Computer Programming MCQs

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If cathode and anode connections in a mercury arc rectifier are inter changed_____________?
A. The rectifier will not operate
B. Internal losses will be reduced
C. Both ion and electron streams will move in the same direction
D. The rectifier will operate at reduced efficiency
In a mercury pool rectifier, the voltage drop across its electrodes___________?
A. Is directly proportional to load
B. Is inversely proportional to load
C. Varies exponentially with the load current
D. Is almost independent of load current
The internal efficiency of a mercury arc rectifier depends on___________?
A. Voltage only
B. Current only
C. Voltage and current
D. R.m.s. value of current
The advantage of mercury arc rectifier is that________________?
A. it is light in weight and occupies small floor space
B. it has high efficiency
C. it has high overload capacity
D. it is comparatively nosieless
To produce cathode spot in a mercury arc rectifier______________?
A. Anode is heated
B. Tube is evacuated
C. An auxiliary electrode is used
D. Low mercury vapour pressures are used
The cathdde voltage drop, in a mercury arc rectifier, is due to_____________?
A. Expenditure of energy in ionization
B. Surface resistance
C. Expenditure of energy in overcoming the electrostatic field
D. Expenditure of energy in liberating electrons from the mercury
Mercury, in arc rectifiers, is chosen for cathode because________________?
A. its ionization potential is relatively low
B. its atomic weight is quite high
C. its boiling point and specific heat are low
D. it remains in liquid state at ordi¬nary temperature
The potential drop in the arc, in a mercury arc rectifier, varies_____________?
A. 0.05 v to 0.2 v per cm length of the arc
B. 0.5 v to 1.5 v per cm length of the arc
C. 2 v to 3.5 v per cm length of the arc
D. None of the above