1. The dielectric constant (relative permittivity) of glass is given by ?

0.1 to 0.4

0.5 to 1.0

2.0 to 4.0

5 to 100

Answer: 5 to 100

Explanation:


2. The capacity of capacitor bank used in power factor correction is expressed in terms of ?

kW

kVA

kVAR

volts

Answer: kVAR

Explanation:


3. A paper capacitor is usually available in the form of ?

tubes

rolled foil

disc

meshed plates

Answer: rolled foil

Explanation:


4. A capacitor consists of ?

two insulators separated by a conductor

two conductors separated by an insulator

two insulators only

two conductors only

Answer: two conductors separated by an insulator

Explanation:


5. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

The leakage resistance of ceramic capacitors is generally high

The stored energy in a capacitor decreases with reduction in value of capacitance

The stored energy in a capacitor increases with applied voltage

A wire cable has distributed capacitance between the conductors

Answer: The stored energy in a capacitor decreases with reduction in value of capacitance

Explanation:


6. Electric field inside a hollow metallic charged sphere is ?

increasing towards centre

decreasing towards centre

zero

none of the above

Answer: zero

Explanation:


7. If A.C. voltage is applied to capacitive circuit, the alternating current can flow in the circuit because ?

varying voltage produces the charging and discharging currents

of high peak value

charging current can flow

discharge current can flow

Answer: varying voltage produces the charging and discharging currents

Explanation:


8. Three capacitors each of the capacity C are given. The resultant capacity 2/3 C can be obtained by using them ?

all in series

all in parallel

two in parallel and third in series with this combination

two in series and third in parallel across this combination

Answer: two in parallel and third in series with this combination

Explanation:


9. The relative permittivity of free space is given by ?

1

10

100

1000

Answer: 1

Explanation:


10. A capacitor of 80 ?F is charged to a p.d of 250 V. The charge acquired by it is ?

0.02 C

0.2 C

0.3.C

0.4 C

Answer: 0.02 C

Explanation: