Unit 3: Machines and Drives21EEB101J

DC Machines

Curriculum and historical examination lineage for DC Machines under Unit 3 (Machines and Drives) of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (21EEB101J) at SRMIST.

Appearances
23
Cataloged Exam Questions
Exam Papers
13
Distinct University Exams
Question Families
5
Recurring Conceptual Archetypes
SRMIST Status
Active
Regulation 2021 Syllabus
Assessment Cycle Weightage

Historical appearance distribution across SRMIST Formative Tests (CT1, CT2) and University End Semester examinations.

CT1
0
Cycle Test 1
CT2
2
Cycle Test 2
EndSem
9
Semester Exam
Marks Weightage Distribution

Factual marks weightage of questions asked on this topic in historical examinations.

1 Marks:9 questions
12 Marks:1 questions
Recurring Question Families (5)

Question templates that recur across multiple examination cycles with similar conceptual stems.

family repeat3 paper appearances

“With a neat diagram, explain the construction and operation of the DC generator. List its...”

family repeat2 paper appearances

“The function of a commutator in DC generator is to (A) Convert DC to DC (B) Convert AC to DC (C)...”

family repeat2 paper appearances

“The brushes in DC machine are made of (A) Lamination sheets (B) Carbon (C) Copper (D) Aluminium”

family repeat2 paper appearances

“Write the working principle of DC motor”

family repeat2 paper appearances

“Write the working principle of DC generator”

Sample Past Exam Questions

Representative historical questions extracted directly from SRMIST examination papers.

The function of brushes in a DC generator is _______ (A) To increase the voltage (B) To increase the current (C) To bring the power developed to the load (D) To provide flux...

Year: 2022•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks

The function of a commutator in DC generator is to (A) Convert DC to DC (B) Convert AC to DC (C) Convert AC to AC (D) Convert DC to AC

Year: 2023•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks

A DC generator is rotated at $50$ revolutions/sec. How many times does the dc output voltage reach maximum in each second? (A) $50$ (B) $100$ (C) $150$ (D) $3000$

Year: 2019•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks

The material used for the yoke of a DC machine is to provide a (A) Current path (B) Flux path (C) Mechanical support (D) Conversion from AC to DC

Year: 2023•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks

_____ of the DC generator is in the form of a laminated slotted drum. A) Brushes B) Armature C) Split rings D) Pole shoe

Year: 2024•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks
Historical Papers Indexed (8)

Examinations where questions for DC Machines have appeared.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) - PYQ 2022 July
2022EndSem
Electrical And Electronics Engineering - PYQ May 2023
2023EndSem
Electrical And Electronics Engineering - PYQ Nov 2019
2019EndSem
Electrical And Electronics Engineering - PYQ Dec 2023
2023EndSem
Electrical And Electronics Engineering - PYQ Dec 2024
2024EndSem
Electrical And Electronics Engineering - PYQ Dec 2025
2025Other
Electrical And Electronics Engineering - PYQ Jul 2025
2025EndSem
Electrical And Electronics Engineering - PYQ May 2024
2024EndSem
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