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Few things expose a shaky grasp of electromechanics faster than a timed question about which way the current flows. A good MCQ on DC generator and DC motor set asks you to apply the rules, not just recall them.

  • Fleming's left-hand rule for motors versus right-hand rule for generators
  • Back EMF and why it limits armature current at start-up
  • Role of the commutator and brushes in producing DC output
  • Armature reaction and how it shifts the neutral plane
Example MCQs on DC generators and DC motors
In a DC motor, what is the back EMF?The voltage induced in the armature that opposes the applied voltage, because the rotating conductors cut magnetic flux. It limits armature current once the motor reaches speed.
Which rule gives the direction of force on a current-carrying conductor in a DC motor?Fleming's left-hand rule: thumb for force, first finger for field, second finger for current. It shows the direction of motion the motor produces.
What does the commutator do in a DC generator?It reverses the connection between the armature coil and the external circuit every half turn, turning alternating induced EMF into unidirectional output.
Which way does the neutral plane shift under armature reaction in a DC generator?It shifts forward, in the direction of rotation, while in a motor it shifts backward. Uncompensated, this shift causes sparking at the brushes.
Why does a shunt DC motor keep a nearly constant speed as the load changes?Its field winding is in parallel with the armature, so the field flux stays nearly constant. Back EMF adjusts armature current to match the load torque.
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A DC generator turns mechanical rotation into electrical output through induced EMF, and the direction of that EMF follows Fleming's right-hand rule. A DC motor runs the other way: current in the armature experiences a force, which Fleming's left-hand rule predicts, and the spinning armature produces a back EMF that opposes the supply. Both machines share nearly the same construction, so exam questions often test which energy conversion is happening and why.

DeckOwl builds these questions from the material you upload, covering topics such as the EMF equation, torque, the commutator, armature reaction and speed regulation in shunt and series motors. You can practice for free in the browser, and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML are available on paid plans.

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How many MCQs should I practice for DC generators and DC motors?

For one chapter, practice enough questions to cover EMF, torque, commutation and back EMF at least once each. Retake the ones you missed a day or two later so the correction sticks.

What is the main difference between a DC generator and a DC motor?

A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy through induced EMF, while a motor converts electrical energy into mechanical torque. The construction is nearly identical, so the direction of energy flow is what separates them.

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