1. In an A.C. circuit (sine wave) with R and L in series ?

voltage across R and L are 180º out of phase

the voltage across R lags the voltage across L by 90º

the voltage across R leads the voltage across L by 90º

voltage across R and L are in phase

Answer: the voltage across R lags the voltage across L by 90º

Explanation:


2. Which of the following expression is true for apparent power in an A.C. circuit ?

VI cos ?

VaV. X Iav.

Vr.m.s. X Ir.m.s

Vpeak X Ipeak

Answer: Vr.m.s. X Ir.m.s

Explanation:


3. The equation of 50 Hz current sine wave having r.m.s. value of 60 A is ?

60 sin 25 t

60 sin 50 t

84.84 sin 314 t

42.42 sin 314 t

Answer: 84.84 sin 314 t

Explanation:


4. The power taken by a 3-? load is given by the expression ?

?3 VLIL sin ?

?3 VLIL cos ?

3 VLIL sin ?

3 VLIL cos ?

Answer: ?3 VLIL cos ?

Explanation:


5. At a frequency less than the resonant frequency ?

series circuit is inductive and parallel circuit is capacitive

series circuit is capacitive and parallel circuit is inductive

both circuits are capacitive

both circuits are inductive

Answer: series circuit is capacitive and parallel circuit is inductive

Explanation:


6. The dual of a link is ?

twig

node

loop

tree branch

Answer: tree branch

Explanation:


7. Which of the following statement is incorrect ?

Resistance is a passive element

Voltage source is an active element

Conductance is a passive element

Current source is a passive element

Answer: Current source is a passive element

Explanation:


8. The power factor of a series R-L-C circuit at its half-power points is ?

unity

lagging

leading

lagging or leading

Answer: lagging or leading

Explanation:


9. ln a series resonant circuit the voltage across the circuit is the same as the voltage across ?

inductance

capacitance

resistance

none of the above

Answer: resistance

Explanation:


10. ln A.C. circuit the power curve is a sine wave having ?

double the frequency of voltage

same frequency as that of voltage

half the frequency of the voltage

three times the frequency of the voltage

Answer: double the frequency of voltage

Explanation: