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The braking retardation is usually in the range__________________?
A. 0.15 to 0.30 km phps
B. 0.30 to 0.6 km phps
C. 0.6 to 2.4 km phps
D. 3 to 5 km phps
E. 10 to 15 km phps
Which of the following braking systems is used on steam locomotives ?
A. Hydraulic system
B. Pneumatic system
C. Vacuum system
D. None of the above
Which of the following is an advantage of electric traction over other methods of traction ?
A. Faster acceleration
B. No pollution problems
C. Better braking action
D. All of the above
Speed-time curve of main line service differs from those of urban and suburban services on following account_______________?
A. it has longer free running period
B. it has longer coasting period
C. accelerating and braking periods are comparatively smaller
D. all of the above
The return circuit for tramcars is through_______________?
A. neutral wire
B. rails
C. cables
D. common earthing
In case of a steam engine an average coal consumption per km is nearly________________?
A. 150 to 175 kg
B. 100 to 120 kg
C. 60 to 80 kg
D. 28 to 30 kg
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
Long distance railways use which of the following ?
A. 200 V D.C.
B. 25 kV single phase A.C.
C. 25 kV two phase A.C.
D. 25 kV three phase A.C.
If the co-efficient of adhesion on dry rails is 0.26, which of the following could be the value for wet rails ?
A. 0.3
B. 0.26
C. 0.225
D. 0.16
Which of the following is the voltage for single phase A.C. system ?
A. 22 V
B. 440 V
C. 5 kV
D. 15 kV
E. None of the above
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