55. A synchronous motor connected to infinite bus-bars has at constant full load, 100% excitation and unity power factor. On changing the excitation only, the armature current will have

[amp_mcq option1=”no change of power factor” option2=”lagging power factor with over-excitation” option3=”leading power factor with under-excitation” option4=”leading power factor with over-excitation” correct=”option3″]

Detailed SolutionA synchronous motor connected to infinite bus-bars has at constant full load, 100% excitation and unity power factor. On changing the excitation only, the armature current will have

58. If in a synchronous motor, driving mechanical load and drawing current at lagging power factor from constant voltage supply, its field excitation is increased, then its power factor

[amp_mcq option1=”become more” option2=”become less” option3=”remain constant” option4=”none of the above” correct=”option1″]

Detailed SolutionIf in a synchronous motor, driving mechanical load and drawing current at lagging power factor from constant voltage supply, its field excitation is increased, then its power factor

60. A synchronous motor is running with normal excitation. When the load is increased, the armature current drawn by it increases because

[amp_mcq option1=”Speed of the motor is reduced” option2=”Power factor is decreased” option3=”Eb (back e.m.f.) becomes less than V (applied voltage)” option4=”Er (net resultant voltage) in armature is increased” correct=”option4″]

Detailed SolutionA synchronous motor is running with normal excitation. When the load is increased, the armature current drawn by it increases because