Electrical Engineering MCQs on Electrical Traction MCQs Part 1
For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is
For diesel locomotives the range of horsepower is
- 1500 to 2500
- 3000 to 5000
- 50 to 200
- 500 to 1000
Correct answer: 1. 1500 to 2500
Long distance railways utilize
Long distance railways utilize
- 200 V DC
- 25 kV single phase AC
- 25 kV three phase AC
- 25 kV two phase AC
Correct answer: 2. 25 kV single phase AC
Tractive effort is required to
Tractive effort is required to
- Accelerate the train mass
- Do All of these
- Overcome friction, windage and curve resistance
- Overcome the gravity component of train mass
Correct answer: 2. Do All of these
An ideal traction system should have
An ideal traction system should have
- Easy speed control
- Equipment capable of withstanding large temporary loads
- High starting tractive effort
- All of these
Correct answer: 4. All of these
When a bogie negotiates a curve, reduction in adhesion occurs resulting in sliding. Thus sliding is acute when
When a bogie negotiates a curve, reduction in adhesion occurs resulting in sliding. Thus sliding is acute when
- Degree of curvature is more
- Wheel base of axles is more
- Both of above
- None of above
Correct answer: 3. Both of above