Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Electronics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A_single-phase_half-wave_thyristor_circuit_with_R_load_is_triggered_at_an_angle_of_α_=_0°._As_such,_the_maximum_value_of_the_average_output_voltage_would_be_given_by$#

A.
B. Vm
C. 2Vm/π
Answer» D.
2.

For a single phase thyristor circuit with R load & firing angle α, the conduction angle can be given b?#

A. π+α
B. 2π+α
C. π-α
D. α
Answer» D. ‚âà√≠¬¨¬±
3.

In a single phase half-wave thyristor circuit with R load & Vs=Vm sinωt, the maximum value of the load current can be given by$

A. 2Vm/R
B. Vs/R
C. Vm/2
D. Vs/2
Answer» D. Vs/2
4.

In the method of phase control, the phase relationship between ___ & ___ is controlled by varying the firing angle

A. supply current, supply voltage
B. end of the load current, end of the load voltage
C. start of the load current, start of the load voltage
D. load current, load voltage
Answer» D. load current, load voltage
5.

The average output voltage is maximum when SCR is triggered at ωt =$

A. π
B. 0
C. π/2
D. π/4
Answer» C. ‚âà√¨‚àö√ë/2
6.

A voltage source Vs = Vm sinωt is connected in series with a resistance R and an SCR. At some firing angle delay of α a positive gate pulse is applied to the SCR which turns on the SCR. Considering ideal conditions, at the instant α the voltage at the resistor terminals Vo

A. falls to zero
B. falls to –Vm sin α
C. rises to Vm sin α
D. rises to Vm sin ωt
Answer» D. rises to Vm sin ‚âà√¨‚àö¬¢t