1. For the full wave rectified sine wave the r.m.s. value is ?

0.707 Imax

0.636 Imax

0.318 Imax

zero

Answer: 0.707 Imax

Explanation:


2. Power factor of an electrical circuit is equal to ?

R/Z

cosine of phase angle difference between current and voltage

kW/kVA

all above

Answer: all above

Explanation:


3. all above ?

more than resonant frequency

less than resonant frequency

resonant frequency

none of the above

Answer: less than resonant frequency

Explanation:


4. The voltage of domestic supply is 220 V. This value represents ?

mean value

r.m.s. value

peak value

average value

Answer: r.m.s. value

Explanation:


5. Magnitude of current at resonance in R-L-C circuit ?

depends upon the magnitude of R

depends upon the magnitude of L

depends upon the magnitude of C

depends upon the magnitude of R, L and C

Answer: depends upon the magnitude of R, L and C

Explanation:


6. ln a series resonant circuit, the impedance of the circuit is ?

minimum

maximum

zero

none of the above

Answer: minimum

Explanation:


7. For a purely resistive circuit the following statement is in correct ?

Work done is zero

Power consumed is zero

Heat produced is zero

Power factor is unity

Answer: Power factor is unity

Explanation:


8. The ability of a resonant circuit to discriminate between one particular frequency and all others is called its ?

impedance

selectivity

conductance

none of the above

Answer: selectivity

Explanation:


9. Poor power factor ?

reduces load handling capability of electrical system

results in more power losses in the electrical system

overloads alternators, transformers and distribution lines

result in all above

Answer: result in all above

Explanation:


10. The time constant of a series R-C circuit is given by ?

R/C

RC²

RC

R²C

Answer: RC

Explanation: