) always a cage rotor
difference between the current in the main and (d) a double cage rotor
auxiliary windings. MPPGCL Plant Assistant 2019
Capacitor start motor develops a much high starting Ans. (c) : A single-phase induction motor consists of a
torque of about 3 to 4.5 times of the full load torque. single- phase winding mounted on the stator and a cage
97. In a split phase motor, the running winding winding on the rotor.
should have A single phase induction motor inherently not self-
(a) High resistance and low inductance starting.
(b) High resistance as well as high inductance 101. In case of permanent split capacitor one-phase
(c) Low resistance and high inductance induction motor, the starting torque is:
(d) Low resistance as well as low inductance (a) 25% of the maximum torque
JMRC JE 2021 (b) 0 Nm
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
(c) 5% of the maximum torque
ESE-2014
(d) – 25% of the maximum torque
Ans. (c) : In single phase motor to make the motor self
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
starting main winding is split in two parts, one is called
the stator winding or running winding and another Ans (a) : In case of permanent split capacitor single
winding is called starting or auxiliary winding. phase induction motor, the starting torque is 25% of the
Main winding has high reactance and low resistance maximum torque. The two value capacitor motor
while starting winding has low reactance and high employs different values of capacitor for running and
resistance. starting. Therefore. both optimum starting and running
Phase splitting is done to produce starting torque performance can be obtained.
as T ∝ Is I m sin α 102. In case of capacitor start capacitor run one
phase induction motor, two capacitors are
used. A capacitor with .......... value is required
for optimum running conditions which is
connected permanently in series with the
auxiliary winding.
(a) Three fourth times the starting capacitor
Where, (b) Less than one-fifth of starting capacitor
Is = starting winding current (c) Equal to starting capacitor
Im = main winding current (d) Two times the value of the starting capacitor
α = phase split angle SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
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 Ans (b) : In case of capacitor start , capacitor run one-107. In a single phase induction motor, speed
phase induction motor, two capacitors are used. A sensitive centrifugal switch is connected in
capacitor with less than one-fifth of starting capacitor ______ winding.
value is required for optimum running conditions which (a) parallel with main
is connected permanently in series with the auxiliary (b) series with main
winding. When the motor attains 70% of synchronous (c) parallel with starting
speed the starting capacitor (CS) is taken out of circuit (d) series with starting
by the operation of centrifugal switch. SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
103. In a single-phase single-winding induction Ans: (d) In a certain type of single phase induction
machine, single-phase AC supply is applied to motor, a centrifugal switch is employed, which
the machine when the rotor is at rest. Choose disconnects starting winding when motor attains 70-
the INCORRECT statement. 75% of synchronous speed. It means a speed sensitive
(a) The stator winding gives rise to an MMF switch is used in series with starting winding.
whose axis is along the winding. 108. If Im and Is are the currents in the main and
(b) The machine produces a rotating MMF at starting windings respectively, the torque
synchronous speed. developed by a split phase motor is
(c) The nature of the MMF is pulsating. proportional to
(d) MMF is stationary in space and varying in (a) sine of angle between Im and Is
magnitude. (b) cosine of angle between Im and Is
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II (c) main winding current, Im
Ans (b) : In a single phase single winding induction (d) auxiliary winding current, Is
machine, single phase AC supply is applied to the ISRO TA 2016
machine when the rotor is at rest. Ans. (a) : If Im and Is are the currents in the main and
• MMF is stationary in space and varying in magnitude. starting windings respectively, the torque developed by
• The nature of the MMF is pulsating. a split phase motor is proportional to sine of angle
• The winding gives rise to an MMF whose axis is between Im and Is.
along the winding. Te ∝ IsIm sinδ
104. A vacuum cleaner employs______motor. sinδ- Phase angle between Is and Im is made as large as
(a) resistance split phase (b) capacitor start possible because the starting torque of a split- phase
(c) shaded pole (d) single phase series motor is proportional to sinδ.
UPRVUNL JE 21.10.2021, 2:30 PM-5:30PM 109. The single-phase reluctance machine can be
RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II made to work as a generator when mechanical
UPPCL JE 2015 power is supplied to the shaft. This is possible
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I when
Ans: (d) Vaccum cleaner employs single phase series (a) mechanical power is increased and angle
motor. becomes negative.
105. At starting the current through the starting (b) mechanical power is increased and angle
winding (IS) of single phase induction motor becomes positive.
(a) lags 'V' by 90° (c) mechanical power is decreased and angle
(b) leads 'V' by 90° becomes 60º.
(c) is nearly in phase with 'V' (d) mechanical power is decreased and angle
(d) leads 'V' by 75° becomes 45º.
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I ESE (Pre) 18.07.2021
Ans: (c) At starting the current through starting Ans. (b) : Single phase reluctance motor is made to
winding (IS) of a single phase induction motor is work as a generator when power given by reluctance
nearly in phase with supply voltage. generator
106. In a single phase induction motor at start, the two V2  1 1 
revolving fields produce Pr ℓ =  −  sin 2δ
(a) unequal torques in the rotor conductors 2  X q X d 

(b) no torque in the rotor conductor Reluctance motor works as generator when mechanical
(c) equal and opposite torques in the rotor power is increased and angle become positive
conductors When δ = 45°
(d) equal torques in same direction in the rotor power developed will be maximum, where 'δ' is load
conductors angle which is always positive for generator.
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
110. A stepper motor with a step angle of 15º has a
Ans: (c) At the time of starting of 1-φ, induction stepping frequency of 300 steps/sec. What is the
motor forward field and backward field produce equal motor speed?
and opposite torques in rotor conductor, it will (a) 750 rpm (b) 650 rpm
produce torques with forward slip (s) and backward (c) 780 rpm (d) 950 rpm
slip (2-s) respectively. ESE (Pre) 18.07.2021
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Ans. (a) : Given that, 1000 − 900
Step angle = 15° (mechanical degree) sf =
1000
Number of steps per second = 300 step/sec sf = 0.1
∵ Speed (in rpm) Rotor frequency at forward slip-
Step angle × number of steps per sec fr = sf × f
N= fr = 0.1 × 50
6 fr = 5 Hz
15°× 300 Slip in backward direction-
N=
6 N − (− N r )
N = 750 rpm sb = s
111. Low frequency single phase AC motors are Nr
used in electric traction (for example, 1000 + 900
tramways). Which of the following are sb =
1000
CORRECT? sb= 1.9
(i) It improves commutation properties of AC Rotor frequency at backward slip-
series motor fb = sb× f
(ii) It reduces line reactance of overhead fb = 1.9 × 50
transmission line fb = 95 Hz
(iii) It improves power factor Frequency will be 5 Hz, 95 Hz
(iv) It increases efficiency
(v) It increases voltage drop 114. A single phase motor draws a current of 5A
(a) (i), (iii) and (iv) only from a 120 V, 60 Hz line. The power factor of
(b) (ii), (iii) and (v) only the motor is 65%. Calculate the active power
(c) (iii), (iv) and (v) only absorbed by the motor-
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii) only (a) 650 W (b) 600 W
BSPHCL JE 31.01.2019 Shift-I (c) 390 W (d) 456 W
Ans. (a) : Low frequency single phase AC, motors used RSMSSB JEN (Degree) 29.11.2020
in electric traction e.g. tramways because- JKSSB JE 2014
(1) It is improving the commutation properties of ac Ans. (c) : Given, V = 120V, I = 5A, P = ?
motor. cos φ = 65% = 0.65
(2) It increases their efficiency and power factor. P = V I cos φ
(3) Line reactance is less so that line voltage drop is P = 120 × 5 × 0.65
reduced. P = 390 W
(4) It reduces telephonic interference. 115. The current induced in the rotor conductors of
112. Direction of rotation of a single-phase single phase induction motor has such direction
induction motor can be reversed by which
(a) Adding a resistance in series with the rotor (a) supports in positive half and opposes in other
winding half cycle of current
(b) Reversing the supply connections (b) none of these
(c) Changing leads of start winding (c) supports stator mmf
(d) Changing leads of both start winding and run (d) opposes stator mmf
winding RSMSSB JEN (PHED)Degree 26.12.2020
BSPHCL JE 31.01.2019 Shift-I Ans. (a) : The current induced in the rotor conductors
Ans. (c) : Direction of rotation of a single phase of single phase induction motor has such direction
induction motor can be reversed by reversing either the which supports in positive half and opposes in other
running or starting-winding leads where they are half cycle of current.
connected to the lines but not both.
116. A capacitor motor has difficulty of starting.
113. A 6 pole, 50 Hz 1-phase induction motor runs What is the probable cause?
at a speed of 900 rpm. The frequency of (a) Reversed magnetic field
currents in cage rotor will be - (b) Shorted commutator segments
(a) 55 Hz, 95 Hz (b) 5 Hz, 50 Hz
(c) Shorted windings
(c) 5 Hz, 55 Hz (d) 5 Hz, 95 Hz
(d) All options are correct
RSMSSB JEN (Degree) 29.11.2020
SSC JE 02.03.2017 Shift-I
Ans. (d) : Given Nr = 900 rpm, f = 50 Hz ,
P = 6, fr =? Ans : (c) A capacitor motor has difficulty of starting. It
120f 120 × 50 is due to shorted winding.
Synchronous speed (Ns)= = There can be various causes for a capacitor motor to fail
P 6 at starting.
Ns = 1000 rpm
(i) Defective capacitor
Slip in forward direction-
(ii) Short circuited winding
N − Nr (iii) Low voltage
sf = s
Ns (iv) Blown fuses
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117. After the starting winding is disconnected from 122. The squirrel–cage winding of a single–phase
the circuit, the motor continues to run only on motor is placed in the ................
the.............. (a) Armature (b) Stator
(a) squirrel-cage winding (c) Rotor (d) Field
(b) running winding SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
(c) magnetic winding
(d) compensating winding Ans : (c) The squirrel case winding of a single phase
SSC JE 02.03.2017 Shift-I motor is placed in the rotor of single phase induction
motor.
Ans : (b) After the starting winding is disconnected
from the circuit, the motor continues to run only on the The squirrel cage rotor consist of aluminum, brass or
running winding. copper bars.
118. The capacitor, commonly used for ceiling fan 123. The m.m.f produced by a single phase winding
motor has a value of 2.3µF. The type of is...............
capacitor used is generally_____: (a) Pulsating and stationary
(a) Paper capacitor (b) Pulsating and rotating
(b) Electrolyte capacitor (c) Constant in amplitude and stationary
(c) Parallel plate with mica dielectric (d) Constant in amplitude and rotating
(d) None of these SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I Ans : (a) The mmf produced by a single phase winding
Ans : (a) The capacitor, commonly used for ceiling fan is pulsating and stationary i.e. is not rotating.
motor has a value of 2.3 µF. The type of capacitor used 124. A single-phase induction motor with single
is generally paper capacitor. This capacitor is made by stator winding inherently has _____ starting
wrapping paper between metal layer. The range of this torque.
capacitor ranges 0.005 µF to thousand of µF and 100V (a) zero (b) finite but moderate
to thousand volts.
(c) finite but large (d) infinite
119. Before a capacitor-start motor can reverse its SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I
direction of rotation the____:
(a) centrifugal switch must be opened Ans. (a) : The single-phase induction motors are not
(b) running winding must be opened self-starting because they produce stator flux which is
(c) starting winding must be connected to the line alternating in nature and at the starting the two
(d) capacitor connections must be changed component of this flux cancel each other and hence the
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I net torque will be zero.
Ans : (c) Before a Capacitor-start motor can reverse its 125. For a single-phase motor of 2 hp rating, supply
direction of rotation the starting winding must be voltage is 240 V ac. If the efficiency is 70% and
connected to the line. Single phase induction motor can power factor is 0.8, find the input current.
run in two directions. To reverse it, we need to change (a) 19.95 A (b) 15.95 A
the direction of rotating magnetic field produced by (c) 10.95 A (d) 17.95 A
main and starting winding. The direction of rotation of a SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I
single phase capacitor run induction motor is reversed UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I
by interchanging the terminal of auxiliary winding or
running winding. Ans : (c) Given,
Output power = 2HP = 2× 735.5 Watt
120. The value of the capacitor in a capacitor start
motor controls the V= 240 Volt
(a) Starting torque (b) Speed of the motor cosφ=0.8
(c) Efficiency (d) None of these efficiency (η) = 70% = 0.7
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II Output power
Ans : (a) The value of the capacitor in a capacitor start η=
Input power
motor control the low value of the capacitor is used in
the motor the phase angle between the starting and 2 × 735.5 2 × 735.5
running winding will be reduced and the motor can't 0.7 = =
VI cos φ 240 × I × 0.8
generate enough torque to rotate the rotor.
121. Which of the following is most economical 2 × 735.5
I=
method for starting single–phase motor? 240 × 0.7 × 0.8
(a) Capacitor start method =10.95A
(b) Split–phase method
(c) Induction–start method 126. Select the correct statement.
(d) Resistance–start method A single-phase induction motor
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II 1. requires only one winding
Ans : (a) The cost of the capacitor start method is 2. can rotate in one direction only
slightly higher than the split-phase method but due to 3. is not self-starting
the high starting torque and high power factor, this (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 and 3
method is the most economical method to start a single (c) Only 3 (d) Only 1 and 3
phase motor. UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
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 Ans : (c) A single phase induction motor is not self start. VS − Vr
l-φ induction motor has two winding- Linear Slip = × 100
Vs
(1) Main winding (2) Auxiliary winding .
Changing the polarity of any one of the winding air gap power
F=
direction of rotation of motor can be changed. Statement linear synchronous velocity ( Vs )
1 and 2 are incorrect while statement 3 is correct. Application
127. What will be the current carrying capacity of • Door moment
the cable used to supply 240 V AC to a single- • High voltage circuit breaker
phase, 5 HP motor operated at 75% efficiency • The main application of the LIM is in transportation
and 0.8 power factor? and in electric traction system. The primary is
(a) 76.5 A (b) 25.5 A
mounted on the vehicle and the secondary is laid on
(c) 38.23 A (d) 51 A
the track.
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I
• It is used in the cranes
Ans : (c) V= 240V
• Pumping of liquid metals.
P = 5 HP
P = 5×735.5 W 130. Voltage limit for AC single phase induction
P = 3677. 5 W motor is :
efficiency (η) = 75% cos φ = 0.8 (a) 3 kV (b) 1.5 kV
P = ηVI cosφ (c) 250 V (d) 11 kV
UPPCL JE 11.11.2016
P
I= Ans : (c) Voltage limit for A.C. single phase induction-
ηV cos φ motor is about 250 volts.
3677.5 131. What is primary use of stepper motor?
I=
0.75 × 240 × 0.8 (a) For position control system
I = 25.538A (b) For linear movement
Current carrying capacity of a cable (c) For Angular movement
= 1.5×Motor current (d) For driving heavy load
= 1.5×25.538A UPRVUNL JE 24.10.2021, 9AM-12PM
= 38.30A Ans. (a) : For position control system is primary use of
128. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic stepper motor.
of an unexcited single phase synchronous 132. A 1-phase, 7.46 kW motor is supplied from a
motor? 400 V, 50 Hz A.C mains. Its efficiency is 85%
(a) Operates from a single phase ac supply and power factor is 0.8 lagging. Calculate the
(b) Requires DC excitation for the rotor kVA input
(c) Self-starting (a) 9.56 kVA (b) 5.4 kVA
(d) Runs at constant speed (c) 10.97kVA (d) 8.6 kVA
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I Punjab Mandi Board JE 2014
HPSSSB JE 2018 (Post code 663)
Ans. (c) : Given data output power = 7.46 kW
Ans : (b) A single phase synchronous motor operates on
Efficiency η = 85% = 0.85
1− φ AC supply. These motors don’t require any DC pf = 0.8
excitation. Examples of 1− φ synchronous motor are kVA = ?
repulsion motor and hysteresis motor. We know that,
It has following characteristics- output
• Self starting η=
input
• Runs at constant speed
• Requires less maintenance output 7.46
∴ input = =
• No magnets used η 0.85
129. Secondary of the linear induction motor = 8.776 kW
consists of a: kW = kVA × cosφ
(a) flat iron conductor Input kW 8.776
(b) flat aluminium conductor with a ∴ Input kVA = = = 10.97kVA
ferromagnetic core P.F. 0.8
(c) flat copper conductor with a ferromagnetic core 133. A 230V, 50 Hz, 4-pole, single-phase induction
(d) flat copper conductor motor is rotating clockwise (forward) direction
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I at a speed of 1425 rpm. If the rotor resistance
Ans : (b) The secondary of the linear induction motor at standstill is 7.8Ω, then the effective rotor
consists of a flat aluminum conductor with a resistance in the backward branch of the
ferromagnetic core. equivalent circuit will be
Translatory motion occurs between stator and rotor (a) 2.0Ω (b) 4.0Ω
When there is relative motion between stator and rotor, (c) 78Ω (d) 156Ω
field cut the conductor and emf get induced ESE 2018
Electrical Machine–II 453 YCT
Ans. (a) : Given data; (d) Main winding is placed on rotor and auxiliary
frequency = 50Hz, poles = 4 winding on stator
120f 120 × 50 UPPCL JE 25.11.2019, Shift-II
Ns = = = 1500 rpm Ans. (b) : In a single phase induction motor both main
P 4
and auxiliary windings are placed on stator. A single
speed (N) = 1425 rpm, rotor resistance (r2) = 7.8Ω
phase induction motor is not self starting. In order to
1500 − 1425 make self starting a single phase induction motor must
slip due to forward field SF = = 0.05
1500 create a rotating magnetic field on the stator. Therefore
r2 single phase motor has two winding one is starting
∴ Rotor resistance due to backward field = winding and other is main winding or running winding.
2 ( 2 − Sf ) • The two winding are space 90º electrically apart and
7.8 are connected in parallel across the single phase supply.
= 137. In a single phase induction motor, the
2(2 − 0.05)
relationship between the slip of the rotor with
= 2Ω respect to the forward rotating field (Sf) and
134. A 2-phase ac servomotor has a tendency to run backward rotating field (Sb) is
as a single-phase induction motor, if the voltage (a) Sf + Sb = 4 (b) Sf + Sb = 0
across the control winding becomes zero. To (c) Sf + Sb = 2 (d) Sf + Sb = 1
prevent this DGVCL JE 06.01.2021 Shift-III
(a) Rotor having high mass and moment of Ans. (c) : Ns = synchronous speed
inertia is to be used Nr = rotor speed
(b) Drag-cup type of light rotor and high The slip of rotor with respect to forward rotating field
resistance is to be used
N − Nr N
(c) A low resistance rotor is to be used Sf = s = 1− r ……..(i)
(d) The number of turns in the control winding is Ns Ns
to be kept lesser than in the main reference Since the backward rotating flux rotates opposite to the
winding stator field so Nr = −Nr
ESE 2018 N − (− N r ) N
Ans. (b) : A 2-phase A.C. servomotor having tendency Sb = s = 1+ r …….(ii)
to run a single phase induction motor. If the voltage Ns Ns
across the control winding becomes zero we use drag Adding equation (i) and (ii)
cup rotor where the required. Sb + Sf = 2
Inertia is very low hence maximum torque may be
obtained at zero or even at negative speed at very high 138. The output power of any electric motor is
taken from–
rotor resistance.
(a) frame
135. A single-stack, 8-phase (stator), multiple step (b) commutator
motor has 6-rotor teeth. The poles are excited (c) coupling mounted on shaft
one at a time. If excitation frequency is 120 Hz, (d) armature
the speed of the motor is RRB JE (Shift-I), 29.08.2015
(a) 3 rps (b) 5 rps Ans : (c) For drawing output power from any motor, a
(c) 10 rps (d) 15 rps shaft is mounted inside the motor, and this shaft
ESE 2018 provides mechanical energy.
Ans. (b) : Given that 139. To use of an AC motor in a DC circuit, which
Stator poles, Ns = 8 equipment would be required additionally?
rotor teeth, Nr = 6 (a) Inductor (b) Capacitor
N − Nr 8−6 (c) Rectifier (d) Inverter
As, step size, α = s × 360 = × 360
Ns Nr 8× 6 RRB SSE Secunderabad Green paper, 21.12.2014
= 15° Ans : (d) To use an AC motor in a DC circuit, we
Shaft speed is given by would additionally require an inverter which convert
αf DC supply to AC.
n= 140. As per double field revolving theory, a
360
sinusoidally alternating flux can be looked upon
15 × 120 as the combination of two revolving fluxes:
n=
360 (a) equal in magnitude to that of the alternating
n = 5 rps flux, rotating at synchronous speed in
136. In single phase induction motor_______. opposite directions
(a) Both main and auxiliary windings are placed (b) equal in magnitude to that of the alternating
on rotor flux, rotating at synchronous speed in the
(b) Both main and auxiliary windings are placed same direction
on stator (c) of half the magnitude of the alternating flux,
(c) Main winding is placed on stator and rotating at synchronous speed in opposite
auxiliary winding on rotor directions
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 (d) of half the magnitude of the alternating flux, (a) Single-phase hysteresis motor
rotating at synchronous speed in the same (b) Permanently connected capacitor-run single-
direction phase induction motor
DMRC JE 10.04.2018, Shift-II (c) Capacitor-start capacitor-run, single-phase
Ans : (c) As per double field revolving theory, a induction motor
sinusoidally alternating flux can be looked upon as the (d) Shaded-pole single-phase induction motor
combination of two revolving fluxes of half the SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
magnitude of the alternating flux, rotating at
Ans. (c) :
synchronous speed in opposite directions.
−φ φ
Resultant flux ( φR ) = m + m = 0
2 2
141. Which of the following machines has high
power factor and efficiency under running
condition?
(a) Capacitor-start single-phase induction motor
(b) Two-value capacitor single-phase induction
motor
(c) Resistance split-phase single-phase induction
motor When the speed, reaches 75% of their rated speed,
(d) Shaded-pole single-phase induction motor
auxiliary winding are remove from the circuit, this is
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
done in capacitor-start capacitor run, single phase
Ans. (b) : In two value capacitor single phase induction
induction motor.
motor, there are one main capacitor and second 145. For ceiling fans, generally the single phase
auxiliary capacitor, there is very high power factor and
high efficiency under running condition. motor used is :
(a) Capacitor-start
142. A 220-V, 50-Hz, 6-pole, single-phase induction
(b) Split phase
motor runs with 3% slip. Determine the rotor
speed. (c) Permanent capacitor
(a) 728 rpm (b) 1455 rpm (d) Capacitor start and run type
(c) 970 rpm (d) 960 rpm UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II UGVCL JE 2012
Ans. (c) : Slip = 3% = 0.03 Ans : (c) For ceiling fans, permanent capacitor or
Ns = Synchronous speed capacitor run motor is used. This motor has only run
120f 120 × 50 capacitor. The capacitor and auxiliary winding are not
= = = 1000 rpm cut out after starting. It has better running power factor
P 6
and efficiency. It is quieter (less noisy) and smooth in
Nr = Ns (1-s) = 1000 (1-0.03) = 970 rpm
operation.
143. In a single-phase, single-winding induction
146. In a single phase repulsion motor, torque is
motor, let Ns be the synchronous speed and N
be the rotor speed. What will be the rotor slip developed on the rotor when the brush axis is
with respect to the backward rotating field? fixed
Ns − N Ns + N (a) At 90 degree electrical with the stator field
(a) (b) axis
N Ns (b) In alignment with the stator field axis
Ns − N Ns + N (c) At an acute angle with the stator field axis
(c) (d)
Ns N (d) At 90 degree mechanical with the stator field
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II axis
Ans. (b) : Backward speed of Rotor Nr = −N SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I
HPSSC JE 2017(Code-580)
N − N r Ns − ( − N ) Ns + N Ans. (c) : In a single phase repulsion motor, torque is
Slip = s = =
Ns Ns Ns developed on the rotor when the brush axis is fixed at
144. Which type of motor could provide the given an acute angle with the stator field axis.
speed-torque characteristics? To obtain maximum torque the angle of axis of 450.
Therefore, the repulsion motor develops maximum
torque when the brush axis adjusted at 450 from the field
pole axis.
147. Which of the machines given in the options has
the sketched phasor diagram (a) at the time of
starting and (b) at the running condition,
where Ia is the current in auxiliary winding and
Im is the current in main winding?
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 Angle ( φ2 ) = tan −1 (1) = 45º
Given, phase difference between two winding is 90º
φ1 − φ2 = 90º
 3 − Xc 
tan −1   − 45 = 90
 7 
 3 − Xc 
tan −1   = 135 ( tan135º = −1)
 7 
(a) Single-phase, capacitor start induction motor 3 − Xc
(b) Single-phase, resistance split-phase induction = −1
7
motor 3 − X c = −7
(c) Single-phase, single-value capacitor start and
Xc = 10
run induction motor
(d) Single-phase, capacitor start and capacitor run 1
⇒ XC = 10 ⇒ = 10
induction motor ωC
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I 1
Ans. (d) : From the phase diagram (a), angle between = 10
2π × 50 × C
the auxiliary winding current and main winding current
is greater than 90º that means auxiliary winding consist 1
C=
of a large value of capacitor which made auxiliary 1000π
winding current leading in nature. C = 3.18×10-4 F
From phasor diagram (b), the angle between auxiliary C = 318×10-6F = 318µF
winding current and main winding current is exactly 90º 150. One of the methods to make a single phase
winding capacitor is exactly equal to the inductance of induction motor self-starting is to employ a
main winding. single capacitor for starting the motor. This
Hence single phase capacitor start and capacitor run capacitor is connected in series with.
induction motor has given phasor diagrams at starting (a) Compensating winding
and running condition. (b) Starting winding
148. In a single-phase, resistance split-phase motor, (c) Rotor winding
the phase difference between the currents in (d) Running winding
the auxiliary winding and the main winding is BSPHCL JE 30.01.2019, Shift-II
approximately ______. Ans. (b) : In single phase induction motor a single
(a) 30º electrical (b) 30º mechanical capacitor is connected in series with starting winding
(c) 60º mechanical (d) 60º electrical (Auxiliary winding) to make phase difference between
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I main winding and starting winding.
Ans. (a) : In a single phase, resistance split phase 151. Match List I (Applications) with List II
motor, the phase difference between the currents in (Machines) and select the correct answer using
auxiliary and main field winding is approximately 30º the codes given below:
electrical. List I List II
149. The main and auxiliary winding impedance of P. Vacuum Cleaner 1. Split phase motor
a 50-Hz, capacitor-start single-phase induction Q. Refrigerator 2. Universal motor
motor are Zm =(3+j3)Ω and Za = (7+j3)Ω. R. Air conditioner fan 3. Capacitor start
Determine the value of the capacitor to be motor
connected in series with the auxiliary winding Codes :
to achieve a phase difference of 90º between the (a) P-2, Q-1, R-3 (b) P-2, Q-3, R-1
currents of the two windings at start. (c) P-1, Q-3, R-2 (d) P-3, Q-2, R-1
(a) 22.5µF (b) 318µF APGCL JM 2021
(c) 31.8µF (d) 225µF Ans. (b) : • In vacuum cleaner universal motor is used.
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I It is also use in hair drier, mixer grinder etc.
Ans. (b) : Given - Auxiliary winding impedance (Za) = • In Refrigerator capacitor start motor is used.
7 + 3j main winding impedance (Zm) = 3 + 3j • In Air conditioner fan split phase motor is used.
frequency = 50 Hz. 152. Which motor is used in the centrifugal pump?
Let capacitive reactance -jXc is added in auxiliary (a) Split phase induction motor
winding.
(b) Shaded pole induction motor
So,
(c) Squirrel cage rotor
Za= 7+3j -jXc
(d) Capacitor start capacitor run induction motor
= 7+ j (3-Xc)
UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I
 3 − Xc 
Angle ( φ1 ) = tan −1  
Ans : (a) Starting current of split phase induction motor
 7  is low and starting torque is moderate. Hence it is used
and Zm = 3+3j in centrifugal pump, washing machine, fans etc.
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153. In single phase induction motors and 157. The power factor of a single-phase induction
commutator motors, the phase difference motor is usually
between the currents in the main and auxiliary (a) lagging (b) always leading
windings is achieved by (c) unity (d) unity to 0.8 leading
(a) placing the two windings at an angle of 90 Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2015, Paper-II
degree electrical in the stator slots Ans. (a) : As the nature of load is almost inductive in
(b) applying two-phase supply across the two nature. The power factor of induction motor dependent
windings upon load. Hence nature of p.f. of 1− φ induction motor
(c) introducing capacitive reactance in the is usually lagging.
auxiliary winding circuit
(d) connecting the two windings in series across a 158. What is the use of linear induction motor?
(a) To achieve rectilinear motion rather than
single phase supply
rotational motion
TSTRANSCO JE 2018
(b) To be used for very smooth operation
Ans. (a) : In single phase induction motor and (c) To be used as synchronous machine
commutator motors. The phase difference between the (d) To achieve constant rotational speed at all load
current in main and auxiliary winding is achieved by UPRVUNL JE 24.10.2021, 9AM-12PM
placing the both winding at 90º electrical in the stator
Ans. (a) : To achieve rectilinear motion rather than
slot.
rotational motion is the use of linear induction motor.
154. Single-phase induction motors are similar to
three-phase induction motors except for the 159. The torque in a single phase motor is given by:
(a) backward torque
fact that the ____has a ____winding instead of
(b) forward torque
a ______winding.
(a) stator, single-phase, three-phase (c) forward torque – backward torque
(b) stator, three-phase, single-phase (d) forward torque + backward torque
(c) rotor, single-phase, three-phase UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
(d) rotor, three-phase, single-phase Ans : (d) Torque in a 1-φ induction- motor -
UPRVUNL JE 2014 (Torque)1-φ = Forward torque + Backward
Ans. (a) : A single phase induction motor has single torque.
phase winding on stator, instead of 3-φ balanced ⇒ (T )1−φ = Tf + Tb = 0
winding on 3φ induction motor.
Where
Thus 1-φ induction motor generate forward rotating
field as well as backward rotating field so that they are I 22 R 2
Tf = V
counterbalance to each other. Hence 1-φ induction S
motor is not-self starting. I 2 .R
155. What phenomenon is depicted by cross-field Tb = −V 2 2
theory in context of single-phase induction (2 − S)
motors? The starting torque is zero so it is not self start.
(a) How the rotor develops torque 160. For starting a single phase induction motor the
(b) How the stator develops torque auxiliary winding and the main winding are
(c) How the rotor develops current spaced apart by :
(d) How the stator develops current (a) 2700 (b) 900
0
UPRVUNL JE 2014 (c) 180 (d) 0
Ans. (a) : According to cross-field theory in context of UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
single phase induction motors, the resultant torque Ans : (b) A single-phase induction motor consists of a
decided by rotor movement i.e. whether it is forward single phase winding which is mounted on the stator of
direction at slip ‘s’ or backward direction at slip “2–s” the motor and a cage winding placed on the rotor. A
156. Which of the following is not a type of single pulsating magnetic field is produced, when the stator
phase induction motor? winding of the single-phase induction motor is
(a) Resistance split phase type energized by a single-phase supply.
(b) Capacitor split phase type In the 1-φ I.M. the auxiliary winding and main windings
(c) Shaded pole type are placed apart by 90º.
(d) Opaque pole type 161. In a single phase induction motor the stator
UPRVUNL JE 2014 winding produces a flux which is :
Ans. (d) : Opaque pole type is not a type of single (a) alternating
phase induction motor. (b) alternating and rotating
Single phase induction motor- A 1− φ induction (c) rotating
motor consists of a single phase winding on the stator (d) constant everywhere
and a cage winding on the rotor. In the pulsating field UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
the rotor does not rotate due to inertia. Therefore a Ans : (a) In a single-phase I.M. the stator winding
single phase induction motor is not self-starting. produces a flux which is alternating.
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The flux produced in the stator winding of single-phase
Reactive component of I = 19.76 1 − ( 0.95 )
2
induction-motor is obviously alternating in nature but it
alternate along one space only, which is unable to = 6.170
produce a rotating magnetic field that's why single- IC = 16.50 − 6.170 = 10.32
phase induction motor is not self-starting. V
162. The stator of a split phase type single phase 10.32 = = V × 2πf C
XC
induction motor is provided with
(a) 3 windings (b) 2 windings 10.32
C= ≃ 82.55 µF
(c) 1 winding (d) 6 windings 400 × 2π × 50
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I 166. In a single-phase capacitor start induction
Ans. (b) : The split phase motor is also known as a motor, the direction of rotation
resistance start motor. It has a single cage rotor and its (a) Can be changed by reversing the main
stator has two windings known as main winding and winding terminals.
starting winding. Both the windings are displaced 90 (b) Cannot be changed.
degrees in space. A resistor is connected in series with (c) It dependent on the size of the capacitor.
the auxiliary winding. (d) Can be changed only in large capacitor
Phase splitting is done to make the motor self starting. motors.
[ESE-2016]
163. In a split-phase induction motor, the two stator
Ans. (a) : In a single-phase capacitor start induction
windings _____ .
motor, the direction of rotation can be changed by
(a) Have equal R/XL ratio
reversing the main winding terminals.
(b) Draw only the in-phase currents
(c) Are mutually displaced by 90º electrically 167. The operating principle of capacitor start and
(d) Draw equal currents run type single phase induction motor is very
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018 similar to the following motor.
(a) AC series motor (b) Commutator motor
Ans. (c) : In a split phase induction motor, the two (c) Two phase motor (d) Synchronous motor
stator windings are mutually displaced by 90º GSSSB AAE 2021
electrically. One is main winding and other is auxiliary
winding. Ans. (c) : Capacitor start and capacitor run 1-φ
induction motor similar to two phase motor because it
164. A washing machine generally employs a start at two splitting phase.
________ motor.
168. If a centrifugal switch is open, it means:
(a) Shaded pole
(a) winding is grounded
(b) Resistance split phase (b) winding is short
(c) Single-phase series (c) winding is open
(d) Hysteresis (d) switch is short
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018 UPPCL JE 2015
Ans. (b) : A washing machine generally employs a Ans. (c) : If centrifugal switch is open, it means
resistance split phase motor this motor are most suitable winding is open. Generally a centrifugal switch is
for easily started load where the frequency of starting is connected in series with auxiliary winding in an induction
limited and these are very cheap. motor. When switch is open then auxiliary winding is
165. A single phase motor connected to 400V, 50 Hz disconnected from main circuit i.e. open circuited.
supply takes 25 A at a power factor of 0.75 169. In a three phase variable reluctance type
lagging. Calculate the capacitance required in stepper motor, stator consist 12 poles and rotor
parallel with the motor to raise the power has 8 poles. The step angle will be
factor to 0.95 lagging. (a) 30 degree (b) 45 degree
(a) 62.55µF (b) 72.55 µF (c) 15 degree (d) 10 degree
(c) 82.55 µF (d) 92.55 µF CPCL JE 2019
MGVCL JE - 30 .07. 2021, 09:00-11:00 Ans. (c) : Step angle α can be given as
Ans. (c) : Given that, given that stator phase =3
V = 400V, f =50Hz Rotor pole pairs =8/2=4
I= 25A, cos φm = 0.75 ( lag ) 360º
α=
Active component of Im = I cosφm 2 × stator Phases × Rotor Pole Pairs
= 25 ×0.75 360º 360º
active component of I = I cosφ = 0.95 I = = = 15º
2 × 3× 4 24
0.95 I = 25 × 0.75
170. A 4-pole, 50-Hz induction motor has a slip of
I = 19.736 0.5. What will be the value of the rotor induced
Reactive component of Im = Im sinφm voltage frequency?
(a) 125 Hz (b) 100 Hz
= 25 1 − (0.75)2 (c) 50 Hz (d) 25 Hz
= 16.535 MPMKVVCL (Bhopal) JE 2018
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Ans. (d) : Given, 176. Which motor is preferred in electric shavers?
P = 4, (a) Shaded pole motor (b) Reluctance motor
fs = 50 Hz (c) Universal motor (d) Hysteresis motor
s = 0.5 JUVNL JE-2017
f r = sfs UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015
Ans. (c) : An universal motor is defined as a motor
fr = 0.5×50 which may be operated either on DC or single-phase
fr = 25 Hz
AC supply at approximately the same speed and output.
171. Stepper motor are mostly used for- It is used in vacuum cleaners, drink and food mixers,
(a) high power requirements portable drills and domestic sewing machine etc.
(b) control system applications
(c) very high speed of operation 177. In a four-phase variable reluctance type
(d) very low speed of operation stepper motor, stator consist 8 poles and rotor
Mizoram PSC IOF 2019 Paper-II has 6 poles. The step angle will be:
BWSSB 10.01.2017 (a) 30º (b) 45º
Ans. (b) : Stepper motor are mostly used for control (c) 15º (d) 10º
system application. ESE 2017
172. The rotor of a Stepper motor has NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
(a) No Winding (b) No Commutator UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
(c) No Brushes (d) All of these DMRC JE 2015
HPSSSB JE 2018 (Post code 663) Ans. (c) : Ns = 8 poles, Nr = 6 poles
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II N − Nr
WBPSC SAE 2004 Step angle ( α ) = s × 360
Ns N r
Ans. (d) : The rotor of a stepper motor has no winding,
no commutator, no brushes. A stepper motor also Where, Ns = Number of stator poles
known as step motor or stepping motor, is a brushless Nr = Number of rotor poles
DC electric motor that divides a full rotation in to a 8−6
α= × 360
number of equal steps. 8× 6
173. The direction of rotation of a hysteresis motor α = 15
is determined by the : 178. Which of the statement is FALSE with respect
(a) Position of shaded pole with respect to the to a shaded–pole induction motor?
main pole (a) Efficiency vary from 5% to 35%
(b) Amount of hysteresis loss (b) Extremely rugged
(c) Permeability of the rotor material (c) High starting torque
(d) Retentivity of the rotor material
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018 (d) Very little overload capacity
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018
Ans : (a) The torque in a hysteresis motor is produced
due to hysteresis and eddy current induced in the rotor Ans. (c) : A shaded pole motor has following
by the action of the rotating flux of stator winding. Thus characteristics-
direction of rotation is given by position of shaded pole 1. It is a cheap motor
with respect to main poles. 2. Starting torque is low
174. Which of the following is/are the example of 3. Low power factor
actuator? 4. Efficiency during running is very low. It is available
(a) Pneumatic motor (b) Hydraulic motor 1
in the small size upto kW . It is commonly used
(c) Electric motor (d) All of the above 20
GSSSB SI 08.04.2018 for fan of all kinds (particularly table fans), welding
Ans. (d) : Actuators are mechanical or electro- machine, photocopying machine, advertising display
mechanical device that provide controlled and etc.
sometimes limited movements or positioning which are
operated electrically, manually or by various fluid such 179. Which of the following motor is used in
as air, hydraulic etc. Usually energy that is created by vacuum cleaner?
air, electricity or liquid and convert it into some kind of (a) Reluctance motor
motion, actuator can be used in devices such as motors, (b) Single–phase AC series motor
pumps switches and valves. (c) Universal motor
175. The motor having a smooth chrome–steel (d) Hysteresis motor
cylinder as its rotor with no rotor winding is PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018
(a) Universal motor (b) Hysteresis motor Ans. (c) : A universal motor is typically used for
(c) Repulsion motor (d) Reluctance motor vacuum cleaner. The universal motor is also known as
DMRC JE 18.02.2017 single phase series motor, that is specially designed to
UPPCL JE 2015 operate on either AC or DC power. Universal motors
Ans : (b) Hysteresis motor have a smooth chrome steel have high starting torque, operate at high speed and they
cylinder rotor which have high retentivity because it has are lightweight.
high hysteresis loss. There is no winding on rotor 180. How can the direction of rotation of a repulsion
therefore its operation is very quiet. Hysteresis motor is motor be changed?
used in voice instruments. (a) By long circuiting the armature
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 (b) By changing supply voltage 185. Reduction in the capacitance of a capacitor
(c) By changing the positions of carbon brushes start motor results in reduced..............
(d) By introducing capacitor (a) Noise (b) Speed
UPPCL JE 2015 (c) Starting torque (d) Armature reaction
Ans. (c) : The direction of rotation of a repulsion motor SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
can be changed by changing the position of its carbon Ans. (c) : As we know that starting torque of a capacitor
brushes. If the brushes are shifted clockwise from main start motor is –
magnetic axis, the motor coil rotate in clockwise Ts = K Im Ia sin φ
direction, if brushes are shifted in other direction When the reduction in the capacitance of a capacitor
(Anticlockwise) so motor will start to rotate in then phase angle between starting and main winding
anticlockwise direction. reduce and thus by reduction in the capacitance of a
181. A universal motor is preferred for which capacitor start motor results in reduced the starting
application torque.
(a) High speed and high torque 186. A single-phase induction motor with only the
(b) Low speed main winding excited would exhibit the
(c) Low torque and high speed following response at synchronous speed
(d) Low torque (a) Rotor current is zero
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018 (b) Rotor current is non-zero and is at slip
Ans. (a) : An universal motor is preferred for- frequency
High speed (c) Forward and backward rotating fields are
High starting torque equal
Light weight (d) forward rotating field is more than the
The disadvantage of universal motor is that it produce backward rotating field
high noise and pulsating torque in running condition. SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
182. Which type of material is used for a variable Ans. (d) : As we know that, induced emf in rotor under
reluctance stepper motor? running condition is
(a) Diamagnetic (b) Ferromagnetic Sf E2f and Sb E2b
(c) Non magnetic (d) Paramagnetic SfE2f < Sb E2b
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018 Sf = Forward slip
Ans. (b) : Ferromagnetic type material can be used for Sb = backward slip
variable reluctance stepper motor. I2f < I2b
It is electromagnetic and electrodynamic equipment. A φ2f < φ2b
stepper motor is brushless DC motor whose rotor rotates φRf > φRb
in discrete angular displacements when its stator Where φRf = φf - φ2f
winding are energized in a programmed manner. φRb = φb - φ2b
The step angles of the stepper motor Hence a single phase induction motor with only the
N − Nr main winding excited would exhibit the forward
α= s × 3600
Ns N r rotating field is more than backward rotating field.
Where, Ns = Number of stator poles 187. The electric motor used in portable drills
Nr = Number of rotor poles is............
183. Which of the following single-phase induction (a) capacitor run motor (b) hysteresis motor
motors is generally used in time phonographs? (c) universal motor (d) repulsion motor
(a) Resistance start SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
(b) Capacitor start capacitor run Ans. (c) : The electric motor used in portable drills is
(c) Shaded pole universal motor. This motor work both AC and DC.
(d) Universal Application of universal motor are vacuum cleaner, hair
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I dryer, grinder or mixer etc.
Ans : (c) Single-phase shaded pole induction motor is 188. The range of efficiency for shaded pole motors
generally used in time phonographs. Because it has low is
starting and running torque. In this motor maximum (a) 95% to 99% (b) 80% to 90%
efficiency is 35%. (c) 50% to 75% (d) 5% to 35%
184. A shaded pole motor is basically a______ SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
motor. LMRC JE 2015
(a) synchronous Ans. (d) : A shaded pole motor is small, squirrel – cage
(b) shunt motor in which the auxiliary winding is composed of
(c) series copper ring or bar surrounding a portion of each pole.
(d) single phase induction and their ranges of efficiency vary from 5% to 35%.
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I 189. The direction of rotation of universal motor
Ans. (d) : A Shaded pole motor is a single phase can be reversed by reversing the flow of
induction motor and it is normally similar to a series current through.............
motor. (a) armature winding
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 (b) field winding 194. Locked rotor current of a shaded pole motor is :
(c) either armature winding or field winding (a) equal to full load current
(d) None of these (b) less than full load current
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II (c) slightly more than full load current
Ans. (c) : The direction of rotation of a universal motor (d) none of the above
can be reversed by reversing the flow of current through SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
either armature winding or field winding wound on the UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015
core in opposite direction so that the one connected in Ans : (c) Locked rotor current of shaded pole motor is
series with armature give clockwise rotation while the slightly more than full load current. Shaded pole motor
other in series with the armature given counter clock is used for toys.
wise rotation. The range of efficiency for shaded pole motor is 5% to
190. Which of the following motors has two 35%.
separate windings on the motor? 195. AC series motors are built with as few turns as
(a) Repulsion motor possible to reduce
(b) Repulsion induction motor (a) flux (b) reactance
(c) Repulsion start induction run motor (c) iron losses (d) speed
(d) None of these SSC JE 2012
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II Ans: (b) AC series motors are built with a few turns
Ans. (b) : Repulsion type induction motor works on the as possible to reduce the reactance.
combined principle of repulsion and Induction. It 196. Universal motor is a _______motor.
consists:- (a) series
Stator Winding. (b) single phase induction
Two rotor winding:- One squirrel cage and other usual (c) synchronous
d.c. Winding connected to the commutator and brush (d) shunt
assembly similar to that of a direct current (dc) motor. SSC JE 2012
A Short circuit contact of two brushes. It produces a high Ans: (a) Universal motor is a commutated series
torque (Starting) entirely due to repulsion motor action. wound motor where the stator field coils are
191. In a shaded pole single– phase motor, the connected in series with the rotor winding through a
revolving field is produced by the use of : commutator. It is often referred to an AC series motor.
(a) inductor (b) capacitor 197. In a shaded-pole induction motor, the rotor
(c) resistor (d) shading coils runs from the
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I (a) Shaded portion to the unshaded portion of the
Ans. (d) : In a shaded pole single phase motor, shading pole while the flux in the former leads that of
coils are used to produce revolving field, shaded pole the later.
single phase motors are used in toys. The direction of (b) Shaded portion to the unshaded portion of the
rotation of this motor is towards unshaded part from pole while the flux in the former lags that in
shaded part. The efficiency of this motor is very less as the latter.
5% to 35%. A shading coil is a single turn of electric (c) Unshaded portion to the shaded portion while
conductor located in face of magnetic assembly. the flux in the former leads that in the latter.
192. The repulsion–start induction–run motor is (d) Unshaded portion to the shaded portion while
used because of …….. the flux in the former lags that in the latter.
(a) good power factor (b) high efficiency [ESE-2001]
(c) minimum cost (d) high starting torque Ans. (c) : In shaded pole induction motor the salient
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I pole of the stator is wounded with Cu coil known as
ESIC JE-2016 shading coil. When current flows through the winding
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I the axis of the pole shifts from unshaded part to the
Ans. (d) : The repulsion start induction run motor is shaded part. This shifting of magnetic axis actually
used because of high starting torque. When the value of tends rotate the rotor from unshaded part to shaded part.
α is 450, the starting and running torque of this motor is So flux in former leads that in latter.
maximum. At starting it starts as D.C. series motor and
is equivalent to induction motor while running.
193. A shaded pole motor can be used for :
(a) toys (b) hair dryers
(c) circulators (d) any of the option
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : A shaded pole motor can be used for toys,
hair dryers and electric watches. The running and 198. Which of the following motors can work
starting torque of this motor is very low. So this is also satisfactorily on both AC and DC?
used in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and (a) Series motor (b) Shunt motor
cooling fans. These are very cheap and reliable and easy (c) Induction motor (d) Synchronous motor
to construct low efficiency extremely rugged in nature. SSC JE 2012
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 Ans:(a) Series motor is a commutator-type motor. If 203. Which of the following motors can be
the polarity of the line terminals of a dc series motor connected across single phase AC supply?
is reversed, the motor will continue to run in the same (a) DC shunt motor
direction. It might be expected that a dc series motor (b) Differential compound motor
would operate an alternating current also, (c) Cumulative compound motor
(d) DC series motor
For positive half T ∝ KI1I 2 Where I1= I2 = I
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
For negative half = T ∝ K ( −I1 )( −I 2 ) ESIC JE-2016
T ∝ K I1 I 2 Ans. (d) :DC series motor, A dc series motor is capable
of running when supplied with single phase AC supply.
Direction of speed will be same in both condition. this is because the torque, which varies as the product of
199. Each of the following statements regarding a armature and field current is always positive.
shaded pole motor is true except : 204. Which of the following decides the direction of
(a) it has very poor power rotation of a shaded pole motor?
(b) its direction of rotation is from unshaded to (a) Frequency of supply
shaded portion of poles. (b) Stator poles
(c) it has very poor efficiency. (c) Supply voltage
(d) it has high starting torque. (d) Shaded and unshaded portion of the pole
SSC JE 2015 SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
Ans. : (d) Shaded pole motor has very low starting Ans. (d) : By shaded and unshaded portion of the pole.
torque and very poor efficiency. Used in exhaust fans, It's easy to determine the direction of rotation of a
hair dryers and small toys. shaded pole motor. The rotor will always run from middle
200. Which of the following comes under the of the pole towards the shaded portion of the pole.
category of single phase commutator motors? 205. The function of compensation winding in AC
(a) Universal motor series motor is to………..
(b) Capacitor start motor (a) Improve commutation
(c) Shaded pole motor (b) Reduced the armature resistance
(d) Resistance start motor (c) Increase field flux
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II (d) Reduce the effects of armature reaction
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Universal motor:- The universal motor is a PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018
type of electric motor that can operate on either AC or Ans. (d): The function of compensation winding in
DC power and use an electromagnet as its stator to A.C. series motor is to reduce the effect of armature
create its magnetic field. The following single phase reaction. Compensation Winding A.C. or D.C. current
motor fall under the category of commutator motor. with the pole face of the machine and connected in
(i) series motor (ii) universal motor (iii) repulsion motor series with the armature.
(iv) repulsion induction motor. 206. Switched reluctance motor means
201. The torque of a reluctance motor can be (a) Salient pole synchronous motor without
effectively increased by excitation winding.
(a) Increasing reluctance of the magnetic circuit (b) A stepper motor with salient poles.
along the direct axis. (c) Synchronous motor with salient poles on
(b) Decreasing the reluctance of the magnetic stator and rotor.
circuit along the quadrature axis. (d) A stepper motor with closed loop control and
(c) Increasing the ratio of the quadrature axis with rotor position sensor.
reluctance to direct axis reluctance. [ESE-2001]
(d) Decreasing the ratio of quadrature axis Ans. (d) : Switched reluctance motor (SRM) is an
reluctance to direct axis reluctance. electric motor that runs by reluctance torque unlike
[ESE-2001] common brushed DC motor types, power is delivered to
Ans. (c) : The torque of a reluctance motor can be windings in the stator rather than rotor. Controller
effectively increased by increasing the ratio of the technology that limits torque ripple at low speeds has
quadrature axis reluctance to direct axis reluctance. been demonstrated in SRM. It is also considered similar
to stepper motor.
202. A/An……………………is used in domestic
207. Short circuiter is used in
mixers? (a) repulsion induction motor
(a) shaded pole motor (b) repulsion motor
(b) permanent magnet synchronous motor (c) repulsion start induction run motor
(c) induction motor (d) None of these
(d) universal motor SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II Ans : (c) The repulsion-start induction run motor has
Ans. (d) : Universal motor- It can work on AC as well the same general construction of a repulsion motor. The
DC supply with high speed. only difference is that in addition to the basic repulsion-
Universal motors have high starting torque, can run motor construction. It is equipped with a centrifugal
high speed and are light weight and compact. device fitted on the armature shaft.
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When the motor reaches 75% of its full running speed, (b) position of shaded pole with respect to main
the centrifugal device force a short-circuiting ring to pole
come in contact with the inner surface of the (c) retentivity of the rotor material
commutator. This short circuits all the commutator bars. (d) none of these
The rotor then resembles squirrel cage type and the SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
motor runs as a single phase induction motor. Ans : (b) The direction of rotation of a hysteresis motor
208. Which of the following statements regarding is determined by position of shaded pole with respect to
repulsion-start induction motor is incorrect? main pole.
(a) It requires more maintenance of commutator 213. A 2-phase servomotor in control system uses
and other mechanical devices (a) Drag-cup rotor
(b) It makes quite a bit of noise on starting (b) Solid cylindrical rotor without slots or
(c) In fractional horse power motors, it has windings
replaced the capacitor motors (c) Ordinary squirrel-cage rotor
(d) It is not easy reversed (d) slip-ring rotor with inherent low rotor
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I resistance
Ans : (c) Repulsion start induction motor requires more [ESE-2002]
maintenance of commutator and other mechanical Ans. (a) : A 2 phase servomotor consists of reference
device it makes quite a bit of noise starting and it is not phase and control phase, these phases are 90°
easily reversed. electrically displaced.
209. Which of the following motors will be used in Drag cup rotor being light weight improves the response
electric clocks of motor to very small control signals.
(a) D.C. series motor A high rotor resistance provides negative and linear
(b) D.C. shunt motor slope for the torque speed characteristics.
(c) A.C. synchronous motor 214. The purpose of stator winding in the
(d) A.C. induction motor compensated repulsion motor is to
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I (a) provide mechanical balance
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I (b) improve power factor and provide better
Ans : (c) Synchronous motor are used for applications speed regulation
where precise and constant speed is required. Low (c) prevent hunting in the motor
power application of these motor include positioning (d) eliminate armature reaction
machine. These are also applied in robot actuators, Ball SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
mills, clocks, record player turntables also make used of Ans : (b) The purpose of stator winding in the
synchronous motors. compensated repulsion motor is to improve power
210. Stepper motors are widely used because of factor and provide better speed regulation. This motor is
(a) Wide speed range a commutator type motor. The value of running torque
(b) Large rating is maximum in this motor, when the value of α is 45º.
(c) No need for field control Repulsion motor behaves as a D.C. series motor.
(d) Compatibility with digital systems 215. A hysteresis motor works on the principle of
[ESE-2002] (a) hysteresis loss
Ans. (d) : A stepper motor is an electric motor whose (b) magnetization of rotor
main feature is that its shaft rotates by performing steps, (c) eddy current loss
that is by moving by a fixed amount of degrees. (d) electromagnetic induction
It is used widely because it is compatible with digital SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
systems. Ans : (a) A hysteresis motor work on the principle of
211. Which of the following motors can be used for hysteresis loss. It is a loss occurred due to
unity power factor? magnetization and demagnetization of the material
(a) Capacitor run motor (b) Shaded pole motor depending on the direction of flow of current.
(c) Hysteresis motor (d) Schrage motor 216. Consider the following types of single-phase
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I motors:
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I 1. Capacitor start induction motor
APTRANSCO Sub. Engineer 2012 2. Capacitor start and run induction motor
Ans. (d) : Schrage Motor :– It is a poly phase 3. Permanent split capacitor motor
commutator motor with shunt characteristics, in which 4. Shaded pole motor
rotor carries two windings of which one receive current The correct sequence of these in the ascending
from the supply by means of collector rings, while other order of magnitude of starting torque is
is connected to commutator. It is used for unity power (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 3, 4, 1
factor. Speed and power factor of this motor can be (c) 3, 4, 2, 1 (d) 4, 3, 2, 1
controlled together. [ESE-2003]
212. The direction of rotation of a hysteresis motor Ans. (d) : Magnitude of starting torque depends upon
is determined by the value of the capacitor used in starting the motor.
(a) interchanging the supply leads Shaded pole motor has very low starting torque and
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capacitor start motor uses high value of starting 221. Which of the following motors is inherently self
capacitor. In capacitor start and run motor one capacitor starting?
is for starting and other is for improving the power (a) split phase motor (b) reluctance motor
factor. This motor is used for higher inertia loads for (c) shaded pole motor (d) none of the above
frequent operations. UGVCL JE-2014
217. Which stepper motor gives excellent angular Ans. (c) : The shaded pole induction motor is simply a
resolution and low torque? self starting single phase induction motor whose one of
(a) Permanent magnet stepper motor the pole is shaded by the copper ring. The shaded pole
(b) Variable inductance stepper motor motor rotates only in one particular direction, and the
(c) Variable reluctance stepper motor reverse movement of the motor is not possible.
(d) Variable resistance stepper motor Reluctance motor is also self starting type singly excited
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II synchronous motor.
Ans. (c) : Variable reluctance stepper motor gives 222. Which of the following motors has no winding
excellent angular resolution and low torque. on its rotor?
The magnitude of step angle for any variable reluctance (a) Single phase Induction (b) DC shunt
stepper motor is given by- (c) Hysteresis (d) Universal
360 UPSSSC JE-2015
Step angle α =
mN r Ans. : (c) There is no winding in the rotor of hysteresis
N − Nr motor while in all others motor have winding. The rotor
α= s × 360 of hysteresis motor consists of a chrome steel with
Ns N r hysteresis loss.
α = Step angle 223. Commutator motors have:-
m = Number of stator phase (a) Absolutely uniform torque
N r = Number of rotor teeth (b) Approximately uniform torque
Ns = Number of stator teeth (c) Non-uniform torque
218. Which stepper motor gives good torque and (d) None of these
excellent angular resolution ? UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
(a) Variable resistance stepper motor Ans. (c) : AC commutator motors have non-uniform
(b) Permanent magnet stepper motor torque.
(c) Variable reluctance stepper motor 224. An outstanding feature of a universal motor is
(d) Hybrid stepper motor it's
Vizag Steel JET 27.10.2018 (a) Best performance at 50 Hz supply
Ans. (d) : Hybrid stepper motors use the best features (b) Slow speed at all loads
of both permanent magnet stepper and variable (c) Excellent performance on DC supply
Reluctance stepper motor. (d) Highest kW/kg ratio
Hybrid stepper motor combine structure of permanent RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020
magnet stepper motor and variable reluctance stepper
motor provide good torque and excellent angular Ans. (d) : An out standing feature of a universal motor
resolution. is it's highest kW/kg ratio.
Universal motor is a series wound motor, which
219. Which stepper motor gives high torque and low
angular resolution ? operates at approximately the synchronous speed and
(a) Variable resistance stepper motor output on either D.C. or A.C. of same voltage. The
(b) Variable reluctance stepper motor motor is simplest, less expensive and is used for lower
(c) Permanent magnet stepper motor rating (upto 1/6 kW) and higher speeds.
(d) Variable inductance stepper motor These motor are suitable for sewing machines, table
Vizag Steel 25.10.2018 Shift-I fans, vacuum cleaner, portable drills, hair dryers,
Ans. (c) : Permanent-magnet stepper motors have blowers and kitchen application.
higher inertia and, therefore, lower acceleration than 225. Select the INCORRECT option with respect to
Variable reluctance stepper motors. repulsion type motor.
The Permanent magnet stepper motor produces more (a) Commutator is used
torque per ampere stator current than Variable (b) One stator winding
reluctance stepper motor. (c) Rotor similar to squirrel cage induction motor
220. The output of a stepper motor is in the form of (d) A set of brushes used
(a) angular movements (b) linear movements SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
(c) either (a) or (b) (d) none of the above Ans (c) : The repulsion - induction motor produces a
UGVCL JE-2014 high starting torque entirely due to repulsion motor
Ans. (a) : Stepper motors are used in printer or tape action it functions through a combination of induction-
drive, motor of a floppy disk drive, robotics. The output motor and repulsion motor action.
of a stepper motor is in the form of angular • Commutator is used.
displacement of the shaft which is determined by the • One stator winding.
input pulses. • A set of brushes used.
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226. A 8-kW, 4-pole, 220-V, 50-Hz reluctance motor 229. The speed control of a universal motor used for
has a torque angle of 30o when operating under sewing machines is done by ……
rated load conditions. Calculate the load (a) Friction
torque. (b) Varying the resistance
(a) 51 Nm (b) 4.3 Nm (c) Tapping the field
(c) 43 Nm (d) 5.1 Nm (d) Centrifugal mechanism
SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans (a) : Given that, UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
Pout = 8kW = 8000 watt Ans : (b) The speed control of a universal motor used
120f for sewing machines is done by varying the resistance.
Ns = {f = 50Hz, P = 4} In this resistance method for speed control of a
P
universal motor, speed is controlled by connecting
120 × 50
Ns = = 1500 rpm variable resistance in series with motors.
4 In sewing machines, amount of resistance in motor
N s = 1500 rpm power circuit can be changed by means of foot pedal.
230. Hysteresis motors are suitable for ……..
9.55 × Pout
Load torque ( TL ) = (a) fans (b) blowers
N (c) sound equipment (d) mixer grinders
9.55×8000 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
TL = Ans : (c) Hysteresis motor is a single phase (1-φ)
1500 synchronous motor which runs at constant speed and It is
TL = 50.93 vibration free so this is used in sound equipments. It
TL ≅ 51 N − m operates in both single and three phase supply. This type of
227. How to extract maximum torque in a single motor is smooth running quietest single phase motor used
phase repulsion type motor? in tape recorders, record players.
(a) The angle between brush axis and stator field 231. Which of the following statements regarding
axis must be equal to 180o hysteresis motor incorrect?
(b) The angle between brush axis and stator field (a) It is extremely sensitive to fluctuations in
axis must be equal to 0o supply voltage
(c) The angle between brush axis and stator field (b) It is extremely insensitive to fluctuations in
axis must be equal to 90o supply voltage
(d) The angle between brush axis and stator field (c) It is extremely hard in operation
axis must be equal to 45o (d) It is extremely quiet in operation
SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
Ans (d) : Torque in 1-φ repulsion type motor Ans. (a): Hysteresis motor is synchronous motor with
T = KIs2 N s2 sin 2α uniform air gap and without DC, excitation. So it is
Where α = angle between brush axis and stator field extremely insensitive to fluctuations in supply voltage.
It is a smoothest running quietest single or three phase
axis
motor and preferred for quality sound production
For maximum torque
equipment like record players, tape recorders etc.
sin 2α = 1
232. In repulsion motor direction of rotation of
sin 2α = sin 90º motor
2α = 90º (a) is opposite to that of brush shift
α = 45º (b) is the same as that of brush shift
228. A reluctance motor : (c) is independent of brush shift
(a) is self–starting (d) None of these
(b) is constant speed motor SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
(c) needs no D.C. excitation Ans. (b) : Direction of rotation of repulsion motor is the
(d) all options are correct same as that of brush shift. The direction of rotation is
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II determined by position of brushes with respect to the
magnetic field of stator. If the brushes are shifted
Ans : (d) Reluctance motor is a kind of synchronous
clockwise from the main magnetic axis. The motor will
motor which runs at constant speed. It induces non-
rotate in clockwise direction. Brush shift also controls
permanent magnetic poles on ferromagnetic rotor.
the speed of repulsion motor.
Reluctance motor operates on the principle that forces
are established that tends to cause iron poles carrying a 233. A schrage motor can run on
magnetic flux to align with each. (a) zero slip
The reluctance motor has the following advantages- (b) negative slip
No. d.c. supply is necessary for the rotor (c) positive slip
(d) all options are correct
constant speed characteristics
SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
robust construction ESIC JE-2016
less maintenance. UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015
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Ans. (d) : Schrage motor is basically an inverted poly (b) high, Around 1
phase induction motor with primary winding on rotor (c) low, around 1/20 to 1/2
and secondary winding on stator. The primary winding (d) high, around 2
on the rotor is fed through three slip rings and brushes SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
at line frequency. Schrage motor can be used for any of Ans : (c) Shaded pole induction motor is usually low in
positive, negative or zero slip. efficiency, and built around 1/20 to 1/2 HP.
234. Which of the following methods is NOT used The main drawbacks of shaded-pole motors-
for speed control of a universal motor? • Very low starting torque.
(a) Resistance method • Very low efficiency, 5% to 35% depending upon the
(b) Tapping field method rating of the machine.
(c) Centrifugal mechanism • Very low power factor.
(d) Stator frequency control • Very low overload capacity.
MPPGCL Plant Assistant 2019 239. A single-phase universal motor is operated
Ans. (d) : The universal motor's speed can be controlled with AC source. The torque of the motor
by- during the negative half cycle of the input
(i) Resistance method current:
(2) Tapping field method (a) is zero
(3) Centrifugal method. (b) follows the same pattern of the torque caused
235. Speed-torque characteristics of a universal by the positive half-cycle of the input current
motor are similar to that of a: (c) is negative
(a) Synchronous motor (d) is half of the torque caused by the positive
(b) DC shunt motor half cycle of the input current
(c) Separately excited DC motor SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
(d) DC series motor Ans (b) : A single phase universal motor is operated
MPPGCL Plant Assistant 2019 with A.C. source the torque of the motor during the
Ans. (d) : Speed-torque characteristics of a universal negative half cycle of the input current follows the
motor are similar to that of a DC series motor. same pattern of the torque caused by the positive half
A universal motor is defined as a motor which may be cycle of the input current since both armature current
operated either on direct current or single-phase A.C. and flux reverse simultaneously, the torque always acts
supply at approximately the same speed and output. in the same direction.
Speed- torque characteristics of a universal motor it has 240. A hybrid stepping motor has eight poles which
high starting torque and a variable speed characteristic. have been castellated to have six teeth each. If
236. A universal motor in its DC operation produces the rotor has 60 teeth, calculate the stepping
back emf of 200 V at a speed of 2000 rpm. angle.
What will be the back emf if the same motor in (a) 3o (b) 1.8o
o
its AC operation runs at a speed of 1500 rpm? (c) 3.6 (d) 1.5o
(a) 100 V (b) 150 V SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
(c) 200 V (d) 250 V Ans (d) Number of teeth in stator Ns = 6×8 = 48
MPPGCL Plant Assistant 2019 Number of teeth in rotor, Nr = 60
Ans. (b) : Given, (Eb)dc= 200V, Ndc = 2000 rpm N − Ns
Nac = 1500 rpm, (Eb)ac = ? Step angle, α = r × 360º
Ns × N r
( E b )dc N dc 60 − 48
=
( E b )ac N ac = × 360º
60 × 48
N ac α = 1.5º
(Eb)ac = ( E b )dc 241.Which of the following single phase motors is
N dc
available with speed as low as one revolution per
1500
(Eb)ac = × 200 minute?
2000 (a) Shaded pole (b) Reluctance
(Eb)ac = 150 V (c) Hysteresis (d) Universal
237. Which type of motor is used in small toys- SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
(a) Shaded pole (b) Repulsion Ans: (a) Shaded pole motor is available in the range
(c) A.C. series motor (d) None of the above 1 1
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 of to kW and are used in application such as
30 20
Ans : (a) In small toys shaded pole type of motor is toys, hair dryer, exhaust fan etc.
used. Shaded pole motor is made commercially of very
242. Which of the following is an unexcited single-
low horse power. This type of motor is used where less
phase synchronous motor?
initial torque is required. (a) AC series motor (b) Repulsion motor
238. Shaded pole induction motor is usually .......... (c) Universal motor (d) Reluctance motor
in efficiency, and built ..... hp RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II
(a) low, around 1 SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-II
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Ans. (d) : Usually unexcited single phase synchronous Ans. (d) : Permanent magnet stepper motors are also
motor runs at constant speed equal to synchronous referred to as a can stack or "tin-can" motors because
speed of revolving flux. They do not need a d.c. their stators consist of two coils contained in soft iron
excitation for their rotors. That's why they are called as housing (i.e. 'cans') with teeth on the inside that interact
unexcited single phase synchronous motors. Reluctance with the rotor.
motor and hysteresis motor are kinds of these motors. 248. In a shaded pole motor the phase displacement
243. The switched reluctance motor is a ______ occur by :
motor.
(a) Centrifugal switch (b) Shading rings
(a) Doubly-excited (b) Triply-excited
(c) Multiply-excited (d) Singly-excited (c) Capacitor (d) Main pole winding
RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II DMRC JE 2015
Ans. (d) : The switched reluctance motor (SRM) is Ans. (b) : In a shaded pole motor the phase
singly excited. Stator side of the motor is excited by an displacement (space) occur by shading ring. The shaded
ac source, due to excitation a revolving magnetic field is ring act as a secondary winding for the motor. The
created and rotor rotates with the synchronous speed. shaded pole motor rotates only in one particular
244. Which of the following motors is employed in direction and the reverse movement of the motor is not
hair dryers? possible.
(a) Capacitor start induction motor The stator of this type of motor consists of a single coil.
(b) Split phase induction motor 249. Which of the following is true about low
(c) Capacitor start capacitor run induction motor frequency operation of A.C. series motor?
(d) Shaded pole induction motor (a) It improves its commutation property but
RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I affects adversely the p.f. and efficiency
Ans. (d) : Shaded pole induction motor is employed in (b) It improves its commutation property, p.f.
hair dryers. and efficiency
They are suitable for small device like relays and fans (c) It affects adversely commutation but
used in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and improves p.f. and efficiency
cooling fan. (d) None of these
245. What is the purpose of shading coil in a shaded SSC JE 02.03.2017 Shift-I
pole motor? Ans : (b) For low frequency operation of A.C. series
(a) Reduce rotational losses motor, it improves its commutation property, p.f. and
(b) Produce rotating magnetic field efficiency. In an A.C. series motor, the poles are always
(c) Reduce friction loss laminated. Reducing the power-factor (cosφ) in the
(d) Reduce rough commutation motor, torque (T) in the motor also reduces.
RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I T = kφI cosφ
TSTRANSCO JE 2018
UPPCL JE 2015 250. A repulsion start induction-run motor runs as
an induction motor when the_____:
Ans. (b) : In shaded pole motor the current in the
shading coil delay the phase of magnetic flux in that (a) commutator segments are short circuited
part of the pole in order to provide a rotating magnetic (b) brushes are shifted to a neutral plane
field. The auxiliary winding is composed of a copper (c) shorting devices are disconnected
ring is called a shading coil. (d) stator connections are reversed
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I
246. The speed of universal motor is generally
Ans : (a) The behaviour of the repulsion start induction
reduced by :
run motor is the combination of repulsion motor and an
(a) gear trains (b) V belts
(c) brakes (d) chains induction motor. The repulsion start induction run
LMRC JE 2015 motor has the advantages of high starting torque and
RRB Mumbai 2015 good speed regulation. They started as repulsion motor
RRB JE Bhopal Paper-I (Shift-II), 28.08.2015 but once they are running at a fraction of full speed the
Ans. (a) : The speed of universal motor is generally brushes will be shifted mechanically and all
reduced by gear trains. The universal motor is a type commutator bars are short-circuited together to create
of electric motor that can operate on either AC or DC the equivalent of a squirrel cage induction motor.
power. Universal motors have high starting torque, 251. The repulsion motor starts and runs as a____:
can run at high speed. They are commonly used in (a) split-phase motor
portable power tools and equipments, as well as many (b) capacitor-start motor
household appliances. (c) repulsion motor
247. Which among the following motors is also (d) compound motor
referred as can-stack motor or tin-can motor? SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I
(a) Variable reluctance stepper motor Ans : (c) The repulsion motor start and runs as a
(b) Hybrid stepper motor repulsion motor. When stator is connected to A.C.
(c) Unipolar or Bipolar stepper motor supply then induced emf in the armature winding due to
(d) Permanent magnet stepper motor the transformation process by the field which
BSPHCL JE 31.01.2019 Shift-I establishes its own magnetic field.
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252. A universal motor is said to be inductively Ans : (c) The position of shaded pole with respect to the
compensated when compensating winding: main pole determines the direction of rotation of
(a) is short circuited on itself hysteresis motor. Smooth cylindrical rotor of chrome
(b) is not used steel are used in these motor. Those with high holding
(c) large reactance capacity. There is no coil in these rotor. The rotor rotates
(d) is kept open at a synchronous speed because the rotor pole of the
SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I opposite polarity for this the shaded pole principle is
Ans. (a) : A universal motor is said to be inductively often used.
compensated when compensating winding is short 256. ______ is used in mines where there is a danger
circuited on itself. of explosion.
• The compensating winding may be simply shorted (a) Universal motor (b) DC Shunt motor
upon itself, so that it behave like short circuited (c) Air motor (d) DC series motor
secondary of transformer (the armature winding acting UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
as primary).
Ans : (c) Air motor is used in mines where there is a
• It is used to eliminate the armature reaction.
danger of explosion.
• It is provided on the pole phase of dc machine &
connected in series with armature. 257. The centrifugal switch in a single phase motor
_____of the motor.
253. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic
(a) disconnects auxiliary winding
of hysteresis motor?
(b) reconnects main winding
(a) Low noise (b) Unslotted rotor
(c) disconnects main winding
(c) Smooth running (d) High power
SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I (d) reconnects auxiliary winding
UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
Ans. (d) : A hysteresis motor is a synchronous motor
with uniform air gap and without DC excitation. It Ans : (a) The centrifugal switch in a single phase motor
operates in both 1-phase and 3 phase supply. disconnects auxiliary winding. In the 1-φ IM, 1-φ AC
• Torque is produced in hysteresis motor due to current is applied to the stator winding, but the single
hysteresis and eddy current induced in the rotor by the phase stator winding can not produce enough rotating
action of rotating flux of the stator winding. torque. Hence, an auxiliary winding is provided. This
auxiliary winding generates a rotating field.
When the motor speed reaches a specified percentage of
synchronous speed, here centrifugal switch helps to
open the circuit and disconnect the auxiliary winding.
258. Which of the following is a disadvantage of a
hybrid stepper motor as compared to a
variable reluctance stepper motor?
(a) Small step length
(b) High inertia
Characteristics of Hysteresis motor− (c) Less tendency to resonate
(1) Less noise (2) Smooth running (d) Greater torque per unit volume
(3) Unslotted rotor (4) Low power UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I
254. Compensating winding is used in: Ans : (b) Hybrid stepper motor has higher inertia than
(a) Capacitor start motor variable reluctance stepper motor. Stepper motor is an
(b) Shaded pole motor AC motor in which the stator is supplied by electrical
(c) AC Series motor pulses.
(d) Capacitor run motor (1) The motor rotates at a specified angle for each pulse
NMRC JE 2017 (2) It is used in position controlled system (open loop
Ans : (c) When AC series motor is operated on DC system)
supply then a compensating winding is required to 259. Multi-stack variable reluctance stepper motors
reduce the reactance of the armature winding by are widely used to obtain step sizes in the range
reducing the leakage flux and neutralise the cross of ____ .
magnetising effect of the armature ampere turns. (a) 2° to 15° (b) 25° to 45°
In AC series motor the compensating winding are (c) 45° to 60° (d) 15° to 30°
either inductively or conductively compensated.
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I
Conductively compensation is required on motor
which are intended for operation DC as well as AC. Ans : (a) Use of multi-stack variable reluctance
stepper motors is the mainly use for a small step size. it's
255. The position of shaded pole with respect to the
step is from 2º to 15º.
main pole determines the–
(a) direction of a split phase motor The direction of rotation of this motor does not depend
(b) direction of flow of current on the direction of phase current rather it depends on the
(c) direction of rotation of a hysteresis motor switching sequence of the phases.
(d) direction of rotation of a squirrel cage motor Have high torque to inertia ratio.
UPPCL JE 14.03.2016 It is generally used to control the situation.
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260. A hybrid stepper motor has 40 stator teeth and (c) Magnetically hard cobalt steel
50 rotor teeth. Find the step angle. (d) Steel laminations
(a) 7.2° (b) 3.6° UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-II
(c) 5.4° (d) 1.8° Ans. (a) : The rotor cylinder in a single phase hysteresis
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I motor is made of magnetically smooth chrome steel.
Ans : (d) Chrome steel has a high holding capacity so that
Stator teeth (Ns) = 40 hysteresis loss is high. There is no winding in this rotor.
Rotor teeth (Nr) = 50 There is no slot in this motor, not any kind of winding,
N − Ns as a result the motor operates without any sound and is
Step angle (α) = r × 360º
N r × Ns free from mechanical and magnetic vibrations. These
motors are especially used in sound equipment.
50 − 40 10 × 360o
α= × 360o = 265. A universal motor has high starting torque and
50 × 40 50 × 40 a variable speed characteristics because it is
= 1.8º ______.
261. A single-stack, 8-phase multiple, stepper motor (a) Shunt wound (b) Series wound
has 6 rotor teeth. The phases are excited one at (c) Compound wound (d) Long shunt wound
a time. Determine the step size. UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-II
(a) 15° (b) 5° Ans. (b) : Universal motors are generally series wound
(c) 10° (d) 25°
(armature and field winding are in series), and hence
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I
produce high starting torque and variable speed
Ans : (a) Given, characteristics.
No of phase = 8
rotor teeth = 6 266. For a 1.8º, 2- phase, bipolar stepper motor, the
Step size or step angle stepping rate is 100 steps/s. The rotational
speed of the motor in RPM is
N − Nr
α= s × 3600 (a) 15 (b) 30
Ns × N r (c) 60 (d) 90
8−6 1 ISRO TA 2017
α= × 360 = × 360 = 15º
8× 6 24 Ans. (b) : 1.8° × 100 = 180°/sec
262. Speed control of single phase series motor (AC) 180º × 60º = 10800° step angle/min
can be done by : 10800º/360º = 30 rpm
(a) Pole changing 267. A 3- phase, three stack, variable reluctance
(b) Frequency variation stepper motor has 20 poles on each rotor and
(c) Voltage variation stator stack. The step angle of this stepper
(d) Shifting of brushes motor is
UPPCL JE 11.11.2016 (a) 3 deg (b) 6 deg
Ans : (c) (c) 9 deg (d) 18 deg
(i) Speed control of a single-phase A.C. series ISRO TA 2017
motor is possible only from voltage variation Ans. (b) : Given, m = 3, Nr = 20
method.
(ii) Pole changing method, frequency variation Step angle (α) = ?
method is used to control the speed of 3-φ 360º
Step angle (α) =
induction motor. mN r
(iii) Brush-shifting method is used to control the 360º
speed in repulsion motor. α= = 6º
3 × 20
263. By low voltage application, we can start a : 268. A reluctance motor
(a) Schrage motor (a) Is provided with slip rings
(b) Synchronous motor (b) Requires starting gear
(c) Slip ring induction motor (c) Has high cost
(d) DC compound motor
(d) Is compact
UPPCL JE 11.11.2016
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Ans : (a) By low voltage application, we can start
Schrage motor. Ans. (d) : Reluctance motor:- It is a single-phase
The Schrage motor is one type of induction motor which synchronous motor which does not require d.c
has three types of winding they have primary, secondary excitation to the rotor. Its operation is based on the
and tertiary winding. This motor is a combination of following principle.
frequency convertor and the wound rotor induction. Whenever a piece of ferromagnetic material is located
264. In a single phase hysteresis motor, the rotor in a magnetic field, a force is exerted on the material,
cylinder is made up of ____. tending to align the material so that reluctance of the
(a) Magnetically smooth chrome steel magnetic path that passes through the material is
(b) Solid steel minimum. A reluctance motor is compact.
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Characteristics:- (i) These motors have poor torque, (b) Compatibility with digital systems and
power factor and efficiency. sensors are not required for position and
(ii) The pull-in and Pull-out torques of such motors are speed sensing
weak. (c) Resonance effect often exhibited at low
Reluctance motor are widely used for constant-speed speeds and decreasing torque with increasing
application such as timing devices, signalling devices etc. speed
269. For a given applied voltage and current, the (d) Easy to operate at high speeds and compatible
speed of a universal motor will be with analog systems
(a) Higher in dc excitation than in ac excitation ESE 2019
(b) Higher in ac excitation than in dc excitation Ans. (b) : Stepper motor are compatible with digital
(c) Same in both dc and ac excitations system due to discrete control available.
(d) Dangerously high in dc excitation The stepper motor is an electromagnetic device that
[ESE-2015] converts digital pulses into mechanical shaft rotation.
Ans. (a) : For a given applied voltage and current, the Advantages of stepper motors are low cost, high
speed of a universal motor will be higher in dc reliability, high torque at low speed, simple, rugged
excitation than in ac excitation. construction that operates in almost any environment
As shown in below curve, in ac excitation, and also compatibility with digital systems and sensors
are not required for position and speed sensing.
273. A stepper motor has a step angle of 2.5o. If the
shaft is to make 25 revolutions, the number of
steps required will be
(a) 1800 (b) 2200
(c) 2800 (d) 3600
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Ans. (d) : Number of revolution = 25
Torque is pulsating and unidirectional. Angle rotated θ = 25 × 360o
270. A DC series motor when connected across an Step Angle = 2.5o
AC supply will 25 × 360o
(a) Develop torque in same direction Number of steps = = 3600
(b) Not develop any torque 2.5o
(c) Draw dangerously high current 274. In hand tool applications, which of the
(d) Develop a pulsating torque following single–phase motor is used?
HPSSC JE 2017(Code-580) (a) Shaded pole motor
Punjab Mandi Board JE 2014 (b) Capacitor start motor
Ans. (a) : If the polarity of the line terminals of a dc (c) Capacitor run motor
series motor is reversed, the motor will continue to run (d) Universal motor
in the same direction. Thus it might be expected that a Mizoram PSC Nov.2015, Paper-II
dc series motor would operate on AC. So also a dc Ans. (d) : Universal motors are used in hand tool
series motor when connected across an AC supply will applications where actual motor speed is the load speed.
develop torque in same direction. Other applications where motor speed is reduced by a
271. To enable DC series motor work satisfactory gear train are, drink and food mixers, portable drills and
with an AC supply, the following modification domestic sewing machine etc.
should be done 275. Which of the following motors definitely has a
(a) The yoke and poles should be completely permanent magnet rotor?
laminated (a) DC commutator motor
(b) The poles should be made of laminated steel (b) Brushless DC motor
(c) The air gap between stator and rotor be (c) Stepper motor
reduced (d) Reluctance motor
(d) Compensating poles should be introduced Mizoram PSC Nov.2015, Paper-II
Punjab Mandi Board JE 2014 Ans. (c) : Stepper motor-
Ans. (a) : The following modifications are made in a Permanent magnet stepper motor has a rotor may be a
d.c. series motor that is to operate satisfactorily on salient pole type. But generally it is a smooth cylindrical
alternating current. type it is made of ferrite material which is permanently
The field core is constructed of a material having low magnetized.
hysteresis loss. It is laminated to reduce eddy-current 276. The motor which does not have winding on it, is :
loss. The yoke and poles should be completely (a) Repulsion (b) Reluctance
laminated. (c) Hysteresis (d) Universal
272. Which of the following are the advantages of (RRB JE (Shift-III), 26.08.2015)
using a stepper motor? Ans : (c) There is no slot in hysteresis motor and it is
(a) Compatibility with transformers and sensors made up of magnetic material like cobalt steel or alnico
needed for position sensing whose hysteresis loss will be high.
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277. For which of the following pair of machines, the 282. The electric motor used in toys is
stator and its winding can be of the same type : (a) capacitor start motor (b) split phase motor
(a) Universal motor and stepper motor (c) shaded pole motor (d) None of these
(b) D.C. motor and hysteresis motor UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
(c) Hysteresis motor and reluctance motor Ans. : (c) Small wattage motor is used for toys, such as
(d) Induction motor and D.C. motor shaded pole motor.
DMRC JE 03.08.2014 • Shaded pole motor are suitable for small devices like
Ans. (c) : Hysteresis motor and reluctance motor are relay and fans because of its low cost and easy starting.
pair of machine whose stator and its winding can be of Used in exhaust fans, hair dryers and also in table fans.
the same type. 283. A shaded pole induction motor does not have
278. The hysteresis Motor : the advantage of
(a) Has a D.C. winding on the rotor (a) Rugged construction
(b) Rotor is made out of hard magnetic material (b) Low initial as well as maintenance cost
(c) Has squirrel-cage winding on the rotor (c) High starting torque
(d) is not-self starting (d) Comparatively small starting current
DMRC JE 03.08.2014 UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
Ans. (b) : Hysteresis motor is made out of hard Ans. : (c) The starting torque of a shaded pole motor is
magnetic material. The rotor of the hysteresis motor is very low and it's efficiency is very poor (5-35%).
made up of smooth chrome steel cylinder and it has no 284. Shaded pole motors are built commercially
winding. The rotor of the hysteresis motor moves with the capacity of_____.
synchronously because the pole of the motor (a) 5 kW and above (b) 1 kW to 5 kW
magnetically locks with the stator which has opposite (c) 500 W to 1 kW (d) 3 W to 125 W
polarities. The rotor of hysteresis motor has high SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
resistance to reduce eddy current loss. Ans. (d) : Shaded pole motor, are used for very light
279. Select the motor with the least starting torque: load application, like a trimmer, toys, hairdryer, hence
(a) Shaded-pole induction motor the power capacity of 3W to 125W.
(b) Capacitor-start, induction-run motor 285. The rotor of a hysteresis motor is made of
(c) R-split phase induction motor ceramic permanent magnet material, which
(d) Capacitor-start, capacitor-run motor causes:
DMRC JE 10.04.2018, Shift-II (a) no eddy current losses
Ans : (a) Shaded-pole induction motor is the least (b) stationary flux
starting torque. This type of motor is used where less (c) no hysteresis losses
initial torque is required. It is used in toy, hair dryer etc. (d) high eddy current losses
280. The direction of rotation of hysteresis motor is SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
determined by the: Ans. (a) : The rotor of a hysteresis motor is made of
(a) Resistivity of the rotor material. ceramic permanent magnet material, which causes no
(b) Amount of hysteresis loss. eddy current losses in motor, hence efficiency is better
(c) Permeability of rotor material. of this motor due to less loss.
(d) Position of shaded pole w.r.t main pole. 286. Consider the following statements:
JKSSB JE 2014 1. A synchronous motor has no starting torque but
Ans. (d) : The direction of rotation of hysteresis motor when started it always runs at a fixed speed.
is determined by the position of shaded pole with 2. A single-phase reluctance motor is not self-
respect to main pole. staring even if paths for eddy currents are
281. The step angle of the stepper motor is 2.5°. If provided in the rotor.
the stepping frequency is 3600 pulses per 3. A single-phase hysteresis motor is self-starting
second, then the shaft speed will be Which of theses statements (s) is/are correct?
(a) 144 rps (b) 3600 rps (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 only
(c) 25 rps (d) 2.5 rps (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II [ESE-2013]
Ans. (a) : 1. A synchronous motor has no starting
360 torque but when started it always runs at a fixed speed.
Ans. : (c) Pole of stepper motor =
Step angle 2. A single-phase reluctance motor is not self-staring
f = 3600 pulses/sec even if paths for eddy currents are provided in the rotor.
360 3. A single-phase hysteresis motor is self-starting.
Pole = All these three statements are correct.
2.5
P = 144 287. Choose the INCORRECT statement with
3600 respect to single-phase hysteresis motor.
Shaft speed = (a) The phenomenon of hysteresis causes the
144 rotor magnetization to lag behind the stator-
Nr = 25 rps
created MMF wave.
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 (b) The rotor is a smooth solid cylinder of hard
291. Why is a centrifugal switch used in a single-
steel and does not carry and winding. phase induction motor?
(c) The hysteresis motor has a low noise figure (a) To protect the motor from overloading
compared to the single-phase induction (b) To improve the starting performance of the motor
motor. (c) To cut off the starting winding at an
(d) The stator is wound with only one winding appropriate instant
without capacitor. (d) To cut in the capacitor during running conditions
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II APGCL JM 2021
Ans. (d) : In single phase hysteresis motor, the rotor is a ESE-2008
Ans. (c) : Centrifugal switch in 1-φ I.M. -
smooth solid cylinder of hard steel and does not carry
any winding, the phenomenon of hysteresis causes the • Centrifugal switch works on the principle of the
motor magnetization to lag behind the stator created centrifugal force.
MMF wave.
• It is commonly known as clutch as its working is similar
288. Which of the following statements is incorrect to that of a centrifugal clutch used in automobiles.
regarding a universal motor?
• It is used to disconnect the starting or Auxiliary
(a) it's direction of rotation can be reversed by
reversing the polarity of its power supply winding of the motor when the motor approaches its
(b) It is designed for commercial frequency 50-70% of full operating speeds.
ranging zero to 60 Hz 292. Starting current of a straight type repulsion
(c) it is usually built into the device it drives motor is about _____ its full load value.
(d) it is built in small size up to 0.5 kW (a) The same as (b) 7 to 10 times
UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015 (c) 3 to 4 times (d) half
Ans : (a) The direction of rotation of universal motor SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
can be reversed by reversing the flow of current Ans. (c) : Starting current is more (approx 3 to 4 times
of it full load) in straight type repulsion motor.
through either the armature or field winding. The usual
Repulsion motor works on similar poles repel each
method is to interchange the lead on the brush holder.
other concept.
289. In AC series motor, armature coils are usually
Electromagnetic torque of repulsion motor Te = K
connected to commutator through : (Stator field strength) (Rotor field strength) × sin α
(a) Resistance (b) Inductors α = angle between stator field and brush axis.
(c) Capacitors (d) Solid contact main application of this motor coil winders.
UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015
293. Reluctance motor is basically:
Ans : (a) In AC series motor, armature coils are (a) a DC shunt motor
connected to commutator through resistance. (b) a servo motor
290. Following figure is a characteristic curve of (c) a single-phase synchronous motor
(d) a DC series motor
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Reluctance motor is basically a single phase
synchronous motor. Rotor of reluctance motor is non-
cylindrical in nature (Asymmetric). The reluctance
torque is produced due to the tendency of the rotor to
align itself in the minimum reluctance position with
respect to the rotating flux of the forward field.
294. A hybrid VR stepping motor has 8 main poles
which have been castellated to have 5 teeth
(a) DC series motor each. If the rotor has 50 teeth. calculate the
(b) AC series motor stepping angle.
(c) Shunt motor (a) 1.8º (b) 18º
(d) Capacitor start and run single phase motor (c) 3.6º (d) 36º
UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015 SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans : (a) DC series motor has high speed of load. Ans. (a) : Given that,
PNφZ Stator pole = 8, 5 teeth in each pole.
Eb = Total stator teeth = 8×5 =40
60A
rotor teeth = 50
E
N∝ b
Step angle of hybrid VR motor =
( Ns − N r ) × 360º
φ
N s .N r
for DC series motor Ia ∝ φ
( 50 − 40 ) 10
E β= × 360º = × 360o
N∝ b 50 × 40 2000
I a
at lower Ia, speed is very high. β = 1.8º

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295. With capabilities of accurate positioning and a 299. A universal motor is one which has
fast response to starting, stopping and (a) constant speed
reversing a stepper motor is well suited for (b) constant output
printers. The rotational speed of a stepper (c) capability of operating both on ac and dc with
motor is solely dependent on comparable performance
(a) Shaft load (d) maximum efficiency
(b) Magnitude of stator current TSTRANSCO JE 2018
(c) Polarity of stator current Ans. (c) : A universal motor is one which has
(d) Pulse frequency capability of operating both on ac and dc with
BSPHCL JE 30.01.2019, Shift-II comparable performances. But it will run only on dc
Ans. (d) : The rotational speed of stepper motor is and 1–φ ac supply not 3-phase supply.
mainly depend on pulse frequency. With this pulse 300. Which among the following statements is true
frequency we can control the speed, starting, stopping regarding the angular displacement of a
and reversing of stepper motor. stepper motor?
296. Which one of the following types of motors is (a) It can be precisely controlled
most suitable for a computer printer drive? (b) It cannot be readily interfaced with micro
(a) Reluctance motor (b) Hysteresis motor computer based controller
(c) Shaded pole motor (d) Stepper motor (c) It cannot be precisely controlled
UPPCL JE- 08.09.2021, Shift-II (d) It cannot be used for positioning of work
APGCL JM 2021 tables and tools in NC machines
ESE-2004 CGPSC AE 15.01.2021
UPRVUNL JE 2014
Ans. (d) : Stepper motor also known as step motor or
stepping motor as a brushless DC electric motor that Ans. (a) : The angular displacement of stepper motor
can be precisely controlled.
divides as full rotation into a number of equal steps.
Stepper motor- Stepper motor are DC motors that
The motor's position can be commanded to move &
move in discrete step. They have multiple coils that are
hold at one of these steps.
organized in group called phases. By energizing each
Use - Flathead scanner
phase in a sequence the motor will rotate one step at a
Computer printers time.
Plotters With computer controlled, we can achieve very precise
3D printers speed controlled.
Image scanners It's used in robotics, antennas, telescope and some toys.
297. If motor speed of 5000 rpm is desired, then — 301. For a reluctance type motor, if the stator
————— motor is to be selected magnetic field angular velocity is ω and the
(a) reluctance
actual rotor angular velocity is ωr, then which
(b) hysteresis one of the following equation is satisfied if the
(c) universal average electromagnetic torque is NOT zero.
(d) capacitor start and capacitor run (a) ω = ωr/2 (b) ω = ωr
APGCL JM 2021
(c) ω = 2ωr (d) ω = 4ωr
Ans. (c) : Universal motor → It is a commutated series [ESE-2004]
wound motor. Ans. (b) : For a reluctance type motor, if the stator
• It can operate either on AC or DC. magnetic field angular velocity is ω and the actual rotor
• It has high starting torque, can run at high speed and angular velocity is ωr. For ω = ωr
are light weight and compact. average electromagnetic torque is NOT zero.
• Its speed is 5000 – 16000 RPM. 302. The following graph shows the torque-speed
Use - • Mixer grinder characteristics of a ________motor.
• Circuit Breaker spring charging
• Vacuum cleaner
298. A single phase induction motor is running at N
rpm. Its synchronous speed is Ns. If its slip with
respect to forward field is s, what is the slip
with respect to the backward field?
(a) s (b) –s
(c) (1 –s) (d) (2 – s)
ESE-2006
(a) Single phase synchronous
Ans. (d) : A single phase induction motor is running at
(b) Capacitor split phase type
N rpm. Its synchronous speed is Ns. If its slip with (c) Shaded pole type
respect to forward field is s, then slip with respect to (d) Opaque pole type
backward field is (2 − s). UPRVUNL JE 2014
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Ans. (c) : 306. _____ is a type of single-phase motor which has
the lowest speed.
(a) Hysteresis (b) Universal
(c) Shaded pole (d) Repulsion
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (c) : Shaded pole is a type of single phase motor
which has the lowest speed. It has low starting torque
and low efficiency.
307. In case of a universal motor, torque pulsation is
The given graph shows the torque-speed characteristics minimized by ______ .
of shaded pole type induction motor. (a) load inertia
303. The speed-torque characteristics of a DC series (b) rotor inertia
motor are approximately similar to those of (c) both rotor and load inertia
the. (d) none of the above
(a) universal motor (b) synchronous motor Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
(c) DC shunt motor (d) two-phase motor Ans. (c) : In case of a universal motor torque pulsation
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2015, Paper-II is minimized by both rotor and load inertia.
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I 308. The servomotor differs from the standard
Ans. (a) : A universal motor or d.c. series motor are motors principally in that, it has:
similar to each other. only difference is that universal (a) Entirely different construction
motor can operate d.c. as well a.c. Hence universal (b) High inertia and hence high torque
motor is obtained from d.c. series motor. (c) Low inertia and low torque
(d) Low inertia and higher starting torque
OPPSC AE 2021, Paper-I
Ans. (d) : Servo motor has high torque to weight ratio,
hence torque is high. Servo motor has low inertia for
taking quick response. Servo motors are mostly used in
control system application for positioning control purpose.
A servo motor differs from the standard motor principally
because it has low inertia and high starting torque.
Hence, characteristics are approximately same. 309. Electrical time-constant of an armature-
304. Stator winding in the repulsion motor– controlled dc servomotor is
(a) improves power factor and regulates speed (a) equal to mechanical time-constant
effectively (b) smaller than mechanical time-constant
(b) eliminated armature reaction (c) larger than mechanical time-constant
(c) prevents hunting in the motor (d) not related to mechanical time-constant
(d) provides mechanical balance Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
UPPCL JE 14.03.2016 Ans. (b) : Electrical time constant of an armature-
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2015, Paper-II controlled D.C. servomotor is smaller than mechanical
Ans : (a) Stator winding in the repulsion motor improves time constant and hence the delay in a mechanical
power factor and regulated speed effectively. system is more than electrical system.
The field winding or (distributed type winding) is similar to 310. Stepper motors are mostly used for
the main winding of the split phase induction motor. (a) High power requirements
Hence, the flux is evenly distributed and the air gap (b) Control system application
between stator and rotor decreased and the reluctance is (c) Very high speed of operation
also decreased which in turn improves the power factor. (d) Very low speed of operation
305. The performance of Servomotors is ––––––– Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2015, Paper-II
than stepper motors [ESE-2002]
(a) Very Accurate Ans. (b) : The stepper motors are mostly used for
(b) Highly controlled by feedback control system application.
(c) Both Very Accurate & Highly controlled by The stepper motor is used for precise positioning with a
feedback motor, such as hard disk drives, robotics, antennas,
(d) None of these telescopes and some toys.
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I 311. Reluctance motor is a
Ans. (c) : The performance of servomotor is both very (a) Variable torque motor
accurate and highly controlled by feedback. (b) low torque variable speed motor
Servomotor, works on AC and DC. Servo motors (c) Self-starting type synchronous motor
includes the series motor, shunt control motor, (d) Low noise, slow speed motor
permanent magnet motor etc. AC servomotor converts MRPL (Tech. Asstt. Trainee), 21.02.2021
electrical signals into equivalent speed angles or torque Ans. (c) : Reluctance motor is a self-starting type
units. synchronous motor.
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312. Which one of the following is not a fractional I → Induction motor
horse power motor? II & III → AC servomotor
(a) Shaded Pole motor IV → DC shunt motor
(b) Repulsion motor The torque-speed characteristic of AC servomotor
(c) Universal motor
X
(d) Synchronous motor depends upon the ratio of reactance to resistance   .
UPSSSC JE-2015 R
Ans. : (d) Synchronous motor is not a F.H.P. motor. X
For large   → characteristic is non linear
Shaded pole motor, repulsion motor, universal motor is R
F.H.P. or 1-φ motor.
X
313. In a capacitor start motor if C1 is the Small   → characteristic is linear
capacitance required for best starting torque R
and C2 is the capacitance required for best 316. In a single phase induction motor, the reason
running characteristic then: for having high resistance rotor is to achieve
(a) C1 approximately equal to C2 (a) Reduce size (b) Low starting torque
(b) C1 is equal to C2 (c) High efficiency (d) High acceleration
(c) C1 is much smaller than C2 UPPSC AE 13.12.2020, Paper-II
(d) C1 is much larger than C2 Ans. (d) : In a single phase induction motor, the reason
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-II for having high resistance rotor is to achieve high
Ans. (d) :In a capacitor start motor auxiliary winding acceleration because starting torque of a single phase
has the capacitor for the starting purpose. Since induction motor is zero. For starting purpose an
auxiliary winding has high resistance and low reactance auxiliary winding is done which have high resistance
then. and low reactance.
1 317. BLDC motor is analogous to
↓ XC = (a) Permanent magnet synchronous motor
2πfC ↑
If reactance is low then capacitor is high. Here capacitor (b) DC motor
C1 in a capacitor start motor provide for best starting (c) Rotating transformer
and capacitor C2 required for best running (d) Single phase induction motor
characteristics then C1 is much larger than C2. UPPSC AE 13.12.2020, Paper-II
Ans. (a) : The construction of BLDC (Brushless D.C)
314. A 1.8º step, 4-phase stepper motor has a total of
motor is typically similar to a permanent magnet
40 teeth on 8 poles of stator. The number of
synchronous motor. The advantages of a brushless
rotor teeth for this motor is
(a) 40 (b) 100 motor over brushed motor are high torque to weight
(c) 25 (d) 50 ratio, high speed, electronics control and low
maintenance etc.
OPPSC AE 2021, Paper-I
JPSC AE 10.04.2021, Paper-I 318. In a three stack 12/8 pole variable reluctance
motor, rotor pole pitch is
Ans. (d) : Given, Step angle β = 1.8º, Ns = 40 (a) 15º (b) 30º (c) 45º (d) 60º
360º 360º UPPSC AE 13.12.2020, Paper-II
∵β = =
mN r No.of stator phases × No. of rotor teeth Ans. (c) : Given, rotor teeth (tr) = 8
360º 360º Pole pitch (tooth pitch) is defined as the number of
Nr = = = 50 armature slots per pole. i.e.
m ×β 4 × 1.8
360º 360º
315. Which among the following is the speed-torque Pole pitch = = = 45º
curve of an AC servomotor? tr 8
319. The stator of a linear induction motor is excited
from a 75 Hz electronic source. If the distance
between consecutive phase groups of phase A is
300 mm, calculate the linear speed of the
magnetic field.
(a) 4 m/s (b) 150 m/s
(c) 75 m/s (d) 40 m/s
(a) III (b) IV (e) 45 m/s
(c) I (d) II RSEB JE 2013
TSPSC Manager (Engg.) HMWSSB 2020
Ans. (b) : V= R.ω.
Ans. (a) :
V = 300 mm × 2π × 75
V = 300 × 10–3 × 2π × 75
V = 45000π × 10–3
V = 45 × π
V = 141.37 m/s
V ≃ 150m / s

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320. A single phase motor draws a current of 5 A Ans : (c) The ceiling fan use single-phase induction
from a 120 V, 60 Hz line. The power factor of motor (permanent capacitor motor) the speed of ceiling
the motor is 65%. Calculate the apparent and fan is about 450 rpm and the supply rating is between
active power of the motor. 55-120 watts.
(a) 600 VA 390 W (b) 390 VA 600 W 324. According to double field revolving theory, the
(c) 120 VA 600 W (d) 600 VA 120 W rotor of a single phase induction motor may be
(e) 390 VA 300 W visualized as:
RSEB JE 2013 (a) Two rotors running in opposite direction with
Ans. (a) : I = 5A , V = 120V, f = 60 Hz, different stator windings
cos θ = 0.65 S = VI (b) Two rotors running in same direction with
S = 120 × 5 common stator winding
S = 600VA (c) Two rotors running in same direction with
P = S.cos θ different stator winding
P = 600 × 0.65 (d) Two rotors running in opposite direction with
P = 390W a common stator winding
321. Centrifugal switch is used in start in DMRC JE 18.02.2017
(a) Single phase permanent split capacitor or Ans : (d) According to double field revolving theory,
motor the rotor of a single phase induction motor may be
(b) 3-phase induction motor visualized as two rotors running in opposite direction
(c) Synchronous motor with a common stator winding.
(d) Single phase capacitor-start split phase motor The starting torque of 1-φ induction motor is zero due to
ESIC JE-2016 pulsating rotating magnetic field.
WBPSC SAE 2000 325. An AC servo motor is
Ans. (d) : Centrifugal switch is used in starting single (a) Three phase induction motor.
phase capacitor start split phase motor. Centrifugal (b) Two phase induction motor.
switch is used to disconnect the starting winding of the (c) Three phase synchronous motor.
motor once the motor approaches its 50-70% of full (d) Single phase induction.
operating speed. HPPSC PWD AE 24.08.2021
322. Three single-excited electromagnetic structures Ans. (b) : A type of servo motor that uses AC electrical
are shown in the figures labelled I, II, and III input in order to produce mechanical output in the form
(R-Rotor, S- Stator). The reluctance torque can of precise angular velocity is known as AC servo motor.
be developed in ......... . AC servo motor are basically two phase induction
motors.
326. In BLDC motor:
(a) Torque is directly proportional to speed.
(b) Magnetic field strength increases with
increase of speed.
(a) I and II (b) Only I (c) Torque will reduce as the speed increases.
(c) II and III (d) Only II (d) Torque is independent to speed.
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I HPPSC PWD AE 24.08.2021
Ans : (d) Ans. (d) :
The typical operation of BLDC motor mainly
depends on rotor position.
In brushless DC motor, the torque remain constant
for a speed range up to the rated speed.
A brushless DC electric motor (BLDC) is an
electric motor powered by a direct current voltage
supply and commutated electronically instead by
Figure (1) shows cylindrical type rotor in which brushes like in conventional DC motors.
reluctance torque does not apply on rotor. 327. In a single phase induction motor, speed
In figure (2), Rotor is of salient type and stator has the sensitive centrifugal switch is connected
supply, Hence reluctance torque will obtain. in_____ winding.
In figure (3) rotor is of salient type. Hence reluctance (a) Parallel with main (b) Series with main
torque will not obtained due to bad construction. (c) Parallel with starting (d) Series with starting
(i) It is constant type motor NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar)
(ii) Its rotor is unsymmetrical, so reluctance torque is Ans. (d) : A 1-φ induction motor consist of two types of
obtained. winding main winding and auxiliary winding in
323. Speed of the ceiling fan is about : quadrature with field winding.
(a) up to 10 rpm (b) up to 200 rpm The purpose of providing centrifugal switch in series
(c) up to 450 rpm (d) up to 10000 rpm with starting winding, to get cut-off when a motor
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II achieves speed up to 70-80% of rated speed.
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328. As speed of the fan increases, current- • Universal motors used in various home appliances
(a) Increases like vacuum cleaners, drink and food mixers,
(b) Decreases domestic sewing machine etc.
(c) Remains the same • The higher rating universal motor are used in
(d) Becomes maximum when speed is maximum portable drills, blenders etc.
PSPCL JE 2018
333. Single phase induction motor is also known as:
Ans. (a) : As the speed of a fan increase, more energy is (a) single horse power motor
required. Using the equation power (energy per unit (b) multi horse power motor
time) equal voltage times current P = VI. (c) fraction horse power motor
The power required increased and if the voltage is (d) double horse power motor
constant the current will increase.
UPPCL JE 2015
329. An 8-pole single phase induction motor is
Ans. (c) : Single phase induction motor is also known
running at 690 rpm. What is its slip with
as fraction horse power motor. Fractional horse power
respect to forward and backward fields,
respectively? motor is an electric motor with a rated output power less
(a) 0.08, 2.0 (b) 0.08, 1.92 than three phase induction motor.
(c) 1.92, 0.08 (d) 2.0, 0.08 334. The stator winding of a single phase induction
ESE-2007 motor is splitted into two parts in order to
Ans. (b) : Given that number of poles P = 8, f = 50Hz (a) Improve efficiency
rotor speed Nr = 690 rpm (b) Improve power factor
120 × 50 (c) Develop starting torque
then Ns = = 750 rpm (d) Increase speed
8 HPSSC JE 2017(Code-580)
then forward slip
Ans. (c) : The stator winding of single phase induction
N − Nr 750 − 690 60
Sf = s = = = 0.08 motor is splitted into two winding main and auxiliary in
Ns 750 750 order to produce starting torque because without
backward slip Sb = 2−Sf = 2−0.08 = 1.92 splitting single phase induction motor will not produce
330. The capacitor in a single phase induction motor any rotating torque.
is used for ______. 335. A two-value capacitor-run motor starts with a
(a) Reducing the harmonics _____ capacitor and runs with a
(b) Improving the power factor _____capacitor.
(c) Improving the starting torque (a) high; low (b) low; low
(d) Starting the motor (c) high; high (d) low; high
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-II SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : The capacitor in a single phase induction Ans. (a) : A two value capacitor run motor start with
motor is used for starting the motor. high capacitor which provides high starting torque and
331. What is a reluctance motor without excitation runs with a low capacitor. It has a combined
winding called? characteristic of capacitor start and capacitor run motor.
(a) Repulsion motor It runs very quickly at full load. The value of starting
(b) AC series motor capacitor is 300µf and running capacitor is 40µf.
(c) Synchronous motor 336. The most suitable servomotor for low power
(d) Universal motor
application is
UPPCL JE 2015
(a) DC shunt motor
Ans. (c) : Without excitation winding reluctance motor (b) DC series motor
is called a synchronous motor. (c) AC 2- phase induction motor
332. Which of the following has a speed of 3000 rpm (d) AC series motor
or more in general? Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2015, Paper-II
(a) DC shunt motor (b) universal motor Ans. (a) : The most suitable servomotor for low power
(c) capacitor motor (d) induction motor application is d.c. shunt motor. As field winding and
UPPCL JE 2015 armature winding are parallely connected to each other,
Ans.(b) Universal motor has a speed of 3000 rpm or above. they are suitable use as a servomotor.
Universal motor can operate on either DC or 1-φ AC. 337. A stepper motor is
(a) DC motor (b) 1-phase AC motor
(c) Multi-phase motor (d) 2-phase motor
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2015, Paper-II
Ans. (a) : A stepper motor, is a brushless D.C. electric
motor that divides a full rotation into a number of equal
steps. The motor's position can be computed to move
and hold at one of these steps without any position
sensors for feedback.
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338. In a stepper motor, the detent torque means: Ans. (b) : According to double rotating field theory,
(a) Minimum of the static torque with the phase alternating magnetic field generated by stator winding
winding excited of 1-φ motor is divided into rotating fields of equal
(b) Maximum of the static torque with the phase amplitudes but opposite in direction.
winding excited 342. Which of the following statements is not true
(c) Minimum of the static torque with the phase regarding a split phase motor?
winding unexcited (a) It has low power factor.
(d) Maximum of the static torque with the phase (b) Starting torque is low.
winding unexcited (c) It works on the principle of split phase starting.
OPPSC AE 2021, Paper-I (d) Starting current is high.
Ans. (d) : Detent torque is defined as the torque at the UPPCL JE 2015
maximum load that is applied to the shaft of the motor Ans. (d) : The properties of split phase motor are→
which is unexcited without causing continuous rotation, • Low starting torque.
When the motor is unexcited the permanent magnet, • Easy start due to phase difference
and hybrid, stepper motor develops a detent torque • Power factor is low.
confining the rotation of the rotor. • Low starting current.
339. A capacitor-start motor has a ______ . 343. An unexcited single phase synchronous motor
(a) High starting torque is called as
(b) Low efficiency (a) universal motor (b) repulsion motor
(c) Low power factor (c) AC series motor (d) reluctance motor
(d) High power factor SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018 Ans : (d) An unexcited single phase synchronous motor
is called as reluctance motor. Torque of reluctance
Ans. (a) : A capacitor-start motor has a high starting motor depends on the position of rotor. Salient pole
torque it has a cage rotor and has two windings on the type rotor is used for reluctance motor. It works for high
stator they are known as the main winding and the load. Starting of reluctance motor is as similar as
auxiliary or the starting winding. induction motor and it runs on synchronous speed.
340. What does the given circuit diagram represent? 344. Operation of stepping motors at high speeds is
called __________________ .
(a) inching (b) slewing
(c) jogging (d) fast forward
UPPCL JE- 08.09.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (b) : A stepper motor is a brushless DC electric
motor that rotates in steps of full rotation by giving
supply in steps to the stator.
When stepper motor operates at high speeds, It is called
slewing
345. How many windings does a simple resolver
(a) capacitor run motor have?
(a) one stator and two rotor winding
(b) capacitor start capacitor run motor
(b) one rotor and two stator windings
(c) split phase motor (c) two stator and two rotor windings
(d) shaded pole motor (d) one stator and one rotor windings
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Ans. (b) : In the given circuit diagram two capacitor is Ans : (c) The simple resolver consists of two stator and
connected with auxiliary winding. two rotor coils. Resolver is a type of rotary electrical
CS = Starting capacitor transformer i.e. used to measure rotation (in degree).
CR = Running capacitor The stator is fixed at 90° angle to each other at two
CS is connected to the circuit with the help of phase winding which produces sine and cosine
centrifugal switch. At the time of starting both capacitor feedback.
is connected but when motor achieves its rated speed, 346. The type of single-phase induction motor
centrifugal switch gets open and only CR is connected to having the highest power factor at full load is
the motor. Hence given circuit diagram represents the (a) Split-phase type (b) Capacitor-start type
capacitor-start capacitor run induction motor. (c) Capacitor-run type (d) Shaded pole type
341. According to double rotating field theory, RPSC ACF & FRO 23.02.2021
alternating magnetic field generated by stator Ans. (c) : The advantage of capacitor run motor-
winding of single phase motor is divided into: (1) improvement of over-load capacity of the motor
(a) rotating fields of unequal amplitudes (2) It has higher power factor
(b) rotating fields of equal amplitudes (3) Higher efficiency
(4) Quieter running of the motor which is so much
(c) static fields of unequal amplitudes
desirable for small power drives in offices and
(d) static fields of equal amplitude
laboratories.
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347. Which motor is generally used in Tape Ans. (d) : Speed torque characteristics of the brushless
Recorders? DC motor (BLDC motor) are similar to that of DC
(a) universal motor shunt motor.
(b) reluctance motor
351. Which of the following statements regarding
(c) split phase motor
single phase induction motors is correct?
(d) hysteresis motor
(a) It can rotate in one direction only
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(b) It is self-starting
Ans. (d) : In tape recorder hysteresis motors are used.
(c) It requires only one winding
A hysteresis motor is a single phase synchronous motor
(d) It is not self-starting
with smooth solid cylindrical rotor of hard steel (having
high hysteresis loss) and does not carry rotor windings. PGCIL SR-I, 22.08.2021
hysteresis motor is best suited for tape recorders Ans. (d) : The stator of a single phase induction motor
because of its extremely steady torque. is wound with single phase winding. When a single
348. Two stator windings of AC servomotors are phase supply is connected to the stator winding, a
oriented: pulsating magnetic field is produced in the pulsating
(a) 90 degree (mechanical) apart field, the rotor does not rotate due to inertia. Therefore a
(b) 90 degree (electrical) apart single phase induction motor is not self starting.
(c) 180 degree (mechanical) apart 352. Which of the following is used in household
(d) 180 degree (electrical) apart applications such as washing machines, ceiling
RPSC Lect. (Tech. Edu. Dept.) 09.01.2016 fans and water coolers?
Ans. (b) : Two stator windings of AC servomotors are (a) Single phase induction motor
oriented 90º electrical apart. (b) Squirrel cage induction motor
(c) Slip-ring induction motor
(d) Three phase induction motor
UPPCL JE- 07.09.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Single phase induction motor is used in
household application such as washing machines,
ceiling fans and water coolers.
The single phase motors are more preferred over a three
phase induction motor for domestic, commercial
One winding is known as a reference or fixed phase applications.
which is supplied from a constant voltage source. The 353. Consider the following single phase motors:
other one is known as control phase and it is provided (I) Capacitor start motor
with a variable voltage. (II) Capacitor start and run motor
They are also used in machine tools. (III) Permanent split capacitor motor
Servomotors are used in computers and robotics. (IV) Shaded pole motor
349. In PMDC motors, What should be the The correct sequence of the increasing order of
minimum value of the ratio of the magnetic to their cost is:
electric loading? (a) (IV), (III), (II), (I)
(a) 40 (b) 50 (b) (IV), (III), (I), (II)
(c) 60 (d) 70 (c) (III),(IV), (II), (I)
PGCIL NR-III 22.08.2021 (d) (III), (IV), (I), (II)
Ans. (b) : In PMDC motors, minimum value of the ratio OPPSC AE 2021, Paper-I
of the magnetic to electric loading is 50.
Ans. (b) : Shaded pole motors are built commercially in
350. The speed-torque characteristics of the BLDC
very small sizes, such motors are simple in construction
motor are similar to that of
extremely rugged, reliable and cheap.
(a) Induction Motor
Capacitor start and run motor is similar to the capacitor
(b) Compound Motor
start except that capacitor is connected in the circuit at
(c) DC Series Motor
(d) DC Shunt Motor all times and it's power factor is greater than capacitor
PGCIL NR-III 22.08.2021 start induction motor. So this motor is very expensive.
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354. As per double field revolving theory with slip 355. In a single-phase induction motor, the torque
denoted by s; developed is proportional to
(a) The forward flux has a slip of s: and (a) V0.5 (b) V
backward flux have a slip of 2–s. (c) V1.5 (d) V2
(b) The forward flux has a slip of s; and JPSC AE 10.04.2021, Paper-I
backward flux have a slip of 2+s.
Ans. (d) : In single – phase induction motor
(c) The forward flux has a slip of 2+s; and
T ∝ V2
backward flux have a slip of 2–s.
(d) The forward flux and backward flux have a constructionally, this motor is more or less, similar to a
slip of s. polyphase induction, except that (i) its stator is provided
UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016 with a single-phase winding (ii) A centrifugal switch is
used in some type of motor.
Ans : (a) According to double field revolving theory,
the forward flux has a slip of 's' and backward flux 356. In a single-phase induction motor, nearer to the
have a slip of '(2-s)'. synchronous speed
This theory tells us about why single-phase induction (a) Backward field is several times the forward
motor is not self-starting. field
When we apply an alternating voltage to a stator then an (b) Forward torque is equal to the backward
alternating current flows which results alternating flux torque
in stator circuit. (c) Forward and backward field are equal
Alternating flux can be resolved into two parts namely (d) Forward field is several times the backward
forward flux and backward flux. Both the flux having field
same magnitude but different direction, one is rotating TSPSC Manager (Engg.)HMWSSB 2020
anticlockwise other is rotating clockwise direction. Ans. (d) : In single phase induction motor, when no
Main flux is equal to the sum of both the forward and auxiliary winding is used, than forward and backward
backward fluxes. field are equal but when auxiliary winding is connected
φ = φm .cos ωt forward field is much greater than backward field and
 e jωt + e− jωt  induction motor runs nearer to the synchronous speed.
or ⇒ φ = φm   357. In a capacitor start - capacitor run single phase
 2 
  induction motor, which winding is isolated
φm jωt φm − jωt after starting?
or ⇒ φ = e + e
2 2 (a) Main
We can see that forward flux and backward flux are (b) Starting
opposite to each other due to that the resultant flux is (c) Either main or starting
zero. If N = Rotor speed (in r.p.m.) (d) Neither main nor starting
Now, Slip of the rotor with respect to the forward ISRO VSSC (TA) 14.07.2021
rotating field
Ans. (d) : In a capacitor start capacitor run single phase
N − Nr Induction motor neither main nor starting winding is
sf = s
Ns isolated after starting.
N Capacitor is used for starting purpose.
= 1 − r ……………(i)
Ns 358. A stepper motor has a step angle of 3°.
While the rotor slip with respect to the backward Determine the number of steps required for the
rotating field ⇒ shaft to make 25 revolutions.
N − ( −Nr ) (a) 300 (b) 3000
sb = s (c) 600 (d) 6000
Ns
UPPCL JE- 08.09.2021, Shift-II
Nr
sb = 1 + …………………(ii) 360º
Ns Ans. (b) : No. of steps to make one revolution =
3
On adding equation (i) and (ii)
= 120º
sf + s b = 2
∴ 25 revolutions steps = 120 × 25
s b = 2 − sf
= 3000

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