MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. In a transformer

(a) All turns are equally insulated (b) The end turns are more strongly insulated

(c) The end turns are closely wound (d) The end turns are widely separated

2. Laminated insulations coated with varnish are normally used in the transformer

(a) To reduce reluctance of magnetic path

(b) To reduce the effect of eddy current

(c) To increase the reluctance of magnetic path

(d) To reduce the hysteresis effect

3. The required thickness of lamination in a transformer decreases when

(a) The applied frequency increases (b) The applied frequency decreases

(c) The applied voltage increases (d) The applied voltage decreases

4. Oil in transformer is used to

(a) Transfer electrical energy (b) Insulate the windings

(c) Cool the windings (d) None of the above

5. The following arrangement will reduce the reluctance of magnetic path of the
transformer.
6. The windings of a transformer are divided into several coils because

(a) It is difficult to wind as one coil (b) It reduces voltage per coil

(c) It requires less insulation (d) None of the above

7. The size and construction of bushings in a transformer depend upon the

(a) Size of winding (b) Size of tank

(c) Current flowing (d)Voltage supplied

8. Transformer humming sound is reduced by the

(a) Proper bracing of transformers assemblies

(b) Proper insulation

(c) Proper design

(d) Proper design of winding

9. Sludge in transformer oil is due to

(a) Decomposition of oil (b) Decomposition of insulation

(c) Moisture content in oil (d) None of the above

10. A transformer used only for electrical isolation between two circuits has turns ratio
which is

(a) More than unity (b) Less than unity (c) Equal to unity (d) More than 0.5

11. If 90 per cent of normal voltage and 90 per cent of normal frequency are applied to a
transformer, the per cent charge in hysteresis losses will be

(a) 20% (b) 4.7% (c) 19% (d) 21%

12. If 110 per cent of normal voltage and 110 per cent of normal frequency is applied to a
transformer, the percentage change of eddy current losses will be

(a) 10% (b) 20% (c) 25% (d) 21%

13. A transformer has two 2,400 V primary coils and two 240 V coils. By proper
connection of the windings, the transformation ratio that can be obtained is

(a) 10 (b) 5 (c) 20 (d) 9

14. A single-phase, 2,200/200 V transformer takes 1 A at the HT side or no load at a

power factor of 0.385 lagging. The iron losses are

(a) 167 W (b) 77 W (c) 88 W (d) 98 W

15. Neglecting resistance, at constant flux density, the power required per kilogram to
magnetize the iron core of a transformer is 0.8 W at 25 Hz and 2.04 W at 60 Hz. The
power required per kilogram for 100 Hz is

(a) 3.8 W (b) 3.63 W (c) 3.4 W (d) 5.2 W

16. Select the correct statement:

(a) emf per turn of both the windings are equal

(b) emf per turn in HV winding is more than the emf per turn in LV winding

(c) emf per turn in HV winding is less than the emf per turn in LV winding

17. The flux involved in the emf equation of a transformer has

(a) rms value (b) Average value (c) Total value (d) Maximum value

18. The no-load current in a transformer lags the applied voltage by

(a) 90 95 (b) About 80 85 (c) 0 15 (d) About 110

19. High leakage impedance transformers are used for applications such as

(a) Power distribution (b) Electrical toys

(c) Arc welding (d) Fluorescent lamps

20. A transformer 2,000 kVA, 250 Hz is operated at 50 Hz. Its kVA rating should be
revised to

(a) 400 kVA (b) 10,000 kVA

(c) 2,000 kVA (d) Cannot be revised

21. The transformer which will have the largest size is

(a) 100 kVA, 25 Hz (b) 100 kVA, 100 Hz

(c) 100 kVA, 50 Hz (d) 100 kVA, 60 Hz

22. The magnetic flux of a transformer follows

(a) High reluctance path (b) Low reluctance path

(c) Low conductivity path (d) High conductivity path

23. The efficiency of a transformer is usually in the range of

(a) 5060% (b) 6575%

(c) 7090% (d) 9098%

24. Transformer is laminated to reduce

(a) Hystersis loss (b) Eddy current loss

(c) Partly (a) and partly (b) (d) Increases exciting current

25. Transformer changes the value of

(a) Power (b) Frequency

(c) Voltage (d) Current

26. Transfer of electrical power from primary to secondary in a transformer takes place

(a) Electrically (b) Electromagnetically

(c) Magnetically (d) None of these

27. The thickness of a 50 Hz transformer lamination is

(a) 0.35 cm (b) 0.35 mm

(c) 0.33 m (d) 0.30 cm

28. A power transformer is a constant

(a) Current device (b) Voltage device

(c) Power device (d) Main flux device

29. The value of flux in the emf equation of a transformer is

(a) rms (b) Average

(c) Maximum (d) Integral wave cycle

30. The leakage flux in a transformer depends upon the value of

(a) Load current (b) Supply frequency

(c) Mutual flux (d) None of these

31. The voltage regulation of a transformer at full-load 0.8 power factor lag is 6 per cent.
Its voltage regulation at full-load 0.8 power factor lead will be

(a) Negative (b) 54% (c) Positive (d) Zero

32. The full-load efficiency of a transformer at 0.85 p.f. lag is 97 per cent. Its efficiency at
full load 0.85 bpower factor lead will be

(a) 99% (b) 96% (c) 97% (d) 98%

33. If a load on secondary side of a transformer increases, the current on the primary side

(a) Remains constant (b) Increases (c) Decreases (d) None of these

34. If a sinusoidal exciting current is applied to a transformer, the mutual flux produced is

(a) Negative (b) Sinusoidal (c) Zero (d) Flat top

35. To get sinusoidal flux in a transformer the mutual flux produced is

(a) Non-sinusoidal (b) Sinusoidal (c) Direct current (d) Zero

36. A 220V, 150V bulb is connected in series with the primary of a 220/1,100 V, 50 Hz
transformer. If the load on the secondary side is disconnected, the brightness of the
bulb will

(a) Decrease (b) Increase

(c) Be unaffected (d) Decrease to a very low value