Electric Traction On Steam Engine Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

16.  Steam engine drive is not suitable for urban and suburban services as

   A. It is not clear Drive

   B. Coefficient of adhesion of steam locomotive is quite low

   C. Steam locomotive causes considerable wear on the track

   D. Steam locomotive has limited speed

17.  Steam engine Drive

   A. Has limited over load capacity

   B. It is not clear Drive

   C. Is not suitable for urban or suburban services or for hauling heavy loads on steep gradients

   D. All of the above

18.  The steam engine provided on steam locomotive is

   A. Double acting condensing type

   B. Double acting non-condensing type

   C. Single acting condensing type

   D. Single acting and non-condensing type

19.  In case of steam engine is the steam pressure is

   A. 1 to 4 kgf/cm²

   B. 5 to 8 kgf/cm²

   C. 10 to 15 kgf/ cm²

   D. 25 to 35 kgf/cm²

20.  The wheels of a train, engine as well as the bogies are slightly tapered to

   A. Reduce friction

   B. Increase friction

   C. Facilitate breaking

   D. Facilitate in taking turns

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