Electrical Machines
In salient pole synchronous machine, if direct axis reactance and quadrature axis reactance is equal, then power developed due to reluctance is

 zero
 maximum
 infinite value
 any of the above

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Electrical Machines
In case of 3 - Φ IM, plugging means

  interchanging two supply phases for quick stopping.
  locking of rotor due to harmonics.
  starting the motor on load which is more than the rated load.
  pulling the motor directly on line without a rotor.

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Electrical Machines
In an alternator, voltage drops occurs in

  armature resistance, leakage reactance, armature reaction and earth connection.
  armature resistance only.
  armature resistance, leakage reactance and armature reaction.
  armature resistance and leakage reactance.

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Electrical Machines
Consider the following statements: To control the speed of a dc shunt motor above the base speed over a reasonably wide range, the motor must 1. have compensating winding 2. have interpole winding 3. be started using a 3-point starter 4. be started using a 4-point starter Of these statements

 1, 2 and 3 are correct
 2 and 4 are correct
 1, 2 and 4 are correct
 1 and 3 are correct

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