Explore topic-wise MCQs in Electrical Engineering.

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1.

The total resistance between A and B are?

A. 20 ohm
B. 5 ohm
C. 80 ohm
D. 0 ohm
Answer» C. 80 ohm
2.

The currents in the three branches of a parallel circuit are 3A, 4A and 5A. What is the current leaving it?

A. 0A
B. Insufficient data provided
C. The largest one among the three values
D. 12A
Answer» E.
3.

If the current through x ohm resistance in the circuit is 5A, find the value of x.

A. 27 ohm
B. 5 ohm
C. 12 ohm
D. 135 ohm
Answer» B. 5 ohm
4.

The voltage across the short is?

A. 135V
B. Infinity
C. Zero
D. 11.25V
Answer» D. 11.25V
5.

The voltage across the open circuit is?

A. 100V
B. Infinity
C. 90V
D. 0V
Answer» B. Infinity
6.

The current in each branch of a parallel circuit is proportional to _________

A. The amount of time the circuit is on for
B. Proportional to the value of the resistors
C. Equal in all branches
D. Proportional to the power in the circuit
Answer» C. Equal in all branches
7.

As the impedance increases, the admittance ____________

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains the same
D. Becomes zero
Answer» C. Remains the same
8.

In A parallel circuit, with any number of impedances, The voltage across each impedance is?

A. equal
B. divided equally
C. divided proportionaly
D. zero
Answer» B. divided equally
9.

In an impedance parallel network, the reactive component will either lead or lag the ________ by 90 degrees.

A. Voltage
B. Current
C. Either voltage or current
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. Current
10.

The reactive component in an impedance parallel circuit leads the voltage when the current _________ the voltage.

A. Leads
B. Lags
C. Either leads or lags
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. Lags
11.

In an impedance parallel network, the reactive component will either lead or lag the voltage by _________ degrees.

A. 0
B. 90
C. 45
D. 180
Answer» C. 45
12.

Which, among the following is the correct expression for impedance?

A. Z=Y
B. Z=1/Y
C. Z=Y²
D. Z=1/Y²
Answer» C. Z=Y²
13.

The active component in an impedance parallel circuit will __________ the voltage.

A. Leads
B. Lags
C. Be in phase with
D. Either leads or lags
Answer» D. Either leads or lags
14.

Which, among the following is the correct expression for admittance?

A. Y=Z
B. Y=1/Z
C. Y=Z²
D. Y=1/Z²
Answer» C. Y=Z²
15.

The admittance of a system is 10 ohm¯¹, calculate its impedance.

A. 10 ohm
B. 0.1 ohm
C. 1 ohm
D. 1.1 ohm
Answer» C. 1 ohm
16.

In a parallel circuit, current in each impedance is_____________

A. equal
B. different
C. zero
D. infinite
Answer» C. zero
17.

In an impedance parallel network, the reactive component will ____________ the voltage by 90 degrees.

A. Lead
B. Lag
C. Either lead or lag
D. Depends on the circuit
Answer» D. Depends on the circuit
18.

The quadrature component is also known as?

A. Active component
B. Reactive component
C. Either active or reactive component
D. Neither active nor reactive component
Answer» C. Either active or reactive component
19.

if the impedance of a system is 4 ohm, calculate its admittance.

A. 0.25 ohm¯¹
B. 4 ohm¯¹
C. 25 ohm¯¹
D. 0.4 ohm¯¹
Answer» B. 4 ohm¯¹
20.

What is the unit of admittance?

A. ohm
B. henry
C. farad
D. ohm¯¹
Answer» E.
21.

The phase difference between the active component of an impedance parallel circuit and the voltage in the network is __________

A. 0
B. 90
C. 180
D. 360
Answer» B. 90
22.

In a parallel circuit, we consider _____________ instead of impedance.

A. Resistance
B. Capacitance
C. Inductance
D. Admittance
Answer» E.
23.

In a parallel circuit, we consider admittance instead of _________

A. Resistance
B. Capacitance
C. Inductance
D. Impedance
Answer» E.
24.

Find the total current if Iₗ=2A and Iᵣ=8A.

A. 3A
B. -3A
C. 7A
D. 10A
Answer» E.
25.

Find the value of Iᵣ if I=10A and Iₗ=8A.

A. 5A
B. 18A
C. 12A
D. 2A
Answer» E.
26.

What is the expression for the current in the capacitor from the following circuit?

A. V/C
B. V/I
C. 0
D. V/X𝒸
Answer» E.
27.

What is the phase relation between I

A. I𝒸 lags V
B. I𝒸 leads V
C. I𝒸 and V are in phase
D. No relation
Answer» C. I𝒸 and V are in phase
28.

Find the total current if I

A. 3A
B. -3A
C. 7A
D. 10A
Answer» D. 10A
29.

Find the value of Iᵣ if I=10A and I

A. 5A
B. 18A
C. 12A
D. 2A
Answer» E.
30.

Find the value of Iₗ if I

A. 4A
B. 18A
C. 12A
D. 2A
Answer» B. 18A
31.

What is the phase relation between Iₗ and V from the following circuit?

A. Iₗ lags V
B. Iₗ leads V
C. Iₗ and V are in phase
D. No relation
Answer» B. Iₗ leads V
32.

What is the relation between Iᵣ and V in the following circuit?

A. Iᵣ leads V
B. Iᵣ lags V
C. Iᵣ and V are in phase
D. No relation
Answer» D. No relation
33.

What is the expression for the current in the inductor from the following circuit?

A. V/I
B. V/Xₗ
C. 0
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» C. 0
34.

Find the expression for the current I from the given circuit.

A. I=I𝒸
B. I=Iᵣ
C. I=I𝒸+Iᵣ
D. I=0
Answer» D. I=0
35.

From the given circuit, find the value of Iᵣ.

A. 0
B. V/I
C. V/R
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» D. Cannot be determined
36.

THE_CURRENTS_IN_THE_THREE_BRANCHES_OF_A_PARALLEL_CIRCUIT_ARE_3A,_4A_AND_5A._WHAT_IS_THE_CURRENT_LEAVING_IT??$

A. 0A
B. Insufficient data provided
C. The largest one among the three values
D. 12A
Answer» E.
37.

The current in each branch of a parallel circuit is proportional to_______

A. The amount of time the circuit is on for
B. Proportional to the value of the resistors
C. Equal in all branches
D. Proportional to the power in the circuit
Answer» C. Equal in all branches
38.

In a parallel circuit, with a number of resistors, the voltage across each resistor is ________

A. The same for all resistors
B. Is divided equally among all resistors
C. Is divided proportionally across all resistors
D. Is zero for all resistors
Answer» B. Is divided equally among all resistors
39.

If two bulbs are connected in parallel and one bulb blows out, what happens to the other bulb?

A. The other bulb blows out as well
B. The other bulb continues to glow with the same brightness
C. The other bulb glows with increased brightness
D. The other bulb stops glowing
Answer» C. The other bulb glows with increased brightness