A. less than that of D.C. locomotive
B. more than that of D.C. locomotive
C. equal to that of D.C. locomotive
D. none of the above
Related Mcqs:
- In case of locomotives the tractive power is provided by______________?
A. single cylinder double acting steam engine
B. double cylinder, single acting steam engine
C. double cylinder, double acting steam engine
D. single stage steam turbine - Tractive effort is required to_____________?
A. overcome the gravity component of train mass
B. overcome friction, windage and curve resistance
C. accelerate the train mass
D. do all of the above - The overall efficiency of steam locomotive is around_____________?
A. 5 to 10 percent
B. 15 to 20 percent
C. 25 to 35 percent
D. 35 to 45 percent - _________ locomotive has the highest operational availability?
A. Electric
B. Diesel
C. Steam - The speed of a locomotive is controlled by_______________?
A. flywheel
B. gear box
C. applying brakes 11.
D. regulating steam flow to engine - In a steam locomotive electric power is provided through_____________?
A. overhead wire
B. battery system
C. small turbo-generator
D. diesel engine generator - The number of passenger coaches that can be attached to a diesel engine locomotive on broad gauge is usually restricted to_____________/
A. 5
B. 10
C. 14
D. 17 - _______________method can bring the locomotive to dead stop?
A. Plugging braking
B. Rheostatic braking
C. Regenerative braking
D. None of the above - Locomotive having monomotor bogies________________?
A. has better coefficient of adhesion
B. are suited both for passanger as well as freight service
C. has better riding qualities due to the reduction of lateral forces
D. has all above qualities - The slope of a.c. load line is ______________ that of d.c. load line?
A. The same as
B. More than
C. Less than
D. None of the above
