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What principle does a DC motor operate on?
In Fleming's left-hand rule, which finger represents the direction of the magnetic field?
What is the primary function of the commutators in a DC motor?
Which part of the DC motor is responsible for rotation?
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What do the brushes in a DC motor do?
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What occurs when the DC supply is connected to the armature coil?
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Which combined actions determine the direction of the Lorentz force acting on a current-carrying conductor?
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What is the role of the stator in a DC motor?
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What is the primary characteristic of a series-wound generator?
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Why is the resistance of the series field winding generally low?
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What happens to the flux from the series field winding as the armature current increases?
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What is a defining trait of a compound-wound generator?
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What is the consequence if the series field flux opposes the shunt field flux in a compound-wound generator?
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Which statement describes the correct condition for the terminal voltage of a series-wound generator?
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In a compound wound generator, how is the series winding's influence categorized when it assists the shunt winding?
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What is essential to consider regarding the turns of wire in a series field winding?
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What is the primary purpose of the Open Circuit Characteristic (O.C.C.) in DC generators?
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What phenomenon causes the initially induced emf when the field current is zero?
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Which statement about the relationship between field current (If) and generated emf (Eg) in DC generators is correct?
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What does the O.C.C. curve resemble, as stated in the characteristics of DC generators?
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How is data for the O.C.C. curve typically obtained?
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What happens to the field flux (ɸ) in a DC generator as the field current (If) continues to increase after reaching saturation?
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Why is the O.C.C. curve considered similar for all types of generators?
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What happens to the terminal voltage as field current is varied while the generator is at no load?
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How is back emf related to the armature speed in a DC motor?
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What role does the back emf play in the energy conversion of a DC motor?
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Why is the back emf considered as a self-regulating feature in a DC motor?
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What is the primary cause of back emf production in a DC motor?
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Which equation best represents the relationship between mechanical power developed in the armature and back emf?
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What happens to the armature current when back emf increases in a DC motor?
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Which principle governs the direction of back emf in a DC motor?
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What is the effect of back emf on the supply voltage in a DC motor?
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What does the relationship between torque and armature current indicate in a DC motor?
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Which of the following best describes shaft torque (Tsh) in a DC motor?
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How is the mechanical power developed by the armature expressed in relation to torque and speed?
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What effect does reversing both the armature current and the flux have on the torque direction?
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In the context of a DC motor, what factor is NOT included in the losses accounted for when calculating the shaft torque?
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Which of the following equations represents the total electrical power supplied to the armature of a DC motor?
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What is the significance of the number of poles (P) in a DC motor?
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Which variable must be considered when calculating the mechanical power developed by the armature in a DC motor?
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Study Notes
DC Generators
- Armature Current: The armature current is crucial for the function of various types of generators.
- Terminal Voltage Equation: The terminal voltage considers brush contact drop for accurate voltage calculations.
Series Wound Generator
- Configuration: In series-wound generators, field coils are connected in series with the armature.
- Field Winding Characteristics: Series field windings are made with thick wire to minimize resistance, typically below 1 ohm, accommodating high armature current.
- Series Field Current: The series field current is directly linked to armature current, affecting terminal voltage.
- Flux Behavior: The flux from series winding is proportional to the current until saturation occurs, after which it remains constant regardless of current increase.
Compound Wound Generator
- Dual Field Windings: Contains both series and parallel field windings, enhancing performance.
- Types of Compounding: Cumulative compounding assists overall flux, while differential compounding opposes it.
- Connection Types: Can be configured as long shunt or short shunt compound generators.
Characteristics of DC Generators
- Open Circuit Characteristic (O.C.C.): Relates generated emf (E0) to field current (If) at no load, showcasing magnetization and saturation behavior.
- Residual Magnetism: Initial emf arises from residual magnetism, influencing overall field flux and induced emf significantly during O.C.C.
- Saturation Effects: As current increases, saturation leads to a constant flux, resulting in constant emf generation.
DC Motors
- Working Principle: DC motors convert direct current into mechanical work, leveraging Lorentz Law.
- Fleming's Left-Hand Rule: Determines the direction of the magnetic field, current, and resulting force on the conductor.
- Motor Components: Comprised of the rotating armature and stationary stator. Commutators and brushes help convert induced AC to DC.
Back EMF in DC Motors
- Back EMF Generation: Induced as the armature rotates, opposing applied voltage, and impacting current flow.
- Dependence on Speed: Back emf (Eb) is proportional to armature speed (N), influencing motor operation.
- Self-Regulation Mechanism: Back emf adjusts armature current (Ia) based on load torque, allowing motor performance stability.
Shaft Torque
- Definition: Shaft torque (Tsh) is the actual torque available for doing work, slightly less than armature torque due to losses.
- Mechanical Power Equation: Mechanical power is expressed as the product of torque (T) and speed (N), highlighting motor efficacy.
- Influence of Losses: Includes copper and other mechanical losses, which affect the efficiency and output of the motor.
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Explore the fundamentals of series wound generators, including the relationship between armature current and terminal voltage. This quiz covers key concepts such as the impact of brush contact drop and the characteristics of series field windings.
