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This section includes 214 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Electrical Engineering Questions knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
201. |
Capacitors for power factor correction are rated in_________? |
A. | kW |
B. | kVA |
C. | kV |
D. | kVAR |
Answer» E. | |
202. |
Capacitive susceptance is a measure of__________? |
A. | reactive power in a circuit |
B. | the extent of neutralisation of reactive power in a circuit |
C. | a purely capacitive circuit’s ability to pass current |
D. | a purely capacitive circuit’s ability to resist the flow of current |
Answer» D. a purely capacitive circuit’s ability to resist the flow of current | |
203. |
Capacitive reactance is more when_______? |
A. | capacitance is less and frequency of supply is less |
B. | capacitance is less and frequency of supply is more |
C. | capacitance is more and frequency of supply is less |
D. | capacitance is more and frequency of supply is more |
Answer» B. capacitance is less and frequency of supply is more | |
204. |
At very low frequencies a series R-C circuit behaves as almost purely___________? |
A. | resistive |
B. | inductive |
C. | capacitive |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» D. none of the above | |
205. |
At _______ frequencies the parallel R-L circuit behaves as purely resistive |
A. | low |
B. | very low |
C. | high |
D. | very high |
Answer» E. | |
206. |
Aphasoris________? |
A. | a line which represents the magnitude and phase of an alternating quantity |
B. | a line representing the magnitude and direction of an alternating quantity |
C. | a coloured tag or band for distinction between different phases of a 3-phase supply |
D. | an instrument used for measuring phases of an unbalanced 3-phase load |
Answer» B. a line representing the magnitude and direction of an alternating quantity | |
207. |
An A.C. voltage is impressed across a pure resistance of 3.5 ohms in parallel with a pure inductance of impedance of 3.5 ohms? |
A. | the current through the resistance is more |
B. | the current through the resistance is less |
C. | both resistance and inductance carry equal currents |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» D. none of the above | |
208. |
All the rules and laws of D.C. circuit also apply to A.C. circuit containing_____________? |
A. | capacitance only |
B. | inductance only |
C. | resistance only |
D. | all above |
Answer» D. all above | |
209. |
All definitions of power factor of a series R-L-C circuit are correct except__________? |
A. | ratio of net reactance and impedance |
B. | ratio of kW and kVA |
C. | ratio of J and Z |
D. | ratio of W and VA |
Answer» B. ratio of kW and kVA | |
210. |
A sine wave has a frequency of 50 Hz. Its angular frequency is ________ radian/second. |
A. | 100 n |
B. | 50 jt |
C. | 25 JT |
D. | 5 n |
Answer» B. 50 jt | |
211. |
A pure inductance connected across 250 V, 50 Hz supply consumes 100 W. This consumption can be attributed to_________? |
A. | the big size of the inductor |
B. | the reactance of the inductor |
C. | the current flowing in the inductor |
D. | the statement given is false |
Answer» E. | |
212. |
A pure capacitor connected across an A.C. voltage consumed 50 W. This is due to________? |
A. | the capacitive reactance in ohms |
B. | the current flowing in capacitor |
C. | the size of the capacitor being quite big |
D. | the statement is incorrect |
Answer» E. | |
213. |
A parallel AC. circuit in resonance will__________? |
A. | have a high voltage developed across each inductive and capacitive section |
B. | have a high impedance |
C. | act like a resistor of low value |
D. | have current in each section equal to the line current |
Answer» C. act like a resistor of low value | |
214. |
A heater is rated as 230 V, 10 kW, A.C. The value 230 V refers to__________? |
A. | average voltage |
B. | r.m.s. voltage |
C. | peak voltage |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. peak voltage | |