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Question 13 Marks
An alternating e.m.f., \(e=200 \sin 314.2 t\) volt is applied between the terminals of an electric bulb whose filament ha a resistance of \(100 \Omega\). Calculate the following: (a) RMS current (b) Frequency of AC signal (c) Period of AC signal.
Answer
An alternating emf, E = 200sin(314.2t) volt is applied  between the terminals of an electric bulb whose filament has a resistance of 100Ω.
We have to calculate the value of
  1. A) RMS current
  2. B) Frequency of AC signal
  3. C) Period of AC signal
A) Here, alternating emf, E = 200sin(314.2t) = 200sin(100πt) [∵ 3.14 = π ]
Comparing to E = E₀sin(ωt)
We get, E₀ = 200 volt , ω = 100π
We know from Ohm's law, V = iR
\(i_0=\frac{E_0}{R}=\frac{200}{100}=2 A\)
[ here resistance of filament is R = 100Ω. ]
Now RMS current is given by,
\(I _{ rms }=\frac{ I _0}{\sqrt{2}}\)
\(=\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}=\sqrt{2} A\)
Therefore the RMS current is √2 A.
B) We get, ω = 100π
We know, ω = 2πη , here η is the frequency of AC signal.
∴ 100π = 2πη
⇒ η = 50 Hz
Therefore the frequency of AC signal is 50 Hz.
C) We know, Period is the time taken to complete one cycle.
period, \(T=\frac{1}{\eta}=\frac{1}{50}=0.02 s\)
Therefore the period of AC signal is 0.02 sec.
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Question 23 Marks
Define: (a) Inductive reactance (b) Capacitive reactance (c) Impedance.
Answer
Inductive reactance:
Effective resistance offered by the inductance is called inductive reactance $(Χ_L).$
\(X_L=\omega_L=2 \pi fL\)
capacitive reactance:
The capacitive reactance of a capacitor is defined as the ratio of r.m.s voltage (e.m.f) across the capacitor to the corresponding r.m.s current.
Impedance:
The effective opposition offered by the inductor, capacitor and resistor connected in series to flow of AC current. is called impedance.
\(Z=\sqrt{R^2+\left(X_L-X_C\right)^2}\) 
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Question 33 Marks
A \(0.1 H\) inductor, a \(25 \times 10^{-6} F\) capacitor and a 15 resistor are connected in series to a \(120 V , 50 Ac\) source. Calculate the resonant frequency.
Answer
Given,
$L = 0.1 H$
$C = 25 x 10^{-6} F$
$R = 15 Ω$
$F_r = ?$
Resonant frequency
\(F _{ r }=\frac{1}{2 \pi \sqrt{ LC }}\)
\(\therefore F _{ r }=\frac{1}{2 \times 3.142 \times \sqrt{0.1 \times 25 \times 10^{-6}}}\)
\(=\frac{1}{6.284 \sqrt{2.5 \times 10^{-6}}}\)
\(=\frac{1}{6.284 \times 1.581 \times 10^{-3}}\)
$F_r = 100.8 Hz$
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Question 43 Marks
Explain the terms: (a) Capacitive reactance (b) Inductive reactance (e) Impedance.
Answer
Inductive reactance:
Effective resistance offered by the inductance is called inductive reactance $(Χ_L).$
\(X_L=\omega_L=2 \pi fL\)
capacitive reactance:
The capacitive reactance of a capacitor is defined as the ratio of r.m.s voltage (e.m.f) across the capacitor to the corresponding r.m.s current.
Impedance:
The effective opposition offered by the inductor, capacitor and resistor connected in series to flow of AC current. is called impedance.
\(Z=\sqrt{R^2+\left(X_L-X_C\right)^2}\) 
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Question 53 Marks
A \(1000 mH\) inductor, \(36 mF\) capacitor and \(12 \Omega\) resistor are connected in series to \(120 V ; 50 Hz AC\) source. Calculate: (i) impedance of the circuit at resonance (ii) current at resonance (iii) resonant frequency.
Answer
The impedance of series LCR circuit is
\(Z=\sqrt{R^2+\left(X_L-X_c\right)^2}\)
where \(X_L\) and \(X_c\) are the inductive and capacitive reactances respectively.
At resonance \(X_L=X_c\)
So
(i) the impedance at resonance
\(Z_{r e s}=R=12 \Omega\)
(ii) the current at resonance
\(I_{\text {res }}=\frac{V}{Z_{\text {res }}}=\frac{V}{R}=\frac{120 V }{12 \Omega}=10 A\)
(iii) At resonance \(X_L=X_c\)
i.e.,
\(\omega L=\frac{1}{\omega C}\)
i.e.,
\(\omega^2=\frac{1}{L C}\)
i.e.,
\(\omega=\frac{1}{\sqrt{L C}}\)
So the frequency is
\(f=\frac{1}{2 \pi \sqrt{L C}}=\frac{1}{2 \pi \sqrt{1000 \times 10^{-3} \times 36 \times 10^{-3}}} Hz\)
\(=0.8388 Hz\)
If 36 micro farad capacitor is used
f=26.5 Hz
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