Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electronics.

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101.

The output phase for a transformer is:

A. in phase with the input
B. out of phase with the input
C. dependent on the direction of the primary and secondary windings
D. dependent on the frequency of the primary source
Answer» D. dependent on the frequency of the primary source
102.

Opposition to current flow without the dissipation of energy is called:

A. resistance
B. inductive reactance
C. counter emf
D. impedance
Answer» C. counter emf
103.

A loaded transformer will achieve mutual induction when:

A. secondary current increase causes a primary current decrease
B. primary current is increased by an increase in secondary current
C. primary current is decreased by an increase in secondary current
D. secondary current decrease causes a primary current increase
Answer» C. primary current is decreased by an increase in secondary current
104.

In a transformer, what will happen to the primary current if the secondary magnetic field increases?

A. Ip will increase.
B. Ip will be canceled.
C. Ip will remain the same.
D. Ip will decrease.
Answer» B. Ip will be canceled.
105.

The time required for one weber of flux to cut a conductor and produce one volt is:

A. one revolution
B. one second
C. one millisecond
D. four revolutions
Answer» C. one millisecond
106.

What is the phase angle of a 24 Vac parallel RL circuit when R = 45 ohms and XL = 1100 ohms?

A. 0.001 degrees
B. 2.300 degrees
C. 87.600 degrees
D. 89.900 degrees
Answer» C. 87.600 degrees
107.

When an electromagnet reaches maximum strength, it is considered to be:

A. in field condition
B. at saturation
C. inhibited
D. at field strength
Answer» C. inhibited
108.

Faraday's law states that the:

A. direction of the induced voltage produces an opposition
B. direction of an induced current produces an aiding effect
C. emf depends on the rate of cutting flux
D. emf is related to the direction of the current
Answer» D. emf is related to the direction of the current
109.

Which of the following represents a true equivalent of an inductor?

A. An inductance in series with a resistance and a capacitance
B. A capacitance in parallel with the series combination of a resistance and an inductance
C. An inductance in parallel with the series combination of a resistance and a capacitance
D. The only quality a real inductor has is inductance.
Answer» C. An inductance in parallel with the series combination of a resistance and a capacitance
110.

If the switch is moved to position 1 in the given circuit, how long will it take for the current to reach its maximum value?

A. 72.5 s
B. 532 s
C. 610 s
D. 833 s
Answer» C. 610 s
111.

Electromagnetic induction is the generation of:

A. electricity from magnetism
B. electricity from electricity
C. magnetism from electricity
D. magnetism from magnetism
Answer» B. electricity from electricity
112.

The inductive reactance of L2 is _____ in the given circuit.

A. 3.5 k
B. 4.4 k
C. 16.3 k
D. 23.3 k
Answer» C. 16.3 k
113.

Which coil would be used as a step-up transformer primary if coil number 1 has 100 more turns than coil number 2?

A. The coil windings must be the same.
B. coil 1
C. The coil ratio is too small.
D. coil 2
Answer» E.
114.

The time difference, or lag, between flux density and magnetizing force is known as:

A. eddy current
B. magnetic saturation
C. hysteresis
D. coercivity
Answer» D. coercivity
115.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major types of fixed inductor?

A. air core
B. ferrite core
C. magnesium core
D. iron core
Answer» D. iron core
116.

Maximum power will transfer across a transformer when the primary impedance equals the secondary impedance.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D.
Answer» B.
117.

When current in an inductor starts to change, it cannot react instantly due to:

A. fixed coil resistance
B. eddy current generation
C. applied emf of the circuit
D. the counter emf of the coil
Answer» E.
118.

If the primary of a 4:1 turns transformer dissipates 5 W, what is the secondary power?

A. 5.0 W
B. 1.25 pW
C. 9.5 W
D. 20.0 mW
Answer» B. 1.25 pW
119.

What is the total inductance, assuming no mutual inductance?

A. 12 mH
B. 6 mH
C. 0.73 mH
D. 0 mH
Answer» B. 6 mH
120.

A turns ratio of 5 for a transformer implies:

A. more primary turns than secondary turns
B. more secondary current than primary current
C. larger source impedance than load impedance
D. more secondary turns than primary turns
Answer» E.
121.

The ___ cannot change instantaneously in an inductor.

A. voltage
B. current
C. power
D. magnetic field
Answer» C. power
122.

A magnetic circuit breaker will open to protect equipment only when:

A. voltage is exceeded
B. an open is in the equipment
C. the equipment is operating properly
D. current is exceeded
Answer» E.
123.

What is the approximate time for a complete decay of 400 mA of inductor current, when R = 10 ohms and L = 20 H?

A. 10 seconds
B. 8 seconds
C. 4 seconds
D. 2 seconds
Answer» B. 8 seconds
124.

What is the permeability of transformer iron?

A. 50
B. 450
C. 1500
D. 5500
Answer» E.
125.

Fixed transformers have:

A. a center-tapped secondary
B. multiple windings
C. turns ratios that cannot be changed
D. a multiple-tapped secondary
Answer» D. a multiple-tapped secondary
126.

Find VR and VL.

A. VR = 41.6 V, VL = 78.4 V
B. VR = 48 V, VL = 110 V
C. VR = 56 V, VL = 106 V
D. VR = 60 V, VL = 60 V
Answer» D. VR = 60 V, VL = 60 V
127.

A voltage is induced in a transformer secondary winding by the action of the:

A. secondary magnetic field
B. primary turns ratio
C. primary magnetic field
D. secondary counter emf
Answer» D. secondary counter emf
128.

As a generator armature passes the 270 degree point, the induced voltage is:

A. at maximum negative
B. between maximum negative and zero
C. at maximum positive
D. between zero and maximum positive
Answer» B. between maximum negative and zero
129.

What is the phase angle between the source voltage and current, when a 100 mH inductor with a reactance of 6 k, and a 1 k resistor are in series with a source?

A. 0.1 degrees
B. 9.0 degrees
C. 61.0 degrees
D. 81.0 degrees
Answer» E.
130.

In a purely inductive circuit,

A. current leads voltage by 90°
B. voltage lags current by 90°
C. voltage leads current by 90°
D. voltage and current are in phase (0°)
Answer» D. voltage and current are in phase (0¬∞)
131.

In the given circuit, what will the voltage be across R3 25 s after the switch is moved to position 2?

A. 2.88 V
B. 5.9 V
C. 8.34 V
D. 14 V
Answer» C. 8.34 V
132.

How long until the current is at a maximum?

A. 0 s
B. 5 s
C. 15 s
D. 25 s
Answer» C. 15 s
133.

What is magnetic flux?

A. the number of lines of force in webers
B. the number of lines of force in maxwells
C. the number of lines of force in teslas
D. the number of lines of force in flux density
Answer» B. the number of lines of force in maxwells
134.

What happens when moving expanding lines of force encounter a conductor?

A. Current increases.
B. Voltage is induced.
C. Resistance is reduced.
D. Power is increased.
Answer» C. Resistance is reduced.
135.

During a current change, the ability of a conductor to produce counter emf within itself is called:

A. back emf
B. self-induction
C. a henry
D. impedance
Answer» C. a henry
136.

What is the current rise after 2 time constants if Vs = 12 V dc, R = 60 , and the inductor is rated at 24 mH?

A. 79.9 mA
B. 126.4 mA
C. 173.0 mA
D. 198.6 mA
Answer» D. 198.6 mA
137.

After a voltage has been applied to an inductor, the current will be ___ of its full value after 2 time constants.

A. 0.63
B. 0.86
C. 0.95
D. 0.98
Answer» C. 0.95
138.

The unit of flux density is:

A. magnetomotive force
B. a weber
C. a maxwell
D. a tesla
Answer» E.
139.

What is the inductive reactance if the Q of a coil is 60, and the winding resistance is 5 ?

A. 0.083
B. 12
C. 30
D. 300
Answer» E.
140.

If you wanted to decrease the inductance of a coil, you might increase the:

A. number of turns
B. permeability of the core
C. spacing between turns
D. area of the coil
Answer» D. area of the coil
141.

The electrical energy consumed by a coil is stored in the form of:

A. an electrical field
B. a force field
C. an electrostatic field
D. a magnetic field
Answer» E.
142.

What type of device consists of a coil with a moveable iron core?

A. solenoid
B. reed switch
C. relay
D. armature
Answer» B. reed switch
143.

You could decrease the time constant of an RL circuit by

A. adding a resistor in parallel with the circuit resistance
B. adding an inductor in series with the circuit inductance
C. decreasing the amplitude of the input voltage
D. exchanging the position of the resistor and inductor in the circuit
Answer» C. decreasing the amplitude of the input voltage
144.

What is hysteresis?

A. lead between cause and effect
B. lag between cause and effect
C. lead between voltage and current
D. lag between voltage and current
Answer» C. lead between voltage and current
145.

When a load is not connected to the secondary of a transformer:

A. primary current is zero
B. primary current is inversely proportional to primary impedance
C. secondary voltage is zero
D. secondary voltage is proportional to primary impedance
Answer» C. secondary voltage is zero
146.

The polarity of induced voltage while a field is collapsing is:

A. independent of the force creating it
B. opposite to the force creating it
C. identical to the force creating the field
D. present only if the force is stationary
Answer» C. identical to the force creating the field
147.

The primary winding of a transformer is the side connected to the load.

A. 1
B.
C. 1
D.
Answer» C. 1
148.

A practical inductor

A. has inductance
B. has winding resistance
C. has winding capacitance
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
149.

What is the total inductance assuming no mutual inductance?

A. 0 mH
B. 0.69 mH
C. 12 mH
D. 24 mH
Answer» C. 12 mH
150.

As current travels within a conductor:

A. the magnetic field aids the current
B. a magnetic field is developed around it
C. the wire tries to point north
D. an electrostatic field opposes the current
Answer» C. the wire tries to point north