Satisfactory commutation of D.C. machines requires______________?
A. Brushes should be of proper grade and size
B. Brushes should smoothly run in the holders
C. Smooth, concentric commutator properly undercut
D. All of the above
The voltage drop for which of the following types of brush can be expected to be least ?
A. Graphite brushes
B. Carbon brushes
C. Metal graphite brushes
D. None of the above
In D.C. generators, lap winding is used for______________?
A. High voltage, high current
B. Low voltage, high current
C. High voltage, low current
D. Low voltage, low current
In a D.C. generator the ripples in the direct e.m.f. generated are reduced by_____________?
A. Using conductor of annealed copper
B. Using commutator with large number of segments
C. Using carbon brushes of superior quality
D. Using equiliser rings
Compensating windings are used in D.C. generators______________?
A. Mainly to reduce the eddy currents by providing local short-circuits
B. To provide path for the circulation of cooling air
C. To neutralise the cross-magnetising effect of the armature reaction
D. None of the above
The number of brushes in a commutator depends on______________?
A. Speed of armature
B. Type of winding
C. Voltage
D. Amount of current to be collected