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MCQ 11 Mark
The correct curve representing the variation of capacitive reactance Xc​ with frequency f is.
  • A

    Image
  • B

    Image
  • C

    Image
  • D

    Image
Answer
C. Image

Explanation:

$\text{X}_\text{C}=\frac{1}{\text{C}2\pi\text{f}}$

XC​ and f are inversely proportional.

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MCQ 21 Mark
The diagram given show the variation of voltage and current in an AC circuit. The circuit contains.
Image
  • A
    Only a resistor
  • B
    Only a pure inductor
  • C
    Only a capcacitor
  • D
    A capacitor and and inductor
Answer
  1. Only a pure inductor

Explantion:

The given circuit shows that the current lags the applied voltage. This is possible if the circuit has inductive element. So, the circuit contain a pure inductor.

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MCQ 31 Mark
For the circuit shown in the Figure, the current through the inductor is 0.9 A while the current through the condenser is 0.4 A.
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  • A
    current drawn from generator I = 1.13 A
  • B
    $\omega=\frac{1}{(1.5\text{L.C})}$
  • C
    I = 0.5 A
  • D
    I = 0.6 A
Answer
  1. I = 0.5 A

Explantion:

The current in inductor and capacitor is always at an phase difference of 180°

for V $=\text{V}_\text{o}\sin\omega\text{t}$

Capacitor, $\text{i}=\text{i}_\text{o}\sin(\omega\text{t}-\frac{\pi}{2})$

Capacitor, $\text{i}=\text{i}_\text{o}\sin(\omega\text{t}+\frac{\pi}{2})$

So, the current from both branches will be 0.9 + (-0.4) = 0.5A

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MCQ 41 Mark
The reading of voltmeter and ammeter in the following figure will respectively be:
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  • A
    0 and 2A
  • B
    2A and 0V
  • C
    2V and 2A
  • D
    0V and 0A
Answer
  1. 0 and 2A

Explanation:

In the problem $\text{XC}=4\Omega$ and $\text{XL}=4\Omega$

So, V across XC​ and XL​ will be same and in opposite direction, So net voltage will be zero. Since voltmeter is connected parallel to Capacitor and inductor so, it will read 0 volts.

Current $=\frac{\text{V}}{\text{impedance}}$

Z = R as XL ​= XC​

Current $=\frac{90}{45}=2\text{A}$

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MCQ 51 Mark
The Current in resistance R at resonance is.
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  • A
    Zero
  • B
    Minimum but finite
  • C
    Maximum but finite
  • D
    Infinite
Answer
  1. Maximum but finite

Explanation:

At resonance XL​ = XC

⇒ R & current is maximum but finite, which is

$\text{I}_\text{max}=\frac{\text{E}}{\text{R}}$ where E is applied voltag.

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MCQ 61 Mark
The power loss in an AC circuit can be minimized by.
  • A
    Decreasing resistance and increasing inductance
  • B
    Decreasing inductance and increasimg resistance
  • C
    Increasing both inductance and resistance
  • D
    Decreasing both inductance and resistance
Answer
  1. Decreasing resistance and increasing inductance

Explanation:

In an AC circuit, power loss can be minimized by decreasing in resistance and by increasing in inductance.

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MCQ 71 Mark
An inductor $\frac{10\Omega}{60^\circ}$ is connected to a $5\Omega$ resistance in series. Find net impedance.
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  • A
    $15\Omega$
  • B
    $12\Omega$
  • C
    $13.2\Omega$
  • D
    $18\Omega$
Answer
  1. $13.2\Omega$
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MCQ 81 Mark
In the given figure as shown, the reading of the ammeter in ampere is.
Image
  • A
    2
  • B
    3
  • C
    1
  • D
    0
Answer
  1. 2

Explanation:

$\text{I}=\frac{\text{E}}{\sqrt{\text{R}^2+(\text{X}_\text{L}-\text{X}_\text{C})^2}}$

$=\frac{110}{\sqrt{55^2+(2-2)^2}}$

$=\frac{110}{55}=2\text{A}$

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MCQ 91 Mark
In the circuit shown in fig., the resonant frequency is.
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  • A
    200Hz
  • B
    220Hz
  • C
    225.08Hz
  • D
    230Hz
Answer
  1. 225.08Hz

Explanation:

The resonant frequecy of a circuit is given by $\text{f}=\frac{1}{2\pi\sqrt{\text{LC}}}$

Given $\text{L}=0.1\text{H }\text{C}=5\mu\text{F }\text{R}=5\Omega$

Substituting them in formula for f gives

f = 225.08 Hz.

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MCQ 101 Mark
In the figure two identical bulbs, each with filament resistance $100\Omega$ are connected to a resistor $\text{R}=100\Omega$ and an inductor $(\text{X}_\text{L}=100\Omega)$ as shown in the Figure. Then, which bulb glows more.
Image
  • A
    B1
  • B
    B2
  • C
    both glow equally
  • D
    cannot be predicted
Answer
  1. B2

Explanation:

Impedance in branch containing bulb1

$\text{Z}_1=200\Omega$

impedance in branch containing bulb2

$\text{Z}_2\sqrt{\text{R}^2+\text{X}_\text{L}}^2$

$\text{Z}_2=\sqrt{100^2+100^2}$

$\text{Z}_2=100\sqrt{2}$

Since,

$\text{Z}_1>\text{Z}_2$

B2​ will glow more than B1​.

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MCQ 111 Mark
In a circuit inductance L and capacitance C are connected as shown in figure. A1​ and A2​ are ammeters.
When key K is pressed to complete the circuit, then just after closing key (K), the readings of A1​ and A2​ will be.
Image
  • A
    zero in both A1​ and A2
  • B
    maximum in both A1​ and A2​
  • C
    zero in A1​ and maximum in A2
  • D
    maximum in A1​ and zero in A2​
Answer
  1. maximum in A1​ and zero in A2​

Explanation:

Initially there is no D.C current in inductive circuit and maximum D.C current is in capacitive current. Hence, the current is zero in A2​ and maximum in A1​

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MCQ 121 Mark
In above circuit, what is the potential drop across ZY?
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  • A
    160 V
  • B
    $80\sqrt{80}$
  • C
    80 V
  • D
    zero
Answer
  1. zero

Explanation:

VZY ​= VC ​- VL ​= 0

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MCQ 131 Mark
In the AC network shown in figure, the rms current flowing through the inductor and capacitor are 0.6A and 0.8A respectively. Then the current coming out of the source is
Image
  • A
    1.0A
  • B
    1.4A
  • C
    0.2A
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
  1. 0.2A

Explanation:

IC​ is 90° ahead of the applied voltage and IL​ lags behind the applied voltage by 90°. So, there is a phase difference of 180° between IL​ and IC​

$\therefore$ I = IC​ - IL ​= 0.2A

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MCQ 141 Mark
In the given circuit R in pure resistance and X is unknown circuit element. An AC voltage source is applied across A and C. If VAB​ = VAC​, then X is.
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  • A
    Pure resistance
  • B
    Pure inductance
  • C
    Combination of inductance and capacitance at resonance
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
  1. Combination of inductance and capacitance at resonance

Explanation:

Since the voltage across the resistive element is same as the voltage applied, the voltage drop across BC is zero. This is possible only when the ohmic value of the element connected across BC is zero. So, X should be combination of inductance and capacitance at resonance.

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MCQ 151 Mark
In the following circuit the values of L, C, R and E0​ are 0.01 H, 10-5F, $25\Omega$ and 220volt respectively. The value of current flowing in the circuit at f = 0 and $\text{f}=\infty$ will respectively be.
Image
  • A
    8 A and 0 A
  • B
    0 A and 0 A
  • C
    8 A and 8 A
  • D
    0 A and 8 A
Answer
  1. 0 A and 0 A

Explanation:

$\text{I}=\frac{220}{25+\text{j}\Big(0.1\times2\pi\text{f }-\frac{1}{10^{-5}2\pi\text{f}}\Big)}$

$\text{I}=0\text{ at }\text{f}=0$

$\text{I}=0\text{ at }\text{f}=\infty$

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MCQ 161 Mark
In the following diagram, the value of emf of A.C. source will be:
Image
  • A
    $40\text{V}$
  • B
    $40\sqrt{2}\text{V}$
  • C
    $\frac{40}{\sqrt2}\text{V}$
  • D
    $160\text{V}$
Answer
  1. $40\sqrt{2}\text{V}$

Explanation:

$\text{E}_\text{rms}=\sqrt{\text{V}^2_\text{R}+(\text{V}_\text{L}-\text{V}_\text{c})^2}$

$=\sqrt{40^2+(40-80)^2}$

$=\sqrt{40^2+40^2}$

$=40\sqrt{2}\text{V}$

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MCQ 171 Mark
In an LCR circuit as shown below both switches are open initially. Now switch S1​ is closed, S2​ kept open. (q is charge on the capacitor and $\tau=\text{RC}$ is capacitive time constant). Which of the following statement is correct?
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  • A
    $\text{At t}=\tau,\text{q}=\frac{\text{CV}}{2}$
  • B
    $\text{At t}=2\tau,\text{q}={\text{CV}}(1-\text{e}^{-2})$
  • C
    $\text{At t}=\frac{\text{T}}{2},\text{q}={\text{CV}}(1-\text{e}^{-1})$
  • D
    Work done by the battery is half of the energy dissipated in the resistor.
Answer
  1. $\text{At t}=2\tau,\text{q}={\text{CV}}(1-\text{e}^{-2})$

Explanation:

Charge on the capacitor at any time `t' is

$\text{q}=\text{CV}(1-\text{e}\frac{-\text{t}}{\tau})$

$\text{at }\text{t}=2\tau$

$\text{q}=\text{CV}(1-\text{e}^{-2})$

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MCQ 181 Mark
The adjoining figure shows an AC circuit with resistance R, inductance L and source voltage Vs. Then.
Image
  • A
    the source voltage Vs​ = 72.8V.
  • B
    the phase angle between current and source voltage is $\tan-\frac{7}{2}$
  • C
    Both (a) and (b) are correct.
  • D
    Both (a) and (b) are wrong.
Answer
  1. the source voltage Vs​ = 72.8V.
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MCQ 191 Mark
The circuit shown in Fig. acts as a.
Image
  • A
    tuned filter
  • B
    low pass filter
  • C
    high pass filter
  • D
    rectifier
Answer
  1. tuned filter

Explanation:

The circuit shown in figure has capacitor and inductor in parallel so their will be current flowing continuously with energy being transformed into electrical in capacitor and magnetic in inductor, hence it is a tuned filter.

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MCQ 201 Mark
A 6kHz sinusoidal voltage is applied to a series RC circuit. The frequency of the voltage across the resistor is.
  • A
    0Hz
  • B
    12kHz
  • C
    6kHz
  • D
    18kHz
Answer
  1. 6kHz

Explanation:

Frequency of applied voltage and voltage or current accross any component are same. As we know,

$\text{I}=\frac{\text{V}}{\text{Z}}$ and Z has nothing to do with frequency 

$\Rightarrow $$ \text{IandV}$$$ have same frequency. 

And also according to KVL V = V1 ​+ V2​ + V3​

⟹ voltage and current across any component have same frequency i.e 6kHz.

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MCQ 211 Mark
In the circuit shown in the figure, (neglecting source resistance) the voltmeter and ammeter readings will respectively be.
Image
  • A
    0 V, 8 A
  • B
    150 V, 8 A
  • C
    150 V, 3 A
  • D
    0 V, 3 A
Answer
  1. 0 V, 8 A

Explanation:

Voltmeter reading is zero since voltage in both Capacitor and inductor is same in magnitude but opposite in sign because current in series is same and both have same reactance.

So, $\text{i}=\frac{\text{V}}{\text{R}}$

$=\frac{240}{30}$

$=8\text{A}$

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MCQ 221 Mark
In the given circuit what is the potential drop across resistance?
Image
  • A
    40 V
  • B
    80 V
  • C
    120 V
  • D
    zero
Answer
  1. 120 V

Explanation:

At resonance the voltage across L and C are same but opposite.

So, at resonance $\mid\text{V}_\text{L}\mid=\mid\text{V}_\text{C}\mid$

$\therefore\text{V}_\text{R}=\text{V}_\text{app}=120\text{V}$

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MCQ 231 Mark
The natural frequency of an LC - circuit is 1,25,000 cycles per second. Then the capacitor C is replaced by another capacitor with a dielectric medium of dielectric constant k. In this case, the frequency decreases by 25kHz. The value of k is:
  • A
    3.0
  • B
    2.1
  • C
    1.56
  • D
    1.7
Answer
  1. 1.56
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MCQ 241 Mark
A resistance R and a capacitor C are joined to a source of AC of constant e.m.f and variable frequency. The potential difference across C is V. If the frequency of AC is gradually increased, V will
Image
  • A
    increase
  • B
    decrease
  • C
    remain constant
  • D
    first increase and then decrease
Answer
  1. decrease

Explanation:

In complex plane $\text{V}=\frac{\text{V}_\text{AC}}{1+\text{jRC}\omega}$

Therefore as $\omega$(frequency) increases, V decreases.

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MCQ 251 Mark
An alternating current generator has an internal resistance Rg and an internal reactance Xg. It is used to supply power to a passive load consisting of a resistance Rg and a reactance XL. For maximum power to be delivered from the generator to the load, the value of XL is equal to:
  • A
    Zero.
  • B
    Xg.
  • C
    -Xg.
  • D
    Rg.
Answer
  1. -Xg.

Solution:

For maximum power to be delivered from the generator (or internal reactance Xg) to the load (of reactance, XL),

⇒ XL + Xg = 0 (the total reactance must vanish)

⇒ XL= -Xg.

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MCQ 261 Mark
If the output is taken across a capacitor in a series RLC circuit then it acts as.
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  • A
    band-pass filter
  • B
    high-pass filter
  • C
    low-pass filter
  • D
    band reject filter
Answer
  1. low-pass filter

Explanation:

Given circuit is one simple low-pass filter circuit consists of a resistor in series with a load, and a capacitor in parallel with the load. The capacitor exhibits reactance, and blocks low-frequency signals, forcing them through the load instead. At higher frequencies the reactance drops, and the capacitor effectively functions as a short circuit.

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MCQ 271 Mark
In the following circuit, the values of current flowing in the circuit at f = 0 and $\text{f}=\infty$ will respectively be.
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  • A
    8A and 0A
  • B
    0A and 0A
  • C
    8A and 8A
  • D
    0A and 8A
Answer
  1. 0A and 0A

Explanation:

In a LCR circuit current at t = 0 is zero because inductor does not allow flow of current,

and at t = ∞ also current is zero because capacitor does not allow flow of current.

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MCQ 281 Mark
The frequency of oscillation of current in the inductor is.
Image
  • A
    $\frac{1}{3\sqrt{\text{LC}}}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{6\pi\sqrt{\text{LC}}}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{\text{LC}}}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2\pi\sqrt{\text{LC}}}$
Answer
  1. $\frac{1}{6\pi\sqrt{\text{LC}}}$

Explanation:

Equivalent inductance Leq ​= L + 2L = 3L

Ceq ​= C + 2C = 3C

$\therefore$ Frequency of oscillation $\text{f}=\frac{1}{2\pi\sqrt{\text{L}_\text{eq}\text{C}_\text{eq}}}=\frac{1}{6\pi\sqrt{\text{LC}}}$

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MCQ 291 Mark
A coil has an inductance of 0.7 H and is joined in series with a resistance of $220\Omega$ When an alternating emf of 220V at 50 cps is applied to it, then the wattless component of the current in the circuit is $(\text{take }0.7\pi=2.2)$
  • A
    5 A
  • B
    0.5 A
  • C
    0.7 A
  • D
    7 A
Answer
  1. 0.5 A

Explanation:

Wattless current $=\text{I}_\text{max}\sin(\tan^{-1}[\frac{\text{L}\omega}{\text{R}}])=\frac{220}{\sqrt{\text{R}^2+\text{L}^2\omega^2}}\sin(\tan^{-1}[\frac{\text{L}\omega}{\text{R}})=0.5\text{A}$

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MCQ 301 Mark
Which one of the following graphs in following figure represents variation of reactance ′Xc′​ of a capacitor with frequency 'f' of an ac supply?
  • A

    Image
  • B

    Image
  • C

    Image
  • D

    Image
Answer
  1. Image

Explanation:

Capacitor reactance is given by: $\text{X}_\text{c}=\frac{1}{2\pi\text{fC}}$ 

C is the capacitance. 

Xc​ & f are inversely proportional.

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MCQ 311 Mark
Symbol of Inductance in electric circuit is-
  • A

    Image
  • B

    Image
  • C

    Image
  • D

    Image
Answer
  1. Image

Explanation:

A is for resitance, B is for inductance, C is for a switch and D is for Galvanometer.

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MCQ 321 Mark
With increase in frequency of an A.C. supply, the inductive reactance.
  • A
    decreases
  • B
    increases directly with frequency
  • C
    increases as square of frequency
  • D
    decreases inversely with frequency
Answer
  1. increases directly with frequency

Explanation:

The inductive reactance $\text{Xl}=\omega\text{L}$

Hence, $\text{X}_1\propto\omega$

As frequency increases $\rightarrow\omega$

Therefore, inductive reactance increases with frequency.

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MCQ 331 Mark
The line that draws power supply to your house from street has:
  • A
    Zero average current.
  • B
    220V average voltage.
  • C
    Voltage and current out of phase by 90º.
  • D
    Voltage and current possibly differing in phase $\phi$ such that $\Big|\phi\Big|<\frac{\pi}{2}$.
Answer
  1. Zero average current.
  1. Voltage and current possibly differing in phase $\phi$ such that $\Big|\phi\Big|<\frac{\pi}{2}$.

Solution:

Alternation currents are used for household supplies, which are having zero average value over a cycle.

The line is having some resistance, so power factor $\cos\phi=\frac{\text{R}}{\text{Z}}\neq0$

So, $\phi\neq\frac{\pi}{2}\Rightarrow\ \phi<\frac{2}{\pi}$

i.e., phase lies between 0 and $\frac{\pi}{2}$.

Important point: The average value of alternating quantity for one complete cycle is zero.

The average value of ac over half cycle $\Big(\text{t}=0\text{ to }\frac{\text{T}}{2}\Big)$

$\text{i}_\text{av}=\frac{\int_0^{\frac{\text{T}}{2}}\text{idt}}{\int_0^{\frac{\text{T}}{2}}\text{dt}}=0.637\text{i}_0=63.7\% \ \text{of i}_0$

Similarly $\text{V}_\text{av}=\frac{2\text{V}_0}{\pi}=0.637\text{V}_0=63.7\%\ \text{of V}_0.$

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MCQ 341 Mark
When a voltage measuring device is connected to AC mains, the meter shows the steady input voltage of 220V. This means,
  • A
    Input voltage cannot be AC voltage, but a DC voltage.
  • B
    Maximum input voltage is 220V.
  • C
    The meter reads not v but < v2 > and is calibrated to read $\sqrt{<\text{v}^2>}$.
  • D
    The pointer of the meter is stuck by some mechanical defect.
Answer
  1. The meter reads not v but < v2 > and is calibrated to read $\sqrt{<\text{v}^2>}$.​​​​​​​
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MCQ 351 Mark
The AC produced in India changes its direction in every:
  • A
    $\frac{1}{100}\text{second}$
  • B
    100 second
  • C
    50 second
  • D
    None of these
Answer
  1. $\frac{1}{100}\text{second}$

Explanation:

In India, the frequency of AC voltage is 50 Hz.

It means 50 waves will be produced in 1 s.

In one wave, the direction is changed 2 times.

Thus, in 50 waves, the direction will be altered 50 × 2 = 100 times.

i.e. the direction is changed 100 times in 1 s.

Thus the direction is changed in every $\frac{1}{100}\text{second}$

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MCQ 361 Mark
To reduce the reasonant frequency in an LCR series circuit with a generator:
  • A
    The generator frequency should be reduced.
  • B
    Another capacitor should be added in parallel to the first.
  • C
    The iron core of the inductor should be removed.
  • D
    Dielectric in the capacitor should be removed.
Answer
  1. Another capacitor should be added in parallel to the first.

Solution:

Key Concept: Resonant frequency (Natural frequency)

At resonance $\text{X}_\text{L}=\text{X}_\text{C}\Rightarrow\ \omega_0\text{L}=\frac{1}{\omega_0\text{C}}$

$\Rightarrow\ \omega_0=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\text{LC}}}\frac{\text{red}}{\sec}$

$\Rightarrow\ \text{v}_0=\frac{1}{2\pi\sqrt{\text{LC}}}\text{Hz}$

Resonant frequency in an L-C-R circuit is given by

$\text{v}_0=\frac{1}{2\pi\sqrt{\text{LC}}}$

If L or C increases, the resonant frequency will reduce.

To increase capacitance, we must connect another capacitor parallel to the first.

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MCQ 371 Mark
An AC voltmeter in an L - C - R circuit reads 30volt across resistance, 80 volt across inductance and 40 volt across capacitance. The value of applied voltage will be.
  • A
    50 Volt
  • B
    25 Volt
  • C
    150 Volt
  • D
    70 Volt
Answer
  1. 50 Volt

Explanation:

$\text{V}=\sqrt{\text{V}^2_\text{R}+(\text{V}_\text{L}-\text{V}_\text{C})^2}$

$\text{V}=\sqrt{30^2+(80-40)^2}$

$\text{V}=50\text{ Volt}$

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MCQ 381 Mark
In series combination of R, L, C with an A.C source at resonanace, if R = 20 ohm, then impedence Z of the combination is.
  • A
    20 ohm
  • B
    zero
  • C
    10 ohm
  • D
    400 ohm
Answer
  1. 20 ohm

Explanation:

We know at resonance, reactance (resistance due to inductor and capacitor) be zero (0).

At resonance, Impedance (Z) = Resistance (R)

Therefore, Z = 20 ohm

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MCQ 391 Mark
In an LCR circuit the capacitance is made $\frac{1^\text{th}}{4}$ then what should be the change in inductance that the circuit remains in resonance again?
  • A
    8 times
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}\text{times}$
  • C
    2 times
  • D
    4 times
Answer
  1. 4 times

Explanation:

$\text{f}_0=\frac{1}{2\pi\sqrt{\text{LC}}}.$

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MCQ 401 Mark
In an LCR circuit the potential difference between the terminal of the inductance is 60V, between the terminals of the capacitor is 30V and that between the terminals of the resistance is 40V. The supply voltage will be equal to:
  • A
    130V
  • B
    10V
  • C
    50V
  • D
    70V
Answer
  1. 50V

Explanation:

Supply voltage of an LCR circuit

$\text{V}=\sqrt{\text{V}^2_\text{R}+(\text{V}_\text{L}-\text{V}_\text{C})^2}$

since inductor and capacitor potentials are out of phase with each other

$=\sqrt{40^2+(60-30)^2\text{V}}$

$=50\text{V}$

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MCQ 411 Mark
The values of XL​, XC​ and R in series with an A.C. circuit are $8\Omega,6\Omega$ and $10\Omega$ respectively. The
total impedance of the circuit will be ________$\Omega$
  • A
    10.2
  • B
    12.2
  • C
    10
  • D
    24.4
Answer
  1. 10.2

Explanation:

$\text{Z}=\sqrt{\text{R}^2+(\text{X}_\text{L}-\text{X}_\text{C})^2}$

$=\sqrt{(10)^2+(8-6)^2}$

$=\sqrt{10^2+2^2}$

$=\sqrt{100+4}$

$=10.2\Omega$

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MCQ 421 Mark
The resultant reactance in an L - C - R circuit is.
  • A
    XL ​+ XC
  • B
    XL​ - XC
  • C
    $\sqrt{\text{X}^2_\text{L}+\text{X}^2_\text{C}}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\text{X}^2_\text{L}-\text{X}^2_\text{C}}$
Answer
  1. XL​ - XC

Explanation:

Reactance is the nonresistive component of impedance in an AC circuit, arising from the effect of inductance or capacitance or both and causing the current to be out of phase with the electromotive force causing it.

Therefore, reactance of the L - C - R circuit is XL​ - XC​.

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MCQ 431 Mark
Current in the circuit is wattless, if.
  • A
    Inductance in the circuit is zero
  • B
    Resistance in the circuit is zero
  • C
    Current is alternating
  • D
    Resistance and inductance both are zero
Answer
  1. Resistance in the circuit is zero

Explanation:

Current in the circuit is wattless, 

Because power = i2R, if R = 0, then P = 0.

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MCQ 441 Mark
If a capacitor is connected to two different A.C. generators, then the value of capacitive reactance is:
  • A
    directly proportional to frequency
  • B
    inversely proportional to frequency
  • C
    independent of frequency
  • D
    inversely proportional to the square of frequency
Answer
  1. inversely proportional to frequency

Explanation:

$\text{X}_\text{C}=\frac{1}{\omega\text{c}}$

$\therefore\text{X}_\text{C}\propto\frac{1}{\omega}$

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MCQ 451 Mark
An inductive coil has resistance of $100\Omega$ When an ac signal of frequency 1000 Hz is fed to the coil, the applied voltage leads the current by 45. What is the inductance of the coil?
  • A
    2mH
  • B
    3.3mH
  • C
    16mH
  • D
    $\sqrt{5}\text{mH}$
Answer
  1. 16mH

Explanation:

$\tan(45)=1\frac{\text{L}\omega}{\text{R}}$

$\text{L}=\frac{\text{R}}{\omega}=\frac{\text{R}}{(2\pi1000)}=.016\text{H}$

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MCQ 461 Mark
Statement A: With an increase in the frequency of AC supply inductive reactance increases.
Statement B: With an increase in the frequency of AC supply capacitive reactance increase.
  • A
    A is true but B is false
  • B
    Both A and B are true
  • C
    A is false but B is true
  • D
    Both A and B are false
Answer
  1. A is true but B is false

Explanation:

$\text{Z}_\text{L}=\text{WL}\ \ \ \text{Z}_\text{C}=\frac{1}{\text{WC}}$

$\text{w}\uparrow,\text{Z}_\text{L}\uparrow\text{Z}_\text{c}\downarrow$

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MCQ 471 Mark
If the phase difference between Alternating Voltage and Alternating Current is $\frac{\pi}{6}$​ and the resistance in the circuit is $\sqrt{300}\Omega,$ then the impedance of the circuit will be.
  • A
    $25\Omega$
  • B
    $50\Omega$
  • C
    $20\Omega$
  • D
    $100\Omega$
Answer
  1. $20\Omega$

Explanation:

$\text{impedance}×\cos\theta = \text{resistance}$

$\text{impedance} = \frac{\text{resistance}}{\cos\theta}$

$=\frac{\sqrt{300}}{\frac{\cos\pi}{6}}$

$20\Omega$

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MCQ 481 Mark
If the value of C in a series RLC circuit is decreased, the resonant frequency.
  • A
    is not affected
  • B
    increases
  • C
    is reduced to zero
  • D
    decreases
Answer
  1. increases

Explanation:

Resonant frequency in the series RLC circuit $\text{v}_\text{r}=\frac{1}{2\pi\sqrt{\text{LC}}}$

$\Rightarrow\text{v}_\text{r}\propto\frac{1}{\sqrt{\text{C}}}$

Thus resonant frequency of the circuit increases if the value of C decreases.

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MCQ 491 Mark
When the frequency of AC is doubled, the impedance of an LCR series circuit:
  • A
    is halved
  • B
    is doubled
  • C
    increases
  • D
    decreases
Answer
  1. increases
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MCQ 501 Mark
The phase angle between current and voltage in a purely inductive circuit is:
  • A
    $\text{zero}$
  • B
    $\pi$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$
Answer
  1. $\frac{\pi}{2}$

Explanation:

In the above image waveform of current and voltage in puerly inductive circuit with time is shown.

It is clear from the image that current lags voltage by 90°.

Hence phase angle between current and voltage in purely inductive circuit is $\frac{\pi}{2}$

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