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GATE EE 2026
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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A $15 \mathrm{kVA}, 1100 \mathrm{~V} / 220 \mathrm{~V}$, single-phase two-winding transformer is configured as a $1.32 \mathrm{kV} / 1.1 \mathrm{kV}$ autotransformer. What will be the rating of the autotransformer?

A

60 kVA

B

75 kVA

C

90 kVA

D

100 kVA

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GATE EE 2026
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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A certain application requires power at a frequency of 16.67 Hz , while the available grid frequency is 50 Hz . A 3-phase synchronous motor connected to the $50 \mathrm{~Hz}, 3$-phase grid, driving a synchronous generator, is used for this application.

Which one of the following combinations is a suitable choice for the number of poles in the motor and generator, respectively?

A

2, 6

B

6, 2

C

4,6

D

6,4

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GATE EE 2026
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Which one of the following options is correct regarding the typical double-squirrel-cage structure used in induction motors?

A

At starting, a larger portion of the rotor current flows in the outer cage

B

At starting, a larger portion of the rotor current flows in the inner cage

C

At rated speed, most of the rotor current flows in the outer cage

D

The purpose of the double-squirrel-cage structure is to lower the effective rotor resistance at starting

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GATE EE 2026
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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The figure shows the single-line diagram of a synchronous generator delivering $\mathrm{P}=50 \mathrm{MW}$ of power at unity power factor to an infinite bus.

GATE EE 2026 Electrical Machines - Synchronous Machines Question 2 English

$I_s$ denotes the stator current phasor. If the field excitation is increased, which one of the following options correctly describes its effect on the stator current, power factor, and load angle of the machine?

A

Stator current increases, power factor becomes lagging, load angle remains the same

B

Stator current decreases, power factor becomes leading, load angle remains the same

C

Stator current increases, power factor becomes lagging, load angle decreases

D

Stator current increases, power factor becomes leading, load angle increases