ELECTRIC TRACTION QUIZ

Uneven distribution of tractive effect

Lot of skidding

Low coefficient of adhesion

Suitability for passenger as well as freight service

Work against the resistance to motion

Work against gravity while moving up the gradient

All of the listed here

Acceleration

Electric

All of the listed here

Steam

Diesel

0.16 km phps

3.6 km phps

2.6 km phps

1.6 km phps

Suburban and Urban electric trains

All trains

Superfast trains

Mail and express trains

Less if distance between stops is more

All of the listed here

More with high train resistance

More on steeper gradient

Engine power

Passenger Discomfort

Track curves

Track size

45 to 55 percent

20 to 25 percent

30 to 40 percent

60 to 70 percent

Wet

Greased

Cleaned with sand

Sprayed with oil

Equal in both AC. and D.C. traction

Low in case of D.C. traction than in the case of AC. traction

All of the listed here

High in case of D.C. traction than in the case of AC. traction