Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering.

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101.

Observe the given figure. The maximum power to the load resistor is when RL =?

A. Ri/2
B. Ri
C. 4Ri
D. 2Ri
Answer» C. 4Ri
102.

According to Super position theorem, a Voltage source of 0 V can be replaced by a:

A. 5 V
B. Cannot be replaced
C. Open circuit
D. Short circuit
Answer» E.
103.

Millman’s theorem yields:

A. Equivalent voltage sources
B. Equivalent voltage or current sources
C. Equivalent resistance
D. Equivalent impedance
Answer» C. Equivalent resistance
104.

_____________ theorem is applicable to both linear and nonlinear circuits.

A. Norton’s
B. Substitution
C. Tellegen
D. Superposition
Answer» D. Superposition
105.

Norton's theorem is ________ Thevenin's theorem.

A. the same as
B. converse of
C. none of these
D. cannot say
Answer» C. none of these
106.

For the network shown, Thevenin's equivalent voltage source and resistance are, respectively :

A. 1 mV and 10 Ω
B. 1 V and 1 KΩ
C. 1 mV and 1 KΩ
D. 1 V and 10 Ω
Answer» E.
107.

A source of 10 V with an internal resistance of 5 Ω is to be connected through a converter to a load of 20 Ω. For maximum power transfer, what should be the turns ratio of the converter?

A. 1 ∶ 2
B. 1 ∶ 1
C. 2 ∶ 1
D. 1 ∶ 4
Answer» B. 1 ∶ 1
108.

A battery charger can drive current of 5 A into a 1 Ω resistance connected at its output terminals. If it is able to charge an ideal 2 V battery at 7 A rate, then Thevenin’s equivalent will be

A. 7.5 V in series with 0.5 Ω
B. 12.5 V in series with 1.5 Ω
C. 7.5 V in parallel with 0.5 Ω
D. 12.5 V in parallel with 1.5 Ω
Answer» C. 7.5 V in parallel with 0.5 Ω
109.

In the circuit shown below the maximum power that can be transferred to the load ZL is

A. 250 W
B. 500 W
C. 1000 W
D. 2000 W
Answer» C. 1000 W
110.

In the circuit shown, what are the values of the internal resistance across the open-circuited (a and b) and of the Thevenin’s voltage between the terminals a and b?

A. 1.43 Ω and 12 V
B. 7 Ω and 20 V
C. 1 Ω and 11 V
D. 8 Ω and 10 V
Answer» C. 1 Ω and 11 V
111.

A voltage source, connected to a load, has an e.m.f. of 10 V and an impedance of (500 + j100) Ω. The maximum power that can be transferred to the load is

A. 0.2 W
B. 0.1 W
C. 0.05 W
D. 0.01 W
Answer» D. 0.01 W
112.

Determine the load resistance RL that will result in maximum power delivered to the load for the given circuit. Also, determine the maximum power Pmax delivered to the load resistor.

A. RL = 50 Ω; Pmax = 225 W
B. RL = 35 Ω; Pmax = 200 W
C. RL = 20 Ω; Pmax = 200 W
D. RL = 25 Ω; Pmax = 225 W
Answer» E.
113.

Norton’s theorem when applied to DC circuit results in:

A. A voltage source alone
B. A voltage source with a resistance in series
C. A current source with resistance in parallel
D. A current source alone
Answer» D. A current source alone
114.

Norton’s theorem states that a complex network connected to a load can be replaced with an equivalent impedance

A. in series with a current source
B. in parallel with a voltage source
C. in series with a voltage source
D. in parallel with a current source
Answer» E.
115.

For the given circuit, the maximum power in the load can be:

A. 658 mW
B. 10 mW
C. 893 mW
D. 840 mW
Answer» D. 840 mW
116.

For the active network shown in figure, the value of V/I is

A. 2 Ω
B. 2.4 Ω
C. 3.6 Ω
D. 10 Ω
Answer» D. 10 Ω
117.

Observe the given figure. Find Thevenin’s resistance as seen from open-circuited terminals.

A. 8 ohms
B. 16 ohms
C. 4 ohms
D. 32 ohms
Answer» E.
118.

Determine the value of Thevenin’s equivalent resistance (in Ohms) across terminal A and B for the electrical circuit given below.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» C. 6
119.

Maximum power will be delivered from an ac source to a resistive load in a network when the magnitude of the source impedance is equal to

A. Half the load resistance
B. Double the load resistance
C. The load resistance
D. Zero
Answer» E.
120.

Consider the circuit shown above. The portion of the circuit left to the terminals AB can be replaced by

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
121.

If Thevenin's voltage is 89.3 volts and Thevenin's resistance is 46.98 ohms then what will be the maximum power delivered to the load present in the network?

A. 100 W
B. 42.43 W
C. 456 W
D. 88.09 W
Answer» C. 456 W
122.

Find Thevenin's equivalent resistance for the following circuit:

A. 5.67 Ω
B. 6.66 Ω
C. 6 Ω
D. 6.25 Ω
Answer» C. 6 Ω
123.

As shown in the figure, a 1Ω resistance is connected across a source that has a load line V + I = 100. The current through the resistance is

A. 25 A
B. 50 A
C. 100 A
D. 200 A
Answer» C. 100 A
124.

Determine Thevenin’s equivalent resistance (in Ohms) and voltage (in V) respectively across terminal ‘a’ and ‘b’ for the given electrical circuit.

A. 12, 40
B. 20, 80
C. 10, 30
D. 10, 50
Answer» D. 10, 50
125.

Determine the value of current (in A) through the load resistance of the given circuit.

A. 0.54
B. 1
C. 2
D. 0.38
Answer» E.
126.

An ac source is delivering power to a complex and ZL = 4 + j3. The maximum power is transferred if the source impedance is

A.
B. j3 Ω
C. (4 – j3) Ω
D. (4 + j3) Ω
Answer» D. (4 + j3) Ω
127.

A 20 V battery is connected with a parallel combination of resistance 6 Ω and variable R and this combination is connected with 3 Ω resistor. Now the value of the resistance R in the circuit is varied in such a way that the power dissipated in the 3 Ω resistor is maximum. Under this condition the value of R will be

A. 3 Ω
B. 9 Ω
C. 12 Ω
D. 0 Ω
Answer» E.
128.

In a parallel circuit having two resistance 4Ω and 6Ω connected across a DC voltage of 12 V, the current through the 4 Ω resistance is:

A. 5 A
B. 2 A
C. 3 A
D. 1 A
Answer» D. 1 A
129.

Consider following given statements about Tellegen’s theorem and choose which is / are correct.I. It is used in developing the sensitivity coefficients of a network from the concept of adjoint network.II. It is applicable to any lumped network.III. It is applicable to all electrical networks which obey Kirchhoff’s laws.

A. Only I
B. Both I and II
C. All, I, II, III
D. Both II and III
Answer» E.
130.

Determine Thevenin Equivalent circuit parameters for the given circuit.

A. Vth = 25 V, Rth = 20 Ω
B. Vth = 50 V, Rth = 25 Ω
C. Vth = 50 V, Rth = 20 Ω
D. Vth = 100 V, Rth = 20 Ω
Answer» D. Vth = 100 V, Rth = 20 Ω
131.

In Norton’s theorem Isc is__________

A. Sum of two current sources
B. A single current source
C. Infinite current sources
D. 0
Answer» C. Infinite current sources
132.

Can we use Norton’s theorem on a circuit containing a BJT?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Depends on the BJT
D. Insufficient data provided
Answer» C. Depends on the BJT
133.

Norton’s theorem is true for __________

A. Linear networks
B. Non-Linear networks
C. Both linear networks and nonlinear networks
D. Neither linear networks nor non-linear networks
Answer» B. Non-Linear networks
134.

If there are 10 nodes in a circuit, how many equations do we get?

A. 10
B. 9
C. 8
D. 7
Answer» C. 8
135.

The maximum power drawn from source depends on __________

A. Value of source resistance
B. Value of load resistance
C. Both source and load resistance
D. Neither source or load resistance
Answer» C. Both source and load resistance
136.

Thevenin resistance is found by ________

A. Shorting all voltage sources
B. Opening all current sources
C. Shorting all voltage sources and opening all current sources
D. Opening all voltage sources and shorting all current sources
Answer» D. Opening all voltage sources and shorting all current sources
137.

Vth is found across the ____________ terminals of the network.

A. Input
B. Output
C. Neither input nor output
D. Either input or output
Answer» C. Neither input nor output
138.

The maximum power is delivered to a circuit when source resistance is __________ load resistance.

A. Greater than
B. Equal to
C. Less than
D. Greater than or equal to
Answer» C. Less than
139.

Thevenin’s theorem is true for __________

A. Linear networks
B. Non-Linear networks
C. Both linear networks and nonlinear networks
D. Neither linear networks nor non-linear networks
Answer» B. Non-Linear networks
140.

If source impedance is a complex number Z, then load impedance is equal to _________

A. Z’
B. -Z
C. -Z’
D. Z
Answer» B. -Z
141.

The Thevenin voltage is the__________

A. Open circuit voltage
B. Short circuit voltage
C. Open circuit and short circuit voltage
D. Neither open circuit nor short circuit voltage
Answer» B. Short circuit voltage
142.

Star connection is also known as__________

A. Y-connection
B. Mesh connection
C. Either Y-connection or mesh connection
D. Neither Y-connection nor mesh connection
Answer» B. Mesh connection
143.

Delta connection is also known as____________

A. Y-connection
B. Mesh connection
C. Either Y-connection or mesh connection
D. Neither Y-connection nor mesh connection
Answer» C. Either Y-connection or mesh connection
144.

If a 1ohm 2ohm and 32/3ohm resistor is connected in star, find the equivalent delta connection.

A. 34 ohm, 18.67 ohm, 3.19 ohm
B. 33 ohm, 18.67 ohm, 3.19 ohm
C. 33 ohm, 19.67 ohm, 3.19 ohm
D. 34 ohm, 19.67 ohm, 3.19 ohm
Answer» B. 33 ohm, 18.67 ohm, 3.19 ohm
145.

Ra is resistance at A, Rb is resistance at B, Rc is resistance at C in star connection. After transforming to delta, what is resistance between B and C?

A. Rc+Rb+Rc*Rb/Ra
B. Rc+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc
C. Ra+Rb+Ra*Rc/Rb
D. Rc+Rb+Rc*Ra/Rb
Answer» B. Rc+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc
146.

In superposition theorem, when we consider the effect of one voltage source, all the other current sources are ____________

A. Shorted
B. Opened
C. Removed
D. Undisturbed
Answer» C. Removed
147.

Which, among the following is the right expression for converting from delta to star?

A. R1=Ra*Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R3=Rc*Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
B. R1=Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc), Rc=/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
C. R1=Ra*Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Ra*Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R3=Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
D. R1=Ra*Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Ra*Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R3=Ra*Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
Answer» B. R1=Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc), Rc=/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
148.

Norton resistance is found by?

A. Shorting all voltage sources
B. Opening all current sources
C. Shorting all voltage sources and opening all current sources
D. Opening all voltage sources and shorting all current sources
Answer» D. Opening all voltage sources and shorting all current sources
149.

Find the equivalent resistance between X and Y.

A. 3.33 ohm
B. 4.34 ohm
C. 5.65 ohm
D. 2.38 ohm
Answer» E.
150.

Find the equivalent delta circuit.

A. 9.69 ohm, 35.71 ohm, 6.59 ohm
B. 10.69 ohm, 35.71 ohm, 6.59 ohm
C. 9.69 ohm, 34.71 ohm, 6.59 ohm
D. 10.69 ohm, 35.71 ohm, 7.59 ohm
Answer» B. 10.69 ohm, 35.71 ohm, 6.59 ohm