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The armature reaction is produced mainly by
  • a)
    load current in armature
  • b)
    load current in field
  • c)
    any of the mentioned
  • d)
    none of the mentioned
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sandeep Saha answered
The armature reaction is initiated by the loaded conditions of the machine because an unloaded dc machine does not armature flux to get distorted.

The brushes should be shifted in _______ direction in generator for the satisfactory operation of commutation.
  • a)
    forward
  • b)
    reverse to rotation
  • c)
    any of the mentioned
  • d)
    none of the mentioned
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

For the generator, the electromagnetic torque produced is in the opposite direction and so the induced current. So to eliminate the sparking the brushes should be shifted in the forward direction of rotation.

 The brushes are placed
  • a)
    along geometrical neutral axis
  • b)
    perpendicular to geometrical neutral axis
  • c)
    along magnetic neutral axis
  • d)
    perpendicular to magnetic neutral axis
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

In order to achieve the sparkless commutation, the brushes on the commutator should be placed at the points known as neutral point where no voltage exists between adjacent segments. The conductors connected to these segments lie between the poles in position of zero magnetic flux which is termed as magnetic neutral axis (MNA).

The coil under going commutation lies along _____ while the coil getting short circuited lies along ____ for a practical dc machine.
  • a)
    gna, mna
  • b)
    mna, gna
  • c)
    gna, gna
  • d)
    mna, mna
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Madhurima Das answered
 In a practical dc machine, the coil undergoing commutation lies along GNA so as the brushes and the coils which actually get short circuited lies along mna. This lead to sparking as a voltage difference is created at the coils.

With no commutating poles used the brushes are given backward lead in the dc motor.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Poulomi Ahuja answered
The armature reaction flux at the trailing edge weakens the flux and at the leading edge is strengthens the flux in the dc motor.

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