If the RMS current in a 50 Hz AC circuit is 5 A, the value of the current 1300 s after its value becomes zero is:
1. | 5√2 A | 2. | 5√32 A |
3. | √56 A | 4. | 5√2 A |
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:
1. zero
2. Xg
3. −Xg
4. Rg
1. | input voltage cannot be AC voltage, but a DC voltage |
2. | maximum input voltage is 220 V |
3. | the meter reads not v but <v2> and is calibrated to read √<v2> |
4. | the pointer of the meter is stuck by some mechanical defect |
Which of the following combinations should be selected for better tuning of an LCR circuit used for communication?
1. R=20 Ω, L=1.5 H, C=35 μF
2. R=25 Ω, L=2.5 H, C=45 μF
3. R=15 Ω, L=3.5 H, C=30 μF
4. R=25 Ω, L=1.5 H, C=45 μF
An inductor of reactance 1 Ω and a resistor of 2 Ω are connected in series to the terminals of a 6 V (RMS) AC source. The power dissipated in the circuit is:
1. 8 W
2. 12 W
3. 14.4 W
4. 18 W
The output of a step-down transformer is measured to be 24 V when connected to a 12 W light bulb. The value of the peak current is:
1. | 1√2 A | 2. | √2 A |
3. | 2 A | 4. | 2√2 A |
(a) | Inductor and capacitor |
(b) | Resistor and inductor |
(c) | Resistor and capacitor |
(d) | Resistor, inductor, and capacitor |
(a) | Only resistor |
(b) | Resistor and an inductor |
(c) | Resistor and a capacitor |
(d) | Only a capacitor |
Choose the correct options:
1. | (b), (c) | 2. | (a), (d) |
3. | (b), (d) | 4. | (c), (d) |
(a) | For a given power level, there is a lower current. |
(b) | Lower current implies less power loss. |
(c) | Transmission lines can be made thinner. |
(d) | It is easy to reduce the voltage at the receiving end using step-down transformers. |
1. | (a), (b), (c) | 2. | (a), (b), (d) |
3. | (b), (c), (d) | 4. | (c), (d) |
(a) | Here, the power factor cosϕ≥0, P≥0. |
(b) | The driving force can give no energy to the oscillator (P=0) in some cases. |
(c) | The driving force cannot syphon out (P<0) the energy out of the oscillator. |
(d) | The driving force can take away energy out of the oscillator. |