1 - Unit 3 MCQ

Unit III MCQ
1. Dielectric strength in case of mica can be expected to be more

than
(A) 500 kV/mm
(B) 1500 kV/mm
(C) 2500 kV/mm
(D) 3500 kV/mm.
A
2. All of the following dielectric materials are preferred for high

frequency applications EXCEPT
(A) Polyethylene
(B) Butyl rubber
(C) Teflon
(D) Polystyrene.
B
3. Polar dielectrics are normally used for

(A) high frequencies
(B) microwaves
(C) dc and power frequencies
(D) none of the above.
C
4. Which of the following is a polar dielectric ?
(A) Teflon
(B) Quartz
(C) Nylon
(D) Polyethylene.
C
5. Which of the following is a non-polar dielectric ?

(A) Polystyrene
(B) Phenolic plastics
(C) Plasticized cellulose acetate
(D) Castor oil.
A
6. The impurity in liquid dielectric which has significant effect in

reducing the breakdown strength, is
(A) dust
(B) dissolved gases
(C) moisture
(D) ionic impurities.
C
7. The relationship between the breakdown voltage V and gap d

is normally given as
(A) d = kV2
(B) d=kV3
(C) V = kd
(D) v = kdn.
D
8. A good dielectric should have all the following properties

EXCEPT
(A) high mechanical strength
(B) high resistance to thermal deterioration
(C) high dielectric loss
(D) freedom from gaseous inclusions.
C
9. The variety of paper used for insulation purpose is

(A) blotting paper
(B) rice paper
(C) craft paper
(D) mill-board.
C
10. Which variety of mica is hard and brittle ?

(A) Muscovite
(B) Phlogopite
(C) Fibiolite
(D) Lipidolite.
D
11. Corona effect can be identified by

(A) bushy sparks
(B) faint violet glow
(C) red light
(D) arcing between conductors and earth.
B
12. The phenomenon of corona is generally accompanied by

(A) a bang
(B) a hissing sound
(C) magnetic hum
(D) all of the above.
B
13. Van de Graaff generators are useful for

(A) Very high voltage and low current applications
(B) Very high voltage and high current applications
(C) Constant high voltage and current applications
(D) High voltage pulses only.
A
14. In Van de Graaff generators output voltage is controlled by

(A) controlling the corona source voltage
(B) controlling the belt speed
(C) controlling the lower spray point
(D) any of the above.
A
15. A Tesla coil is a

(A) cascaded transformer
(B) coreless transformer
(C) high frequency resonant transformer
(D) low impedance transformer.
C
16. Switching surge is

(A) high voltage dc
(B) high voltage ac
(C) short duration transient voltage
(D) hyperbolically dying voltage.
C
17. Moles bridge is used to measure

(A) properties of dielectric at dc
(B) dispersion in insulation
(C) high frequency high voltages
(D) modulation ratio frequencies.
B
18. Insulators for high voltage applications are tested for

(A) power frequency tests
(B) impulse tests
(C) both (A) and (B) above
C
19. Impulse testing of transformers is done to determine the

ability of
(A) bushings to withstand vibrations
(B) insulation to withstand transient voltages
(C) windings to withstand voltage fluctuations
B
20. Transformers contribute to radio interference due to

(A) corona discharges in air
(B) internal or partial discharges in insulation
(C) sparking
D
21. As compared to air the relative dielectric strength of sulphur

hexafluoride is nearly
(A) 1.5 times
(B) 2.5 times
(C) 4.0 times
(D) 5.0 times.
B
22. The electrical breakdown strength of insulating materials

depends on
(A) nature of applied voltage
(B) imperfections in dielectric material
(C) pressure, temperature and humidity
D
23. Which of the following gas has been used as insulating

medium in electrical appliances ?
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Sulphur hexafluoride
(D) Freon.
C
24. Vacuum insulation is used in all of the following EXCEPT

(A) Particle accelerators
(B) EHT of color TV
(C) Field emission tubes
(D) X-rays.
B
25. Liquids are generally used as insulating materials up to

voltage stresses of about
(A) 100 MV/cm
(B) 50 MV/cm
(C) 50 kV/cm
(D) 500 V/cm.
C
26. Electro-mechanical breakdown of solid insulating materials

occurs due to
(A) magnetic bum
(B) vibrations
(C) mechanical stresses produced by the electrical field
(D) electrical stresses produced by the voltage fluctuations.
C
27. Surge voltage originate in power systems due to

(A) lightning
(B) switching operations
(C) faults
D
28. All of the following are the preferred properties of a

dielectric gas EXCEPT
(A) high dielectric strength
(B) physiological inertness
(C) low atomic number
(D) good heat transfer.
C
29. Corona results in

(A) improvement in power factor
(B) increased capacitive reactance of transmission lines
(C) radio interference
(D) better regulation.
C
30. Which of the following technique/method is-used for the

measurements of ac high frequency voltages ?
(A) Peak voltmeter
(B) Series resistance micro ammeter
(C) Resistance potential divider
(D) Any of the above.
A
31. Which of the following method or technique can be used for
the measurement of high dc voltages ?
(A) Generating voltmeter
(B) Electrostatic voltmeter
(C) Peak voltmeter
(D) Any of the above.
A
32. All of the following methods/techniques can be used for the

measurement of high ac voltages EXCEPT
(A) Potential dividers
(B) Potential transformers
(C) Electrostatic voltmeters
(D) Half effect generators.
D
33. Surge diverters are

(A) non-linear resistors in series with spark gaps which act as fast
switches
(B) arc quenching devices
(C) shunt reactors to limit the voltage rise due to Ferranti effect
(D) over-voltages of power frequency harmonics.
A
34. Impulse voltages are characterized by

(A) polarity
(B) peak value
(C) time of half the peak value
D
35. Paschen's law is associated with

(A) breakdown voltage
(B) ionization
(C) thermal radiations
A

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Unit III MCQ

1. Dielectric strength in case of mica can be expected to be more

2. All of the following dielectric materials are preferred for high

3. Polar dielectrics are normally used for

5. Which of the following is a non-polar dielectric ?

6. The impurity in liquid dielectric which has significant effect in

7. The relationship between the breakdown voltage V and gap d

8. A good dielectric should have all the following properties

9. The variety of paper used for insulation purpose is

10. Which variety of mica is hard and brittle ?

11. Corona effect can be identified by

12. The phenomenon of corona is generally accompanied by

13. Van de Graaff generators are useful for

14. In Van de Graaff generators output voltage is controlled by

15. A Tesla coil is a

16. Switching surge is

17. Moles bridge is used to measure

18. Insulators for high voltage applications are tested for

19. Impulse testing of transformers is done to determine the

20. Transformers contribute to radio interference due to

21. As compared to air the relative dielectric strength of sulphur

22. The electrical breakdown strength of insulating materials

23. Which of the following gas has been used as insulating

24. Vacuum insulation is used in all of the following EXCEPT

25. Liquids are generally used as insulating materials up to

26. Electro-mechanical breakdown of solid insulating materials

27. Surge voltage originate in power systems due to

28. All of the following are the preferred properties of a

29. Corona results in

30. Which of the following technique/method is-used for the

32. All of the following methods/techniques can be used for the

33. Surge diverters are

34. Impulse voltages are characterized by

35. Paschen's law is associated with

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