Explore topic-wise MCQs in Network Theory.

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1.

A single wattmeter is connected to measure the reactive power of a three-phase, three-wire balanced load. The line current is 17A and the line voltage is 440V. Calculate the power factor of the load if the reading of the wattmeter is 4488 VAR.

A. 0.6
B. 0.8
C. 1
D. 1.2
Answer» C. 1
2.

The total reactive power in the load while measuring the reactive power with wattmeter is?

A. 3V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>cos
B. 3V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>tan
C. 3V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>sin
D. 3 V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>sec
Answer» D. 3 V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>sec
3.

The wattmeter reading while measuring the reactive power with wattmeter is?

A. V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>sec
B. V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>sin
C. V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>tan
D. V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>cos
Answer» C. V<sub>L</sub>I<sub>L</sub>tan
4.

The readings of the two watt meters used to measure power in a capacitive load are -3000W and 8000W respectively. Find the power factor.

A. 0.25
B. 0.5
C. 0.75
D. 1
Answer» B. 0.5
5.

The readings of the two watt meters used to measure power in a capacitive load are -3000W and 8000W respectively. Calculate the input power. Assume RYB sequence.

A. 5
B. 50
C. 500
D. 5000
Answer» E.
6.

The input power to a three-phase load is 10kW at 0.8 Pf. Two watt meters are connected to measure the power. Find the reading of lower reading wattmeter.

A. 1.835
B. 2.835
C. 3.835
D. 4.835
Answer» C. 3.835
7.

The input power to a three-phase load is 10kW at 0.8 Pf. Two watt meters are connected to measure the power. Find the reading of higher reading wattmeter.

A. 7.165
B. 6.165
C. 6.165
D. 4.165
Answer» B. 6.165
8.

The wattmeter method is used to measure power in a three-phase load. The wattmeter readings are 400W and -35W. Find the reactive power.

A. 751.44
B. 752.44
C. 753.44
D. 754.44
Answer» D. 754.44
9.

The wattmeter method is used to measure power in a three-phase load. The wattmeter readings are 400W and -35W. Find the power factor.

A. 0.43
B. 0.53
C. 0.63
D. 0.73
Answer» B. 0.53
10.

The wattmeter method is used to measure power in a three-phase load. The wattmeter readings are 400W and -35W. Calculate the total active power.

A. 360
B. 365
C. 370
D. 375
Answer» C. 370