Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering.

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151.

Dielectric constant for mica is nearly

A. 200
B. 100
C. 3 to 8
D. 1 to 2
Answer» D. 1 to 2
152.

capacitors are used in transistor circuits.

A. Ceramic
B. Paper
C. Air
D. Electrolytic
Answer» B. Paper
153.

The capacitance C is charged through a resistance R. The time constant of the charging circuit is given by

A. CIR
B. 1/RC
C. RC
D. RIC
Answer» D. RIC
154.

capacitors are used for audio frequency and radio frequency coupling and tuning.

A. Air
B. Mica
C. Plastic film
D. Ceramic
Answer» C. Plastic film
155.

A positive and a negative charge are initially 50 mm apart. When they are moved close together so that they are now only 10 mm apart, the force between them will be

A. 5 times smaller than before
B. 5 times greater than before
C. 10 times greater than before
D. 25 times larger than before
Answer» E.
156.

A capacitor consists of

A. two insulators separated by a conductor
B. two conductors separated by an insulator
C. two insulators only
D. two conductors only
Answer» C. two insulators only
157.

What is the value of capacitance that must be connected in parallel with 50 pF condenser to make an equivalent capacitance of 150 pF ?

A. 50 pF
B. 100 pF
C. 150 pF
D. 200 pF
Answer» C. 150 pF
158.

_______ field is associated with the capacitor.

A. Electric
B. Magnetic
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Magnetic
159.

The relative permittivity has the following units

A. F/m
B. m/F
C. Wb/m
D. no units
Answer» E.
160.

A capacitor having capacitance of 5 uF is charged to a potential difference of 10,000 V. The energy stored in the capacitor is

A. 50 joules
B. 150 joules
C. 200 joules
D. 250 joules
Answer» E.
161.

Which medium has the least dielectric strength ?

A. Paraffin wax
B. Quartz
C. Glass
D. Air
Answer» E.
162.

For making a capacitor, it is better to select a dielectric having

A. low permittivity
B. high permittivity
C. permittivity same as that of air
D. permittivity slightly more than that of air
Answer» C. permittivity same as that of air
163.

The unit of capacitance is

A. henry
B. ohm
C. farad
D. farad/m
Answer» D. farad/m
164.

The capacitance between two plates increases with

A. shorter plate area and higher applied voltage
B. shorter plate area and shorter distance between them
C. larger plate area, longer distance between plates and higher,applied voltage
D. larger plate area and shorter distance between plates
Answer» E.
165.

A single core cable used on 33000 V has conductor diameter 10 mm and the internal diameter of sheath 25 mm. The maximum electrostatic stress in the cable is

A. 62 x 105 V/m
B. 72 x 105 V/m
C. 82 x 105 V/m
D. 92 x 105 V/m
Answer» C. 82 x 105 V/m
166.

The units of capacitance are

A. volts/coulomb
B. coulombs/volt
C. ohms
D. henry/Wb
Answer» C. ohms
167.

When the dielectric is homogeneous,the potential gradient is

A. uniform
B. non-uniform
C. zero
D. any of the above
Answer» B. non-uniform
168.

Which capacitor will be physically smaller for the same ratings ?

A. Ceramic capacitor
B. Paper capacitor
C. Both will be of equal size
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Paper capacitor
169.

A capacitance of 100 fiF is connected in series with a resistance of 8000 £2. The time constant of the circuit is$

A. 0.2 s
B. 0.4 s
C. 0.6 s
D. 0.8 s
Answer» E.
170.

In a cable capacitor, voltage gradient is maximum at the surface of the

A. earth
B. conduction
C. sheath
D. insulator
Answer» C. sheath
171.

While testing a capacitor with ohm meter, if the capacitor shows charging, but the final resistance reading is appreciably less than normal, it can be concluded that the capacitor is

A. Short-circuited
B. Open circuited
C. Alright
D. Leaky
Answer» E.
172.

The bridge used for the measurement of the value of the capacitance is

A. Wien’s bridge
B. Wheatstone bridge
C. Schering bridge
D. Hay’s bridge
Answer» D. Hay‚Äö√Ñ√¥s bridge
173.

The absolute permittivity of free space is given by

A. 8.854 x 1(T9 F/m)
B. 8.854 x 1(T10 F/m)
C. 8.854 x KT11 F/m
D. 8.854 x 10?12 F/m
Answer» C. 8.854 x KT11 F/m
174.

If three 15 uF capacitors are connected in series, the net capacitance is

A. 5 uF
B. 30 uF
C. 45 uF
D. 50 uF
Answer» B. 30 uF
175.

Which of the following materials has the highest value of dielectric constant?

A. Glass
B. Vacuum
C. Ceramics
D. Oil
Answer» D. Oil
176.

The unit of dielectric strength is given by

A. V/m
B. V2/m
C. m/V
D. m/V2
Answer» B. V2/m
177.

Which of the following capacitors will have the least variation?

A. Paper capacitor
B. Ceramic capacitor
C. Silver plated mica capacitor
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
178.

In a capacitor the electric charge is stored in

A. metal plates
B. dielectric
C. both (A) and (B)
D. none of the above
Answer» C. both (A) and (B)
179.

The electric field at a point situated at a distance d from straight charged conductor is

A. proportional to d
B. inversely proportional to d
C. inversely proportional to d
D. none of the above
Answer» C. inversely proportional to d
180.

To prevent the generation of static charges on rubber or flat leather

A. surface is moistened
B. conductive dressing is done
C. oil compound dressing is done
D. talcum powder is sprayed on the surface
Answer» C. oil compound dressing is done
181.

The inverse of capacitance is called

A. reluctance
B. conductance
C. susceptance
D. elastance
Answer» E.
182.

Two infinite parallel plates 10 mm apart have maintained between them a potential difference of 100 V. The acceleration of an electron placed between them is

A. 0.56 x 1015 m/s2
B. 1.5 x 1015 m/s2
C. 1.6 x 1015 m/s2
D. 1.76 x 1015 m/s2
Answer» E.
183.

One volt is the same as

A. one joule/coulomb
B. one coulomb/joule
C. one coulomb
D. one joule
Answer» B. one coulomb/joule
184.

If A.C. voltage is applied to capacitive circuit, the alternating current can flow in the circuit because

A. varying voltage produces the charging and dicharging currents
B. of high peak value
C. charging current can flow
D. discharge current can flow
Answer» B. of high peak value
185.

If a 6 uF capacitor is charged to 200 V, the charge in coulombs will be

A. 800 uC
B. 900 uC
C. 1200 uC
D. 1600 uC
Answer» D. 1600 uC