What is the purpose of using a higher flux density in a transformer?
ATo decrease the weight per kVA
BTo increase the weight per kVA
CTo decrease the weight per kW
DTo increase the weight per kW
#202📘 EE Pocket Reviewer RojasEasy
The temperature rise in a transformer is directly proportional to which of the following?
ALeakage reactance
BSupply frequency
CApparent power
DReactive power
#203📘 EE Pocket Reviewer RojasEasy
In general, what is the most important point to monitor during the operation of a transformer?
APrimary voltage
BCore loss
CExciting current
DTemperature
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What is the percentage equivalent of the no load current in comparison to the full load current of a transformer?
AAbout 1 to 2%
BAbout 2 to 5%
CAbout 5 to 10%
DAbout 10 to 20%
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Which of the following will happen when a transformer is plugged into a DC circuit?
AIt would blow a fuse
BThe secondary will burn out
CThe primary will overload and the secondary will be dead
DAll of these
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Which of the following tests is used to determine the relative polarity of the windings of a transformer?
AShort circuit test
BPhasing out test
CBack to back test
DOpen circuit test
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When a closed A bank is converted into an open A bank, each of the two remaining transformers supplies what percent of the original load?
A50%
B57.7%
C73.2%
D66.7%
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Two transformers when operating in parallel will share the load depending on which of the following?
ALeakage reactance
BEfficiency
CPer unit impedance
DMagnetizing current
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At what power factor does the transformer operates?
AAlways unity pf
BAlways lagging pf
CAlways leading pf
DAt a pf depending on load pf
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What is the purpose of the open circuit test in a transformer?
ATo determine full load copper loss
BTo determine total losses
CTo determine the iron loss
DTo determine the power output at no load
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Transformer actions require which of the following fluxes?
AConstant magnetic flux
BAlternating magnetic flux
CPulsating magnetic flux
DNo flux is needed
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What is being increased in a step up transformer?
AVoltage
BCurrent
CPower
DAll of these
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What is the resistance of the low voltage winding in comparison to the high voltage winding in a transformer?
AIt is equal
BIt is less than
CIt is greater than
DIt can be less or greater, depending on usage of the transformer
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When a transformer winding suffers a short circuit, what type of force will be experienced by the adjoining turns of the same winding?
AAn attractive force
BA repulsive force
CZero or no force
DAny of these
#215📘 EE Pocket Reviewer RojasEasy
Instrument transformers are used on AC circuits for extending the range of which of the following instruments?
AAmmeter
BVoltmeter
CWattmeter
DAll of these
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The eddy current loss in a transformer varies ____ the supply voltage.
AInversely with
BDirectly with
CInversely to the square of
DDirectly to the square of
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What will happen to the transformer if the primary is connected to a dc supply?
AThe core loss will increase
BThe primary may get burned out
CThe primary will draw less current
DNothing serious will happen
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Which part of the transformer is most subjected to damage due to overheating?
AIron core
BFrame or casing
CWinding insulation
DCopper windings
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What is a conservator in a transformer?
AIt is an air-tight metal drum located at the top of a transformer tank
BIt is the metal tank of a transformer that houses the core and the windings
CIt is a protective device that protects the transformer from overloading
DIt is a protective device that protects the transformer from lightning surges
#220📘 EE Pocket Reviewer RojasEasy
In a transformer, at every instant the direction of the secondary current must be such as to oppose any change in flux. This is based on which of the following principles?