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Biyani's Think Tank

Concept based notes

Electrical Circuit and


Circuit Analysis
(BCA Part-I)

Ashish Sharma
M.Sc. (Physics)

Anupama Upadhyay
Revised By: Mr Vijay
M.Sc. (Physics)

Lecturer
Deptt. of Information Technology
Biyani Girls College, Jaipur

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Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

Preface

am glad to present this book, especially designed to serve the needs of the

students. The book has been written keeping in mind the general weakness in
understanding the fundamental concepts of the topics. The book is self-explanatory and
adopts the Teach Yourself style. It is based on question-answer pattern. The language
of book is quite easy and understandable based on scientific approach.
Any further improvement in the contents of the book by making corrections,
omission and inclusion is keen to be achieved based on suggestions from the readers
for which the author shall be obliged.
I acknowledge special thanks to Mr. Rajeev Biyani, Chairman & Dr. Sanjay Biyani,
Director (Acad.) Biyani Group of Colleges, who are the backbones and main concept
provider and also have been constant source of motivation throughout this Endeavour.
They played an active role in coordinating the various stages of this Endeavour and
spearheaded the publishing work.
I look forward to receiving valuable suggestions from professors of various
educational institutions, other faculty members and students for improvement of the
quality of the book. The reader may feel free to send in their comments and suggestions
to the under mentioned address.
Author

Syllabus
B.C.A. Part-I

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis


[This course is of introductory nature, and therefore, emphasis will be on basic concepts and direct
applications of mathematical expressions without rigorous analysis]
Electric Charge, Conductors and Insulators, Coulombs Law, Quantization and Conservation of
Electric Charge, Electric Field, Electric Lines of Force and Gausss Law of Electrostatics, Electric
Potential Energy and Electric Power.
Capacitors, Capacitance, Capacitors in Series and Parallel, Capacitors with Dielectric.
Electric Current, Resistance, Resistivity and Conductivity, Ohms Law, Electromotive Force,
Series and Parallel Combination of Resistance, Current in a Single Loop, Electrical Power
Consumption, Multiloop Circuits, Kirchhoffs Current Law, Kirchhoffs Voltage Law, Charging
and Discharging of a Capacitor.
Magnetic Field due to a Bar Magnet, Biot-Savats Law, Magnetic Field due to a Current
Carrying Coil, Force between Two Parallel Currents, Magnetic Field inside Solenoid and
Toroid, Magnetic Flux, Faradays Law of Electromagnetic Induction, Magnetic Properties of
Material (diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials), Induction, Energy Stored in
a Inductor, L-R Circuits.
Generation of Alternating EMF, Average and RMS Value of AC, Analysis of AC.
Circuits (Series L-R, Series R-C, Series LCR, Parallel LCR Circuit), Resonance, Three Phase AC
Circuits.
DC Generator, DC Motor, Transformer, Single Phase Induction Motor, Three Phase Induction
Motor.
Measuring Instruments, Multimeters.
House Wiring Material and Accessories, Types of Wiring, Basic Principle of Earthing, Wiring
Layout for a Computer Lab.
Four Terminal Network Analysis, Network Theorems, Superposition, Thevenin, Norton,
Reciprocity, Compensation and Maximum Power Transfer Theorems.

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

Content
S. No.
1.

Name of Topic
Electrostatics
1.1
Conductors
1.2
Insulators
1.3
Charge
1.4
Coulombs Law
1.5
Electric Field
1.6
Electric Flux
1.7
Potential
1.8
Potential Energy
1.9
Electric Power

2.

Capacitors
2.1
Capacity
2.2
Capacitor
2.3
Spherical Capacitor
2.4
Combination of Capacitors
2.5
Gang Condenser

3.

Current Electricity
3.1
Ohms Law
3.2
Specific Resistance
3.3
EMF & Terminal Voltage
3.4
Combination of Resistances
3.5
Kirchhoffs Law
3.6
Charging and Discharging of Capacitors
3.7
Time Constant of RC Circuit

4.

Magnetism
4.1
Magnetic Induction
4.2
Biot-Savarts Law
4.3
Magnetic Flux

S. No.

Name of Topic
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8

Lenzs Law
Faradays Laws of EM Induction
Diamagnetic, paramagnetic and Ferromagnetic
Materials
Self Induction
Mutual Induction

5.

Alternating Current
5.1
Current
5.2
AC Generator
5.3
Impedance & Reactance
5.4
AC Circuit containing L, C & R
5.5
Power in AC Circuit
5.6
Power Factor
5.7
Star and Delta Connection of Three Phase AC

6.

Electrical Devices, Machines and Measuring Instruments


6.1
DC Motor
6.2
Transformer
6.3
Ammeter
6.4
Voltmeter
6.5
Multi-meter

7.

Electric Wiring
7.1
Fuse
7.2
Earthing
7.3
Wiring

8.

Network Analysis
8.1
Thevenins Theorem
8.2
Nortons Theorem
8.3
Maximum Power
8.4
Transfer Theorem

9.

Unsolved Papers 2011 to 2006

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

Chapter-1

Electrostatics
Q.1

Differentiate between conductors and insulators on the basis of flow of


charge?

Ans.: Conductors: Conductors are the materials through which electric charge flows
easily. In general metals are good conductors. Examples Silver, Copper etc.
Insulators: The poorest of conductors in which the charge does not flow under
normal conditions are called Insulators. In general nonmetals are insulators.
Examples Glass, Paper etc.
Q.2

Explain different properties of Charge.

Ans.: Charges are of two types:


(a)

Positive Charge

(b)

Negative Charge

Some properties of Charge:

Q.3

(i)

Two charged bodies attract each other or repel one another depending on
the nature of charge present on them.

(ii)

Charge is a quantized quantity and the quantum of charge is equal to the


electronic charge in magnitude.

(iii)

In every isolated system the total charge remains constant i.e. the algebraic
sum of positive and negative charge does not change in any process
taking place in the system.

Define Coulombs Law and explains Absolute Permittivity.

Ans.: Coulombs Law: According to this law stationary charges repel or attract each
other and the attractive or repulsive force is directly proportional to the

magnitude of charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance


between them.
F

q1q2

and

1 / r2

i.e.

q1q2 / r2

=>

K q1q2 / r2

Constant

9 X 109

where
In M.K.S. System

Absolute Permittivity : Absolute Permittivity of the medium is equal to the


multiplication of permittivity of free space (0) and relative permittivity (r) i.e. 0
r .
Permittivity shows the ability of the medium as to many electric lines of force can
pass through that medium.
Q.4

Define Electric Field and explain properties of Electric Lines of Forces with the
help of diagram.

Ans.: Electric field: The region in which a stationary charged particle experiences a
force (other than the gravitational force) is called electric field.
An Electric Line of Force is that imaginary smooth curve drawn in an electric
field along which a free and isolated unit positive charge will move.
Properties of Electric Lines of Force :
(i)

Electric lines of force are imaginary and start from a positive charge and
end on a negative charge.

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Q.5

(ii)

The tangent drawn at any point on the line of force gives the dir n of
resultant electric field at that point.

(iii)

No two lines of force intersect each other.

(iv)

These lines have a tendency to contract along the length like a stretched
elastic string. This explains attraction between opposite charges.

(v)

These lines have a tendency to move apart from each other in the dir n
normal to their length. This explains the repulsion between like charges.

What do you mean by Electric Flux?

Ans.: Electric Flux: The number of electric lines of force passing through an area
perpendicularly is called Electric Flux.
Electric flux depends on the angle between area vector da and dir n of electric
lines of force and is given by
d = EdaCos
There may be three conditions:
(i)

When the frame is perpendicular to dirn of electric field, In this case angle
between da & E is 0. So electric flux

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d = EdaCos0
or

dMax = Eda

da

= Eda

(ii)

da

If the frame is parallel to the dirn of electric lines of force then = 90 and
flux
d = EdaCos90
d = 0
will be zero i.e. minimum.
(iii)

da

For any other orientation, the electric flux will be


d = EdaCos

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

Q.6

11

State Gausss Law of Electrostatics. What is its essence?

Ans.: Gausss Law of Electrostatics : According to this law, The total electric flux of
an electric field through a closed surface is equal to 4 k or (1 / 0) times. The net
charge enclosed by that surface
i.e.

= 4kq = 1 /0q

Where q = q1 + q2 + q3 + . . . . . . . . . . (total no. of charges inside the


surface)
Essence of This Law : This law suggests that the flux through any closed surface
is a measure of total charge inside it. For the field lines that originate on a
positive charge must either pass out through the surface or else terminate on a
negative charge inside. On the other hand, a charge outside the surface will
contribute nothing to total flux, since its field lines enter from one side and exit
from other. This is the essence of Gausss Law.
Q.7

What is Electric Potential Energy? What is the significance of Negative


Potential Energy of a System?

Ans.: Electric Potential Energy : When a charged particle or a charge is placed in an


electric field a force acts on it in accordance with Coulombs Law, if the charge is
now displaced from one position to other, work has to be done against the field
or by the field. The energy spent in doing this work is stored as potential energy
of the system. This is known as Electric Potential Energy.
If an electron is brought near a proton the potential energy will be negative as
work will be done by attractive force. Negative Potential Energy means a bound
system as work has to be done by external agency to break the system.
Q.8

Define Electrical Power and the unit KilowattHour.

Ans.: Electric Power : Electrical Power is defined as the rate at which electrical energy
is consumed or developed.
Electrical Power (P) = W / t = VI
Its MKS unit is Joule per Second or Watt.
Kilowatt-Hour (KWH) : Commercially the consumption of electrical energy is
expressed in terms of a unit called KWH.

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One KilowattHour (1 unit of electrical energy) is the energy consumed in one


hour i.e. 3600 Sec. by a device whose power is one Kilowatt i.e. 1000 Watts.
1 KWH = 3.6 X 106 Joules
Q.9

What is the Physical Significance Potential?

Ans.: Definition of Potential : Total work done in moving a unit positive charge from
infinity to any point in the electric field is known as the Potential at that point.
Vp V = W / q0
Physical Significance : The level of electric charge in any object is the potential
of that object or the level of electric charge at any point is the potential at that
particular point.

Multiple Choice Questions

1.

The force of attraction or repulsion between charges follows:


(a)
Square law of distance
(b)
Inverse square law of distance
(c)
Both (a) and (b)
(d)
None of (a) and (b)
( )

2.

When the distance between two equal charges is decreased to half and their magnitude of
charges also decreased to half, the force between them:
(a)
Remains unchanged
(b)
Reduces to half
(c)
Becomes half
(d)
None of the above
( )

3.

Electric field intensity due to a point charge follows:


(a)
Falls inversely proportional to the distance
(b)
Falls inversely proportional to the square root of the distance
(c)
It does not change with distance
(d)
Falls inversely proportional to the square of the distance

( )

One volt potential difference is equivalent to:


(a)
1 Newton/coulomb
(b)
(c)
1 Joule/coulomb
(d)

( )

4.

1 erg/Coulomb
1 Coulomb/Joule

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

5.

6.

7.

The Unit of electric field intensity is:


(a)
Newton/meter
(c)
Newton/Coulomb

(b)
(d)

Coulomb/Newton
Joule/Newton

( )

The value of 1 electron volt is:


(a)
1.6 X 1019J
(c)
3.2 X 1019J

(b)
(d)

1.6 X 1019J
1.6 X 1020 J

( )

The energy stored in an capacitor is in the form of:


(a)
Kinetic energy
(b)
Potential energy
(c)

8.

9.

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Magnetic energy

Which of the following is not conserved:


(a)
Mass
(c)
Total energy

Elastic energy

( )

(b)
(d)

Charge
Momentum

( )

Erg/Coulomb
Coulomb/Joule

( )

What will be the potential energy of the proton-electron system in a hydrogen atom?
r is the radius of the orbit of the electron:
(a)
Ke/r
(b)
Ke2/r
+Ke/r

(d)

+Ke2/r

( )

The distance between two charges q1 and q2 is r, and then the electric potential energy
of this system will be:
(a)
(b)
(c)

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(d)

One volt potential difference is equivalent to:


(a)
Newton/Coulomb
(b)
(c)
Joule/Coulomb
(d)

(c)
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(d)

( )

A charge q is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a charge of 8 X 10 8 C. If the force


between the two charges is 0.072 N, the value of q is:
(a)
103 C
(b)
105 C
(c)

106 C

(d)

108 C

( )

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If the distance and value of the charges located at different points are doubled, then the
force acting between them will be:
(a)
(c)

14.

15.

Double
Unchanged

(b)
(d)

Half
Four time

( )

The unit for electric field intensity is:


(a)
Newton/Coulomb
(b)
Joule/Coulomb
(c)
Volt-meter
(d)
Newton/meter
( )
A charge q is placed on the corner of a cube. The flux emerging out of the cube will
be:
(a)
q/
(b)
q/
(c)
q/
(d)
q/
( )

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The intensity of an electric field at some point distance r from the axis of infinite long
pipe having charges per unit length as q will be:
(a)
Proportional to r2
(b)
Proportional to r3
(c)
Inversely proportional to r
(d)
Inversely proportional to r2
( )

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The dielectric constant of aluminum is:


(a)
1
(b)
Zero
(c)
10
(d)
Infinity
( )
The charge of same magnitude q are placed at four corners of a square of side a. The
value of potential at the centre of square will be:
(a)
4kz/a
(b)
4

18.

(c)
19

20.

(d)

( )

If a soap bubble is positively charged, then its radius:


(a)
Increases `
(b)
Decreases
(c)
Remain unchanged
(d)
First increases and then decreases

( )

If a charge Q is brought near another charge Q, then total energy of the system:
(a)
Remains same
(b)
Increases
(c)
Decreases
(d)
None

( )

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If a positive charge is established in an electric field against the Coulomb force then:
(a)
Work is done by electric field
(b)
Energy is utilized from some external sources
(c)
Intensity of electric field decreases
(d)
Intensity of electric field increase
( )

22.

A point has 10 volt potential, if a charge of + 10coulomb is brought from infinity to that
point, then the work done will be:
(a)
10 J
(b)
100 J
(c)
1J
(d)
2J
( )
Which of the following experiment verifies quantization of charge?
(a)
Rutherford
(b)
Millikan's oil drop
(c)
Discharge of gases
(d)
Faraday's electrolysis
( )

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24.

25.

26

27.

Which is not a property of conductors?


(a)
Have free electrons
(b)
Resistance increases with temperature
(c)
Negligible bank gap
(d)
Contains electron - hole pairs

( )

Which is wrong about coulomb's force?


(a)
It is a long range force
(b)
it follows inverse square law
(c)
It does not depend on medium
(d)
It may be attractive as well as repulsive

( )

Which relation violates the law of conservation of electric charge?


(a)
n
p +e +v
(b)
P
n + e+ + v
+ (c)
e e
(d)
e+ e+

( )

A charge + Q is placed at the centre of a cube, the amount of electric flux through its
entire surface is:
(a)
(b)
(c)

28.

(d)

Zero

( )

The electrostatic potential energy of a system of two stationary point charges + q1 and - q2
are separated by a distance r is given by:
(a)
(b)

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(b)

S.NO.
Ans
S.NO.
Ans
S.NO.
Ans

Q:1
A
10
A
19
C

(d)

2
B
11
C
20
A

3
C
12
C
21
C

4
C
13
B
22
A

5
C
14
D
23
B

( )

6
A
15
D
24
A

7
B
16
C
25
C

8
B
17
B
26
A

9
A
18
D
27/28
C/B

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Chapter-2

Capacitors
Q.1

Relate Capacity with Voltage and Charge. How it is said that Potential of Earth
is zero?

Ans.: When a conductor is charged, its electric level i.e. electric potential rises. The
increase in potential is proportional to the charge given to it.
If increase in potential is V when charge Q is given to the conductors, then
Q
OR

V
=

CV

- - - (1)

C is constant and is called capacity of the conductor. It depends on the geometry


of the conductors, medium around it and nearness of other conductors.
From eq. (1)

Q /V

Unit of capacity in M.K.S. System is Farad (F)


1 Farad

1 Coulomb
1 Volt

As we know that electric potential belongs to electrical level of charge at


particular point or in any object. Since the size of earth is very very large,
therefore, the level of charge is also very small thus potential of earth is said to be
zero.

Q.2

Describe the factors on which Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor depends.

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Ans.: Capacity of a Parallel Plate Capacitor is given by


C

0 A / d

Farad

Where 0

->

Permittivity of air or vacuum

->

Area of the plates

->

distance between them

From this formula, we see that


And

1/d

Therefore, for increasing the capacity, the area of plates must be increased and
distance between them be decreased. It means capacity depends on the area of
the plates and distance between the plates.
Capacity also depends on the dielectric constant of the medium between the
plates.

Q.3

What is a Capacitor? Explain its principle.

Ans.: Condenser or Capacitor : The Condenser is an arrangement in which the


capacity of a conductor is increased by placing another earthed conductor close
to it.
A condenser works on the principle that by placing a earthed conductor near a
given charge conductor, the potential can be reduced substantially and capacity
can be increased.

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(i)

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(ii)

As shown in fig.(i) when we place another conductor (B) near a charged


conductor (A), then by induction an opposite charge is induced on the inner
surface of B and an equal similar charge is induced on the outer surface.
The opposite negative charge on B decreases the potential of A but the similar
positive charge on outer surface of B increases the potential of A. This similar
charge on B can be removed by connecting outer surface of B to ground. Then
potential will decrease more and capacity will increase.

Q.4

Explain Spherical Capacitor.

Ans.: Spherical Capacitor : It consists of two concentric hollow metal spheres, which
do not touch each other at any point.

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Let radius of spheres A and B are rA and rB respectively, where rA < rB. If the inner
sphere is given a charge +Q, a charge Q is developed on inner surface of B and a
charge +Q on the outer surface of B, by induction.
If air is the medium between spheres, the potential on the surface of A due to
charge +Q on it is
VA

40

rA

Similarly, the potential on the surface of A due to charge -Q on B is


VB

-Q

40

rB

40

rA

So, resultant potential of A is


V

VA - VB

=
=

(rB rA)

40

rA r B

-Q

40

rA

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Therefore capacity of Spherical Capacitor


C

Q x 40 rA rB

V
C

Q.5

Q (rB rA)
40

rA rB
(rB rA)

Describe Series Combination of Capacitors. Explain relation between


Equivalent Capacitance and Smallest Capacitance in the combination.

Ans.: Series Combination of Capacitors :

V
In Series Combination, the first plate of the first condenser is connected to the
source of charge and second plate of the last condenser is connected to second
terminal of source or is earthed. The second plate of first condenser is connected

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to first plate of second condenser; the second plate of second condenser is


connected to first plate of third condenser and so on as shown in figure.
The potential difference across these condensers depends on the capacities of
these condensers. Suppose the values of potential difference across C1, C2 and are
C3 are V1, V2 and are V3 respectively.
So

V1

, V2

C1

&

V3

C2

Q
C3

If total potential difference is V then


V

V1

V2

V3

=>

C1
=>

Q
=>

1
C

C2
1

C1
=

C3
1

C2
+

C1

1
C2

1
C3

1
C3

Where C is resultant capacity.


The resultant Series Capacitance is always less than the Smallest Capacitance
in the combination.

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

Q.6

23

Describe Parallel Combination of Capacitors.

Ans.: Capacitors in Parallel :

In this combination first plate of all capacitors are joined at one point which is
connected to one terminal of the source, the second plate of all capacitors are
joined at another point which is earthed or connected to the second terminal of
the source.
If the charge given by the source is +Q, this charge is distributed on the
condensers in parallel according to their capacities as potential difference V is
same for all.
If the amount of charge received by the condensers are Q1 , Q2 and Q3 then
Q

Q1

Q2

Q3

=>

C1 V

C2 V

C3 V

=>

V(C1 +

C2

C3 )

=>

Q /V =

C1

C2

C3

=>

C1

C2

C3

Where C is equivalent capacity.

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In Parallel Combination, the Resultant Capacitance is more than the


capacitances of Individual Capacitors.
Q.7

What is a Gang Condenser? Explain its construction and working.

Ans.: Gang Condenser : It is a special type of Plate Condenser. It consists of two


groups of semicircular parallel plates.

The alternative plates are connected to one rod A and the other plates to another rod
B. One group of plates remains stationary but the other can be rotated with the help
of knob. By rotation of one set of plates the overlapping area of the plates can be
varied. The two groups of plates form a combination of condensers in parallel. By
changing their effective area, the resultant capacitance can be varied. It the effective
area of each plate is A and n plates have been used then the resultant capacity.
C

(n 1) 0A
D

Where d is the distance between successive plates.

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Q.8

25

What is the effect of placing a Dielectric Medium between the Plates of a


Capacitor?

Ans.: When dielectric material placed between the charged plates of a capacitor, the
centres of negative and positive charge distributions in the atoms or molecules
no longer remain coincident but get separated. The centre of negative charge
distribution gets displaced towards the positive plate and centre of positive
charge distribution towards the negative plates. This phenomenon is called
Polarization.
Due to this polarization, negative charge gets accumulated on the surface of
dielectric near the positive plate and an equal positive charge appears on the
surface of dielectric near the negative plates. This accumulation of charge on the
two surfaces of dielectric reduces the applied electric field. If the dielectric
constant of the medium is K then the electric field intensity between the charged
plates of a parallel plate condenser becomes.
EK

0K

And due to this capacity of dielectric filled capacitor is K times, the capacity in
air or vacuum.
Where

Q.9

Cm

KC

0A
d

Farad

A Parallel Plate Capacitor of plate area A and separation of is filled with two
materials each of thickness d/2 and dielectric constants 1 and 2 respectively.
What is its equivalent capacitance?

Ans.: Formula :

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0A
t1

k1

t2
k2

Here t1 & t2 are thickness and k1 & k2 are dielectric constants.


In this question
and
So,

t1

t2

d/2

k1

&

k2

0A
d/2

1
=

d/2
2

0A
d

1
2

20A
d

1 2
=>

20A
d

1 2
1

Multiple Choice Questions


Q:01 A parallel plate capacitor is given a charge Q. If the separation between the plates is
doubled, its capacity will be:
(a)
unchanged
(b)
Zero
(c)
doubled
(d)
half
( )
Q:02 In a charged capacitor the energy resides:

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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

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on the positive plate


on both the positive and negative plates
in the field between the plates
around the edge of the capacitor plates

( )

Q:03 In a charged capacitor the energy appears as:


(a)
magnetic energy
(b)
electromagnetic energy
(c)
electrostatic energy
(d)
neither electric nor magnetic

( )

Q:04 Two condensers of capacitor C1 and C2 charged to potential V1 and V2 are joined
by a wire. The loss of energy E is:
(a)
E = (C1 + C2) (V1V2)2
(b)
(c)

(d)

Q:05 On heating the dielectric constant of an insulator:


(a)
remains constant
(b)
(c)
decreases
(d)

increase
nothing can be predicted

( )

Q:06 A charge on each capacitor in the circuit is :


1 F

4V

IV
++
2+ +
F

+
+ (b)
(a)
1 C
2 C
(c)
3 C
(d)
4 C
( )
Q:07 If dielectric medium of constant K is filled between the plates of a capacitor, then its
capacity increases:
(a)
times
(b)
k times
(b)
K2 times
(d)
Q:08 The energy stored in an capacitor is in the form of:
(a)
Kinetic energy
(b)
Potential energy

( )

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(c)

Magnetic energy

(d)

Elastic energy

( )

Q:09 The capacitance of a capacitor does not depend upon:


(a)
Shape of plates
(b)
Size of Plates
(c)
Charge on plates
(d)
Separation between plates

( )

Q:10 A 4 F capacitor is charged to 400 V. The energy stored in it will be:


(a)
0.16 J
(b)
0.32 J
(c)
0.64 J
(d)
1.28 J

( )

Q:11 Four capacitor each of capacity 3 Farad are connected in series. The resultant
capacity will be:
(a)
(b)
(c)

(d)

Q:12 A parallel plate capacitor is given a charge Q.


capacity will be:
(a)
Halved
(b)
(c)
Zero
(d)
Q:13 A capacitor stores energy in the form of :
(a)
Electromagnetic field
(b)
(c)
Electric Field
(d)

( )
If the area of plates is doubled, its
Doubled
Unchanged

( )

Magnetic field
None of the above

( )

Q:14 The capacitances of two capacitors are C1 and C2 It ehy charged to the same
potential, then the ratio of their charges will be:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q:15 Unit of capacitance is:


(a)
Coulomb
(c)
Henry
Q:16 Two capacitors of capacitances 2
equivalent capacitance will be:
(a)
6 F
(c)

(b)
(d)
F and 4

( )

Volt
Farad

( )

F are connected in series. Their

(b)

(d)

( )

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Q:17 On heating the dielectric constant of an insulator:


(b)
remains constant
(b)
(c)
decreases
(d)
( )

increase
nothing can be predicted

Q:18The equivalent capacitance of the circuit between A and B is:


(a)

3C

C F

C F
B

(b)
C F

(c)
(d)

( )
. Q:19 When dielectric material is inserted between the plates of a capacitor its
capacitance
(a)
decreases
(b)
increase
(c)
ions constant
(d)
reduces to zero

S.NO.
Ans
S.NO.
Ans

Q:1
D
10
A

2
B
11
A

3
C
12
B

4
D
13
C

5
A
14
D

6
A
15
D

7
B
16
C

8
B
17
B

9
A
18
D

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Chapter-3

Current Electricity
Q.1

State Ohms Law.

Ans.: Ohms Law : This law states that if the physical conditions of a conductor (such
as temperature, pressure etc. remain same, then the current flow through it is
directly proportional to the potential difference applied across it.
Therefore, if V is the potential difference across the ends of a conductor and I is
the current flowing through it, then
i.e.

=>

RI

=>

(Constant)

I
This constant is known as resistance of the conductor.

(Graph between applied Potential


Difference V and Current I)
Q.2

Define Resistance of a Conductor. On what factors and how does the


Resistance of a Conductor depend?

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Ans.: The obstruction produced in the motion of free electrons is called Electrical
Resistance of Conductor.
R = V/I
Practical unit of resistance is Ohm. If the potential difference across the ends of a
conductor is one volt and the current flowing through it is one ampere, then the
resistance of the conductor is one Ohm.
Resistance of a Conductor depends on the following factors :
(i)

Length of the Wire : The resistance of a conducting wire is directly


proportional to its length i.e.
R

(ii)

Cross Sectional Area or Thickness of the Wire : The resistance of the wire
is inversely proportional to cross sectional area of the wire i.e.
R

(iii)

l/A

Material of the Wire : If wires of same length and same thickness are
made from different materials, then their resistance will be different.
Thus if the length and cross-sectional area of the wire are l and A
respectively, then the resistance
R
=>

l/A
=

l/A

Where is a constant, called the Specific Resistance or Resistivity of the


material of the wires.
Q.3

Define Specific Resistance. Why alloys as manganin and constantan are


used to make resistance wires of resistance?

Ans.: We know that


R

l/A

Where is called the Specific Resistance or Resistivity of the material of


the wire. From the above relation
if

1 metre

and

1 m2

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Then R

Thus the resistivity or specific resistance of the material of a wire is equal


to the resistance of a wire of that material having a length of 1 metre and
cross sectional area of 1 m2. Unit of specific resistance is Ohm m.
The resistivity of alloys also increases with the rise of temperature. There
are certain alloys such as manganin and constantan for which effect of
temperature is very small because of their negligible temperature
coefficient of resistance. On account of their high resistivity and negligible
temperature coefficient of resistance these alloys are used to make
resistance wires for resistance boxes, potentiometers, meter bridges etc.
Q.4

Difference between EMF and Terminal Voltage.

Ans.: Electromotive Force (E) : The EMF of a cell in a closed circuit is equivalent to the
work done for the flow of unit positive charge through the external and internal
resistance.
Terminal Voltage (V) : Terminal voltage is equivalent to the work done for the
flow of unit positive charge through the external resistance only.
E is always greater than V and their difference is equal to the potential drop
across the interval resistance of the cell.
E - Ir = V
Or we can say that the EMF (E) is the amount of work done in driving a unit
positive charge around the whole circuit (external and internal) while the
potential difference (V) in the closed circuit is the amount of work done in
driving a unit positive charge through the external resistance only.
Q.5

Explain the Series and Parallel Combination of Resistance.

Ans.: Series Combination of Resistances : In this combination, the second end of the
first resistance is connected to first end of the second resistance and so on. In
such a combination, same amount of current flows in all resistance but the
potential difference across the resistance changes according to their resistance.

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Let i is the current flowing through R1, R2 & R3, then by Ohms law
V1

i R1 ,

V2

i R2

and

V3

i R3

If total potential difference applied by the battery is V, then


V

V1

V2

V3

i R1

i R2

i R3

i (R1

R2

i R3 )

(1)

If the equivalent resistance of the combination is R, then by Ohms law


V

iR

(2)

Comparing equations (1) and (2)


iR

i( R1

R2

R3 )

R1

R2

R3

Thus the equivalent resistance of resistances connected in series is equal to sum


of individual resistance.
Parallel Combination of Resistances : In this combination one end of all
resistances are connected together at one point and other end of all resistances
are connected together at another point.

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Suppose the current supplied by the battery is i, this current is divided into three
parts, i1 flowing through R1, i2 flowing through R2 and i3 flowing through R3.
i
=
i1
+
i2
+
i3
If the potential difference between A and B is V, then
i1

i2

R1

&

i2

R2

R1
=>

V 1

V
=>

1
+

1
R3

R2
+

V
R3

R2

R1
=

R2

R1
=>

V
R3

Using these values


i

1
R3

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R1

R2

R3

Thus the reciprocal of the equivalent resistance of the resistances connected in


parallel is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of individual resistances.
Q.6

What is the need of Kirchhoffs Laws? Explain Kirchhoffs Current Law with
the help of examples.

Ans.: Need of Kirchhoffs Law : Ohms Law gives the relation between the potential
differences across a conductor and the current flowing through it. In complex
circuits i.e. electrical networks direct use of Ohms Law is not possible. Therefore
to determine the current flowing through any branch of network and the voltage
at the node, Kirchhoffs Laws are used.
Kirchhoffs Current Law : According to this law the algebraic sum of the
currents meeting at any junction or node is zero i.e.
i

The current towards the


junction are taken as positive
and going away from the
junction are taken as negative.
So applying Kirchhoffs Law in
this figure
i1 i2 i3 - i4 + i5 = 0
OR

i1 + i5 = i2 + i3 + i4

Example :
In this figure to find out the
value of i, we apply Kirchhoffs
Current Law
5 + 7 + 2 - 3 - i= 0
=>

11 i = 0

=>

i = 11 Amp.

5
3
7
2
i

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Q.7

Explain Kirchhoffs Voltage Law with help of examples.

Ans.: Kirchhoffs Voltage Law : According to this law, the algebraic sum of the
voltages in a specified direction along a closed loop of an electrical circuit is zero.
v

We adopt the following sign conventions :


(i)

The EMF of a cell is taken negative if we move in the direction of


increasing potential (i.e. from ve pole to +ve pole) through the cell and is
taken +ve if we move in the direction of decreasing potential (i.e. from +ve
pole to ve pole) through the cell.

(ii)

The voltage drop across any resistance will be +ve if these are in the
direction of current flow.
Using these two conditions and starting from point A
OR

V1

V2

E2

E1

V1

V2

E1

E2

Thus the algebraic sum of all the voltage drops in a closed loop is equal to the
sum of EMFs in the loop.
Q.8

Explain Charging of Capacitor.

Ans.: Charging of Capacitor :


In this circuit when we close the key k, let q be the charge on capacitor at time t
and I be the current in the circuit.

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The potential difference across capacitor will be q/c.


Using Kirchhoffs Voltage Law
E

RI

(1)

As time increases the charge on the capacitor increases and finally acquires the
maximum value q0. At this state, potential difference across capacitor becomes
equal to EMF (E), thus
E

q0

(2)

C
Putting this in equation (1)
q0

RI

RCI

(q0

q)

(q0

q)

(q

q0)

Or

q0

Or

1
RC

Or

dq

dt
Or

dq

1
RC

(3)

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dt
=>

RC
dq

(q

=
q0)

-1

dt

RC

Integrating eqn (3)


Loge(q

q0)

-1

C1

-1

RC
Now at t = 0, q = 0
So,

loge ( - q0 )

C1

By putting this value of C1

Loge(q

q0)

loge ( - q0 )

RC
Loge q

q0

-1

- q0
q

t
RC

q0

-1

- q0

RC

q0

q0(1

- q0 e t/RC

e t/RC)

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Q.9

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Explain Discharging of a Capacitor.

Ans.: Discharging of a Capacitor :


Capacitor is discharged through a resistance R by closing key k2 (keeping k1
open.
Let q be the charge on the capacitor at time t and I be the current flowing through
R at this moment. The initial charge on capacitor is q0 = EC. During discharging
process as E=0, so by Kirchhoffs Law

RI

(1)

C
OR

R dq +
dt

OR

dq

C
=

dt
OR

dq

-1

RC
=

-1

dt

(2)

RC

Integrating eqn (2)


Loge q

-1
RC

At t = 0, q = q0 = EC
So,

Loge (q0)

dt

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Substituting the value of B


Loge q

-1

dt

Loge q0

-1

RC
Loge q

Loge q0

RC
Loge q

q0
q

-1

RC
=

q0 e t/RC

Thus the charge on capacitor decreases exponentially with time t as shown


below.

Q.10 What is Time Constant of an RC Circuit.


Ans.: Time Constant of an R-C Circuit : In an R-C circuit, the growth of charge and
potential difference across the capacitor during charging or discharging are
dependent on time. During both these processes maximum current flows at the
start and then the current decays exponentially with time. The rate of variation of
all these quantities (charge, potential and current) infact depends on the value of
time t relative to the product RC. The product RC has the dimensions of time and
is called Time Constant of the circuit and is represented by .
During charging

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q0 (1

e t/ )

I0 e t/

q0 e t/

- I0 e t/

q0 (1

e 1 )

q0 (1

0.37 )

0.63 q0

0.37 I0

During discharging
and

At t = during charging

and

i.e. time constant is the time at which during charging the charge on capacitor
increase about 63% of the maximum value while current decreases to 37% of the
maximum value.

Multiple Choice Questions


Q:01 The energy stores in an inductance coil is given by:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q:02 Two resistances of 0.275 ohm and 0.778 ohm


resistance shall be:
(a)
More than 0.275 ohm
(b)
(c)
Equal to 1.053 ohm
(d)
Q:03 The specific resistance of a wire depends upon:
(a)
Its length
(b)
(c)
Its dimensions
(d)

LI2

( )

are connected in parallel. The total


Less than 0.275 ohm
More than 0.778 ohm

( )

Its cross-section area


Its material

( )

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Q:03 When two resistances are connected in series, they have:


(a)
Same voltage
(b)
Same resistance
(c)
Same current
(d)
Different current

( )

Q:04 Unit of resistivity is:


(a)
ohm/meter
(c)
ohm-meter

( )

ohm/meter2
ohm-meter2

(b)
(d)

Q:05 Kirchhoff's first low is related to the law of:


(a)
Conservation of energy
(b)
Conservation of charge
(c)
Conservation of mass
(d)
Conservation of angular momentum
Q:06 The conductivity of superconductor is :
(a)
Infinite
(c)
Very small

( )

(b)
(d)

Very large
Zero

( )

Q:07 The current i in the given circuit is:

2V

+
-

30

30

30

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q:08 The example of non-ohmic resistance is:


(a)
Copper wire
(c)
Diode
Q:09 The resistance of a conductor depends on:
(a)
Its length only
(c)
Its temperature
Q:10 Unit of potential difference is:

( )

(b)
(d)

Carbon wire
Tungsten wire

( )

(b)
(d)

Its cross - sectional area


All of the above

( )

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(a)
(c)

43

Volt
Joule

(b)
(d)

Ampere
Coulomb

( )

11

The diameters of two resistance wires of equal length and of the same material are
in the ratio of 1 : 2 the ratio of their resistances will be:
(a)
1:2
(b)
1:4
(c)
4:1
(d)
2:1
( )

12.

The conductivity of a superconductor is:


(a)
Zero
(c)
Large

(b)
(d)

Unit of resistivity is :
(a)
ohm/m
(c)
ohm-m

(b)
ohm/m2
ohm-m2

13

14.

15.

16

17.

18.

Q:19

(d)

Small
Infinite

( )

( )

In a closed circuit, kirchhoff's second law represents:


(a)
ohm's law
(b)
Charge - conservation law
(c)
Current-conservation low
(d)
None of the above

( )

The charging current in R-C circuit varies with time I as:


(a)

I = Ioe

(b)

I = Ioe

(c)

I = Io 1 - e -

(d)

I = Io 1 + e

( )

The resistance of straight conductor does not depend on its:


(a)
Temperature
(b)
Length
(c)
Material
(d)
Shape of cross-section

( )

The unit of specific conductance is:


(a)
Ohm
(c)
Siemen

(b)
(d)

Ohm-M
mho-m

( )

The example of non-ohmic resistance is:


(a)
Copper wire
(c)
Diode

(b)
(d)

Carbon wire
Tungsten wire

( )

A flow of 107 electrons per second in a conducting wire constitutes a current of:

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(a)
(c)
Q:20

Q:21

1.6 X 1026 A
1.6 X 1012 A

(b)
(d)

1.6 X 1012 A
1.6 X 1026 A

( )

Indentify the set in which all the materials are good conductors of electricity.
(a)
Cu, Ag and Au
(b)
Cu, Si and diamond
(c)
Cu, Hg and NaCL
(d)
Cu, Fe and Hg

When a current flows in a conductor, the order of magnitude of drift velocity of electrons
through it is:
(a)
1010 m/s
(b)
102 m/s
(c)

1010 cm/s

(d)

107 cm/s

( )

Q:22. The temperature co-efficient of resistance is positive for:


(a)
Carbon
(b)
Copper
(c)
Si
(d)
Ge
Q:23

( )

( )

The temperature co-efficient of resistance is negative for:


(a)
Ge
(b)
Copper
(c)
Aluminum
(d)
Nickel

Q:24. The example of non-ohmic resistance is:


(a)
Copper wire
(c)
Diode

(b)
(d)

( )

Carbon resistance
Tungsten wire

( )

S.No

Q:1

Ans

S.NO.

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

28

Ans

S.NO.

19

20

21

22

23

24

Ans

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Chapter-4

Magnetism
Q.1

Obtain an expression for the Magnetic Induction due to a Bar Magnet at a


point on its axis.

Ans.: Magnetic Induction due a Bar Magnet at a point on its axis :

Let a point P on its axis at a distance r from its centre. The distance of point P
from the N Pole will be (r l) while from S Pole it will be (r + l). The magnetic
field intensity at P due to N Pole will be
0

(r l)2

and due to S-Pole it will be


0

(r + l)2

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So, resultant magnetic field intensity at P is


B

(r - l)2

m(r + l)2 - m(r - l)2


4
(r2 - l2)2

4mlr

(r2 - l2)2

2Mr

(r2 - l2)2

along the axis

(r + l)2

(where M = 2ml)

For a short magnet r > > l, so l2 will be negligible compared to r2.


=
B

Q.2

2Mr

r4

2M

r3

Obtain an expression for the Magnetic Induction due to a Bar Magnet at a


point on its equatorial line.

Ans.: Magnetic Induction due to a Bar Magnet at a point on its equatorial line:

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Consider point P on equatorial line of magnet at distance r from its centre. The
distance of P from both the poles will be the same, equal to (r2 + l2)1/2
The intensity of magnetic field due to N Pole will be
B1

along PQ

(r2 + l2)

The intensity of magnetic field due to S Pole will be


B2

along PR

(r2 + l2)

The components of B1 & B2, which are perpendicular to the axis being equal and
opposite, will cancel each other while the components parallel to the axis being in
the same direction will get added.
So, resultant magnetic field at P will be in a direction parallel to the axis and will
be given as
B

B1 Cos

0
4

=
=

+
2m

Cos

(r2 + l2)
2m

(r2 + l2)

B2 Cos

l
(r2 + l2)1/2
(where M = 2ml)

(r2 + l2)3/2

For a small magnet l < < r, so that


B

Q.3

r3

State Biot-Savarts Law.

Ans.: Biot Savarts Law : This law is used to determine the magnetic field intensity at
a certain point.

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This law states that magnetic field intensity B at a certain point due to a current
carrying element

l of the conductor is
(i)

directly proportional to current I.

(ii)

directly proportional to length l of the current element.

(iii)

directly proportional to Sin, where is angle between the position vector


r of the point of observation with respect to the element and the element l

(iv)

inversely proportional to the square of the distance r of the observation


point from the element, i.e.
B

I l Sin
r2

In free space or non magnetic medium


B
Where

I l Sin

r2

Tesla

0 = Permeability of free space = 4 x 10-7 Weber/A-m

For other media is used in place of 0 for the permeability of that medium.

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49

Obtain an expression for the Magnetic Induction at the Centre of a Current


Carrying Coil.

Ans.: Magnetic Induction at the Centre of Coil due to Circular Current Carrying Coil
:
As shown in figure, the distance of observation point (centre) from each element
of the coil is equal to the radius a. In addition the position vector r makes an
angle of 90 with each element. Hence Sin = Sin90 = 1. Thus from Biot-Savarts
Law. The magnetic induction due to a current carrying element l at the point P

Il

a2

The direction of magnetic field due to all the elements is same. Therefore total
magnetic induction at the centre of the coil is
B

a2

a2

=
B

0I

l
(2a)

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2a
If the coil has n turns, then
l

2an

0nI

Tesla

2a
Q.5

Determine the Force per unit length between Two Current Carrying Parallel
Conductors.

Ans.: Force between Two Current Carrying Parallel Conductor :


Let two infinately long parralel conductors separated by distance d. Let i a & ib
are the currents in these conductors. These conductors are formed to exert force
on each other. It is confirmed experimentally that mutual force is attractive when
current in those conductors flow in the same direction but repulsive when
current in the conductors are in opposite direction.

The magnetic field produced by current ia flowing in the wire a at a distance


d is
Ba

0ia

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2d
According to Right Hand Palm rule, field Ba is perpendicular to the plane of
paper and directed downwards.
This means that second current carrying conductor is now placed in field B a
hence it will experience a force due to Ba. The magnitude of this force Fb on the
element l of wire will be
Fb

ib l Ba

Fb

ia ib l

This direction of Fb will be towards conductor a. Thus the force per unit length of
wire b
Fb

ia ib

Similarly force per unit length of wire a due to the magnetic field produced by
wire b will be
Fa

l
Q.6

ia ib

Define Magnetic Flux. State Faradeys Laws of Electromagnetic Induction.

Ans.: Magnetic flux : The magnetic flux linked with any surface placed in magnetic
field B is measured by total number of magnetic lines of force passing through it.
If we imagine that a plane surface of area A is placed in uniform magnetic field
(In which lines of force are parallel and equidistant) then magnetic flux is given
as

B.A =

BACos

Where is the angle between area vector & magnetic field.


Faradays Laws of Electromagnetic Induction :

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Q.7

(i)

Faradays First Law : Whenever the magnet flux linked with a circuit
changes with time an induced EMF is developed in the circuit. The
induced EMF in the circuit exists so long as the change in magnetic flux
continues. This law gives the cause of generation of induced EMF.

(ii)

Faradays Second Law : The magnitude of induced EMF in a circuit is


equal to the rate at which the magnetic flux linked with the circuit
changes.

State Lenzs Law with suitable example.

Ans.: Lenzs Law : The direction of induced EMF and induced current is obtained with
the help of this law. According to this law the direction of induced current in the
circuit is always such that it opposes the very cause which has produced it.
This law is applicable to closed circuits only.
Suppose a bar magnet SN is pushed towards the coil then induced EMF must
oppose the motion of magnet towards the coil. A north pole is formed at the face
of the coil opposite to magnet and magnet is repelled. And when viewed from
the side of magnet, the current in coil is anticlockwise.

Similarly when the magnet is moved away from the coil, a south pole is formed
at the opposite face and the attractive force between south and north poles
opposes the motion, therefore, the current in the coil will be clockwise.
Q.8

Explain Phenomena of Dia, Para and Ferromagnetic Materials.

Ans.: Diamagnetic Substances : Those materials which are repelled by magnetic field
i.e. a force acts on them from higher magnetic field region (in opposite direction)
such as water, sodium chloride etc. are called Diamagnetic Substances.

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Paramagnetic Substances : Those materials which experience a magnetic field


i.e. the force acts from weaker magnetic field region are called Paramagnetic
Substances. The force acting on the substances is very small in comparison to the
force on the substances as iron, nickel etc.
Ferromagnetic Substances : The substances such as iron, nickel and cobalt
experience a strong force of attraction by magnetic field and are called
Ferromagnetic Substances.
If a small bar of a substance is suspended between the poles of a magnet, then
diamagnetic substance tends to align perpendicular to the magnetic field,
paramagnetic substance tends to align parallel to the magnetic field and
ferromagnetic substance tends to align to the magnetic field even by weak field.
Q.9

Show the dependence of Magnetic Susceptibilities of Dia, Para and


Ferromagnetic Materials on Temperature.

Ans.: Magnetic Susceptibility (X) is a property which determines how easily a


magnetic material can be magnetized.
Magnetic susceptibility of diamagnetic substances does not depend on the
temperature since motion of electrons does not depend upon the temperature.
Magnetic Susceptibilities of Paramagnetic Substances depend upon the
temperature and according to Curies law the magnetic susceptibility X of
Paramagnetic Substance is given as
X
=>

1/ T
=

C/T

C is called Curies Constant


Magnetic Susceptibility of Ferromagnetic materials depends upon temperature.
Its dependence on temperature is according to Curie Weiss Law and given as
X

C
T - Tc

Where Tc is called Curie Temperature

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Curie Temperature is that temperature at or below which a material behaves like


a ferromagnetic material and above which it behaves like a paramagnetic
material.
Q.10 Define Self Induction and Mutual Induction.
Ans.: Self Induction :

Due to change in current passing through a coil, the magnetic field produced by
it and the magnetic flux linked with it changes with time, producing an induced
EMF in the coil. This phenomena is called Self Induction. The phenomena of self
induction occurs in every current carrying circuit or element.
Mutual Induction :
The phenomena of electromagnetic induction in which, on changing the current
in one coil an opposing induced EMF is produced in a neighboring coil, is known
as Mutual Induction.

Multiple Choice Questions


1 Magnetic induction due to a solenoid of length L radius R, no. of turns N and current I
is:
(a)
(b)
(c)

(d)

( )

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3.

The unit of magnetic flux density is:


(a)
Weber/m
(c)
Weber/m2

(b)
(d)

Weber
amp/m

( )

The commercial unit of electrical energy is:


(a)
Joules
(b)
Watt
(c)
Kilowatt
(d)
Kilowatt hour
( )
The magnetic induction at the centre of a circular current carrying coil of redius 'r"
is:
(a)
Oni
(b)
2Oni
2a
a
(c)
Oni
(d)
Zero
( )
a
The rays which remain unperfected in a magnetic field are:
(a)
(c)

(b)
(d)

Positive rays

( )

The cause of diamagnetism is:


(a)
Orbital motion of electrons
(c)
Paired electrons

(b)
(d)

Spin motion of electrons


None of the above

( )

A bar magnet of magnetic moment 'M' is cut into two equal parts. The magnetic
moment of either of part will be:
(a)
2M
(b)
(c)

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(d)

Zero

( )

The coefficient of self induction of a coil is given by:


e
(a)
L=
(b)

L=

(c)

L=

L=

(d)

( )

The peak value of a.c. is 4 Ampere the root mean square value of current in the circuit is:
(a)
4 Ampere
(b)
Ampere

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(c)

Ampere

(d)

8 Ampere

( )

10

Magnetic field is produced by the flow the current in a straight wire. This phenomenon
is based on:
(a)
Faraday's
(b)
Maxwell's law
(c)
Coulomb's law
(d)
Biot-Sawart law
( )

11

Unit of magneto motive force is:


(a)
Ampere/meter
(c)
Ampere

(b)
(d)

Ampere-meter
Weber-meter

( )

12.

The direction of lines of force of magnetic field produced due to flow of direct current in
a conductor is formed by:
(a)
Lenz/s law
(b)
Right hand rule
(c)
Faraday's law
(d)
Biot-svart's law
( )

13

Who discovered magnetic effect of current?


(a)
Faraday
(b)
(c)
Ampere
(d)

Oersted
Bohr

( )

14

The value of magnetic induction B at different points situated on the axis of current
carrying wire will be:
(a)
Zero
(b)
Maximum
(c)
Proportional to current
(d)
None of above
( )

15

The field intensity due to current I flowing through a straight long wire is proportional
to:
(a)
I
(b)
I2
(c)

16

17.

When
will.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

(d)

I/I

( )

current is passed, through two long straight wires in same direction then there
be force of repulsion between the wires
be force of attraction between the wires
Not be any force of attraction between the wires
Not be any force in opposite direction mutually

The current flowing in opposite direction mutually.


(a)
Attract each other

( )

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(b)
(c)
(d)
18

19

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Repel each other


do not affect each other
Attract sometimes and repel sometimes

The value of magnetic induction inside a solenoid along the radius:


(a)
Is zero
(b)
decreases with distance from the axis
(c)
is uniform
(d)
increases with distance from the axis

( )

( )

The formula for magnetic induction at the centre of current carrying circular coil of
radius r is:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(c)

( )

20

A circular coil A and radius r carries a current I. Another circular coil B of radius 2r
carries a current 2I. The magnetic fields at the centers of the circular coils are in the
ratio of:
(a)
4 :1
(b)
3:1
(c)
2 :1
(c)
1:1
( )

21

Magnetic field do not interact with:


(a)
Stationary electric charges
(b)
Moving electric charges
(c)
Stationary permanent magnets
(d)
Moving permanent magnets `

( )

Diamagnetism is:
(a)
Distortion effect
(b)
Orientation effect
(c)
Both distortion and orientation
(d)
Cooperative phenomena

( )

The permeability of a substance is zero. Then it is:


(a)
Diamagnetic
(b)
Paramagnetic
(c)
ferromagnetic
(d)
anti ferromagnetic

( )

22.

23

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S.NO.

Q:1

Ans

S.NO

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Ans

S.NO

19

20

21

22

23

Ans

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Chapter-5

Alternating Current
Q.1

Define Electric Current. Differentiate between Direct Current and Alternating


Current.

Ans.: Electric Current : The amount of charge flowing per second at a given point or
rate of flow of charge is called Current. The practical unit of current is Ampere
and is equivalent to Coulomb per Second. When one coulomb charge flows in one
second, the current is one Ampere.
Direct Current or DC : The current whose magnitude remains constant with time
and which flows continuously in a definite direction is call Direct Current.

(I)
Current
time (t)
Alternating Current or AC : The current whose direction is not definite but
reversed after definite intervals of time is called Alternative Current or AC. The
magnitude of such a current does not remain constant but changes periodically
with time.

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Q.2

Give the Principle of AC Generator. Describe its main parts. What factors does
the EMF developed depend?

Ans.: Principle of AC Generator : The working of generator is based on phenomenon


of electromagnetic induction i.e. magnetic flux linked with a coil changes, an
EMF is induced in the coil.
Essential Parts of AC Generator are :
i)

Armature

ii)

Field Magnets

iii)

Slip Rings

iv)

Brushes

Armature : This is a rectangular coil. It consists of a large no. of insulated copper


wire wound over a laminated soft iron core. The coil can be rotated around the
central axis.
Field Magnets : N & S are two poles pieces of a strong electromagnet in which
the armature coil is rotated. Axis of rotation is perpendicular to magnetic field
lines.
Slip Rings : These are two hollow metallic rings to which two ends of armature
coil are connected.

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Brushes : These are two flexible metallic plates or carbon rods. The purpose of
brushes is to pass on current from the armature coil to external load resistance.
Induced EMF in AC Generator is gives as
E

NABW Sinwt

N ->

No. of turns in coil

A ->

Cross Sectional area of each turn of coil

B ->

Magnetic Field

W -> Angular Velocity of the coil


These four are the factors on which EMF depends. This is maximum when
Sinwt

Maximum

EMax

E0

NABW X 1

Therefore,
E
Q.3

E0Sinwt

Define Mean, Peak and RMS Values of an AC and obtain expression for these.

Ans.: Mean or Average Value of AC Current : The mean of the instantaneous value (I
= I0Sinwt) over a full cycle is called Mean or Average Value. In a full cycle the
mean value of alternating current is zero because during first half of the cycle, the
current is positive and in a certain direction and in the next half cycle, the current
is negative i.e. opposite to the values in first half cycle.
Peak Value (I0) : The maximum value of current in a cycle of alternating current
is called Peak Value.
Root Mean Square Value : The square root of the mean of square of current over
a full cycle is called Root Mean Square Value i.e. RMS Current
Irms

I2

Since the square of the instantaneous value of alternating current is always


positive, the RMS Value is never zero. As we know
I

I0Sin(wt + )

I2

I02Sin2 (wt + )

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Mean value of Sin2 (wt + ) is .

Q.4

So,

I2

I02 ()

Hence,

Irms

I2

Irms

0.707 I0

I02 / 2

I0 / 2

Explain Impedance and Reactance of A.C. Circuit.

Ans.: Impedance : In an AC circuit usually current and potential difference are not in
same phase. To obtain a complete relationship between potential difference and
current, it is necessary to write the phase difference between potential difference
and current along with ratio of magnitudes of these quantities. This combined
quantity is called the Impedance of Element for Alternating Current.
Impedance (Z)

I
Reactance : The Impedance of AC circuit contains two parts. One in which
potential difference and current always remains in same phase and the other in
which there is a phase difference of /2 (+ or -) b/w potential difference and
current. This second part is called Reactance (X).
So,
Q.5

/2

Determine the Impedance of L-R Circuit and show that in such a Circuit
Current lay behinds the Voltage.

Ans.: AC Circuit containing Inductance L and Resistance R in the Series : Consider a


circuit in which Inductance L and Resistance R are connected in Series with
source of alternating EMF
E

E0Sinwt

(1)

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Let I be the current in the circuit at any instant and VL and VR are the potential
differences across L and R respectively at the instant, then
And

VL

IXL

VR

IR

IL

Now, VR is in phase with the current while VL leads the current by


mutually perpendicular.

Vector Diagram of this Circuit

/2,

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In this diagram vector OA represents VR (which is in phase with I) while OB


represents VL (which leads I by 90). The vector OP represents the resultant of VR
and VL, which is applied EMF (E), thus
E2

=>

VR2 + VL2

(IR)2 + (IXL)2 E = VR2 + VL2 + 2VRVL2Cos

I2(R2 + XL2)

E
R 2 + X L2

Here R2 + XL2

->

Effective resistance of L-R Circuit

This is called Inductive Impedance and given as ZRL.


So,

ZRL

[ R2 + XL2 ]1/2

[ R2 + (L)2 ]1/2

If phase difference between voltage E and Resultant Current I is , then from


vector diagram
tan =

VL

IL

VR

IR

tan-1 (L/R)

This is the angle by which the current lag behinds the voltage.
Q.6

Determine the Impedance of R-C Circuit.

Ans.: AC Circuit containing Capacitance C and Resistance R in Series : Consider a


circuit in which Capacitance C and Resistance R is connected in Series with the
source of alternating EMF
E

E0Sinwt

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If I is the current in the circuit at any time t, then potential difference across R is
VR = IR and across C is VC = IXC = I (1 / C)
VR and I will be in same phase while VC will lag behind I by

/2 i.e. 90.

In this phase diagram, VR is represented by OA and VC by OB. The vector OP


represents the resultant of VR and VC, which is applied Emf E.

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E2

=>

VR2 + VL2

(IR)2 + (IXC)2

I2(R2 + XC2)

E
R2 + XC2

Here R2 + XC2

->

Effective resistance of R-C Circuit

This is called Capacitive Impedance and given as ZRc.


So,
Q.7

ZRC

R2 + XC2

R2 + (1/C)2

What is meant by Resonance in LCR Circuit. Determine Resonant Frequency.

Ans.: If an AC circuit contains Inductance (L), Capacitance (C) and Resistance (R) in
Series, then Impedance (Z) of this series combination is obtained as
(IZ)2 =

(IR)2 + (IXL IXC)2


{E2 = VR2 + (VL VC)2}
{E = IZ; VL = IXL; VR = IR; VC = IXC}

OR

Z2

R2 + (XL XC)2

=>

[R2 + (XL XC)2 ]1/2

By putting the value of XL and XC


Z

[R2 + (L 1/C)2 ]1/2

From this equation, we see that when frequency increases, Inductive Reactance
L and Capacitive Reactance 1/WC decreases, its opposite takes place. Therefore
by adjusting frequency or values of reactive components, a condition (L =
1/C) can be achieved, so that resultant reactance (L 1/C) becomes zero. At
this frequency the Impedance of the Circuit becomes minimum equal to
Resistance R and current in the circuit is maximum. This state of circuit is called
Electrical Resonance.
The frequency at which Resonance take place, is called Resonant Frequency. At
Resonant Frequency, current and voltage are in phase.
At Resonant Frequency ( = 0)

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XL

XC

=>

0L

1/0C

=>

02

1/LC

=>

2 F0 =

1
LC

=>

F0

1
2

Hertz

LC

In Resonance State (At Resonant Frequency) :

Q.8

(1)

ZMin

(2)

Current in the circuit is maximum IMax = E/R

(3)

Resultant Reactance of circuit becomes zero.

Obtain the expression for Power Consumed in an AC Circuit and define Power
Factor.

Ans.: Power in AC Circuit and Power Factor : In an AC circuit voltage and current
have a phase difference therefore power in AC circuit also depends on this phase
difference.
Suppose at time t alternating EMF and current in AC Circuit are
and

E0Sinwt

I0Sin(wt - )

The instantaneous power in the circuit at time t will be


Pi

E0Sinwt

I0Sin(wt - )

E0 I0 Sinwt Sin(wt - )

1/2 [Cos(C D) Cos(C + D)]

Since,
SinC SinD
So,

Pi

= 1/2 E0 I0 [Cos{wt (wt - )} Cos{wt + (wt - )}]

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OR

Pi

= 1/2 E0 I0 [Cos Cos(2wt - )]


= 1/2 E0 I0 Cos E0 I0 Cos(2wt - )

First part of instantaneous power does not depend on time and second part
changes periodically with time. For the periodic variation, the average value of
E0 I0 Cos(2wt - ) is zero.
So,

Pav

Pav

E0 I0 Cos

E0

I0 Cos

Erms Irms Cos

Here Cos is called Power Factor i.e. in an AC circuit, the cosine of phase
difference between the voltage and current i.e. Cos is called Power Factor.
Q.98 Define Half Power Frequency and Band Width.
Ans.: Half Power Frequencies and Band Width of a Series Resonant Circuit :
The Resultant Impedance of Series LCR Circuit is
Z

[R2 + (L 1/C)2 ]1/2

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In the state of Resonance, when L = 1/C., Z = R and current will be in phase


with applied EMF. At Resonant Frequency, current in the circuit will be
maximum.
As shown in figure at Resonant Frequency (F0), current is maximum and at
Frequencies F1 and F2, current in the circuit is 1/ 2 times, the Maximum Current
(IMax).
The Power at these Frequencies F1 and F2 is half the Power at Resonant
Frequency
because

Power

I2

These Frequencies F1 and F2 are therefore called Half Power Frequencies and
corresponding points on the Resonance Curve are called Half Power Points.
Band Width : The Frequency Interval (F2 F1) between which the circuit becomes
capable of accepting more power from the source is called Band Width of the
circuit.
Thus Band Width
F

F2 F1

Q.10 Explain Star and Delta Connections of Three Phase AC Circuit.


Ans.: Star Connection : In this connection all the low potential points (starting points)
are connected together and it is called Neutral P-terminal.
The electrical power is terminated by three terminals, which are high potential
terminals (finish ends).

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The voltage between any pair (1-2, 2-3, 3-1) is called Line Voltage and is 3 times
the voltage generated in one armature windings. However the line current is
equal to phase current.
For domestic purpose, a single phase AC is provided i.e. load connection is made
between a line (1, 2 or 3) and the neutral (4) for running heavy machinery three
phase AC provided i.e. load is connected between 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 or 3 and 1.
Delta Connection : In this connection, low potential point of one phase winding
is connected to high potential point of second phase winding and so on. There is
no neutral in Delta Connection i.e. to transmit required amount of power only,
three conducting wires are required in delta connection.
In this connection, line voltage is equal to phase voltage, however the line
current is 3 times the phase current.

Multiple Choice Questions


Q:1

In a series resonant circuit, the current at resonance is:


(a)
maximum
(b)
minimum
(c)
zero
(d)
none of the above

( )

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The resonant frequency of a circuit is given by:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(d)

In an deal circuit, the power is consumed in:


(a)
R
(b)
(c)
L
(d)

( )

Zero

( )

C
L and C

( )

None of the above

( )

The impedance of an R- L series circuit is given by:


(a)

R + XL

(b)

(c)

R2 +

(d)

In LCR circuit, the power factor to be 1, the condition is:


(a)
R=O
(b)
(c)

( )

Resonant circuits are:


(a)
Parallel resonant circuits
(b)
Series resonant circuits
(c)
Both parallel and series resonant circuits
(d)
None of the above
The average value of alternating current over one complete cycle is:
(a)
Io
(b)
(c)

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(d)

When frequency of an parallel LCR circuit increase, the impedance Z:


(a)
First decreases and then increase
(b)
First increase and then decreases
(c)
Increases uniformly
(d)
Decreases uniformly
When two parallel wires carry current in the same direction, they:

( )

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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
10

11

12.

13

14

15

16

17

Repel each other


Attract each other
Have no force between them
Apply an uncertain force on each other

( )

If direct current is passed in a spring, then:


(a)
Its length decreases
(b)
Its length increases
(c)
No change occurs in the length
(d)
It oscillates
The unit of magnetic flux density is:
(a)
weber/m
(c)
weber/m2

( )

(b)
(d)

weber
ampere/m

( )

Lenz's law is based on the conservation of:


(a)
Charge
(b)
(c)
Energy
(d)

Momentum
Mass

( )

The time constant of an L -R circuit is:


(a)
LR
(c)
R/L

L/R
I/RL

( )

Permeability of a material is:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(b)
(d)

( )

Copper is:
(a)
Paramagnetic
(c)
Diamagnetic

(b)
(d)

Ferromagnetic
Non-magnetic

( )

The example of ferromagnetic material is:


(a)
Aluminum
(c)
Mercury

(b)
(d)

Nickel
Manganese

( )

In an a.c. circuit the peak values of current and e.m.f compared to the values
measured by a.c. instruments are:
(a)
1.41 times
(b)
0.707 times
(c)
Double
(d)
Half
( )

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18

The voltage of domestic power supply is 220 volts. What does this voltage
represent?
(a)
Mean voltage
(b)
Mean-square voltage
(c)
Root-mean square voltage
(d)
Peak voltage
( )

19

A generator is based on the principle of:


(a)
Self inductance
(c)
Electromagnetic induction

20.

21.

22

23

24

25

(b)
(d)

Electrical induction
Mutual induction

The impedance of a 200 mH induction coil at 1 KHz will be:


(a)
200 ohms
(b)
1257 ohms
(c)
628 ohms
(d)
12.57 x10 5
The unit of
is:
(a)
Henry
(b)
(c)
Ampere
(d)
The time constant of an L R circuit is given by:
(a)
R/L
(b)
(c)
RL
(d)

( )

( )

Farad
Second

( )

L/R
R2 L

( )

In a pure capacitor:
(a)
current leads the e.m.f. by phase 90o
(b)
current legs behind the e.m.f. by phase 90o
(c)
current of e.m.f. are always in the same phase
(d)
current and e.m.f. are always opposite phase

( )

In an ideal A.C. circuit the power is consumed in:


(a)
Resistance
(b)
Capacitance
(c)
Inductance
(d)
L C Circuit

( )

The resonant frequency of series LCR circuit consists of R = 100


mH is:
(a)
10 Hz
(c)
500 Hz

(b)
(d)

100Hz
5000 Hz

and L= 100

( )

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S.NO.
Ans
S.NO.
Ans
S.NO.
Ans

1
A
10
C
19
C

2
A
11
C
20
B

3
C
12
C
21
D

4
D
13
B
22
B

5
D
14
C
23
B

6
B
15
C
24
D

7
C
16
B
25

8
B
17
A

9
A
18
C

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Chapter-6

Electrical Devices, Machines


And Measuring Instruments
Q.1

Describe construction and working of DC Motor. Give expression for its


efficiency.

Ans.: DC Motor : It is a machine which converts electrical energy into mechanical


energy.
Construction : It consists of following five parts :
(i)

Armature : The armature coil consists of a large no. of turns of insulated


copper wire wound over a soft iron core.

(ii)

Filed Magnet

(iii)

Split Rings or Commutator : These are two halves of same ring, the ends
of armature coil are connected to these halves which also rotate with
armature.

(iv)

Brushes : These are two carbon rods and connected to an external source
of DC supply.

(v)

Battery

Working : As key (K) is closed, current lows in armature coil. Due to this arms
AB and CD experience equal and opposite force (according to Flemings Left
Hand Rule).
These forces constitute a couple and Torque due to this couple is

niBASin

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n ->

No. of turns in armature

I ->

Current through the coil

B ->

Intensity of Magnetic Field

A ->

Area of the coil

->

Angle which the normal to the area makes with Magnetic Field.

This Torque tries to bring plane of coil perpendicular to magnetic field thus = 0,
Sin = 0
and So,

After every half rotation, direction of current in coil is reverted by commutator


and Torque acting on coil remains in same direction. Thus, the coil goes on
rotating till the supply of current is maintained with this coil. The shaft rotates
and shaft can be connected to any machine for its operation.

Efficiency of Electric Motor :

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Efficiency =

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Work done by Motor per second

X 100%

Energy supplied by external source per second


=>

100%

100%

100%

P
=>

Ie
IE

=>

e
E

Where E -> Applied EMF by Source


E -> Induced Back EMF
Q.2

Explain the principles and working of a Transformer. What is Transformer


Ratio?

Ans.: Transformer : It is an electrical device which is used for changing the AC voltage.
It is based on the principle of mutual induction.

Working : When alternating current is passed through the primary coil, a


Magnetic Field is produced. Due to continuous change in alternating current in
primary coil, the Magnetic Flux linked with secondary also changes, resulting the

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generation of induced EMF in the secondary. This induced EMF depends on the
ratio of no. of turns in the secondary to the no. of turns in primary.
Let,

np -> No. to turns in primary coil


ns -> No. of turns in secondary coil

Assuming there is no flux leakage and area of cross section in the same. Let flux
passing through primary and secondary is . Then flux linked with primary coil
p

- np d

(1)

dt
s

- ns

(2)

dt
Es
Ep

ns

(3)

np

From this equation (3), we see that ratio of alternating EMF obtained in
secondary to alternating EMF applied in the Primary is equal to ratio of no. of
turns in secondary coil to no. of turns in Primary Coil. This ratio K is called
Transformer Ratio.

Q.3

How is a Moving Coil Galvanometer modified to work as an Ammeter and a


Voltmeter?

Ans.: Conversion of Galvanometer into Ammeter and Voltmeter :


Ammeter : Ammeter is used for measuring the strength of current in electric
circuit. It is always connected in series in the circuit. Resistance of ideal ammeter
is zero.
If a low resistance wire (shunt) of proper value is connected in parallel with the
moving coil galvanometer, it is converted into ammeter.

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ig
G

I - ig
VVVVVV
S
Converted Ammeter
If G is resistance of galvanometer ig is the full scale deflection current of
galvanometer. To convert a galvanometer into ammeter of Range I, a shunt of
resistance S is connected in parallel with the galvanometer. From the circuit
diagram
(I ig) S

ig G

ig

(I - ig)
Voltmeter : It is used for measuring potential difference between any two points
in a circuit. If a proper value of high resistance is connected in series with the coil
of moving coil galvanometer, then it is converted into voltmeter.

R
G

VVVVVV

Converted Voltmeter
Suppose the resistance of galvanometer which is to be converted into voltmeter is
G and full scale deflection current is ig, if the galvanometer is to be converted into
a voltmeter of range V volt, then a high resistance R is connected in series with

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coil so that ig should flow through the resistance (R + G) on applying a potential


difference V i.e.
V

ig (R + G)
V

- G

ig
Q.4

What is a Multimeter? Discuss the design of a Multi Range Voltmeter.

Ans.: Multimeter : It is an electronic instrument which can measure currents, voltages


and resistances. Using Function Switch and Range Switch, it can be used as
voltmeter, ammeter or ohmmeter for different ranges of measurement. A
multimeter consists of an ordinary pivoted type of moving coil galvanometer.
Voltage Measurement :
For mMeasurement of voltage, A Resistance Rs is connected in series with the
coil, so that when maximum voltage is applied, the current through the
movement is ig.
Assuming,

ig

1 mA

Coil Resistance

Rs

500

For a Range of 10V, Rs will be


ig (G + Rs)
Rs

=
=

=
10

1 X 10-3
Similarly for 100V, Voltage Range Rs = 999.5 K .

10V
-

500

= 99.5 K

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So, by using different series resistors the range of voltage measurement can be
increased.

Multiple Choice Questions


1

The function of d.c. motor is:


(a)
to convert energy to electrical energy
(b)
to convert electrical energy to mechanical energy
(c)
to convert electrical energy to magnetic energy
(d)
to convert magnetic energy of electrical energy
The efficiency of a .d. c motor is:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

None of the above

To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, we can use:

( )

( )

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(a)
(c)
4

9.

10.

11

Dynamo
Transformer

Transformer is based on the principle of:


(a)
Self induction
(c)
Electromagnetic

(b)
(d)

Motor
Galvanometer

( )

(b)
(d)

Mutual induction
Electrical induction

( )

A galvanometer can be changed into ammeter by:


(a)
Adding a low resistance in series with it
(b)
Adding a low resistances in parallel with it
(c)
Adding a high resistance in series with it
(d)
Adding a high resistance in parallel with it
For an ideal voltmeter, the resistance should be:
(a)
Zero
(b)
(c)
Very high
(d)
An active element in a circuit is one which:
(a)
Receives energy
(c)
Both (a) and (d)
2
Wb/m equals:
(a)
1 Gauss
(c)
103 Gauss

( )

Infinite
None of the above

( )

(b)
(d)

Supplies energy
None of the above

( )

(b)
(d)

102 Gauss
104 Gauss

( )

The heating of the large transformers is due to:


(a)
the heat generated by current
(b)
hysteresis alone
(c)
both the hysteresis and heating effect of current
(d)
none of the above

( )

Lenz's law is a consequence of the law of conservation of:


(a)
charge
(b)
mass
(c)
momentum
(d)
energy

( )

The back e.m.f. in d.c. motor is maximum when:


(a)
the motor has picked up maximum speed
(b)
the motor has just started moving
(c)
the speed of the motor is till on the increase
(d)
the motor has just been switched off

( )

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13

14

15

16

17

18

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A 100 mH coil carries a current of I A. energy stored in its magnetic field is:
(a)
1J
(b)
0.5 J
(c)
0.05 J
(d)
0.1 J

( )

Eddy currents are produced when:


(a)
a metal is kept in a varying magnetic field
(b)
a metal is kept in a steady magnetic field
(c)
a circular coil is placed in a magnetic field
(d)
a current is passed through a circular coil

( )

Lamination of transformer core:


(a)
eliminates heating due to eddy current
(b)
eliminates magnetic field due to eddy current
(c)
eliminates both heating and magnetic field due to eddy current
(d)
none of the above

( )

In a transformer Vp = 220 V and Vs = 22 v. it runs a machine of 220


resistance.
The current in the primary coil is:
(a)
1A
(b)
0.1 A
(c)
0.01 A
(d)
1mA
( )
The current between two infinite straight conductors separated by a distance 10 m are 2 A
and 4 A respectively. The force per unit length between them is:
(a)
1.8 X 103 N/m attractive
(b)

1.6 X 103 N/m repulsive

(c)

3.2 X 103 N/m attractive

(d)

3.2 X 103 N/m repulsive

( )

According to faraday's law of e.m. finduction the inducted e.m.f. 'e' is:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

In the given resistor circuit, the current flowing through the resistance CD will be:

( )

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(a)
(b)
(c)

C
2

4
10 V

(d)
19

20

21

22

23

24

25

A multi meter cannot be used to measure:


(a)
current
(c)
resistance
A generator is based on the principle of:
(a)
Salf-inductance
(c)
Electromagnetic induction

(b)
(d)

voltage
capacitance

( )

(b)
(d)

Electrical induction
Mutual induction

( )

The back e.m.f. in d.c. motor is maximum when:


(a)
the motor has picked up maximum speed
(b)
the motor has just started moving
(c)
the speed of the motor is till on the increase
(d)
the motor has just been switched off

( )

A 100 mH coil carries a current of I A. energy stored in its magnetic field is:
(a)
1J
(b)
0.5 J
(c)
0.05 J
(d)
0.1 J

( )

Eddy currents are produced when:


(a)
a metal is kept in a varying magnetic field
(b)
a metal is kept in a steady magnetic field
(c)
a circular coil is placed in a magnetic coil
(d)
a current is passed through a circular coil

( )

Lamination of transformer core:


(a)
eliminates heating due to eddy current
(b)
eliminates magnetic field due to eddy current
(c)
eliminates both heating and magnetic field due to eddy current
(d)
none of the above

( )

Ina transformer Vp = 220 V and Vs = 22 v. it runs a machine of 220


current in the primary coil is:
(a)
1A
(b)
0.1 A
(c)
0.01 A
(d)
1mA

resistance. The

( )

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27

S.NO.
Ans
S.NO.
Ans
S.NO.
Ans

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In LCR parallel circuit:


(a)
I is minimum, Z is minimum
(b)
I is minimum, z is maximum
(c)
I is maximum, Z is minimum
(d)
I is maximum, Z is maximum

( )

In comparison to d.c. transmission losses in a.c. are:


(a)
high
(b)
low
(c)
negligible
(d)
none of the above

( )

Q:1
B
10
D
19
D

2
D
11
A
20
C

3
A
12
B
21
A

4
B
13
C
22
B

5
A
14
C
23
C

6
A
15
B
24
C

7
C
16
B
25
B

8
D
17
A
26
B

9
C
18
C
27
B

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Chapter-7

Electrical Wiring
Q.1

What is Fuse? Discuss the Types of Fuses generally used.

Ans.: Fuse : It is a safety device used to prevent serious damage to an electrical


installation due to fault in it. It is a small wire of tinned copper or an alloy (lead +
tin) having a low melting point. It is connected in series with circuit. When a
heavy current flows due to short circuit, the fuse melts or blows, cutting off
further flow of current.
In domestic installation, two types of fuses are used

Q.2

(i)

Carbidge Type : It consists of a small tube of insulating material at glass


having brass caps at its ends. The tube may be filled with non-ignitable
powder. The fuse wire is held between the brass caps. The fuse wire is of
such a gauge that when the current exceeds a specified value, the wire
melts and circuit breaks.

(ii)

Re-wirable Type : This fuse has a Porcelain Fuse Holder with terminal
clips between which the Fuse wire is fixed by screws. The fuse holder is
gripped in spring contacts in a Porcelain base.

What is Earthing? Explain its importance.

Ans. Earthing of electrical appliances, power supply systems etc. is an essential


gradient of electrical wiring. Majority of electrical accidents may be directly
traced to inadequate, faulty or some times no earthing. When the insulation of
the line conductor goes bad and the conductor comes into contact with the metal
casing of an electrical appliance or a metallic conduits etc., the casing or conduit

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would become live. There would be no outward indication for this defect. If a
person touches the appliance while standing on the ground, current would pass
to earth through his body and he would receive a severe shock which could be
sometimes fatal. On the other hand if all metal casing, conduits etc. are connected
to a good earth by a conductor, the casing will remain at the same potential as
earth i.e. at zero potential. Further the earth connection provides an easy path (of
low resistance) so when a fault occurs large current will flow which will blow
the fuses and power supply will be cut off. Hence the metal casing of all
appliances, distribution boards and earthing pins of 3-pin plugs must be
connected to a proper earthing.
Q.3

Discuss the various Types of Wiring used in a household installation.

Ans.: There are number of types of wiring used for domestic installations. These are
(i)

Casing and Copping : In this wiring, a teak wood casing having grooves
length wise is used. The wires vulcanized rubber insulated (VIR) or plastic
insulated are placed in these grooves, the casing is covered by a thin strip
of teak wood and fixed by screws.

(ii)

Cleat Wiring : In this method, the wires are stretched and gripped
between two halves of Porcelain cleats fixed to the walls.

(iii)

Tough Rubber Sheathed (TRS) and Cab Tyre Sheathed (CTS) wiring :
The TRS cables consists of conductors which after being insulated are
sheathed in a layer of tough rubber which provides a good degree of
protection against moisture.

(iv)

Lead Sheathed Wiring : The lead covered cables have a long life and
medium cost and provide a good protection against moisture but are not
very strong mechanically.

(v)

Metal Conduit Wiring : In this system the insulated cables are drawn in
metallic conduits which are initially installed in desired positions. It has
very long life.

Objective Part: Multiple Choice Questions:


Q:1

A fuse wire has:


(a)
a low melting point
(b)
a low resistance
(c)
a small radium

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S.NO.
Ans

(d)
negligible mechanical strength
Single-phase domestic power supply is at:
(a)
400 V, 50 Hz
(c)
220 V, 100 Hz
A switch can :
(a)
open a circuit
(c)
both open and close a circuit
Earthing is used:
(a)
As a neutral line
(c)
to reduce voltage fluctuation

Q:1
A

2
C

3
C

4
D

( )

(b)
(d)

220 V. 50 Hz
400 V, 100 Hz

( )

(b)
(d)

close a circuit
introduce a resistance

( )

(b)
(d)

to save power
as a safety measure

( )

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Chapter-8

Network Analysis
Q.1

State Thevenins Theorem.

Ans.: Thevenins Theoram : According to this theorem, Any two terminal linear
network containing voltage sources and impedances can be replaced with an
equivalent voltage source Eeq with a series impedance Zeq. The values of Eeq is the
open circuit voltage between the given terminal of the network and Z eq is the
impedance across these terminals when all the generators in the network have
been replaced by their internal impedances.

Consider a Simple Circuit :

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The total impedance across the voltage source is


Z =

Z1

Z3 (Z2 + ZL)
Z2 + Z 3 + Z L

=>

Z1 Z2 + Z2 Z3 + Z3 Z1 + ZL (Z1 + Z3)
Z3 + Z2 + ZL

So,

I =

Z
Thus,

IL =

Z3 + Z 2 + Z L
Z1 Z2 + Z2 Z3 + Z3 Z1 + ZL (Z1 + Z3)

Z3

Z3 + Z 2 + Z L
=>
=>

IL =

Z3

Z3 + Z 2 + Z L

Z3 + Z 2 + Z L

Z1 Z2 + Z2 Z3 + Z3 Z1 + ZL (Z1 + Z3)

IL =

Z3

Z1 Z2 + Z2 Z3 + Z3 Z1 + ZL (Z1 + Z3)

(1)

Now the open circuit voltage across A, B is voltage across P, Q when Z L is


disconnected.
Eeq

Z3

Z1 + Z 3
The impedance across A, B in this condition is
Zeq

Z1

Z3 Z1
Z3 + Z 1

=>

Zeq

Z1 Z2 + Z2 Z3 + Z3 Z1
Z1 + Z 3

So, using the equivalent circuit, the current in the load will be
IL

Eeq
Zeq + ZL

=>

IL

Z3
Z1 + Z 3

Z1 + Z 3
Z1 Z2 + Z2 Z3 + Z3 Z1 + ZL (Z1 + Z3)

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IL

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Z3
Z1 Z2 + Z2 Z3 + Z3 Z1 + ZL (Z1 + Z3)

E
(2)

Which is same as given by equation (1), verifying Thevenins Theorem.


Q.2

State Nortons Theorem and explain application for complicated network.

Ans.: Nortons Theorem : According to this theorem, Any complicated linear two
terminal network can be replaced by an equivalent circuit consisting of a
constant current generator, Ieq, with an impedance Zeq connected parallel to it.
The current generated Ieq is equal to the short-circuit current between the given
terminals and the parallel impedance Zeq is the open circuit impedance between
these terminals with all sources of emf replaced by their internal impedances.

This Theorem can easily be proved by first obtaining the Thevenins equivalent
circuit.
Accordingly,

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(IL)T

Eeq
Zeq + ZL

If now the terminals A, B are short circuited the short-circuit current


Ieq

Eeq
Zeq

Using this value of current in the Nortons equivalent circuit, the current I L in the
load by division of current in parallel branches will be
(IL)N

Zeq

Ieq

Zeq + ZL
=>

(IL)N

Zeq

Eeq

Zeq + ZL Zeq
=>

(IL)N =

Eeq
Zeq + ZL

Thus the current in the load (IL)N obtained by Nortans equivalent circuit is same
as the current (IL)T obtained by Thevenins circuit.
Q.3

Give Maximum Power Transfer Theoram.

Ans.: Maximum Power Transfer Theorem : According to this theorem, The transfer
of power from a generator to a load will be maximum when the load impedance
is the complex conjugate of the internal impedance of the generator.
Thus, if internal impedance of generator is RG + XG
/2 i.e., having a
resistance part RG and reactive part XG, the transfer of power to a load will be
maximum when the load impedance has a resistive part RL equal to RG and a
reactive part XL equal in magnitude to XG but opposite in nature. Hence if
generator reactance is capacitive, the load impedance must be inductive.
For dc circuits the reactive part has no role, so according to the maximum power
transfer theorem, the transfer of power to a load is maximum when the load
resistance is equal to the internal impedance of the generator.

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To establish this theorem, consider a dc circuit with a generator of emf E and


internal resistance RG. It is connected to a load RL.
The current in the circuit will be
I

E
RL + R G

So, power delivered to the load is


PL
PL

I 2 RL

E2 RL
(RL + RG) 2
E2RL

(RL2 + RG 2 + 2 RL RG)
PL

E2RL
(RL - RG) 2 + 4 RL RG

PL will be maximum when denominator in the above expression is minimum. So


for maximum power
RL
and

(PL)Max

=
=

RG

E2RL
4 RL RG

E2
4 RG

E2
4 RL

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Multiple Choice Questions:


Q:1 Norton theorem is converse of:
(a)
The venin's theorem
(b)
Superposition theorem
(b)
Reciprocity theorem
(d)
Maximum power transfer theorem
2

A four terminal network has:


(a)
Two ports
(c)
Three ports

S.NO.
Ans

1
A

( )

(b)
(d)

One port
No port

2
A

( )

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS


(Part-I) EXAMINATION
(Faculty of Science)
(Three Year Scheme of 10+2+3 Pattern)
PAPER - 111

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND CIRCUIT ANALYSIS


OBJECTIVE PART- I
Year - 2011
Time allowed : One Hour
Maximum Marks : 20
The question paper contains 40 multiple choice questions with four choices and student will
have to pick the correct one (each carrying mark).
1.

The force of attraction or repulsion between charges follows:


(a)
Square law of distance
(b)
Inverse square law of distance
(c)
Both (a) and (b)
(d)
None of (a) and (b)
( )

2.

When the distance between two equal charges is decreased to half and their magnitude of
charges also decreased to half, the force between them:
(a)
Remains unchanged
(b)
Reduces to half
(c)
Becomes half
(d)
None of the above
( )

3.

Electric field intensity due to a point charge follows:


(a)
Falls inversely proportional to the distance
(b)
Falls inversely proportional to the square root of the distance
(c)
It does not change with distance
(d)
Falls inversely proportional to the square of the distance

( )

One volt potential difference is equivalent to:


(a)
1 Newton/coulomb
(b)
(c)
1 Joule/coulomb
(d)

1 erg/Coulomb
1 Coulomb/Joule

( )

In a charged capacitor, the energy appears as:


(a)
Magnetic energy
(b)
(c)
Electrostatic energy
(d)

Electromagnetic energy
Mechanical energy

( )

4.

5.

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6.

7.

8.

Unit of capacitance is:


(a)
Coulomb
(c)
Henry

(b)
(d)

Volt
Farad

( )

What is the potential due to a point charge q at a distance r from it:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

( )

Energy stores in an electric field is given by:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

( )

9.

Three resistance of 500 ohm, 5000 0hm and 50 ohm are connected in series across a 555
volt main. What is the current flowing through them?
(a)
1A
(b)
100 mA
(c)
10 mA
(d)
10 A
( )

10.

If two capacitances of 100 f and 150 f are connected in parallel, what will be their total
capacitance?
(a)
60 f
(b)
250 f
(c)
15 f
(d)
None of the above
( )

11.

Capacitive time constant is given by:


(a)
(c)

12.

RC

(b)
(d)

The energy stores in a magnetic field is given by:

( )

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

LI2

( )

13.

Two resistances of 0.275 ohm and 0.778 ohm are connected in parallel. The total
resistance shall be:
(a)
More than 0.275 ohm
(b)
Less than 0.275 ohm
(c)
Equal to 1.053 ohm
(d)
More than 0.778 ohm
( )

14.

The electron-volt is a unit of:


(a)
momentum
(c)
electric current

15.

16.

17.

18.

(b)
(d)

potential difference
energy of the electron

In a series resonant circuit, the current at resonance is:


(a)
maximum
(b)
minimum
(c)
zero
(d)
none of the above

( )

( )

The resonant frequency of a circuit is given by:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

( )

Resonant circuits are:


(a)
Parallel resonant circuits
(b)
Series resonant circuits
(c)
Both parallel and series resonant circuits
(d)
None of the above

( )

The effective capacitance is reduced when capacitor are connected in:


(a)
Series
(b)
Parallel
(c)
Series Parallel Combination
(d)
None of the above

( )

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19.

20.

Ohms law does not apply to:


(a)
A.C. circuits
(b)
Conductors
(c)
Semi-conductor
(d)
Conductor when there is change in temperature

( )

The effective capacitance between A and B is:

2f

2f

B
2f

(a)

1 f

(c)
21.

22.

(b)
f

The resistivity of a wire depends on:


(a)
Its length
(c)
Both (a) and (b)

(d)

3 f

( )

(b)
(d)

Its cross section


On the material

( )

The resistant between A and B of the circuit given below:


3

A
3

(a)
(c)

12
3

(b)
(d)

6
1

( )

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23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

99

Magnetic induction due to a solenoid of length L radius R, no. 7 turns N and current I
is:
(a)
(b)
(c)

(d)

The unit of magnetic flux density is:


(a)
Weber/m
(c)
Weber/m2

(b)
(d)

The commercial unit of electrical energy is:


(a)
Joules
(b)
(c)
Kilowatt
(d)

( )

Weber
amp/m

( )

Watt
Kilowatt hour

( )

The function of d.c. motor is:


(a)
to convert energy to electrical energy
(b)
to convert electrical energy to mechanical energy
(c)
to convert electrical energy to magnetic energy
(d)
to convert magnetic energy of electrical energy

( )

Lenzs law is based on the conservation of:


(a)
Charge
(b)
(c)
Energy
(d)

( )

Momentum
Mass

The permeability of a material is:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Copper is:
(a)
Paramagnetic
(c)
Diamagnetic

(b)
(d)

Ferromagnetic
non-magnetic

( )

The example of ferromagnetic material is:


(a)
Aluminum
(c)
Mercury

(b)
(d)

Nickel
Manganese

( )

( )

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31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

A generator is based on the principle of:


(a)
Salf-inductance
(c)
Electromagnetic induction

(b)
(d)

Electrical induction
Mutual induction

( )

The impedance of 200 mH induction coil at 1 KHz will be:


(a)
200 ohms
(b)
1257 ohms
(c)
628 ohms
(d)
12.57.105 ohms

( )

Norton theorem is converse of:


(a)
Thevenins theorem
(b)
Superposition theorem
(c)
Reciprocity theorem
(d)
Maximum power transfer theorem

( )

A four terminal network has:


(a)
Two ports
(c)
Three ports

(b)
(d)

One port
No port

( )

Transformer ratio is 10. It means that:


(a)

NS = 10 NP

(b)

Ns =

(c)

VS =

(d)

IS = 10 IP

A fuse wire has:


(a)
a low melting point
(b)
a low resistance
(c)
a small radium
(d)
negligible mechanical strength

( )

( )

Maximum power which a generator of e.m.f E and internal impedance Rg can supply to a
load is:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

( )

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38.

A cell of internal resistance 2


is connected to a variable external resistance R. The
power in the external resistance will be maximum when R is equal to:
(a)
Zero
(b)
1 ohm
(c)
2 ohms
(d)
6 ohms
( )

39.

An electric field can deflect:


(a)
X-rays
(c)
particles

(b)
(d)

Neutrons
rays

( )

Earthing is used:
(a)
As a neutral line
(c)
to reduce voltage fluctuation

(b)
(d)

to save power
as a safety measure

( )

40.

Answer Key
1. ( )
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3. ( )

4. ( )

5. ( )

6. ( )

7. ( )

8. ( )

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16. ( )

17. ( )

18. ( )

19. ( )

20. ( )

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22. ( )

23. ( )

24. ( )

25. ( )

26. ( )

27. ( )

28. ( )

29. ( )

30. ( )

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__________

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DESCRIPTIVE PART - II
Year 2011
Time allowed : 2 Hours
Maximum Marks : 30
Attempt any four questions out of the six. All questions carry 7 marks each.

Q.1

Q.2

(a)

What is Coulombs law? Define electric lines of force.

(b)

What is difference between electric potential and potential difference?

(c)

Calculate the capacitance of series and parallel combination of three capacitors.

(a)

What is a condenser? Explain its principle.

(b)

Explain the use of condenser in electronic circuits. What is the gang condenser?

(c)

State Ohms law and define resistance of a conductor. On what factors and how
does the resistance of a conductor depend?

Q.3

(a)

State Kirchhoffs laws and explain their application with the help of examples.

(b)

Explain the series and parallel combination of resistances.

(c)

What is time constant? Show graphically the dependence of charging and


discharging process of time constant.

Q.4

(a)

State Biot-Savarts Law. Using this obtain expression for magnetic induction at a
point on the axis of a current carrying coil.

(b)

Calculate the magnetic induction inside a solenoid of 50 cm long and number of


twins per unit length is 100, the current flowing in solenoid is 10 amp.

Q.5

Write short notes on the following:

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

Q. 6

103

(a)

Series resonance L-C-R circuit.

(b)

DC Motor.

(a)

State and prove Thevenins theorem. Find Nortons equivalent of the Thevenins
equivalent circuit.

(d)

Write the statement of reciprocity and maximum power transfer theorem.

___________

104

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND CIRCUIT ANALYSIS


PAPER - 111
OBJECTIVE PART- I
Year - 2010
Time allowed : One Hour
Maximum Marks : 20
The question paper contains 40 multiple choice questions with four choices and student will
have to pick the correct one (each carrying mark).
1.

2.

3.

A kilowatt hour is a unit of :


(a)
Energy
(c)
Electric Charge

(b)
(d)

Power
Electric Current

( )

Dielectric constant is a :
(a)
Dimensionless Quantity
(c)
Conversion Quantity

(b)
(d)

Universal Constant
None of the above

( )

A charge Q is situated at the centre of a cube. the electric flux emerging out through its
surface will be :
Q
(a)
(b)
2
0

(c)
4.

6.

(d)
0

Q
6

( )
0

If dielectric medium of constant K is filled between the plates of a capacitor, then its
capacity increases:
(b)
times
(b)
k times
(b)

5.

K2 times

(d)

( )

The Unit of electric field intensity is:


(a)
Newton/meter
(c)
Newton/Coulomb

(b)
(d)

Coulomb/Newton
Joule/Newton

( )

The value of 1 electron volt is:


(a)
1.6 X 1019J
(c)
3.2 X 1019J

(b)
(d)

1.6 X 1019J
1.6 X 1020 J

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

7.

8.

9.

10.

105

The energy stored in an capacitor is in the form of:


(a)
Kinetic energy
(b)
Potential energy
(c)
Magnetic energy
(d)
Elastic energy

( )

The capacitance of a capacitor does not depend upon:


(a)
Shape of plates
(b)
Size of Plates
(c)
Charge on plates
(d)
Separation between plates

( )

A 4 F capacitor is charged to 400 V. The energy stored in it will be:


(a)
0.16 J
(b)
0.32 J
(c)
0.64 J
(d)
1.28 J

( )

Four capacitor each of capacity 3 Farad are connected in series. The resultant
capacity will be:
(a)
(b)
(c)

(d)

( )

11.

A parallel plate capacitor is given a charge Q. If the area of plates is doubled, its
capacity will be:
(a)
Halved
(b)
Doubled
(c)
Zero
(d)
Unchanged
( )

12.

The specific resistance of a wire depends upon:


(a)
Its length
(b)
(c)
Its dimensions
(d)

13.

14.

15.

Its cross-section area


Its material

( )

When two resistances are connected in series, they have:


(a)
Same voltage
(b)
Same resistance
(c)
Same current
(d)
Different current

( )

Unit of resistivity is:


(a)
ohm/meter
(c)
ohm-meter

( )

Kirchhoff's first low is related to the law of:


(a)
Conservation of energy
(b)
Conservation of charge
(c)
Conservation of mass

(b)
(d)

ohm/meter2
ohm-meter2

106

(d)
16.

17.

Conservation of angular momentum

The conductivity of superconductor is :


(a)
Infinite
(c)
Very small

( )

(b)
(d)

Very large
Zero

( )

The current i in the given circuit is:

2V

+
-

30

30

30

18.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

The example of non-ohmic resistance is:


(a)
Copper wire
(c)
Diobe

(b)
(d)

( )

Carbon wire
Tungsten wire

( )

19.

The path of a charged particle moving in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic


field is:
(a)
Elliptical
(b)
Rectangular
(c)
Circular
(d)
Helical
( )

20.

The magnetic induction at the centre of a circular current carrying coil of redius 'r"
is:
(a)
Oni
(b)
2Oni
2a
a
(c)
Oni
(d)
Zero
( )
a

21.

The rays which remain unperfected in a magnetic field are:


(a)
(c)

(b)
(d)

Positive rays

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

22.

23.

The cause of diamagnetism is:


(a)
Orbital motion of electrons
(c)
Paired electrons

25.

(d)

28.

Zero

( )

( )

L=

(c)

L=

L=

(d)

( )

The peak value of a.c. is 4 Ampere the root mean square value of current in the circuit is:
(a)
4 Ampere
(b)
Ampere
Ampere

(d)

8 Ampere

( )

The average value of alternating current over one complete cycle is:
(a)
Io
(b)
(c)

27.

Spin motion of electrons


None of the above

The coefficient of self induction of a coil is given by:


e
(b)
L=
(b)

(c)
26.

(b)
(d)

A bar magnet of magnetic moment 'M' is cut into two equal parts. The magnetic
moment of either of part will be:
(a)
2M
(b)
(c)

24.

107

(d)

In an deal circuit, the power is consumed in:


(a)
R
(b)
(c)
L
(d)

Zero

( )

C
L and C

( )

None of the above

( )

The impedance of an R- L series circuit is given by:


(a)

R + XL

(b)

(c)

R2 +

(d)

108

29.

In LCR circuit, the power factor to be 1, the condition is:


(a)
R=O
(b)
(c)

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

(d)

When frequency of an parallel LCR circuit increase, the impedance Z:


(a)
First decreases and then increase
(b)
First increase and then decreases
(c)
Increases uniformly
(d)
Decreases uniformly

( )

The efficiency of a .d. c motor is:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

None of the above

( )

To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, we can use:


(a)
Dynamo
(b)
Motor
(c)
Transformer
(d)
Galvanometer

( )

Transformer is based on the principle of:


(a)
Self induction
(c)
Electromagnetic

( )

(b)
(d)

Mutual induction
Electrical induction

A galvanometer can be changed into ammeter by:


(a)
Adding a low resistance in series with it
(b)
Adding a low resistances in parallel with it
(c)
Adding a high resistance in series with it
(d)
Adding a high resistance in parallel with it

( )

For an ideal voltmeter, the resistance should be:


(a)
Zero
(b)
(c)
Very high
(d)

Infinite
None of the above

( )

An active element in a circuit is one which:


(a)
Receives energy
(b)
(c)
Both (a) and (d)
(d)

Supplies energy
None of the above

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

37.

38.

39.

40.

109

The maximum power transferred to the load P-L is:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Norton theorem is converse of:


(a)
The venin's theorem
(b)
Superposition theorem
(b)
Reciprocity theorem
(d)
Maximum power transfer theorem

( )

A four terminal network has:


(a)
Two ports
(c)
Three ports

(b)
(d)

One port
No port

The permeability of a material is:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

( )

( )

Answer Key
1. (a)
2. (a)

3. (a)

4. (b)

5. (c)

6. (a)

7. (b)

8. (c)

9. (b)

10. (a)

11. (b)

12. (d)

13. (c)

14. (c)

15. (b)

16. (a)

17. (c)

18. (c)

19. (c)

20. (a)

21. (c)

22. (c)

23. (b)

24. (a)

25. (c)

26. (d)

27. (a)

28. (b)

29. (c)

30. (b)

31. (a)

32. (a)

33. (b)

34. (b)

35. (b)

36. (b)

37. (c)

38. (a)

39. (a)

40. (b)

________

110

DESCRIPTIVE PART - II
Year 2010
Time allowed : 2 Hours
Maximum Marks : 30
Attempt any four questions out of the six. All questions carry 7 marks each.

Q.1

(a)

Define electric field intensity. Derive an expression for electric field due to a
point charge.

Q.2

(b)

What do you mean by the quantization of charge ?

(c)

Find out the capacitance of series and parallel combination of three capacitors.

(a)

Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor.

(b)

State Ohm's law and define resistance of conductor.

(c)

An electric bulb of 484

supplies light when connected to 220 V supply.

Calculate electric power of bulb and current flowing through it.

Q.3

(a)

What is drift velocity? Write its relation with current.

(b)

Discuss the effect of rise in temperature on the electrical conductivity of (i)


Semiconductor (ii) Insulator.

(c)

Calculate the equivalent resistance between A and B in the following circuit.

Q.4

(a)

Explain Biot-Svart's law with diagram.

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

(b)

111

A current is flowing through a long straight wire. Find out the expression for
magnetic field

Q.5

(c)

State and explain Lenz's law.

(a)

Define Z-factor and bandwidth for a series resonance L-C-R circuit.

(b)

Draw parallel L-C-R resonant circuit. How is it differ from a series resonant L-CR
circuit?

(c)

The equation of an a.c. current is given by i=4 sin


period of current.

Q.6

(a)

Explain construction and working of a.b.c. motor.

(b)

State and prove Thevenin's theorem.

__________

. Find out the time

112

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND CIRCUIT ANALYSIS


PAPER - 111
OBJECTIVE PART- I
Year - 2009
Time allowed : One Hour
Maximum Marks : 20
The question paper contains 40 multiple choice questions with four choices and student will
have to pick the correct one (each carrying mark).
1.

2.

3.

Which of the following is not conserved:


(a)
Mass
(c)
Total energy

One volt potential difference is equivalent to:


(a)
Newton/Coulomb
(b)
(c)
Joule/Coulomb
(d)

+Ke/r

( )

Erg/Coulomb
Coulomb/Joule

( )

(d)

+Ke2/r

( )

The distance between two charges q1 and q2 is r, and then the electric potential energy
of this system will be:
(a)
(b)
(c)

5.

Charge
Momentum

What will be the potential energy of the proton-electron system in a hydrogen atom?
r is the radius of the orbit of the electron:
(a)
Ke/r
(b)
Ke2/r
(c)

4.

(b)
(d)

(d)

( )

A charge q is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a charge of 8 X 10 8 C. If the force


between the two charges is 0.072 N, the value of q is:
(a)
103 C
(b)
105 C
(c)

106 C

(d)

108 C

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

6.

7.

8.

9.

A capacitor stores energy in the form of :


(a)
Electromagnetic field
(c)
Electric Field

11.

(b)
(d)

Magnetic field
None of the above

( )

The capacitances of two capacitors are C1 and C2 It ehy charged to the same
potential, then the ratio of their charges will be:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Unit of capacitance is:


(a)
Coulomb
(c)
Henry

(b)
(d)

Two capacitors of capacitances 2


equivalent capacitance will be:
(a)
6 F

F and 4

( )

Volt
Farad

( )

F are connected in series. Their

(b)

(d)

The resistance of a conductor depends on:


(a)
Its length only
(c)
Its temperature

(b)
(d)

Its cross - sectional area


All of the above

( )

Unit of potential difference is:


(a)
Volt
(c)
Joule

(b)
(d)

Ampere
Coulomb

( )

(c)
10.

113

( )

12.

The diameters of two resistance wires of equal length and of the same material are
in the ratio of 1 : 2 the ratio of their resistances will be:
(a)
1:2
(b)
1:4
(c)
4:1
(d)
2:1
( )

13.

The conductivity of a superconductor is:


(a)
Zero
(c)
Large

14.

Unit of resistivity is :

(b)
(d)

Small
Infinite

( )

114

(a)
(c)
15.

16.

ohm/m
ohm=m

(b)
(d)

ohm/m2
ohm-m2

In a closed circuit, kirchhoff's second law represents:


(a)
ohm's law
(b)
Charge - conservation law
(c)
Current-conservation low
(d)
None of the above

( )

( )

The charging current in R-C circuit varies with time I as:


(a)

I = Ioe

(b)

I = Ioe

(c)

I = Io 1 - e

(d)

I = Io 1 + e

( )

17.

A bar magnet of magnetic moment M is cut into two equal pieces, perpendicular to
its length. The magnetic of each piece will be:
(a)
M
(b)
M/2
(c)
M/4
(d)
2M
( )

18.

When two parallel wires carry current in the same direction, they:
(a)
Repel each other
(b)
Attract each other
(c)
Have no force between them
(d)
Apply an uncertain force on each other

( )

If direct current is passed in a spring, then:


(a)
Its length decreases
(b)
Its length increases
(c)
No change occurs in the length
(d)
It oscillates

( )

19.

20

21.

The unit of magnetic flux density is:


(a)
weber/m
(c)
weber/m2

(b)
(d)

Lenz's law is based on the conservation of:


(a)
Charge
(b)
(c)
Energy
(d)

weber
ampere/m

( )

Momentum
Mass

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

22.

23.

24.

25.

115

The time constant of an L -R circuit is:


(a)
LR
(c)
R/L
Permeability of a material is:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(b)
(d)

L/R
I/RL

( )

( )

Copper is:
(a)
Paramagnetic
(c)
Diamagnetic

(b)
(d)

Ferromagnetic
Non-magnetic

( )

The example of ferromagnetic material is:


(a)
Aluminum
(c)
Mercury

(b)
(d)

Nickel
Manganese

( )

26.

In an a.c. circuit the peak values of current and e.m.f compared to the values
measured by a.c. instruments are:
(a)
1.41 times
(b)
0.707 times
(c)
Double
(d)
Half
( )

27.

The voltage of domestic power supply is 220 volts. What does this voltage
represent?
(a)
Mean voltage
(b)
Mean-square voltage
(c)
Root-mean square voltage
(d)
Peak voltage
( )

28.

A generator is based on the principle of:


(a)
Self inductance
(c)
Electromagnetic induction

29.

30.

(b)
(d)

Electrical induction
Mutual induction

( )

The impedance of a 200 mH induction coil at 1 KHz will be:


(a)
200 ohms
(b)
1257 ohms
(c)
628 ohms
(d)
12.57 x10 5

( )

The unit of
is:
(a)
Henry
(c)
Ampere

( )

(b)
(d)

Farad
Second

116

31.

A choke coil has a high inductance and negligible resistance. Its power factor will
be about:
(a)
1.0
(b)
0.7
(c)
0.5
(d)
Zero
( )

32.

A d.c. generator is based on the principle of:


(a)
Self inductance
(b)
(c)
Electromagnetic induction
(d)

Electrical induction
Mutual induction

( )

The efficiency of an electric motor is:


(a)
E/e
(c)
e/E

(b)
(d)

Ee/Ra
Ee/Ra

( )

Transformer ratio is 10, means that:


(a)
Ns = 10 Np

(b)

Ns = Np/10

(c)

(d)

Is=10 Ip

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

Vs = Vp/10

( )

Series type most commonly used ohm meter is basically:


(a)
An ammeter
(b)
A voltmeter
(c)
Both ammeter as well as voltmeter
(d)
Neither ammeter nor voltmeter

( )

A fuse wire has:


(a)
A low melting point
(b)
A low resistance
(c)
A small radius
(d)
Negligible mechanical strength

( )

Maximum power which a generator of e.m.f. E and internal impedance Rg can supply to a
load is:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

( )

A cell of internal resistance 2


is connected to a variable external resistance R The
power in the external resistance will be maximum when R is equal to:
(a)
Zero
(b)
1 ohm

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

(c)
39.

40.

117

2 ohms

(d)

4 ohms

( )

An electric field can deflect:


(a)
X-ray
(c)

(b)
(d)

Neutrons

Single-phase domestic power supply is at:


(a)
400 V, 50 Hz
(c)
220 V, 100 Hz

(b)
(d)

220 V. 50 Hz
400 V, 100 Hz

( )

( )

Answer Key
1. (a)
2. (c)

3. (b)

4. (b)

5. (b)

6. (c)

7. (d)

8. (d)

9. (b)

10. (d)

11. (a)

12. (c)

13. (d)

14. (c)

15. (d)

16. (b)

17. (b)

18. (b)

19. (a)

20. (c)

21. (c)

22. (b)

23. (c)

24. (c)

25. (b)

26. (a))

27. (c)

28. (c)

29. (b)

30. (d)

31. (d)

32. (c)

33. (c)

34. (a)

35. (a)

36. (a)

37. (c)

38. (c)

39. (c)

40. (b)

________

118

DESCRIPTIVE PART - II
Year 2009
Time allowed : 2 Hours
Maximum Marks : 30
Attempt any four questions out of the six. All questions carry 7 marks each.

Q.1

(a)

How is electric energy consumed in a device related to the potential difference


and current flowing through it?

Q,2

(b)

What is meant by quantization? How was it ascertained that charge is quantized?

(c)

State Gauss' law of electrostatic.

(a)

What is condenser? Explain its principle?

(c)

Explain the use of condensers in electronic circuits.

(d)

State ohm's law and define resistance of a conductor. On what factors and how
does the resistance of a conductor depend?

Q.3

(a)

State Kirchoff's laws and explain their application with the help of examples.

(b)

Explain in the series and parallel combination of resistance.

(c)

What is time constant? Show graphically the dependence of charging and


discharging process on time constant.

Q.4

Q.5

(a)

Define self induction and coefficient of self induction

(b)

State Lenz's law. Explain with the help of example.

(c)

What are power and efficiency of an electric motor? Obtain expression for these.

(a)

What is a multi meter? Discuss the design of a multi range voltmeter.

(b)

How is rotating magnetic field produced in a single phase induction motor?

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

Q.6.

(c)

What is earthing? Explain its importance.

(a)

State and explain reciprocity theorem.

(b)

Define and hybrid parameter h111 and h21.

(c)

What is a four terminal network? Define the h-parameters for such a network.

________

119

120

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND CIRCUIT ANALYSIS


PAPER - 111
OBJECTIVE PART- I
Year - 2008
Time allowed : One Hour
Maximum Marks : 20
The question paper contains 40 multiple choice questions with four choices and student will
have to pick the correct one (each carrying mark).

1.

If the
force
(b)
(c)

distance and value of the charges located at different points are doubled, then the
acting between them will be:
Double
(b)
Half
Unchanged
(d)
Four time
( )

2.

The unit for electric field intensity is:


(b)
Newton/Coulomb
(c)
Volt-meter

(b)
(d)

Joule/Coulomb
Newton/meter

( )

3.

A charge q is placed on the corner of a cube. The flux emerging out of the cube will
be:
(b)
q/
(b)
q/
(c)
q/
(d)
q/
( )

4.

The intensity of an electric field at some point distance r from the axis of infinite long
pipe having charges per unit length as q will be:
Proportional to r2
Proportional to r3
Inversely proportional to r
Inversely proportional to r2
( )

23
24
25
26
5.

6.

The dielectric constant of aluminum is:


(b)
1
(c)
10

(b)
(d)

Zero
Infinity

( )

The charge of same magnitude q are placed at four corners of a square of side a. The
value of potential at the centre of square will be:

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

7.

8.

121

(b)

4kz/a

(b)

(c)

(d)

4
( )

If a soap bubble is positively charged, then its radius:


(a)
Increases `
(b)
Decreases
(c)
Remain unchanged
(d)
First increases and then decreases

( )

If a charge Q is brought near another charge Q, then total energy of the system:
(a)
Remains same
(b)
Increases
(c)
Decreases
(d)
None

( )

9.

If a positive charge is established in an electric field against the Coulomb force then:
(a)
Work is done by electric field
(b)
Energy is utilized from some external sources
(c)
Intensity of electric field decreases
(d)
Intensity of electric field increase
( )

10.

A point has 10 volt potential, if a charge of + 10coulomb is brought from infinity to that
point, then the work done will be:
(a)
10 J
(b)
100 J
(c)
1J
(d)
2J
( )

11.

A parallel plate capacitor is given a charge Q. If the separation between the plates is
doubled, its capacity will be:
(a)
Unchanged
(b)
Zero
(c)
Doubled
(d)
Halved
( )

12.

In a charged capacitor, the energy resides:


(a)
On the positive plate
(b)
On both the positive and negative plates
(c)
In the field between the plates
(d)
Around the edge of the capacitor plates

13.

In a charged capacitor the energy appears as:


(a)
Magnetic energy
(b)
Electromagnetic energy
(c)
Electrostatic energy

( )

122

(d)
14.

Neither electric nor magnetic

( )

The effective capacitance between A and B in the figure is:


(a)
1 F
(b)

(c)

1.5

(d)

2.5

2
F
2
2

15.

16.

17.

1 F

F
( )

The resistance of straight conductor does not depend on its:


(a)
Temperature
(b)
Length
(c)
Material
(d)
Shape of cross-section

( )

The unit of specific conductance is:


(a)
Ohm
(c)
Siemen

(b)
(d)

Ohm-M
mho-m

( )

The example of non-ohmic resistance is:


(a)
Copper wire
(c)
Diode

(b)
(d)

Carbon wire
Tungsten wire

( )

18.

In which of the following cases the magnetic field is not produced when electric charge
(a)
Is moving with acceleration
(b)
Is moving with acceleration
(c)
Is moving with retardation
(d)
Is at rest
( )

19.

Magnetic field is produced by the flow the current in a straight wire. This phenomenon
is based on:
(a)
Faraday's
(b)
Maxwell's law
(c)
Coulomb's law
(d)
Oersted law
( )

20.

Unit of magneto motive force is:


(a)
Ampere/meter
(c)
Ampere

21.

(b)
(d)

Ampere-meter
Weber-meter

( )

The direction of lines of force of magnetic field produced due to flow of direct current in
a conductor is formed by:

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

(a)
(c)
22.

123

Lenz/s law
Faraday's law

(b)
(d)

Who discovered magnetic effect of current?


(a)
Faraday
(b)
(c)
Ampere
(d)

Right hand rule


Biot-svart's law

( )

Oersted
Bohr

( )

23.

The value of magnetic induction B at different points situated on the axis of current
carrying wire will be:
(a)
Zero
(b)
Maximum
(c)
Proportional to current
(d)
None of above
( )

24.

The field intensity due to current I flowing through a straight long wire is proportional
to:
(a)
I
(b)
I2
(c)

25.

26.

27.

28

When
will.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

(d)

I/I

( )

current is passed, through two long straight wires in same direction then there
be force of repulsion between the wires
be force of attraction between the wires
Not be any force of attraction between the wires
Not be any force in opposite direction mutually

( )

The current flowing in opposite direction mutually.


(a)
Attract each other
(b)
Repel each other
(c)
do not affect each other
(d)
Attract sometimes and repel sometimes

( )

The value of magnetic induction inside a solenoid along the radius:


(a)
Is zero
(b)
decreases with distance from the axis
(c)
is uniform
(d)
increases with distance from the axis

( )

The formula for magnetic induction at the centre of current carrying circular coil of
radius r is:
(a)

(b)

124

(c)

(c)

( )

29.

A circular coil A and radius r carries a current I. Another circular coil B of radius 2r
carries a current 2/. The magnetic fields at the centers of the circular coils are in the
ratio of:
(a)
4 :1
(b)
3:1
(c)
2 :1
(c)
1:1
( )

30.

Magnetic field do not interact with:


(a)
Stationary electric charges
(b)
Moving electric charges
(c)
Stationary permanent magnets
(d)
Moving permanent magnets `

( )

Diamagnetism is:
(a)
Distortion effect
(b)
Orientation effect
(c)
Both distortion and orientation
(d)
Cooperative phenomena

( )

The permeability of a substance is zero. Then it is:


(a)
Diamagnetic
(b)
Paramagnetic
(c)
ferromagnetic
(d)
antiferromagnetic

( )

The function of capacitor in a circuit is to:


(a)
Pass ac
(c)
pass dc

( )

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

(b)
(d)

not pass ac
not pass ac and dc

In dc circuit, the capacitive reactance of a capacitor is:


(a)
C
(b)
1/
(c)
0
(d)

( )

The phase difference between current and potential in LCR series circuit:
(a)
is always
(b)
cannot be zero
(c)
can be equal to zero
(d)
will depend on the value of current and the potential

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

36.

37.

38.

In an L-C-R series resonating circuit the relation between XL and X0 is :


(a)

=1

(c)

<1

(a)

(c)

Zero

>1
= 1

(d)

( )

LC

(b)
(d)

1
2

( )

The power loss in series LCR, circuit is :

(c)

40

(b)

What is the ratio of inductive and capacitive reactance in an ac circuit ?

(a)

39.

125

(b)

E2/R

(d)

( )

A fuse wire has :


(a)
a low resistance
(c)
negligible mechanical strength

(b)
(d)

a small diameter
a low melting point

( )

A switch can :
(a)
open a circuit
(c)
both open and close a circuit

(b)
(d)

close a circuit
introduce a resistance

( )

Answer key
1. (c)
2. (a)

3. (a)

4. (c)

5. (b)

6. (b)

7. (a)

8. (b)

9. (b)

10. (b)

11. (d)

12. (c)

13. (c)

14. (b)

15. (d)

16. (d)

17. (c)

18. (d)

19. (d)

20. (c)

21. (b)

22. (b)

23. (a)

24. (a)

25. (b)

26. (b)

27. (c)

28. (c)

29. (d)

30. (a)

31. (b)

32. (d)

33. (a)

34. (a)

35. (c)

36. (a)

37. (a)

38. (b)

39. (d)

40. (c)

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DESCRIPTIVE PART - II
Year 2008
Time allowed : 2 Hours
Maximum Marks : 30
Attempt any four questions out of the six. All questions carry 7 marks each.
Q.1

Q.2

Q.3

(a)

What is coulomb's law? Define electric line of forces.

(b)

What is difference between electric potential and potential difference?

(c)

Calculate the capacitance of series and parallel combination of three capacitors.

(a)

Define Ohm's Law. Explain the factors on which resistivity depends.

(b)

Define electric power and write different units to measure it.

(c)

Discuss the charging and discharging process of RC circuit.

(a)

Explain the basic principle of A.C. generator?

(b)

Explain the basic theory of mutual induction.

(c)

Discuss the step up and step down transformer. Explain the different losses of
transformer.

Q.4

(a)

What is Biot- Savart's law and also write the comments on it.

(b)

Discuss the important properties of diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic


materials.

Q.5

Q.6

Write short notes on the following:


(i)

Kirchhoff's current and voltage low

(ii)

Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.

(a)

What is electrical safety? Describe the fuses and circuit breakers.

(b)

Describe basic principle of ear thing.

(c)

Write the statement of reciprocity and maximum power transfer theorem.

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ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND CIRCUIT ANALYSIS


PAPER - 111
OBJECTIVE PART- I
Year - 2007
Time allowed : One Hour
Maximum Marks : 20
The question paper contains 40 multiple choice questions with four choices and student will
have to pick the correct one (each carrying mark).
1.

If an electron has an initial velocity in the direction different from that of electric field,
the path of the electron is :
(a)
straight line
(b)
hyperbola
(c)
ellipse
(d)
parabola
( )

2.

a charge Q is spread in a spherical volume of radius R. The electric field at a distance r (<
R) is given by:

3.

(a)

E=

(c)

E=

(c)

E=

(d)

E=

A charge +Q is placed at the centre of a cube. The amount of electric flux through its
entire surface is:
(a)
(b)
(c)

4.

( )

(d)

Zero

( )

A charge q is placed at the centre of the line joining two exactly equal positive charges Q.
the system of three charges will be equilibrium if q is equal to:
(a)
(b)
+Q
(c)

(d)

( )

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5.

A parallel plate capacitor is given a charge Q. If the separation between the plates is
doubled, its capacity will be:
(b)
unchanged
(b)
Zero
(c)
doubled
(d)
halved
( )

6.

In a charged capacitor the energy resides:


(c)
on the positive plate
(d)
on both the positive and negative plates
(c)
in the field between the plates
(d)
around the edge of the capacitor plates

( )

In a charged capacitor the energy appears as:


(b)
magnetic energy
(b)
electromagnetic energy
(c)
electrostatic energy
(d)
neither electric nor magnetic

( )

7.

8.

Two condensers of capacitor C1 and C2 charged to potential V1 and V2 are joined


by a wire. The loss of energy E is:
(b)
E = (C1 + C2) (V1V2)2
(b)
(c)

9.

10.

(d)

On heating the dielectric constant of an insulator:


(e)
remains constant
(b)
(c)
decreases
(d)

( )

A charge on each capacitor in the circuit is :


1 F

4V

(a)
(c)
11.

increase
nothing can be predicted

1
3

C
C

IV
++
2+ +
F

+
+ (b)
(d)

2
4

C
C

The resistance of a straight conductor does not depend on its:

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

(a)
(c)
12.

13.

14.

16.

17.

18.

19.

(b)
(d)

length
shape of cross section

( )

A flow of 107 electrons per second in a conducting wire constitutes a current of:
(a)
1.6 X 1026 A
(b)
1.6 X 1012 A
(c)
1.6 X 1012 A
(d)
1.6 X 1026 A

( )

Indentify the set in which all the materials are good conductors of electricity.
(a)
Cu, Ag and Au
(b)
Cu, Si and diamond
(c)
Cu, Hg and NaCL
(d)
Cu, Fe and Hg

( )

When a current flows in a conductor, the order of magnitude of drift velocity of electrons
through it is:
(a)
1010 m/s
(b)
102 m/s
(c)

15.

temperature
material

129

1010 cm/s

(d)

107 cm/s

( )

The temperature co-efficient of resistance is positive for:


(a)
Carbon
(b)
Copper
(c)
Si
(d)
Ge

( )

The temperature co-efficient of resistance is negative for:


(a)
Ge
(b)
Copper
(c)
Aluminum
(d)
Nickel

( )

The example of non-ohmic resistance is:


(a)
Copper wire
(c)
Diode

( )

(b)
(d)

Carbon resistance
Tungsten wire

Ampere's line integral low is:


(a)

B.dI =

(b)

B.dI =

(c)

B.dI =

(d)

B.dI =

I
( )

The magnetic induction at the centre of a square loop of wire of side 'a' carrying
I is:
(a)
B=
(b)
B=

current

(c)

( )

B=

(d)

B=

130

20.

Two parallel wires carrying currents in the same direction attract each other because of:
(a)
potential difference between them
(b)
mutual difference between them
(c)
electric forces between them
(d)
magnetic forces between them
( )

21.

Magnetic field do not interact with:


(a)
stationary electric charges
(b)
moving electric charges
(c)
stationary permanent magnets
(d)
moving permanent magnets

22.

The time constant of the circuit is:


(a)
3 second
(b)
5 second
(c)
1.5 second
(d)
2 second

( )
3 F
1

2V

( )
23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

Diamagnetism is a:
(a)
distortion effect
(c)
both distortion and orientation

(b)
(d)

orientation effect
cooperative phenomena

( )

Paramagnetism is a:
(a)
distortion effect
(c)
neither distortion nor orientation

(b)
(d)

orientation effect
cooperative phenomena

( )

Fe3O4 is:
(a)
paramagnetic
(c)
ant ferromagnetic

(b)
(d)

ferromagnetic
ferromagnetic

( )

The phenomenon of hysteresis is:


(a)
lack of retraceability
(b)
lack of negative susceptibility
(c)
lack of small susceptibility
(d)
lack of using direct current
for a superconductor, the value of susceptibility is:

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

(a)
(c)
28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

zero
1

131

(b)
(d)

1
infinity

( )

The spin- spin interaction in a ferromagnetic substance is:


(a)
strong
(b)
weak
(c)
zero
(d)
very weak

( )

I Wb/m2 equals:
(a)
1 Gauss
(c)
103 Gauss

( )

(b)
(d)

102 Gauss
104 Gauss

The heating of the large transformers is due to:


(a)
the heat generated by current
(b)
hysteresis alone
(c)
both the hysteresis and heating effect of current
(d)
none of the above

( )

Lenz's law is a consequence of the law of conservation of:


(a)
charge
(b)
mass
(c)
momentum
(d)
energy

( )

The back e.m.f. in d.c. motor is maximum when:


(a)
the motor has picked up maximum speed
(b)
the motor has just started moving
(c)
the speed of the motor is till on the increase
(d)
the motor has just been switched off

( )

A 100 mH coil carries a current of I A. energy stored in its magnetic field is:
(a)
1J
(b)
0.5 J
(c)
0.05 J
(d)
0.1 J

( )

Eddy currents are produced when:


(a)
a metal is kept in a varying magnetic field
(b)
a metal is kept in a steady magnetic field
(c)
a circular coil is placed in a magnetic coil
(d)
a current is passed through a circular coil

( )

Lamination of transformer core:


(a)
eliminates heating due to eddy current
(b)
eliminates magnetic field due to eddy current

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(c)
(d)
36.

37.

38.

eliminates both heating and magnetic field due to eddy current


none of the above

Ina transformer Vp = 220 V and Vs = 22 v. it runs a machine of 220


current in the primary coil is:
(a)
1A
(b)
0.1 A
(c)
0.01 A
(d)
1mA

( )
resistance. The

( )

In LCR parallel circuit:


(a)
I is minimum, Z is minimum
(b)
I is minimum, z is maximum
(c)
I is maximum, Z is minimum
(d)
I is maximum, Z is maximum

( )

In comparison to d.c. transmission losses in a.c. are:


(a)
high
(b)
low
(c)
negligible
(d)
none of the above

( )

39.

When frequency of an LCR - series circuit increases, the impedance Z:


(a)
First decreases and then increases
(b)
first increases and then decreases
(c)
increases uniformly
(d)
decreases uniformly
( )

40.

Earthing is used:
(a)
As a neutral line
(c)
to reduce voltage fluctuation

(b)
(d)

to save power
as a safety measure

( )

Answer Key
1. (d)
2. (d)

3. (a)

4. (a)

5. (d)

6. (c)

7. (c)

8. (d)

9. (c)

10. (b)

11. (d)

12. (c)

13. (a)

14. (b)

15. (b)

16. (a)

17. (c)

18. (c)

19. (d)

20. (d)

21. (a)

22. (a)

23. (a)

24. (b)

25. (d)

26. (a)

27. (c)

28. (b)

29. (d)

30. (c)

31. (d)

32. (a)

33. (c)

34. (a)

35. (c)

36. (c)

37. (b)

38. (b)

39. (a)

40. (d)

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DESCRIPTIVE PART - II
Year 2007
Time allowed : 2 Hours
Maximum Marks : 30
Attempt any four questions out of the six. All questions carry 7 marks each.
Q.1

Q.2

Q.3

(a)

What is electric line force? What is its importance?

(b)

What is the importance of gauss law? Explain the electrostatic shielding?

(a)

What is the function of dielectric in capacitor?

(b)

Calculate the capacitance of series and parallel combination of their capacitors.

(a)

What is solenoid? Give the magnitude of magnetic field developed at a

point

well inside a solenoid carrying current.


(b)
Q.4

Q.5

Q.6

What are the hysteresis curve? What are their uses for a given material?

Write short note on the following:


(a)

A.C. generator

(b)

Biot-Savart's law

(c)

Kirchhoff's current and voltage law

Define the following physical quantities:


(a)

Magnetic Flux

(b)

Intensity of magnetizing field

(c)

Permeability

(d)

Magnetic Susceptibility

(e)

Relative Permeability

(a)

Write statement of Thevenin's and Norton theorems?

(b)

What is the maximum power that can be delivered by a generator of e.m.f.E. and
internal resistance r when the load resistance is R?
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PAPER - 111
OBJECTIVE PART- I
Year - 2006
Time allowed : One Hour
Maximum Marks : 20
The question paper contains 40 multiple choice questions with four choices and student will
have to pick the correct one (each carrying mark).
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Which of the following experiment verifies quantization of charge?


(a)
Rutherford
(b)
Millikan's oil drop
(c)
Discharge of gases
(d)
Faraday's electrolysis

( )

Which is not a property of conductors?


(a)
Have free electrons
(b)
Resistance increases with temperature
(c)
Negligible bank gap
(d)
Contains electron - hole pairs

( )

Which is wrong about coulomb's force?


(a)
It is a long range force
(b)
it follows inverse square law
(c)
It does not depend on medium
(d)
It may be attractive as well as repulsive

( )

Which relation violates the law of conservation of electric charge?


(a)
n
p +e +v
(b)
P
n + e+ + v
(c)
e+ e(d)
e+ e+

( )

A charge + Q is placed at the centre of a cube, the amount of electric flux through its
entire surface is:
(a)
(b)
(c)

(d)

Zero

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

6.

135

The electrostatic potential energy of a system of two stationary point charges + q1 and - q2
are separated by a distance r is given by:
(a)
(b)
(b)

7.

(d)

( )

The equivalent capacitance of the circuit between A and B is:


(a)

3C

C F

C F
B

(b)
C F

(c)
(d)
8.

9.

( )
When dielectric material is inserted between the plates of a capacitor its capacitance
(a)
decreases
(b)
increase
(c)
remains constant
(d)
reduces to zero
( )
The net current 'I' in the circuit is:
(a)
1.5 A
(b)
(c)
(d)

0.8

0.4

2.4

1.2

( )
10.

The time constant of the circuit is:


(a)
3 Second
(b)
1.5 Second
(c)
6 Second
(d)
2 Second

1M

3 F

2 F

( )

136

11.

The magnetic field at a distance r (r>>1) due to a bar magnet of pole strength m at
an axial point P is:
r
(a)
(b)

(c)
S

N
2I

(d)

12.

13.

14.

Field due to a current carrying coil at the centre is:


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

( )

The current between two infinite straight conductors separated by a distance 10 m are 2 A
and 4 A respectively. The force per unit length between them is:
(a)
1.8 X 103 N/m attractive
(b)

1.6 X 103 N/m repulsive

(c)

3.2 X 103 N/m attractive

(d)

3.2 X 103 N/m repulsive

( )

The magnetic field inside a solenoid of radius 'R' and turn density 'n' is given by:
(a)
(b)
(c)

15.

( )

(d)

( )

According to faraday's law of e.m. finduction the inducted e.m.f. 'e' is:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

( )

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

16.

137

In the given resistor circuit, the current flowing through the resistance CD will be:
(a)
(b)
(c)

C
2

4
10 V

(d)
( )
17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

The commercial unit of electrical energy is:


(a)
Joule
(b)
(c)
Kilo Watt
(d)

Watt
Kilo Watt hour

( )

The unit of capacitance is:


(a)
Farad
(c)
Henry

Ohm
Newton

( )

(b)
(d)

A diamagnetic material contains:


(a)
One unpaired
(b)
More than one unpaired electron
(c)
Only paired electrons
(d)
None of the above
The time constant of an L R circuit is given by:
(a)
R/L
(b)
(c)
RL
(d)

( )

L/R
R2 L

( )

In a pure capacitor:
(a)
current leads the e.m.f. by phase 90o
(b)
current legs behind the e.m.f. by phase 90o
(c)
current of e.m.f. are always in the same phase
(d)
current and e.m.f. are always opposite phase

( )

In and ideal A.C. circuit the power is consumed in:


(a)
Resistance
(b)
Capacitance
(c)
Inductance
(d)
LC Circuit

( )

The resonant frequency of series LCR circuit consists of R = 100


mH is:

and L= 100

138

(a)
(c)
24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

10 Hz
500 Hz

(b)
(d)

100Hz
5000 Hz

( )

The function of d.c. motor is:


(a)
to covert energy to electrical energy
(b)
to convert electrical energy to mechanical energy
(c)
to covert electrical energy to magnetic energy
(d)
to convert magnetic energy to electrical energy

( )

Which is not a characteristic of ferromagnetic material?


(a)
High value of magnetic permeability
(b)
Positive value of magnetic susceptibility
(c)
Negative value of magnetic susceptibility
(d)
Attracted by exterior magnetic field

( )

The average value of an A.C. over one time period is:


(a)
(b)
2
(c)
zero
(d)
infinity

( )

A multi meter cannot be used to measure:


(a)
current
(c)
resistance

(b)
(d)

voltage
capacitance

( )

A Thevenin equivalent circuit consist of:


(a)
A voltage source
(c)
Both the sources

(b)
(d)

A current source
None of the above

( )

Which is not a vector quantity?


(a)
Electric field intensity (E)
(c)
Electric potential

(b)
(d)

Magnetic flux density


Coulomb force

( )

30.

In a transformer the number of turns in primary and secondary coils are 5000 and 500000
respectively. If an AC voltage of 200 V is applied across the primary coil then the output
voltage across secondary coil will be:
(a)
200 kV
(b)
20 kV
(c)
20 V
(d)
200 V
( )

31.

The unit of L is:


(a)
Henry

(b)

Farad

Electrical Circuit and Circuit Analysis

(c)
32.

33.

139

Ohm

(d)

The electric potential over an ear thing wire is:


(a)
220 V
(b)
(c)
0V
(d)

Joule

( )

440 V
220 kV

( )

4A
Zero

( )

The current in branch AB in the given circuit is:


2A
A

4A

(a)
(c)
34.

2A
6A

(b)
(d)

The charge stored in the capacitor shown in figure is:


2 F

2 volt

(a)
(c)
35.

36.

2 C
1C

(b)
(d)

The coil of an electrical heater is made up of:


(a)
Copper
(b)
(c)
An alloy
(d)

4
1

C
C

( )

Iron
Aluminum

( )

When an iron rod in inserted inside an inductance coil, its inductance:


(a)
Increases
(b)
Decreases
(c)
First increases then decreases
(d)
Does not change

( )

37.

A 100 watt bulb is switched on for 6 hours, then the electrical units consumed by it
are:
(a)
600 Units
(b)
0.06 Unit
(c)
0.6 Unit
(d)
1.0 Unite
( )

38.

A room temperature which of the following is an insulator?


(a)
Silver
(b)
Diamond
(c)
Gold
(d)
Silicon

( )

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39.

The direction of current induced in the loop abed in given circuit is:
(a)

Clock wise

(b)

anticlockwise

(c)

upwards

(d)

downwards

40.

The force on a charge + q in an electric field E:


(a)
along the E
(b)
E
(c)
to
(d)

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x
x x x

( )

opposite to E
along a circular path

( )

Answer Key
1. (b)
2. (d)

3. (c)

4. (d)

5. (a)

6. (d)

7. (c)

8. (b)

9. (a)

10. (a)

11. (a)

12. (a)

13. (b)

14. (a)

15. (a)

16. (c)

17. (d)

18. (a)

19. (c)

20. (b)

21. (a)

22. (a)

23. (c)

24. (b)

25. (c)

26. (c)

27. (d)

28. (a)

29. (c)

30. (b)

31. (c)

32. (c)

33. (c)

34. (b)

35. (c)

36. (c)

37. (c)

38. (b)

39. (b)

40. (a)

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DESCRIPTIVE PART - II
Year 2006
Time allowed : 2 Hours
Maximum Marks : 30
Attempt any four questions out of the six. All questions carry 7 marks each.

Q.1

Q.2

Write statements of the following laws:


(i)

Coulomb's law

(ii)

Gauss's law of electrostatic

(iii)

Kirchhoff's voltage law

(iv)

Biot-Savart's law

(v)

Ohm's law

(a)

Define the following physical quantities and write their units:

(i)

Electric potential

(ii)

Capacitance

(iii)

Resistivity

(c)

What do you understand by the quantization of charge? Write the magnitude of


minimum possible stable charge.

Q.3

(a)

Write the faraday's law of e.m.f. induction?

(b)

Taking three resistances of magnitude R1, R2, R3 Draw their series and
combination circuits. Write the formula for effective resistance.

Q.4

Draw the block diagram of the following electrical devices.


(a)

A.C. generator

(b)

D.C. motor

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(c)

3- induction motor

Q.5

Which materials are used in house wiring? Draw wiring layout for a computer lab.

Q.6

(a)

Write statements of maximum power transfer theorem and norton's theorem.

(b)

Draw phasor diagrams showing phase difference between V and I in circuits


containing pure L and pure C along with an A.C. source.

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Key Terms
Coulombs law: Coulombs law is the statement that the force F between two electrical
charges q1 and q2 separated by a distance r is
F = 1/ 4o (q1q2/ r2 )
where o is the permittivity of a vacuum, equal to
o = 8.854210-12 F/m.
electric field: If a small amount of charge experience a force, there is an electric field in the
vicinity. Electric field E is defined in terms of electrostatic force F that would be exerted on
positive test charge qp placed in the field:
E =
F qp
SI unit for electric field is N C-1, or V m-1.

potential energy
Potential energy (Ep) is the energy stored in a body or system as a consequence of its position,
shape, or state (this includes gravitation energy, electrical energy, nuclear energy, and chemical
energy).
Gauss law for electrostatics: Gauss law states that the net flux of electric field, , through an
imaginary closed surface, S, - a Gaussian surface - is equal to the net charge, q, inside that closed
surface:
=q
where electric flux through Gaussian surface is given by:
= o S E dS
0 is the permittivity constant and dS is a surface element.

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Battery - A combination of two or more chemical cells connected together electronically to


produce electrical energy.
Battery - A combination of two or more chemical cells connected together electronically to
produce electrical energy.
Capacitor - An electrical device having Capacitance
Current Limiting Fuse - A fuse designed to reduce damaging extremely high current
Current Transducer - A transducer used for the measurement of A.C. current.
Current Transformer - A transformer used to measure the amount of current flowing in a
circuit by sending a lower representative current to a measuring device such as a meter

Kilowatt
1,000 watts of electricity.
Kilowatt hour
One kilowatt of electricity produced or used in one hour.

Capacitor: A capacitor is a storage tank for electrical energy. In DC applications it blocks DC


current and in AC applications it regulates AC current.
Capacitance: Capacitance is the property of a capacitor that defines its ability to store an
electrical charge (or energy) when a given voltage is applied. The international unit of
measurement for capacitance is Farad (or microfarads), which is named after the famous English
inventor Michael Faraday (1791-1867).
Dielectric: Dielectric is the material used as the insulating medium between the plates of a
capacitor.
Dielectric Constant - A number that describes the dielectric strength of a material relative to a
vacuum, which has a dielectric constant of one.

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Three Phase - Three-phase refers to one circuit consisting of three conductors where the current
and voltage in each conductor (phase) is 120 out of phase with each other phase.

Electrical Current
Definition: Electrical current is a measure of the amount of electrical charge transferred per unit time. It represents
the flow of electrons through a conductive material.

Resistance
Electrical resistance is a measure of how hard it is for a current to pass through a given material.
It is similar to the way that it is harder for you to walk through water than air. It is usually
measured in Ohms

Ohm :The Ohm is the unit of electrical resistance.


Alternating Current (AC):
A type of electrical current in which the direction of the flow of electrons switches back
and forth. In the US, the current that comes from a wall outlet is alternating; it cycles
back and forth sixty times each second. The current that flows in a flashlight, on the other
hand, is direct current (DC), which does not alternate.

Direct Current (DC):


Current which moves in a single direction in a steady flow. Normal household electricity
is alternating current (AC) which repeatedly reverses its direction. However, many
electronics devices require DC, and therefore must convert the current into DC before
using it. Diodes are used to convert AC to DC.

magnetic field area of force that exists around a magnet or a current-carrying conductor.
magnetism the force of attraction between an object and a magnet, which pulls the object
toward the magnet.

Frequency: Frequency is the number of complete cycles per unit of time of any periodically
varying quantity, such as alternating voltage or current. It is usually expressed as (Hz) Hertz or
CPS (cycles per second).

alternating current: electric current that reverses direction periodically, usually many times
per second.

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ammeter: an instrument used for measuring the electrical current flow in a portion of a circuit.
galvanometer: an instrument for measuring a small electric current
ohmmeter: an instrument for measuring electric resistance.
resistor: a device used in electric circuits to limit the current flow or to provide a voltage drop.
transformer: a magnetic coupling device in an AC circuit; they are capable of changing voltages
as needed.
voltmeter: an instrument used for measuring the potential difference between two points in volts.
the motion of electrons through a conductor.
Electricity
Volt*

the unit of electromotive force or electric pressure, akin to water pressure in


pounds per square inch.

Watt*

the electrical unit of power or rate of doing work.


Farad - The capacitance value of a capacitor of which there appears a potential
difference of one volt when it is charged by a quantity of electricity equal to one
coulomb.
Fuse - A device installed in the conductive path with a predetermined melting
point coordinated to load current. Fuses are used to protect equipment from over
current conditions and damage.

Transformer equipment vital to the transmission and distribution of electricity designed to


increase or decrease voltage.
Eddy Current - The current that is generated in a transformer core due to the
induced voltage in each lamination. It is proportional to the square of the
lamination thickness and to the square of the frequency.
Electromotive Force - Potential causing electricity to flow in a closed circuit.
Induced Current - Current in a conductor
resulting from a nearby electromagnetic
field.
Induced Voltage - A voltage
produced in a circuit from a nearby
electric field.

Circuit - A system of conducting media designed to pass an electric current


Maximum power transfer theorem
A theorem used to determine the load resistance necessary to ensure maximum power transfer
to the load.

Norton's theorem
A theorem that permits the reduction of any two-terminal linear dc network to one having a single
current source and parallel resistor.

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Superposition theorem
A network theorem that permits considering the effects of each source independently. The
resulting current and/or voltage is the algebraic sum of the currents and/or voltages developed by
each source independently.

Thevenins theorem
A theorem that permits the reduction of any two-terminal, linear dc networks to one having a
single voltage source and series resistor.

Wire - A strand or group of strands of electrically conductive material, normally copper or


aluminum.

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