DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011)
Which motor is used to start heavy loads?

Series motor
Cumulatively compounded motor
Shunt motor
Differentially compounded motor

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DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011)
The corona effect can be minimized by increasing

Diameter of the conductor
Spacing between the conductors
Both spacing between the conductors and diameter of the conductor
The length of the conductor

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DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011)
The advantage of slipring induction motor over the squirrel cage induction motor is

It can be started with the help of rotor resistances
It has a higher efficiency
It is suitable for higher speeds
It's power factor is higher

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DGVCL Exam Paper (11-12-2011)
Due to skin effect

Portion of the conductor near the surface carries more current and the core of the conductor carries less current
Portion of the conductor near the surface carries less current and the core of the conductor carries more current
Uniform current flows through the conductor
Current flows through the half cross section of the conductor

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