DC Generators

Question 1

That part of an electrical machine into which energy is induced

Answer 1

Armature

Question 2

The effect on the main field of a DC machine by the magnetic field of the armature

Answer 2

Armature reaction

Question 3

In a DC generator the main field is distorted in the ______ direction as armature rotation

Answer 3

same

Question 4

In a DC motor the main field is distorted in the ______ direction as armature rotation

Answer 4

opposite

Question 5

The mechanical conversion of alternating current to direct current

Answer 5

commutation

Question 6

A reaction force that acts in the opposite direction to the applied torque

Answer 6

counter torque

Question 7

The main magnetic field of a rotating electrical machine that provides the coupling between the electrical energy and the mechanical energy

Answer 7

field