1. A capacitance is a circuit component that opposes the change in circuit ?

current

voltage

impedance

none of the above

Answer: voltage

Explanation:


2. A condenser suitable for D.C. only is ?

metallic plate variable gang condenser

metallic paper capacitor

oil impregrated paper condenser

poled aluminium electrolytic condenser

Answer: poled aluminium electrolytic condenser

Explanation:


3. A ceramic and a mica capacitor have the same physical dimensions. Which has the higher value of capacitance ?

Ceramic capacitor

Mica capacitor

Both have identical value of capacitance

It is not possible to conclude on the basis of information supplied

Answer: Ceramic capacitor

Explanation:


4. Electric intensity at any point in an electric field is equal to the ...... at that point ?

electric flux

magnetic flux density

potential gradient

none of the above

Answer: potential gradient

Explanation:


5. The unit of dielectric strength is given by ?

V/m

v2/m

m/V

mN2

Answer: V/m

Explanation:


6. Which of the following capacitors will have the least value of breakdown voltage ?

Mica

Paper

Ceramic

Electrolytic

Answer: Electrolytic

Explanation:


7. The sparking between two electrical contacts can be reduced by inserting a ?

capacitor in parallel with contacts

capacitor in series with each contact

resistance in line

none of the above

Answer: capacitor in parallel with contacts

Explanation:


8. A mica capacitor and a ceramic capacitor both have the same physical dimensions. Which will have more value of capacitance ?

Ceramic capacitor

Mica capacitor

Both will have identical value of capacitance

It depends on applied voltage

Answer: Ceramic capacitor

Explanation:


9. When a dielectric slab is introduced in a parallel plate capacitor, the potential difference between plates will ?

remain uncharged

decrease

increase

become zero

Answer: decrease

Explanation:


10. Dielectric strength of mica is ?

10 to 20 kV

30 to 60 kV/mm

50 to 200 kV/mm

300 to 500 kV/mm

Answer: 50 to 200 kV/mm

Explanation: