Energy consumption in propelling the train is required for which of the following?

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1. The specific energy consumption of a train depends on which of the following ?

   A. Acceleration and retardation B. Gradient C. Distance covered D. All of the above...

2. Specific energy consumption is affected by which of the following factors ?

   A. Retardation and acceleration values B. Gradient C. Distance between stops D. All of the above...

3. Specific energy consumption becomes________________?

   A. more on steeper gradient B. more with high train resistance C. less if distance between stops is more D. all of the above...

4. Specific energy consumption is least in ________________ service?

   A. main line B. urban C. suburban...

5. _______________watt-hours per tonne km is usually the specific energy consumption for suburban services?

   A. 15—20 B. 50—75 C. 120—150 D. 160—200...

6. The wheels of a train, engine as well as bogies, are slightly tapered to_____________?

   A. reduce friction B. increase friction C. facilitate braking D. facilitate in taking turns...

7. The speed of a superfast train is______________?

   A. 60 kmph B. 75 kmph C. 100 kmph D. more than 100 kmph...

8. The air resistance to the movement of the train is proportional to_____________?

   A. speed B. (speed) C. (speed) D. 1/speed...

9. The resistance encountered by a train in motion is on account of_________________?

   A. resistance offered by air B. friction at the track C. friction at various parts of the rolling stock D. all of the above...

10. Power for lighting in passanger coach, in a long distance electric train, is provided_________________?

    A. directly through overhead electric line B. through individual generator of bogie and batteries C. through rails D. through locomotive...