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This section includes 216 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Electrical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
201. |
While discharging, what happens to the voltage in the capacitive circuit? |
A. | Decreases linearly |
B. | Increases linearly |
C. | Decreases exponentially |
D. | Increases exponentially |
Answer» D. Increases exponentially | |
202. |
What is the value of current in a charging capacitive circuit if the initial current is 2A at time t=RC. |
A. | 0.74A |
B. | 1.26A |
C. | 3.67A |
D. | 2.89A |
Answer» B. 1.26A | |
203. |
What happens to the potential difference between the plates of a capacitor as the thickness of the dielectric slab increases? |
A. | Increases |
B. | Decreases |
C. | Remains the same |
D. | Becomes zero |
Answer» C. Remains the same | |
204. |
Calculate the capacitance if the dielectric constant=4, area of cross section= 10m2 and the distance of separation between the plates is 5m. |
A. | 7.08*10-11F |
B. | 7.08*1011F |
C. | 7.08*10-12F |
D. | 7.08*10-10F |
Answer» B. 7.08*1011F | |
205. |
A dielectric is basically a ________ |
A. | Capacitor |
B. | Conductor |
C. | Insulator |
D. | Semiconductor |
Answer» D. Semiconductor | |
206. |
What is the final current while charging a capacitor? |
A. | High |
B. | Zero |
C. | Infinity |
D. | Low |
Answer» C. Infinity | |
207. |
Which of the following depends on charging and discharging rate of a capacitor? |
A. | Time constant |
B. | Current |
C. | Power |
D. | Voltage |
Answer» B. Current | |
208. |
A capacitor is charged to a voltage of 400V and has a resistance of 20ohm. Calculate the initial value of the discharge current. |
A. | 10A |
B. | 0A |
C. | Infinity |
D. | 20A |
Answer» C. Infinity | |
209. |
The charging time constant of a circuit consisting of a capacitor is the time taken for the charge in the capacitor to become __________ % of the initial charge. |
A. | 33 |
B. | 63 |
C. | 37 |
D. | 36 |
Answer» C. 37 | |
210. |
A capacitor is charged to a voltage of 400V and has a resistance of 20ohm. Calculate the final value of charging current. |
A. | 10A |
B. | 0A |
C. | Infinity |
D. | 20A |
Answer» C. Infinity | |
211. |
An 8microF capacitor is connected in series with a 0.5 megaohm resistor. The DC voltage supply is 200V. Calculate the current in the capacitor 4s after the power is supplied. |
A. | 79 microA |
B. | 68 microA |
C. | 48 microA |
D. | 74 microA |
Answer» E. | |
212. |
The expression for the current in an RC circuit is? |
A. | i=(V/R)et/RC |
B. | i=(V/R)e-t/RC |
C. | i=(V/R)(1-e-t/RC) |
D. | i=(V/R) (1-et/RC) |
Answer» C. i=(V/R)(1-e-t/RC) | |
213. |
A 8 microF capacitor is connected in series with a 0.5 megaohm resistor. The DC voltage supply is 200V. Calculate the time taken for the potential difference across the capacitor to grow to 160V. |
A. | 6.93s |
B. | 7.77s |
C. | 2.33s |
D. | 3.22s |
Answer» B. 7.77s | |
214. |
If 2V is supplied to a 3F capacitor, calculate the charge stored in the capacitor. |
A. | 1.5C |
B. | 6C |
C. | 2C |
D. | 3C |
Answer» C. 2C | |
215. |
______________ capacitors have a high leakage voltage. |
A. | Electrolyte capacitor |
B. | Variable capacitor |
C. | Air capacitor |
D. | Polyester capacitor |
Answer» E. | |
216. |
____________ capacitors usually have a colour code to find its value. |
A. | Electrolyte capacitor |
B. | Variable capacitor |
C. | Polyester capacitor |
D. | Glass capacitor |
Answer» D. Glass capacitor | |