Electrical Machines
The interpoles in dc machines have a tapering shape in order to

 increase the acceleration of commutation
 reduce the saturation in the interpole
 reduce the overall weight
 economise on the material required for interpoles and their windings

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

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Electrical Machines
The residual magnetism of a self-excited dc generator is lost. To build up its emf again

 field winding must be excited by low voltage dc supply
 the armature connection must be reversed
 the field winding connection must be reversed
 the field winding must be replaced

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