Transformer MCQs Part 34

Electrical Engineering MCQ on Transformer

No-load current in a transformer

No-load current in a transformer

  1. Lags behind the voltage by about 15°
  2. Lags behind the voltage by about 75°
  3. Leads the voltage by about 15°
  4. Leads the voltage by about 75°

Correct answer: 2. Lags behind the voltage by about 75°

The winding of the transformer that has less cross-sectional area

The winding of the transformer that has less cross-sectional area

  1. High voltage winding
  2. Low voltage winding
  3. Primary winding
  4. Secondary winding

Correct answer: 1. High voltage winding

During open circuit test of a transformer

During open circuit test of a transformer

  1. Primary is supplied current at reduced voltage
  2. Primary is supplied full-load current
  3. Primary is supplied rated kVA
  4. Primary is supplied rated voltage

Correct answer: 4. Primary is supplied rated voltage

The noise happening because of vibrations of laminations set by magnetic forces, is termed as

The noise happening because of vibrations of laminations set by magnetic forces, is termed as

  1. Boo
  2. Hum
  3. Magnetostriction
  4. Zoom

Correct answer: 2. Hum

Read the article on: Humming in transformers

The major reason for the generation of harmonics in a transformer could be

The major reason for generation of harmonics in a transformer could be

  1. Fluctuating load
  2. Mechanical vibrations
  3. Poor insulation
  4. Saturation of core

Correct answer: 4. Saturation of core

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