MCQ of Transformer page-20
91. All day efficiency of a distribution transformer is ………. its commercial efficiency.
A) Lower than
B) Equal to
C) Higher than
D) Any of these.
Ans : (A)
92. A 480/120 V, 5 kVA two winding transformer is to be used as an autotransformer to supply power at 480 V from 600 V source. The kVA capacity as autotransformer will be
A) 25 kVA
B) 20 kVA
C) 15 kVA
D) 10 kVA.
Ans : (A)
93. The maximum load that a power transformer can carry is limited by its
A) dielectric strength of oil
B) temperature rise
C) copper loss
D) voltage ratio.
Ans : (B)
94. In a three-phase transformer, the phase difference between the primary and the induced secondary emf is
A) 90°
B) 120°
C) 180°
D) 360°
Ans : (C)
95. When the transformer core is made of copper, which of the following loss will be more ?
A) Eddy current loss
B) Thermal loss
C) Hysteresis loss
D) Copper loss.
Ans : (A)
96. Porcelain bushings on transformers are normally not used beyond
A) 11 kV
B) 66 kV
C) 132 kV
D) 220 kV.
Ans : (A)
97. The secondary of a current transformer under operating conditions is short-circuited to avoid
A) high voltage surge
B) core saturation and high voltage induction
C) insulation break-down
D) break in primary winding.
Ans : (B)
98. The voltage regulation of a transformer can be zero when the power factor is
A) lagging
B) leading
C) 0.5
D) unity.
Ans : (B)
99. The harmonic currents in transformer increase all of the following EXCEPT :
A) Secondary voltage
B) Magnetic interference with protective relays
C) Core loss
D) Copper loss.
Ans : (A)
100. The value of useful flux least depends on
A) load
B) voltage
C) magnetomotive force
D) all of the above.
Ans : (A)