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17. AC Generators. Option B. line volts = phase volts, line

current = phase current divided by root 3.
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Option C. line volts = phase volts, line

Question Number. 1. In an alternating current = root 3 times phase current.
current Star wired system, the phase voltage is 115 Correct Answer is. line volts = phase volts,
volts and the line voltage will be approximately. line current = root 3 times phase current.
Explanation. NIL.
Option A. 200 volts.
Option B. 115 volts.
Option C. 163 volts. Question Number. 5. When measuring
Correct Answer is. 200 volts. the phase and line voltages of a generator, it was
Explanation. NIL. found that line and phase voltages were equal. The
generator is?.
Option A. either delta or star wound.
Question Number. 2. An alternating Option B. delta wound.
current generator is operating at 50 kVA in a circuit Option C. star wound.
with a power factor of 0.8. The real power is. Correct Answer is. delta wound.
Explanation. NIL.
Option A. 40kW.
Option B. 72kW.
Option C. 50kW. Question Number. 6. The permanent
Correct Answer is. 40kW. magnet in an A.C generator induces.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. A.C. in the main generator.
Option B. A.C. in the exciter generator.
Option C. D.C. in the exciter generator.
Question Number. 3. The two factors Correct Answer is. A.C. in the exciter
which govern the output frequency of an AC generator.
generator are the. Explanation. NIL.
Option A. the number of poles (in pairs) and
the rotor RPM.
Option B. strength of the stator field flux and Question Number. 7. If the phase
number of poles. voltage in a star connected generator is 200V what
Option C. speed of rotation of the rotor and will be the line voltage?.
the stator field flux strength. Option A. 115V.
Correct Answer is. the number of poles (in Option B. 346V.
pairs) and the rotor RPM. Option C. 200V.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. 346V.
Explanation. Star connected generator - line
voltage is 1.73 * phase voltage.
Question Number. 4. In a delta-
connected generator.
Option A. line voltage = root 3 times phase Question Number. 8. A generator is
voltage, line current = phase current. labeled as having 115V/200V, 20A and PF 0.8.
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What is the apparent power in each line that the Question Number. 12. A 30 KVA rated
generator can produce?. generator has a power factor of 0.8. What is its
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Option A. 2.3kVA. maximum consistent power?.

Option B. 2.3kW. Option A. 30 KW.
Option C. 4kVA. Option B. 37.5 KW.
Correct Answer is. 4kVA. Option C. 24 KW.
Explanation. Apparent power is measured in Correct Answer is. 24 KW.
VA. Line voltage is 200V (always the higher of the Explanation. Power factor = true power /
two voltages - and the presence of 2 voltages apparent power.
confirms it as star wound). So 200 * 20 = 4 KVA (PF
not required).
Question Number. 13. The three voltages
of a three phase generator are connected.
Question Number. 9. AC generators are
rated in. Option A. in series with each other.
Option A. kVA. Option B. independently of each other.
Option B. kVARs. Option C. in parallel with each other.
Option C. kW. Correct Answer is. independently of each
Correct Answer is. kVA. other.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 10. The frequency of Question Number. 14. In a 2 phase

the output of a 4 pole generator is 400 Hz. The generator, how far apart are the windings
generator is turning at. electrically?.
Option A. 6000 RPM. Option A. 45.
Option B. 12000 RPM. Option B. 180.
Option C. 3000 RPM. Option C. 90.
Correct Answer is. 12000 RPM. Correct Answer is. 90.
Explanation. Get the formula for frequency. Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 11. The voltage Question Number. 15. Where are the
induced in the stator of an AC generator is output windings on an AC generator?.
produced by. Option A. Rotor with slip rings.
Option A. an alternating field. Option B. Rotor with commutator.
Option B. a rotating magnetic field. Option C. Stator.
Option C. a fixed magnetic field. Correct Answer is. Stator.
Correct Answer is. a rotating magnetic field. Explanation. NIL.

Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 16. The line voltage
from a generator with a delta type connection will
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Option A. lower than the phase voltage.

Option B. higher than the phase voltage.
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Option C. the same as the phase voltage. Question Number. 20. An AC generator's
Correct Answer is. the same as the phase frequency will.
voltage. Option A. always be constant regardless of
Explanation. Line and phase voltages are the the generators drive speed.
same with a delta connections (it is the current Option B. be proportional to the RPM at
that is different). which it is driven.
Option C. vary with changes in field strength.

Question Number. 17. An advantage of a Correct Answer is. be proportional to the

star connected generator over a delta connected RPM at which it is driven.
generator is. Explanation. NIL.
Option A. the line and phase voltages are
equal.
Option B. two potentials are available. Question Number. 21. A frequency wild
Option C. a balance load is guaranteed. AC generator is used for.
Correct Answer is. two potentials are Option A. any AC load.
available. Option B. deicing loads.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. instruments and navigation.
Correct Answer is. deicing loads.
Explanation. Frequency wild can only be used
Question Number. 18. Permanent on resistive circuits (heating and lighting).
magnets in an AC generator are.
Option A. to provide initial excitation.
Option B. to control the frequency. Question Number. 22. How many cycles
Option C. to rectify the current. of AC voltage are produced in a six-pole alternator
Correct Answer is. to provide initial of the revolving-field type, with each revolution of
excitation. the rotor?.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. Six.
Option B. Four.
Option C. Three.
Question Number. 19. The exciter Correct Answer is. Three.
winding in a brushless AC generator is supplied Explanation. Each pair of poles produces 1
with electrical power from. cycle.
Option A. permanent magnets.
Option B. a rotating generator integrally
mounted on the same shaft as the AC windings. Question Number. 23. The variable
Option C. the busbar. frequency output from an AC generator is used for.
Correct Answer is. a rotating generator
integrally mounted on the same shaft as the AC Option A. driving AC operated instruments.
windings. OR permanent magnets.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Option B. supplying non-inductive loads.
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Option C. the AC supply instead of using

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Correct Answer is. supplying non-inductive Question Number. 27. An AC generator is

loads. producing the required voltage but a higher
Explanation. Variable frequency (frequency frequency than that required. To remedy this, the
wild) can only be used for resistive loads (i.e. non following action must be taken?.
inductive and non capacitive). Option A. Decrease the speed of the prime
mover.
Option B. Decrease the speed of the prime
Question Number. 24. In a single phase mover, and then decrease the strength of the field.
AC generator, frequency is determined by.
Option C. Decrease the speed of the prime
Option A. the number of pairs of poles. mover, and then increase the strength of the field.
Option B. controlling the current flow
through the voltage field windings. Correct Answer is. Decrease the speed of the
Option C. the generator speed. prime mover, and then increase the strength of
Correct Answer is. controlling the current the field.
flow through the voltage field windings. OR the Explanation. Decreasing the speed of the prime
generator speed. mover decreases the frequency, but it also
Explanation. NIL. decreases the output voltage. So you must then
return the output voltage to the required level by
increasing the generator field strength.
Question Number. 25. The amount of
electrical power for a given generator weight is.
Question Number. 28. In a 3 phase
Option A. greater for AC generator. generator with balanced load, the potential
Option B. determined by the size of the between the neutral point and earth is.
aircraft. Option A. equal to line volts.
Option C. greater for DC generator. Option B. zero volts.
Correct Answer is. greater for AC generator. Option C. equal to phase volts.
Correct Answer is. zero volts.
Explanation. This is one of the advantages of AC Explanation. NIL.
power.

Question Number. 29. The power output

Question Number. 26. On a typical AC of an AC parallel generator system is measured in.
generator the output is taken.
Option A. direct from the rotor via slip rings. Option A. KW / KVARS.
Option B. amperes.
Option B. direct from the stator windings. Option C. KVA.
Option C. direct from the exciter. Correct Answer is. KVA.
Correct Answer is. direct from the stator Explanation. NIL.
windings.
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Question Number. 30. The shape of the Question Number. 34. The tolerance of
output waveform of an AC generator is known as the AC generator frequency is.
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a. Option A. 10 Hz.
Option A. sine wave. Option B. 40 Hz.
Option B. frequency wave. Option C. 20 Hz.
Option C. cosine wave. Correct Answer is. 20 Hz.
Correct Answer is. sine wave. Explanation. +/-10Hz (for paralleling of
Explanation. NIL. generators).

Question Number. 31. The sum of the Question Number. 35. The voltage of an
instantaneous E.M.F.'s in a three phase system is. AC generator.
Option A. rises to max in one direction and
Option A. three times the phase voltage. remains.
Option B. zero. Option B. rises to max in one direction, falls
Option C. equal to the line voltage. to zero and rises in the same direction.
Correct Answer is. zero. Option C. rises to max in one direction then
Explanation. Look at a diagram of 3 phases. Add falls to zero then rises to max in the opposite
up all three at any vertical line and it always comes direction.
to zero. Correct Answer is. rises to max in one
direction, falls to zero and rises in the same
direction. OR rises to max in one direction then
Question Number. 32. One revolution of falls to zero then rises to max in the opposite
a three phase generator will produce. direction.
Option A. 1 cycle. Explanation. NIL.
Option B. 3 cycles.
Option C. 2 cycles.
Correct Answer is. 1 cycle. Question Number. 36. A generator
Explanation. Although there are three phases, supplies 25 A, 4 V and 50 W. What is the apparent
they are considered separate - so one cycle is power and the power factor?.
generated per revolution. Option A. 400 VA and 0.5.
Option B. 100 VA and 2.
Option C. 100 VA and 0.5.
Question Number. 33. The 'A' phase of a Correct Answer is. 100 VA and 0.5.
three phase power system is colour coded. Explanation. PF = true power / apparent power.
Apparent power = IV = 100 VA. PF = 50/100 = 0.5.
Option A. red.
Option B. blue.
Option C. yellow. Question Number. 37. A conventional
Correct Answer is. red. aircraft generator will be.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. delta wound.
Option B. series wound.
Option C. star wound.
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Explanation. Star wound will give 2 choices of Question Number. 42. An alternator
voltage. Aircraft never use series wound delivers 500V RMS at 1 ampere. The power factor
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generators. is 0.8. The true power is.

Option A. 500W.
Option B. 100VA.
Question Number. 38. Power factor of a Option C. 400W.
generator is. Correct Answer is. 400W.
Option A. tan . Explanation. Apparent Power = amps * volts = 1
Option B. cos . * 500 = 500VA. Power Factor = TP/AP. 0.8 =
Option C. sin . TP/500. TP = 500 * 0.8 = 400W.
Correct Answer is. cos .
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 43. On a brushless AC
generator, the main rotating field is fed with.
Question Number. 39. In a 3 phase
generator, what angle are the phases to each Option A. DC via diodes on the rotor.
other?. Option B. AC.
Option A. 180. Option C. AC from the rotating field exciter.
Option B. 120.
Option C. 0. Correct Answer is. DC via diodes on the rotor.
Correct Answer is. 120.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 40. In a 2 phase Question Number. 44. Single phase

generator, what angle are the phases to each components in a three phase system may be
other?. connected between.
Option A. 90. Option A. phase A and B only.
Option B. 0. Option B. any phase and neutral OR between
Option C. 180. any two phases.
Correct Answer is. 90. Option C. phase and neutral only.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. any phase and neutral OR
between any two phases.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 41. Delta wound line
current is.
Option A. equal to phase current. Question Number. 45. A generator rated
Option B. root 3 * phase current. at 30 KVA and power factor 0.8 has a maximum
Option C. less than the phase current. continuous power output of.
Correct Answer is. root 3 * phase current. Option A. 30 kW.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. 24 kW.
Option C. 48 kW.
Correct Answer is. 24 kW.
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Explanation. True Power = PF * Apparent Power Explanation. The voltage is held constant by a
= 0.8 * 30 = 24kW. voltage regulator, which varies the resistance of
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the field current.

Question Number. 46. If there was a Question Number. 50. An AC generator

mainly inductive load on an AC generator, the has four poles. To produce a frequency of 400Hz it
voltage with respect to the current would. must achieve a speed of.
Option A. 6000 RPM.
Option A. lag. Option B. 3000 RPM.
Option B. be in phase. Option C. 12000 RPM.
Option C. lead. Correct Answer is. 12000 RPM.
Correct Answer is. lead. Explanation. If it had the minimum of 2 poles (1
Explanation. Remember CIVIL. pair) it would require 400 revs/sec = 400 * 60 =
24,000 revs/min. With 4 poles (2 pairs), that speed
can be halved.
Question Number. 47. On a brushless AC
generator, the permanent magnet generator
output is. Question Number. 51. The stator of a
Option A. DC. permanent magnet rotor AC generator.
Option B. pulsed. Option A. is usually star wound.
Option C. AC. Option B. is wound in series with the field.
Correct Answer is. AC.
Explanation. The output is AC before it is Option C. is usually delta wound.
rectified by the diodes inside the shaft. Correct Answer is. is usually star wound.
Explanation. Star wound is more common due
to the provision of two voltages.
Question Number. 48. The output from a
rotating armature AC generator would be taken
from. Question Number. 52. The power output
Option A. either the rotor or the stator. of a similar sized 3 phase compared to a single
Option B. the rotor. phase generator is.
Option C. the stator. Option A. more.
Correct Answer is. the rotor. Option B. same.
Explanation. View Comment/Reference (if Option C. less.
available). Correct Answer is. more.
Explanation. 3 phase generators are lighter and
more compact for their output power.
Question Number. 49. A frequency wild
AC generator system has.
Option A. variable voltage only. Question Number. 53. In a voltage
Option B. variable voltage and frequency. equalising circuit the generators are regulated so.
Option C. variable frequency only.
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Option A. the higher output is decreased to Explanation. Line to line voltage means 'Line'
that of the lower. voltage. For star wound, Line voltage = 1.73 *
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Option B. the lower is increased and the phase voltage.

higher is decreased until they are equal.
Option C. the lower output is increased to
that of the higher. Question Number. 57. What are the
Correct Answer is. the lower is increased and factors affecting the frequency of an AC
the higher is decreased until they are equal. generator?.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. Number of pole pairs and rpm.
Option B. Number of turns in the armature
coil and number of pole pairs.
Question Number. 54. In a 3-phase delta Option C. Number of turns in the armature
wound circuit, line current is. coil and rpm.
Option A. same as the phase current. Correct Answer is. Number of pole pairs and
Option B. the vectorial sum of all 3 phase rpm.
currents. Explanation. See formula for frequency of
Option C. in phase with the phase current. generator output.

Correct Answer is. the vectorial sum of all 3

phase currents. Question Number. 58. A generator with
Explanation. Line current is root 3 * phase more than two phases is known as.
current (rules out a). There is a 30 degree phase Option A. polyphase.
shift (rules out b). The root 3 is derived from the Option B. multiphase.
vector sum of all three phases. Option C. delta phase.
Correct Answer is. polyphase.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics.
Question Number. 55. In an aircraft Eismin 5th Edition Page 92.
brushless alternator the armature is.
Option A. in series with the field.
Option B. delta wound. Question Number. 59. A generator
Option C. star wound. supplies 150VAC phase and load is 10 Ohms per
Correct Answer is. star wound. phase. What is the phase current ?.
Explanation. The armature is normally Star Option A. 25.5 A.
Wound to give a choice of 2 voltages. Option B. 1.5 A.
Option C. 15 A.
Correct Answer is. 15 A.
Question Number. 56. If the phase Explanation. I = V/R = 150/10 = 15A.
voltage of a star wound generator is 115V, what
would be the line to line voltage?.
Option A. 220V. Question Number. 60. The phases on a
Option B. 180V. three phase AC generator are spaced at.
Option C. 200V. Option A. 120 degrees.
Correct Answer is. 200V. Option B. 90 degrees.
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Correct Answer is. 120 degrees. Option B. the same as phase current.
Explanation. The phases are equally spaced. Option C. the phase current multiplied be
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the square root of 3.

Correct Answer is. the phase current
Question Number. 61. Increasing the load multiplied be the square root of 3.
on a permanent magnet generator will. Explanation. Delta wound Line current = root 3
Option A. reduce the terminal voltage by a * phase current.
large amount.
Option B. reduce the terminal voltage by a
small amount. Question Number. 65. In smaller single or
Option C. increase the terminal voltage by a twin engine aircraft the primary DC power is
small amount. supplied in the form of rectified output from.
Correct Answer is. reduce the terminal
voltage by a small amount. Option A. constant frequency ac generator.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics
Eismin Pg 193 and Electrical Systems for A&Ps Pg Option B. inverter.
106. Option C. frequency wild ac generator.
Correct Answer is. frequency wild ac
generator.
Question Number. 62. Two 3 phase Explanation. NIL.
generators operating in parallel with different
phase and line voltages will be connected in.
Question Number. 66. Single phase
Option A. Parallel configuration. components in a 3 phase system may be
Option B. star configuration. connected between.
Option C. delta configuration. Option A. any phase and earth or between
Correct Answer is. star configuration. any two phases.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. any phase and earth.
Option C. phase A and B only.
Correct Answer is. any phase and earth or
Question Number. 63. The Stability between any two phases.
windings in a 3 phase AC generator are to sense. Explanation. Eismin - Aircraft Electricity &
Electronics - page 220.
Option A. field oscillations.
Option B. overvolt.
Option C. phase shift. Question Number. 67. Under frequency
Correct Answer is. overvolt. in an AC supply would cause.
Explanation. Stability Winding CAIPs EEL/1-2 Option A. overheating of inductive devices.
3.4.5 (d).
Option B. overspeeding of AC motors.
Option C. overvoltage of capacitive devices.
Question Number. 64. Delta wound
alternator currents are. Correct Answer is. overheating of inductive
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Explanation. NIL. Option A. alter the reactance of the starter

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Option B. alter the field current.

Question Number. 68. The line voltage of Option C. alter the driving speed.
a 3 phase star connected AC generator is. Correct Answer is. alter the field current.
Explanation. Eismin - Aircraft Electricity &
Option A. equal to the phase voltage. Electronics - page 199.
Option B. greater than the phase voltage.
Option C. less than the phase voltage.
Correct Answer is. greater than the phase Question Number. 72. In a Delta
voltage. connected generator the line current is equal to.
Explanation. Eismin - Aircraft Electricity &
Electronics - page 220. Option A. 1.7 * phase voltage.
Option B. 1.7 * phase current.
Option C. phase current.
Question Number. 69. In an AC generator Correct Answer is. 1.7 * phase current.
of the brushless type the rotating field winding is Explanation. NIL.
fed with.
Option A. AC via rotating exciter windings. 18. AC Motors.
Option B. DC via the slip rings from an
external supply.
Option C. DC via diodes from the main Question Number. 1. An AC motor
exciter winding on the rotor. which rotates at the same speed as supply
Correct Answer is. DC via diodes from the frequency is called.
main exciter winding on the rotor. Option A. a universal machine.
Explanation. Eismin - Aircraft Electricity & Option B. a synchronous motor.
Electronics - page 220. Option C. an induction motor.
Correct Answer is. a synchronous motor.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 70. An AC generator is
rated at 30 kVA at 0.8 Power Factor: this means
that the maximum continuous output should not Question Number. 2. A three phase AC
exceed. motor is running at speed on constant load. If one
Option A. 24 KW. phase goes open circuit, the motor will run at.
Option B. 30 KW.
Option C. 37.5 KW. Option A. same speed.
Correct Answer is. 24 KW. Option B. speed.
Explanation. Eismin - Aircraft Electricity & Option C. speed.
Electronics - page 90. Correct Answer is. same speed.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 71. To adjust the

voltage of an AC generator, whilst maintaining
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Question Number. 3. Shaded poles in an

alternating current motor are intended to. Question Number. 7. A capacitor in a
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single phase AC motor is to.

Option A. reduce eddy current losses. Option A. provide a phase shift.
Option B. prevent overshooting. Option B. prevent spikes.
Option C. facilitate starting. Option C. block DC.
Correct Answer is. facilitate starting. Correct Answer is. provide a phase shift.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 4. In a 3 phase Question Number. 8. The slip speed of

motor, if 1 phase is lost, the motor. an induction motor is.
Option A. runs at 2 thirds speed. Option A. stator speed-rotor speed.
Option B. runs at 1 third speed. Option B. stator speed / rotor speed.
Option C. remains at the same speed. Option C. stator speed + rotor speed.
Correct Answer is. remains at the same Correct Answer is. stator speed-rotor speed.
speed.
Explanation. The speed of a 3-phase motor is Explanation. NIL.
dependent only on the frequency of the power
supply.
Question Number. 9. An
inductance/resistance motor is.
Question Number. 5. A three-phase Option A. restricted to low loads only.
motor has the windings. Option B. less efficient than a capacitance
Option A. 180apart. motor.
Option B. 120 apart. Option C. better than a capacitance motor.
Option C. 90 apart.
Correct Answer is. 120 apart. Correct Answer is. less efficient than a
Explanation. NIL. capacitance motor.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems EHJ
Pallett Third Edition. Page 143.
Question Number. 6. To change the
direction of a 3-phase induction motor you would.
Question Number. 10. If a connection to
Option A. swap all of the input connections. a 3-phase AC motor is disconnected, the motor
will.
Option B. remove one of the input Option A. slow down and stop.
connections. Option B. continue to run.
Option C. swap two of the stator Option C. stop.
connections. Correct Answer is. continue to run.
Correct Answer is. swap two of the stator Explanation. 3 phase motor, disconnecting a
connections. phase will not slow down or stop the motor, since
Explanation. NIL. the speed is dependant upon the frequency and
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the load (slip). It will however have less torque.

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Explanation. The rotating field commences

instantly upon start, but the rotor takes time to
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Question Number. 11. The phases in 'lock-on'.

supply to a 2 phase motor are electrically.

Option A. 120 degrees apart from each Question Number. 15. A shaded pole
other. motor has shaded poles to.
Option B. 180 degrees apart from each Option A. create a rotating field.
other. Option B. reduce interference.
Option C. 90 degrees apart from each other. Option C. increase efficiency.
Correct Answer is. create a rotating field.
Correct Answer is. 180 degrees apart from Explanation. NIL.
each other. OR 90 degrees apart from each other.

Explanation. NIL. Question Number. 16. In a 2 phase

induction motor the control winding is fed with.

Question Number. 12. Calculate the Option A. variable phase AC supply.

speed of a 400 Hz, 4 pole machine. Option B. constant phase AC supply.
Option A. 12,000 rpm. Option C. DC supply.
Option B. 6000 rpm. Correct Answer is. constant phase AC supply.
Option C. 8000 rpm. OR variable phase AC supply.
Correct Answer is. 12,000 rpm. Explanation. A two phase induction motor used
Explanation. See formula for speed of an AC on a servo system uses one fixed reference phase
motor. and one control phase. The control phase is the
same frequency as the reference phase (and is
constant) but varies in amplitude. When the
Question Number. 13. A capacitor in a amplitude goes negative it is effectively 180
single phase motor is to. degrees out of phase with the reference phase and
Option A. prevent sparking at the switch. the motor turns backwards. More on this subject
Option B. provide smoothing. in module 4.
Option C. provide a phase shift.
Correct Answer is. provide a phase shift.
Explanation. NIL. Question Number. 17. A 3 phase
induction motor can be reversed by.
Option A. isolating one phase.
Question Number. 14. Slip on a Option B. changing over any two phases.
synchronous motor on start is. Option C. reversing the rotor connections.
Option A. 0 %. Correct Answer is. reversing the rotor
Option B. 100 %. connections. OR changing over any two phases.
Option C. 50 %. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. 100 %.
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Question Number. 18. The speed of an Option A. the strength of the armature
AC motor can be affected by the. current.
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Option A. field current. Option B. the number of pairs of poles.

Option B. armature current. Option C. the strength of the field.
Option C. pairs of poles. Correct Answer is. the number of pairs of
Correct Answer is. pairs of poles. poles.
Explanation. The number of pairs of poles Explanation. Any AC motor's speed is
depends upon the frequency of the supply, which determined by the supply frequency and/or the
is the only thing which can vary the speed. number of poles. A stronger field or armature
current results in only more torque but not speed.
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Question Number. 19. An AC motor 49.html
which rotates at the same speed as the supply
frequency is called.
Option A. a synchronous motor. Question Number. 23. Motor slip is.
Option B. a universal motor.
Option C. an induction motor. Option A. the percentage of difference in
Correct Answer is. a synchronous motor. speeds between the stator and rotor fields.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. a symptom of a weak field.
Option C. a shifting of the MNA of the
motor.
Question Number. 20. In a synchronous Correct Answer is. the percentage of
motor, when the motor is running the slip is. difference in speeds between the stator and rotor
fields.
Option A. 0%. Explanation. Motor slip is the percentage of
Option B. 5%. difference in speeds between the stator and rotor
Option C. 100%. fields.
Correct Answer is. 0%.
Explanation. Synchronous motors have no slip,
at any time. Question Number. 24. The principal
characteristic of a synchronous motor is.

Question Number. 21. In a two-phase Option A. it must have a synchronised 3

induction motor there are. phase supply to operate.
Option A. 3 poles. Option B. it rotates at a speed that is
Option B. 4 poles. synchronised with the applied dc current.
Option C. 2 poles. Option C. it rotates at a speed that is
Correct Answer is. 4 poles. synchronised with the applied ac current.
Explanation. A pair of poles per phase. Correct Answer is. it rotates at a speed that is
synchronised with the applied ac current.
Explanation. A synchronous motor rotates at a
Question Number. 22. The speed of a speed that is synchronised with the applied ac
single phase induction motor is dependant on. current.
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Option A. run at the same speed.

Question Number. 25. A simple basic Option B. run at 2/3 speed.
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induction motor has. Option C. stop.

Option A. good starting torque, poor running Correct Answer is. run at the same speed.
torque. Explanation. It will run at the same speed.
Option B. poor starting torque, good running
torque.
Option C. poor starting torque, poor running Question Number. 29. The controlling
torque. phase on a two phase motor is of a.
Correct Answer is. poor starting torque, good Option A. variable amplitude.
running torque. Option B. fixed amplitude.
Explanation. Starting torque is usually about Option C. direct current.
60% of maximum. See forum topic 'Induction Correct Answer is. variable amplitude.
Motors' for more info. Explanation. Pg 141 Aircraft instruments and
Integrated Systems Pallett.

Question Number. 26. Which of the

following applications would require a Question Number. 30. The difference in
'continuously rated' motor?. speed between a synchronous motor's rotor and
Option A. Fuel pump motor. stator is known as.
Option B. Flap drive actuator. Option A. phase lag.
Option C. Cargo door actuator. Option B. rotor lag.
Correct Answer is. Fuel pump motor. Option C. slip speed.
Explanation. Most pump motors are Correct Answer is. slip speed.
'continuous rated' to provide a constant output. Explanation. NIL.
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Question Number. 27. A centrifugal

speed switch is used. Question Number. 31. What is the
Option A. to cut out the resistor/inductor purpose of the capacitor used in a single phase AC
circuit on an AC motor. motor?.
Option B. to cut out the capacitor circuit on Option A. Smoothing.
an AC motor. Option B. Changing direction of motor.
Option C. to cut out the slow start resistor Option C. Provides a high starting torque.
on an AC motor. Correct Answer is. Provides a high starting
Correct Answer is. to cut out the torque.
resistor/inductor circuit on an AC motor. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems
3rd Edition Page 143. 19.

Question Number. 28. Disconnecting one Question Number. 1. Three 5-

of the phases from a 3-phase motor will cause the microfarad capacitors are connected in parallel.
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motor to. What is there total capacitance?.

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Option A. 15 microfarad. Option A. stay the same.

Option B. 5 microfarad. Option B. treble.
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Option C. 1.66 microfarad. Option C. reduce by one-third.

Correct Answer is. 15 microfarad. Correct Answer is. reduce by one-third.
Explanation. Capacitance in parallel add up Explanation. At resonance, the impedance of
directly. the L-C pair is maximum. If you upset the L-C
balance you destroy the resonance. The
impedance of the L-C pair will then reduce,
Question Number. 2. When capacitors reducing the impedance of the circuit as a whole
are joined in parallel, the total capacitance is. (although 'by one-third' is debatable).

Option A. less than the smallest of the

individual capacitors.
Option B. equal to the sum of the individual
capacitors.
Option C. dependant upon the voltage
applied.
Correct Answer is. equal to the sum of the
individual capacitors. Question Number. 5. The strength of
Explanation. Capacitors in series/parallel the EMF generated by a DC generator is given the
theory, is the opposite to resistors in formula : E = EMF, B = flux density, l = length of
series/parallel theory. conductors in the armature, V = velocity of
conductors.
Option A. E = (B*l)/V.
Question Number. 3. If the distance Option B. E = B*l*V.
between the two plates of a capacitor is reduced, Option C. E = (l*V)/B.
what will be the effect?. Correct Answer is. E = B*l*V.
Option A. Capacitance increases. Explanation. NIL.
Option B. Capacitance decreases.
Option C. Capacitance is unaffected.
Correct Answer is. Capacitance increases. Question Number. 6. The rotating part
Explanation. Get a formula for the capacitance of a motor/generator is called.
of a capacitor. See that 'd' is inversely proportional Option A. commutator.
to the capacitance. Option B. armature.
Option C. yoke.
Correct Answer is. armature.
Question Number. 4. The circuit shown Explanation. NIL.
is at resonance. If the value of the inductance is
trebled, the impedance will.
Question Number. 7. No EMF is induced
in the loop of a generator when.
Option A. it is moving at right angles to the
field.
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Option C. the field is at a minimum. Explanation. NIL.

Correct Answer is. it is moving parallel to the
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field.
Explanation. NIL. Question Number. 11. A DC machine has
internal resistance due to.
Option A. armature windings, brushes and
Question Number. 8. The instantaneous brushes to commutator contact.
value of the EMF induced in a rotating wire loop is. Option B. armature windings, brushes and
commutator inertia.
Option A. directly proportional to the sine of Option C. armature windings and brushes.
the angle between the loop and the field. Correct Answer is. armature windings,
Option B. indirectly proportional to the sine brushes and brushes to commutator contact.
of the angle between the loop and the field. Explanation. NIL.
Option C. directly proportional to the cosine
of the angle between the loop and the field.
Correct Answer is. directly proportional to Question Number. 12. Compensation
the cosine of the angle between the loop and the windings are fitted to a generator in.
field. Option A. series with the field windings.
Explanation. When the loop is laying parallel Option B. parallel with armature windings.
with the field (0o) there is maximum EMF. Cos0o =
1. Option C. series with armature windings.
Correct Answer is. series with armature
windings.
Question Number. 9. One purpose of Explanation. NIL.
the commutator is to.
Option A. switch the direction of the current
flow every half cycle. Question Number. 13. Armature reaction
Option B. switch the direction of current has the effect of.
flow every cycle. Option A. reducing the output by displacing
Option C. switch the direction of current the geometrical neutral axis.
flow every two cycles. Option B. reducing the output by distorting
Correct Answer is. switch the direction of the the magnetic field.
current flow every half cycle. Option C. reducing the output by increasing
Explanation. NIL. internal resistance.
Correct Answer is. reducing the output by
distorting the magnetic field.
Question Number. 10. The power output Explanation. NIL.
of a DC generator is governed primarily by.

Option A. its speed of rotation. Question Number. 14. Reactive sparking

Option B. its ability to dissipate heat. maybe overcome by.
Option C. its method of construction. Option A. decreasing the time constant of
Correct Answer is. its ability to dissipate heat. the armature by increasing its resistance.
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Option B. increasing the time constant of the

armature by decreasing its resistance.
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Option C. increasing the time constant of the

armature by increasing its resistance.
Correct Answer is. decreasing the time
constant of the armature by increasing its
resistance.
Explanation. The ratio of armature inductance
to its resistance is the electrical time constant of a
brush type motor.
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