Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering Questions.

This section includes 106 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.

101.

A rheostat differs from potentiometer in the respect that it_____________?

A. has lower wattage rating
B. has higher wattage rating
C. has large number of turns
D. offers large number of tapping
Answer» C. has large number of turns
102.

A resistance having rating 10 ohms, 10 W is likely to be a__________?

A. metallic resistor
B. carbon resistor
C. wire wound resistor
D. variable resistor
Answer» D. variable resistor
103.

A nichrome wire used as a heater coil has the resistance of 2 £2/m. For a heater of 1 kW at 200 V, the length of wire required will be_____________?

A. 80 m
B. 60 m
C. 40 m
D. 20 m
Answer» E.
104.

A light bulb draws 300 mA when the voltage across it is 240 V. The resistance of the light bulb is___________?

A. 400 Q
B. 600 Q
C. 800 Q
D. 1000 Q
Answer» D. 1000 Q
105.

A glass rod when rubbed with silk cloth is charged because__________?

A. it takes in proton
B. its atoms are removed
C. it gives away electrons
D. it gives away positive charge
Answer» D. it gives away positive charge
106.

A current of 16 amperes divides between two branches in parallel of resistances 8 ohms and 12 ohms respectively. The current in each branch is_____________?

A. 6.4 A, 6.9 A
B. 6.4 A, 9.6 A
C. 4.6 A, 6.9 A
D. 4.6 A, 9.6 A
Answer» C. 4.6 A, 6.9 A