The potential drop in the arc, in a mercury arc rectifier, varies
A. 0.05 V to 0.2 V per cm length of the arc
B. 0.5 V to 1.5 V per cm length of the arc
C. 2 V to 3.5 V per cm length of the arc
D. none of the above
Answer: Option D
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In which of the following equipment direct current is needed?
A. Telephones
B. Relays
C. Time switches
D. All of the above
Mercury, in arc rectifiers, is chosen for cathode because
A. Its ionization potential is relatively low
B. Its atomic weight is quite high
C. Its boiling point and specific heat are low
D. All of the above
It is the_______of the transformer on which the magnitude of angle of overlap depends.
A. resistance
B. capacitance
C. leakage reactance
D. any of the above
A. Motor-generator set
B. Motor converter
C. Rotary converter
D. Mercury arc rectifier
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