01.

NETWORK THEORY
I. Basic Circuit 3. For an ideal current source, the internal
resistance is:
1. Which of the following laws states that: in any (a) infinite and connected in parallel
electrical network, the algebraic sum of the (b) zero and connected in parallel
currents meeting at a point is zero? (c) infinite and connected in series
(a) Ohm’s law (d) zero and connected in series
HPSSC JE 08.08.2021
(b) Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL)
GPSC AAE, CLASS-3, 25.07.2021
(c) Faraday’s law UPPSC AE 13.12.2020, Paper-I
(d) Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL) MPMKVVCL (Bhopal) JE 2018
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I RPSC Lect. (Tech. Edu. Dept.) 09.01.2016
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020 Ans. (a) : For an ideal current source the internal
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018 resistance is infinite and connected in parallel, such that
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II ideal current source provide constant current
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
irrespective of load.
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I 4. Which of the following conductors has the
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016 lowest resistivity?
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 PM (a) Aluminium (b) Copper
Ans : (d) Kirchhoff’s current law (KCL), gives the law (c) Gold (d) Silver
UPPCL JE 07.09.2021, Shift-I
of conservation of charge, which states that the NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar)
algebraic sum of currents at any node on a Ans. (d) : Descending order of conductivity is given as
circuit/Network is always equal to zero. follows
i.e. i  0 Ag > Cu > Au > Al
1
 Conductivity    
Resistivity   
So, Ascending order of resistivity
Ag < Cu < Au < Al
5. The energy used by a 1.5 kW heater in 5
i1  i 2  i3  i 4  i5 minutes is.
(a) 450,000 J (b) 450 J
2. The SI unit of conductivity is- (c) 7500 J (d) 4.5 J
(a) Ohm-m (b) Ohm/m PSTCL JE 02.08.2021
(c) Mho-m (d) Mho/m CPCL JE 2019
DSSSB JE 14.03.2021, Shift-I Ans. (a) : The energy used by heater–
NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar) E=P×t
MPMKVVCL (Bhopal) JE 2018
= 1.5 × 1000 × 5 × 60 J
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
Vizag steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II = 450,000 J
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I 6. Ohm's law is applicable to-
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I (a) Semiconductors (b) Metallic conductors
HPSSB JE 2017 (Post code-579) (c) Insulators (d) Electrolytes
KPTCL JE 2015 PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar)
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2011 MPMKVVCL (Bhopal) JE 2018
Ans. (d) : The SI unit of conductivity is Mho/m. PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
Ans. (b) : Ohm's law states that – If all the physical

 R conditions are unaffected, at constant temperature the
A potential difference of a conducting wire is directly
 meter proportional to current applied on them.
So,    2 V
RA ohm(meter) i.e. I  V  I  and hence follows linearity .
R
= (ohm meter)-1 Hence, Ohm's law is defined for conductor, not for
= mho/meter  -1 = mho insulator and semiconductor and electrolytes.
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7. Resistance of a conductor is directly 12. The following is correct:
proportional to its- (a) P = V×I (b) P = I2× R
2
(a) Length (b) Area (c) P = V / R (d) All of the above
(c) Velocity (d) Pressure ESIC JE 2019
NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar) DGVCL JE 2016
Ans. (a) : Material property of resistance is defined Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II
Ans. (d) : Power = Voltage × Current
 P = V×I
As R 
A  V  IR
Where  P   I  R   I  I2 R
 = length of the conductor
V
A = cross section area of conductor and I 
R
 = conductivity of conductor 2
V V
Hence R   P  V   
R  R
8. A two coil heater gives its maximum heat
output, when the coils are in: P = V×I= I2 R = V 2 /R
(a) Series (b) Series parallel So, all of the above is correct
(c) Parallel (d) OFF 13. Electric charge is equal to :
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(a) I t (b) I/t
Ans. (c) : For given voltage, when two heating coil (c) I2t (d) I2/t
connected in parallel, then maximum heat will produce. Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II
Because when coils are connected in parallel, voltage
Ans. (a) : Electric charge is the basic physical property
will be same in each coil so maximum heat will
produce. of material that causes it on experience a force when
kept in an electric or magnetic field.
9. Conventional flow of electric current is from:
(a) +ve to –ve (b) –ve to +ve Q  I.t Coulomb
(c) Phase to neutral (d) Neutral to phase 14. The reactance of 1 farad capacitance when
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connected to DC circuit is:
Ans. (a) : Electric current always flow from positive
(a) Infinite (b) 1
terminal to negative terminal or it always flow from
higher potential to lower potential. (c) 0.5 (d) 0
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10. Complicated series parallel combination of
Ans. (a) : At steady state, capacitor behaves as an open
resistances are also known as:
(a) Electrical Networks (b) Combinations circuit for D.C.
(c) Reactive Circuits (d) Tuned Circuits Hence in open circuit condition reactance will be
Kerala PSC Asst: Gr. II Electrical Inspectorate 2015 infinite or current on capacitor will be zero.
Ans. (a) : Complicated series parallel combination of Also f = 0 for D.C.
resistances are also known as electrical Network. 1 1
Xc   
11. If capacitors are connected in series, effective 2fC 2 0  1
capacitance is : 15. Unit of electric charge is:
(a) C = C1 + C2 + C3 + ......... (a) Tesla (b) Henry
1 1 1 1 (c) Coulomb (d) Farad
(b)     .......
C C 1 C 2 C3 SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
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(c) C     .........
C1 C 2 C3 SSC JE 2013
1 1 1 1 Ans. (c) : The SI unit of electric charge is the Coulomb,
(d) C      ......... which is defined as an ampere second.
C1 C 2 C 3 C 4 Q=I×t
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II
ISRO TA 2015 16. In a series combination of resistances total
resistance is given by:
Ans. (b) : If the capacitors are connected in series
effective capacitance is– R  R2
(a) R  1
1 1 1 1 1 R 1R 2
    .......... 
C eff C1 C 2 C3 Cn 1 1
(b) R    ...
R1 R 2
(c) R = R1 + R2 + ....
V
(d) R 
I
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Ans. (c) : Total resistance for series connection– 20. Which of the following type of resistors has
R = R1 + R2 + ...........+Rn highest value of temperature coefficient?
For parallel connection (a) Wire wound (b) Carbon film
1 1 1 1 (c) Metal film (d) Carbon composition
   ..........  DMRC JE 20.02.2020
R R1 R 2 Rn
17. A 10 ohm resistor connected in parallel with a Ans. (c) : Metal film resistors has highest value of
15 ohm resistor and the combination in series temperature coefficient from given option.
with a 12 ohm resistor. The equivalent 21. If the current flowing through the conductor is
resistance of the circuit is. 5A, then electrons per second will flow in the
(a) 37 ohm (b) 27 ohm conductor at any passage.
(c) 18 ohm (d) 20 ohm
CPCL JE 2019
(a) 6.25×1018 (b) 31.35×1017
19
ESIC JE-2016 (c) 31.35×10 (d) 31.35×1018
Ans. (c) : DMRC JE 20.02.2020
Ans. (d) : Given that, Current i = 5A
Time t = 1 sec
 Q  ne
] e = 1.6×10–19 Coulomb
In the circuit 10 and 15 resistances are in parallel to We know that-
each other and series 12 resistance. Q  it
RAB = (10||15) + 12 ne  it
10  15 it 5 1
=  12 n   31.25  1018
10  15 e 1.6  1019
10  15
=  12 = 18   31.35  1018
25
22. Two resistors R1= 10 and R2= 20 are
18. Unit of reactive power is.
(a) Watt (b) KW connected in series order to a 30V direct
(c) VAR (d) VA current (DC) source. Find the ratio (P1/P2) of
CPCL JE 2019 the power expended by the resistors.
Ans. (c) : (a) P1/P2= 1/3 (b) P1/P2= 1/4
(c) P1/P2= 1/2 (d) P1/P2= 2/1
DMRC JE 20.02.2020
Ans. (c) :

 True Power (P) = VI cos 

measured in units - Watts
 Reactive Power (Q) = VI sin  V 30 30
I    1A
measured in unit - VAR R 10  20 30
 Apparent Power (S) = VI P1  I 2 R1  10W
measured in unit – VA
P2  I 2 R 2  20W
19. An energy source flows a steady current of 2A
to 10s in an electric bulb. If it emits 2.3 kJ of P1/P2= 10/20 = 1/2
energy in the form of light and thermal energy. 23. How much energy will be, a 100W electric bulb
Find the voltage drop in the bulb? spend in two hours?
(a) 130 V (b) 260 V (a) 72 kJ (b) 7200 J
(c) 115 V (d) 230 V
DMRC JE 20.02.2020 (c) 720 J (d) 720 kJ
DMRC JE 20.02.2020
Ans. (c) : Given that, i = 2A
t = 10s Ans. (d) : Given that,
H = 2.3kJ = 2.3×103J P  100W t  2hr  2  3600
2
H = i Rt t = 7200 Sec
H 2.3 103 Energy = Power × time
R 2   57.5 E  P t
it 4  10
Voltage drop = iR E = 100 × 7200
(V) = 2×57.5=115V E = 720 kJ
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24. A 100-watt light bulb turned on for 8 hours 28. A 17 inch personal computer used
used: approximately 150 watts in an hour. If you
(a) 80 Wh (b) 0.8 kWh have same computer on for only 4 minutes (for
(c) 8 kWh (d) None of the above checking e-mail) what would be the power
BWSSB Code 222, 26.05.2017 consumption?
DGVCL JE 2016 (a) 0.1 kW (b) 0.04 kW
Ans. (b) : Given, (c) 0.01 kW (d) None of the above
100 DGVCL JE 2016
P = 100 Watt = kW = 0.1 kW Ans. (c) : The computer use 150 W/h
1000
If it is operate only 4 minutes
t = 8 hour
the power is P = ?
E=?
60 min  150 W
Energy  E   Power  time 150
1 min 
 kWh   kW  [Hour] 60
150
Total Energy consumed by the bulb E  P  t kWh  4 min   4  10W
60
E = 0.1 8kWh 10
  0.01 kW
E  0.8 kWh 1000
29. One kilowatt-hour is?
25. About how many times longer would a 10 watt (a) 3.6 mega joules (b) 2.6 mega joules
light bulb be able to burn compared to a 100 (c) 1.6 mega joules (d) None of the above
watt bulb with the same energy? DGVCL JE 2016
(a) 10 times longer (b) 100 times longer Ans. (a) : 1 kWh = 1000×3600 Joules
(c) Same time (d) None of the above = 3.6×106 Joules
DGVCL JE 2016 = 3.6 mega Joule
100 watt 30. 1 Joule of electrical energy equals:
Ans. (a) :  10
10 watt (a) 1 watt. sec (b) 1 watt
Hence 10 times longer a 10 watt light bulb be able to (c) 1 watt/sec (d) 1 volt ampere
burn compared to a 100 W bulb with same energy. DMRC JE 2018, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : Energy consumed in electrical power system
26. Capacitance is the ability of a body to store an
is-
_________.
E=P×t
(a) Electrical charge (b) Electric current
Joule = [Link]
(c) Voltage (d) All of the above
1 Joule = 1 [Link]
DGVCL JE 2016
31. A varistor is made of:
Ans. (a) : Capacitance is the ability of a body to store
(a) Copper
an electrical charge.
(b) Carbon film
Q  CV
(c) Carborundum crystals
Q (d) Aluminium
C 
V DMRC JE 2018, Shift-I
Where, Ans. (c) : A varistor is an electronic component with-an
C = Capacitance electrical resistance that varies with the applied voltage.
Q = Charge It is made of carborundum crystals. It is also known as
V = Voltage voltage dependent resistor. Silicon carbide is also
In other words, capacitance is a measure of charge per known as corborundum crystal.
unit voltage that can be stored in a capacitor. 32. The value of resistance R in the following
27. The SI unit of energy is: circuit is
(a) Joule (b) Newton
(c) Coulomb (d) Henry
DGVCL JE 2016
Ans. (a) : The SI unit of energy is Joule. (a) 10.0  (b) 7.5 
commercial unit of energy is Kilo watt hour (c) 5.0  (d) 2.5 
1 kWh = 1000 watt × 60×60 sec. MGVCL JE 30.07.2021, Shift-III
= 3.6 × 106 watt sec. PSTCL JE 02.08.2021
= 3.6 × 10 6 J GSSSB SI 08.04.2018
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Ans. (b) : So, VAB  100V

 10  and 10  resistance in parallel–

R1 = 10 || 10
10  10 35. For a given conductor, if the cross-sectional
  5 area increases, then:
20 (a) resistance of the conductor increases
(b) resistance of the conductor decreases
(c) current rating of the conductor decreases
(d) resistance of the conductor does not change
DMRC JE, 26.02.2020
 Same current flow in the circuit the value of CPCL JE 2019
resistance. 
Ans. (b) : R  
V A
I
R eq Resistance is inversely proportional to the cross
sectional area of the conductor.
100 Hence, if the cross sectional area increases then
8
R 5 resistance of conductor decreases.
8R  40  100 36. A circuit consist of four resistors (5, 10,
8R  60 20, 30) connected in parallel and supplied
R  7.5 by a dc source of 100V. Which resistor among
33. Two resistors of 4 and 6 are connected in the four in the above circuit has least value of
series and supplied by 50V dc. What is the current?
voltage across 6 resistor? (a) 30 (b) 5
(a) 50V (b) 20V (c) 10 (d) 20
(c) 10V (d) 30V DMRC JE, 26.02.2020
DMRC JE, 26.02.2020 Ans. (a) : V= IR
Ans. (d) : Given, R1  4, R 2  6 , Vs = 50V

1
I
By voltage divider rule, R
Voltage across 6 resistor So, If the resistance value is more than the current less.
R2 Hence, in 30  resistance minimum value of current flows.
V2= Vs  37. What is the relation between resistance (R1and
R1  R 2
R2) of two bulbs rated for the same voltage and
6 having powers of 400 W and 100 W
= 50  = 5×6=30V
46 respectively?
34. In the circuit shown below, if the resistor 3 (a) R1=4R2 (b) R2=4R1
across the terminals (A-B) is disconnected, then (c) R2=2R2 (d) R2=2R1
find the voltage (VAB). DMRC JE, 26.02.2020
Ans. (b) : Given that,
P1 = 400W, P2 = 100W
2
V
P
R
If rating of bulb is same-
1
(a) 100V (b) Zero P
R
(c) 50V (d) 150V
DMRC JE, 26.02.2020 P1 R 2
So, 
Ans. (a) : When, 3 resistor is disconnected from P2 R1
circuit, then circuit act as an open circuit at terminal A 400 R 2
and B. Then voltage across the terminal A and B is  R 2  4R 1
100 R1
equal to supply voltage.
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38. Two equal resistors are first connected in series 41. Estimate the resistance of the filament of a 50
and then in parallel across a dc supply. What is W, 100 V bulb.
the ratio (series circuit to parallel circuit) of (a) 200 (b) 100
total heat dissipated by the resistors for the (c) 50 (d) 150
two cases at a given time? ESIC JE 2019
DMRC JE 2018, Shift III
(Assume that the current from the dc source is APTRANSCO Sub. Engineer 2012
same in both cases.) Ans. (a) : Given that, P = 50W, V = 100V, R = ?
(a) 2:3 (b) 1:2
(c) 4:1 (d) 3:2 V2
As we know that R 
DMRC JE, 26.02.2020 P
2
Ans. (c) : Assume current from dc source is same in
R
100  10000
 , R  200 
both (series & parallel) case is same- 50 50
For series connection-
42. Two filament lamps rated 200 W/200 V and 50
Req = R + R = 2R W/200 V are connected in series across a 200 V,
Heat dissipated H1 = 2i2Rt 50 Hz, ac supply. Then, the total power
supplied by the source is:
(a) 160 W (b) 80 W
(c) 20 W (d) 40 W
For parallel DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
R Ans. (d) : Given that,
Req 
2 V1  200V, V2  200V
P1  200W, P2  50W
Resistance of first filament lamps
V2
R R1  1
Heat dissipated H 2  i 2 t P1
2 2

H1 2i 2 Rt 4 R1 
 200 
  H1 : H 2  4 :1 200
H 2 i 2 Rt 1
R1  200 
2
and resistance of second filament lamps
39. Capacitance of a capacitor is given by: 2
d A V22  200 
(a) C  0 r (b) C  R2    800 
A d P2 50
A 0r A If both lamps are connected in series then,
(c) C  (d) C  2
d d
P=
V2
=
 200 
Vizag Steel MT 13.12.2020 R total 800  200
DMRC JE 2018, Shift III
2
Ans. (d) : The capacitance of a parallel plates capacitor
P
 200   40W
can be given by- 1000
0r A 43. A battery having an open circuit voltage of 2 V
C
d has a terminal voltage of 1 V when supplying a
Where, 0  Absolute permittivity current of 5 A. Its internal resistance is:
(a) 0.6 Ω (b) 0.4 Ω
 r  Relative permittivity
(c) 0.2 Ω (d) 0.1 Ω
A = Area of each plate DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
d = Distance between plates Ans. (c) : Given,
Capacitance is measure in Farad. Open circuit voltage = 2V
40. An ideal voltage source is one which has: and terminal voltage = 1V
(a) infinite internal resistance supply current (I) = 5A
(b) zero internal resistance 2 1 1
(c) very high internal resistance Internal resistance (R) =   0.2
5 5
(d) very low internal resistance
UKSSSC JE 10.01.2021 44. Three resistances are connected in parallel. Total
HPSSC JE 18.07.2021 circuit current is 6A. Individual conductance of
HPPSC Lecturer 06.07.2021 each parallel circuit are G1 = 1S, G2=3S and
DMRC JE 2018, Shift III
G3=2S. Then, current through G3 is:
Ans. (b) : An ideal voltage sources is one which has (a) 4 A (b) 1 A
zero internal resistance whereas an ideal voltmeter has (c) 6 A (d) 2 A
infinite internal resistance. DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
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Ans. (d) : Given, (a) 12 W (b) 6 W
G1  1S, R1  1 (c) 3 W (d) 9 W
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
1
G 2  3S, R2   Ans. (c) :
3
1
G 3  2S, R 3   where S = Siemens
2
These resistance are connected in parallel-

1 1 1 1
  
R eq 9 9 9
Req = 3
1
Current through  is- Power delivered by the source is-
2
V2
1 P
6 R
 4 [By current division rule] 2
1 1 P
 3

2 4 3
6 9
P
3
 4 = 2A P=3W
3
4 47. A wire has a resistance of 12 ohms. It is bent in
45. Certain number of resistors having equal the form of an equilateral triangle. The
resistances offers an equivalent resistance of effective resistance between any two corners of
1Ω when connected in parallel and 100Ω if the triangle is
they are connected in series. Then, the number (a) 8/3 (b) 12/3
of resistors and the resistance of each are ____. (c) 2 (d) 10/3
(a) 20, 10 Ω (b) 5, 20 Ω APTRANSCO Sub. Engineer 2012
(c) 20, 5 Ω (d) 10, 10 Ω Ans. (a) : Since the resistor of the wire has 12 if it is
bent to form an equilateral triangle then-
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
Ans. (d) : Let the number of resistors are n and the 12
 Each arm resistance = =4   R  length 
resistance of each resistor are R. 3
When they are connected in parallel-
R
Rp 
n
R
1 
n
R = n ............................(i) The effective resistance between terminal A-B two
When they are connected in series- corner is–
Rs = nR = 100 
Put the value of R in equation (i) R eq 
 4  4  4  8 / 3 
n.n = 100  4  4   4
n2 = 100 48. Find Req for the circuit shown below:
n = 10
Put the value of n in equation (i)
R = 10
46. In the circuit shown below power delivered by
the source is:

(a) 10  (b) 8 
(c) 10  (d) 14.4 
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Ans. (d) : Given circuit diagram - Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram:-

From the circuit diagram-

R eq  {(4  5  3)  4}  3  6   4  3

 12  4 
=   3  6  7
R eq = (6 3+2 ) 1  5   4  8  12  4 
 6  3   66
 =  3  3  6  7 =  7 = 3+7
 6  3  2  6   12
66
 
46 R eq  10
  12
46 51. What does the below symbol represent?
24  120 144
 
10 10
R eq 14.4  (a) Transformer (b) Capacitor
(c) Resistor (d) Inductor
49. If three capacitors of 10 F are connected in ESIC JE 2019
series, then find the equivalent capacitance. Ans. (d) : Given symbol-
(a) 10 F (b) 30 F
(c) 3/10 F (d) 10/3 F
ESIC JE 2019
Given symbol represents an inductor. Inductor is a
Ans. (d) : Given C1= C2=C3= 10F connected in series device that store the energy in magnetic field. If a coil
Ceq = ? have N number of turns and current flow through it is 'I'
then inductance can be given by-
N
L
I
52. 1 megawatt = ________ watt.
(a) 103 (b) 106
5
Equivalent capacitance when they are connected in (c) 10 (d) 104
series is calculated by- ESIC JE 2019
Ans. (b) : Megawatt is the unit of power and it is equal
1 1 1 1
   to 106 watt i.e
Ceq C1 C 2 C3
1 megawatt 106 watt
1 1 1 1 3
   Similarly 1 k W  10 watt
C eq 10 10 10
53. Which of the following is an example of vector
1 3 quantity?

C eq 10 (a) Magnetic flux density (b) Speed
(c) Power (d) Temperature
10 ESIC JE 2019
C eq  F Ans. (a) : Magnetic flux density:- Magnetic flux
3 density is defined as the amount of magnetic flux in an
50. Find Req in the circuit given below: area taken perpendicular to the magnetic flux direction.
It is given by-
 
B  weber / m 2
A
Thus we can say that magnetic flux density is a vector
(a) 10  (b) 15  quantity because it has both magnitude and direction
(c) 25  (d) 8  whereas speed, power and temperature are the scalar
ESIC JE 2019 quantity because they have no direction.
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54. Select the option that correctly matches the Ans. (c) Generally electrical sources defined in the
various measuring parameters with their following manner
respective SI units.
1. Resistance i. Joule
2. Capacitance ii. Ohm
3. Energy iii. Henry
4. Inductance iv. Farad
(a) 1-iv, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-i (b) 1-ii, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-iii
(c) 1-i, 2-iii, 3-ii, 4-iv (d) 1-iv, 2-i, 3-ii, 4-ii Dependent sources are further classify into following
ESIC JE 2019 parts-1. VCVS (Voltage control voltage source)
Ans. (b) : 2. VCCS (Voltage control current source)
Measuring Parameters SI unit 3. CCVS (Current control voltage source)
Resistance Ohm 4. CCCS (Current control current source)
Capacitance Farad 59. The Ohm's law is NOT valid for:
Energy Joule (a) resistors connected in parallel
Inductance Henry (b) resistors connected in series
55. A light bulb is rated at 100 W for 230 V supply. (c) linear inductors
Find the peak voltage of source. (d) zener diode working in zener region
(a) 230 V (b) 162.65 V EESL Engineer (Technical) 2020
(c) 100 V (d) 325.22 V Ans. (d) : Ohm’s Law V=IR
ESIC JE 2019 According to Ohm’s Law
Ans. (d) : Given: Voltage & current has linear relationship
P = 100 W V = 230V As shown in characteristic curve
Peak voltage of source (Vm) = ?
We know that
Vm  2Vr.m.s = 2  230
Vm  325.22V
Zener diode symbol
56. 1 Wh = _________J
(a) 2400 (b) 3600 A zener diode works in reverse bias which does not
(c) 1200 (d) 7200 follow Ohm’s law due to its non linear characteristics
ESIC JE 2019
Ans. (b) : 1 Wh = 1×60×60 Joule
1Wh  3600 Joule
57. How much energy does a 100 W bulb consume
in one day?
(a) 1200 Wh (b) 100 Wh
60. Calculate the value of R, if the current flowing
(c) 600 Wh (d) 2400 Wh through it is – 1.6 mA and voltage across its
ESIC JE 2019 terminal is -6.3 V.
Ans. (d) : Given: P = 100 W, t = 1 day = 24 hrs (a) 39.4 k (b) 3.94 k
Energy consumed by bulb = ? (c) 394  (d) 394 k
Energy consumed by bulb can be given by- EESL Engineer (Technical) 2020
E = P × t = 100 × 24 Ans. (b) : Given that current I = –1.6 mA
E  2400 Wh = –1.6 × 10-3A
Voltage V = –6.3V .
58. The symbol shown below is:
6.3
Then Resistance R =  3.94k
1.6  103
61. 1 kWh is equal to how many kcals
(approximately):
(a) 86 kcals (b) 8.6 kcals
(c) 860 kcals (d) 8600 kcal
EESL Engineer (Technical) 2020
(a) dependent voltage source KPTCL JE 2015
(b) dependent current source Ans. (c) : We know that
(c) independent current source 1 kWh = 3600 k joules
(d) voltage source 1 kilo calorie = 4.184 k joules
EESL Engineer (Technical) 2020 Then 1 kWh = 860.42 kcal  860 kcal
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62. An electric circuit is supplied with +4V dc and Ans. (c) :
it takes input current of -5 A. The correct
statement about the power of the element of
electric circuit is:
(a) It consumes 20 W of power
(b) The power loss is 20 W
(c) It generates 20 W of power is V 2 100  100
Resistance of Bulb (R) =   100
(d) The power cannot be computed P 100
EESL Engineer (Technical) 2020 P 100
Current rating of Bulb    1 Amp
Ans. (c) : Because the circuit is taking negative current V 100
means it is generating the power. So it is the circuit  The value of external resistance to maintain the
which generates the power current of 1 Amp then the voltage  V   I  R  R e xt 
And the power P = VI = 4×(–5) = –20W (generated) (Rext + 100) × 1 = 250
63. The equivalent resistance of four resistors or Rext = 250 – 100 = 150 
joined in parallel is 20 . The current flowing 65. Three resistances of 30 ohm, 15 ohm and 5 ohm
through them are 0.6, 0.3, 0.2 and 0.1 ampere. are connected in parallel, their combined
The value of each resistor is: resistance will be :
(a) Greater than 30 ohm
(a) 40 , 80 , 120 , 240  (b) Between 30 ohm to 15 ohm
(b) 240 , 240 , 240 , 240  (c) Between 15 ohm to 5 ohm
(c) 40 , 40 , 40 , 40  (d) Less than 5 ohm
(d) 4 , 8 , 12 , 24  FCI JE 2015
EESL Engineer (Technical) 2020 Ans. (d) : The equivalent resistance of 30, 15 and
Ans. (a) : The current flowing through the resistors 5 connected in parallel is lesser than least value of
resistance i.e. equivalent resistance is less than 5 .
are 0.6A, 0.3A, 0.2A, & 0.1A
Mathematically
Total resistance = 20 1 1 1 1 1 2  6 9
total current in parallel     
R eq 30 15 5 30 30
I = I1+I2+I3+I4
= 0.6+0.3+0.2+0.1 30
R eq   3.33 
= 1.2 A 9
V = 1.2 × 20 = 24V 66. In the resistor, with silver color band tolerance,
the tolerance is :
(a)  5% (b)  10%
(c)  15% (d)  20%
FCI JE 2015
Ans. (b) : COLOUR TOLERANCE
Gold 5%
Silver 10%
No Colour 20%
In parallel circuit voltage will be equal across each 67. Which type of resistor is used for over voltage
resistor protection:
24 (a) Sensistors (b) Thermistors
then R1   40 (c) Varistors (d) Inductor
0.6 FCI JE 2015
24 Ans. (c) : Varistors also called variable resistors is used
R2   80
0.3 to over voltage protection. A varistor is an electronic
24 component with an electrical resistance that varies with
R3   120 the applies voltage, Also known as voltage dependent
0.2
resistor (VDR). Varistors are a type of resistor with a
24 non-linear, non-ohmic current voltage characteristics
R4   240
0.1 and are a reliable and economical means of providing
64. A 100 watt 100V lamp is to operated on 250volt protection against over voltage transient and surges.
supply, the value of additional resistance to be Metal oxide varistor, are typically made from a small
disk-shaped metal zinc oxide material.
connected in series will be
68. The unit of force in MKS system is:
(a) 250 ohms (b) 100 ohms
(a) Joules (b) Newton
(c) 150 ohms (d) None of these (c) Kilogram (d) Newton m
FCI JE 2015 FCI JE 2015
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Ans. (b) : Force = mass × acceleration 50
F = ma I  0.25Amp
200
= kg meter/sec2 = Newton
(b) V = IR
69. The ratio of voltage and current in a closed
circuit : V 200
R 
(a) Varies I 0.25
(b) Remains constant R = 800
(c) Increases 73. In the given figure voltage across C1 will be
(d) Decreases ______ volt.
FCI JE 2015
Ans. (b) : According to Ohm's law, resistance is defined
as the ratio of voltage and current. This ratio is always
remain constant for closed circuit.

(a) 100 (b) 200

(c) 150 (d) 300
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II
BWSSB Code 198, 30.05.2017
70. Frequency of the AC emf induced is equal to: Karnataka PSC JE 2017
(a) Frequency = Time period Ans. (b) :
(b) Frequency = 1/2 Time period
(c) Frequency = 1/Time period
(d) None of these
FCI JE 2015
Ans. (c) : In A.C. system-
1 revolution = 2 electrical degree
Which gives time period By voltage division rule
2 300  C2
T Vc =

1 C1  C2
and frequency is the reciprocal of time period i.e. 300  2
Vc =
1 3
1 
f  Vc = 200V
T 2 1

71. Which of the following has negative 74. Which of the following equation does not follow
temperature coefficient of resistance? ohm's law?
(a) Silver (b) Copper V
(c) Aluminum (d) Silicon (a) R  (b) V = IR
I
FCI JE 2015 V I
Ans. (d) : Ag, Cu & Al are conducting material so they (c) I  (d) R 
have + ve temperature coefficients. R V
Kerala PSC Asst: Gr. II Electrical Inspectorate 2015
Silicon (Si) is semiconductor material, so they have –ve
Ans. (d) : According to Ohm's law-
temperature coefficient. VI
72. A 50W electric light bulb is connected to a V = I.R.
200V supply. Determine (a) the current flowing R = electrical resistance
in the bulb and (b) the resistance of the bulb. V V

(a) 0.5 A and 400 (b) 0.25 A and 800 I R  
(c) 0.5 A and 800 (d) 0.25 A and 400 R  I
GSECL 2020 Shift-I Then the equation which does not follow Ohm's law is-
ESIC JE 2019 I
R
Ans. (b) : Given V
P = 50 watt 75. Electricity is a form of:
V = 200 volts (a) Energy (b) Shock
I=? (c) Lightening (d) Spark
Kerala PSC Asst: Gr. II Electrical Inspectorate 2015
R=?
(a) P = VI Ans. (a) : Electricity is a form of energy. i.e. from one
form of energy is converted into the other form of energy
P or from mechanical to electrical and from electrical to
I
V mechanical energy. Ex. motor, generator etc.
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76. Electrically charged atom is generally termed Parallel connection–
as:
(a) Iron (b) Isotope
(c) Ion (d) Cations
Kerala PSC Asst: Gr. II Electrical Inspectorate 2015
1 1 1
Ans. (c) : When the atom becomes electrically charged,  
this is called an ion. R eq R 1 R 2

77. Conductors have _____ specific resistance. R1R 2

(a) High (b) Low 2
R1  R 2
(c) Very high (d) No
Kerala PSC Asst: Gr. II Electrical Inspectorate 2015 R1R2 = 16
Ans. (b) : Conductors have low specific resistance.  R 1  R 2 2   R 1  R 2 2  4R 1R 2
Good conductors have less resistivity.
For Example- Gold, Copper, Aluminium etc. R1  R 2  0 .........................(i)
78. Colour code for 47 resistors with  5% R1  R 2  8 ...........................(ii)
tolerance: From equation (i) + (ii)
(a) Yellow–Violet–Black–Gold 2R1 = 8
(b) Yellow–Black–Violet–Gold R1 = 4
(c) Yellow–Violet–Brown–Gold R2 = 4
(d) Yellow–Violet–Brown–Silver
82. One cycle is ______ electrical degrees.
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II
(a) 180 (b) 270
Ans. (a) : Colour code for 47 resistor with 5%
(c) 90 (d) 360
tolerance.
0 Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II
i.e. 47 × 10  5%
Yellow–Violet–Black–Gold Ans. (d) : When a waveform reaches a complete set of
79. Time period of 240 V ac supply in India is : positive and negative cycle it is called one cycle.
(a) 0.02 seconds (b) 50 Hz If a sinusoidal wave, completes one set of positive and
(c) 0.002 seconds (d) 55 Hz negative values, is called as one cycle of sine wave.
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II One cycle is corresponding to the angular measure of
Ans. (a) : The time period of 240V AC supply in India 360º.
is depends on frequency. Supply frequency in India is
50 Hz.
1 1 1
f , T ,   0.02 seconds .
T f 50
80. Pick the correct one : Thus, in an electrical system we always assume
(a) Power = VQ/t (b) Power = VQt 1 cycle = 2  electrical degree
(c) Power = VIt (d) Power = VI/t 83. A uniform wire of resistance R is divided into
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II 10 equal parts and all of them are connected in
Ans. (a) : Power measurement in circuit – parallel. The equivalent resistance will be
 
P = VI,  i  Q from the definition of current.
t
(a) 0.01 R
(c) 10 R
(b) 0.1 R
(d) 100 R
VQ HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579)
Then, P 
t Ans. (a) R =  / a
VQ If resistance R is divided into 10 equal parts
P=
t
81. When two resistors are connected in series total
( ' =  /10) then new resistance of one part
resistance is 8 and when connected parallel, R
R'=
equivalent resistance is 2. Value of each 10
resistance are : Now they all (10) parts are connected in parallel.
(a) 5 and 3 (b) 6 and 2 R'
(c) 4 and 4 (d) 7 and 1 So equivalent resistance (Req) =
Vizag Steel MT 13.12.2020 10
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II R /10
R eq =
Ans. (c) : Resistance series connection– 10
R
R eq =
100
R e q = 0.01R
Given, Req = R1 + R2 = 8
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84. A 200 W and a 100 W bulb both meant for (c) Both will glow with same brightness
operation at 220 V are connected in series. (d) Neither bulb will glow
When connected to a 220 V supply, the power HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579)
consumed by them will be Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (Power & Electricity Dept.) 2015
(a) 33 W (b) 100 W Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PHED) 2014, Paper-I
(c) 66 W (d) 300 W Ans. (b) : For bulb-
HPSSC JE 18.07.2021 V2
P P1  25W and P2 = 100W
HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579) R
Ans. (c) : Given P1= 200 W P2 = 100 W P1 R 2
Operating voltage = 220 V  (for parallel, voltage is same)
P2 R1
As both bulbs are connected in series-
 then the total power consumed R1 P2 R 100 1
= Þ 1 = Þ R1 = 4R 2 or R 2 = R1
P P 200  100 R2 P1 R2 25 4
Ptotal = 1 2 
P1  P2 200  100 In parallel, both bulbs have same voltage across them.
The bulb with the lower resistance will conduct more
200  100
=  66.66W  66W current and therefore have a higher power dissipation
300 and brightness.
85. The smallest resistance obtained by connecting Thus P2 = 100 W bulb will glow more brightly.
1 88. Two capacitors of capacitance 3F and 6F in
50 resistances of ohm each is
4 series will have a total capacitance of
(a) 50/4  (b) 4/50  (a) 9 F (b) 2 F
(c) 200  (d) 1/200  (c) 18 F (d) 24 F
HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579) GSECL 2020 Shift-I
Ans. (d) : When the resistances are connected in series HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579)
equivalent resistance is greater than that of maximum Ans. (b) :
resistance and when they are connected in parallel then
equivalent resistance is less than that of smallest
resistance.
So these 50 resistances should be connected in parallel.
equivalent resistance (Req) = R/n
n = number of resistances. Data given, C1= 3F , C2= 6F
1/ 4 1 for series connection of capacitors
Req = =
50 4´50 1 1 1
= +
1 Ctotal C1 C2
Req = W
200 C1C2
86. If the current in an electric bulb drops by 2%, Ctotal 
C1  C2
then power decreased by
(a) 1% (b) 2% 3 6 18
= =  2F
(c) 4% (d) 16% 36 9
HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579)
89. If length and area of cross-section is doubled,
Ans. (c) : Power in an electric bulb (P) = I2R then new resistance of wire will
P1= I12 .R (a) Increases four times
if current is decreased by 2% (b) Decrease four times
i.e. I2 =0.98I1 (c) Remains constant
So P2 = I22 ´ R (d) Changes at random
HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579)
P2 = (0.98) ´ I12 ´ R
2
UPPCL JE 2015
(P - P2 ) Ans. (c) : We know,
drop in power = 1 ´100 
P1 R 
A
I 2 R -(0.98) I12 R
2

= 1 ´100 = 4% Where  = resistivity of material

I12 R  = length of wire
87. A 25 W, 220 V bulb and a 100 W, 220 V bulb A = cross section area
are joined in parallel and connected to 220 V  new  2 and Anew = 2A
supply. Which bulb will glow more brightly ? 
(a) 25 W bulb Rnew = ´ new
A new
(b) 100 W bulb
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  Ans. (a) : When a potential difference is applied to a
R new  
2A resistor, the heat is produced due to collision of free
 electrons with the molecules or atoms of the resistor.
=  H = (Potential difference) × charge
A
Hence, resistance of both condition is same i.e. it = V.q = vit.
remains constant. H = i2Rt Joule
90. The heat produced in an electric heater is 94. A wire of resistance of 6 ohms is bent in the
termed as form of a circle, the effective resistance
(a) Apparent power between two points on any diameter is
(b) True power (a) 6 ohm (b) 12 ohm
(c) Reactive power (c) 1.5 ohm (d) 9 ohm
(d) True and reactive power KSEB Sub Engineer 2015
HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579) Ans. (c) :
Ans. (b) : The true power is responsible for heat
generated in an electric heater. Actual amount of power
being used, or dissipated in circuit is called true power.
It is measured in watts.
91. A generator develops 200 V and has an
internal resistance of 100 ohm. The power
R
delivered to the load of 100 ohm is Resistance of section AEB  R1 
(a) 80 W (b) 200 W 2
(c) 100 W (d) 400 W Similarly Resistance of section
HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579) AFB  R  R
2
Ans. (c) : Generated voltage V = 200 V 2
Internal resistance r = 100  These two resistances are in parallel combination
load resistance R = 100  R R R
Hence, R T  || 
 Total resistance of the circuit is = R + r 2 2 4
= 100 + 100 = 200 6
V 200 R = 6  given  R T   1.5 
Then current flow in the circuit I = = 4
R  r 200
95. Which of the following is an active component?
= 1A (a) Transistor (b) Resistor
 Delivered power to the load = I2R (c) Inductor (d) Capacitor
= (1)2×100 = 100 W MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018
92. The temperature coefficient of resistance is Ans. (a) : Transistor is an active component. Resistor,
negative for
inductor and capacitor are passive component.
(a) Tungsten (b) Steel
(c) Tin (d) Carbon 96. If the below circuit is reduced to single
UPPCL JE 07.09.2021, Shift-I resistance circuit then the value of resistance
HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579) will be:
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II
ESIC JE 2016
Ans. (d) : Carbon has negative temperature coefficient
of resistance.
Negative temperature coefficient of a material that means
(a) 2.38 (b) 1.9
its resistance decreases with increase in temperature.
Carbon is semiconductor material and semiconductor (c) 10 (d) 0.5
shows negative temperature coefficient of resistance. MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018
93. When a potential difference is applies to a Ans. (a) :
resistor the heat is produced by
(a) Due to the collision of free electrons with the
molecules or atoms of the resistor
(b) Power dissipation
(c) Speed of response
2 1 4  3
(d) None of above R AB   = 2.38
KSEB Sub Engineer 2015 3 7
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97. Determine the value of current I in the 2 4 1
following circuit: I1  A I2   A
5 8 2
VXY = -I1 ´3W- 5 + 3´ I 2
2 1
VXY = 3   5  3  = – 4.7 V
5 2
100. Find the value of resistance R in the circuit
shown below:
(a) 2A (b) 4A
(c) 6A (d) 10A
MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018
Ans. (a) :

(a) 5  (b) 10 
(c) 2.5  (d) 15 
MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018
6´12 Ans. (a) :
6 || 12 = = 4
6 + 12
Req= 4+2 = 6 
V
I=
R eq
12
I  2A
6
98. Find the current I in the following circuit.

From current division rule

8
I2  6 
R  11
From V= IR
(a) 4 A (b) 2 A 15
I2  A
(c) 6 A (d) 8 A R
MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018 48R
Ans. (b) : 15 =
11  R
48R = 15R +165  33R = 165  R = 5
101. Determine the voltage at node b & node c
respectively in the following circuit.

10
I  2 Amp
5
99. Find the potential difference VXY in the
following network :
(a) 114, 114 (b) 114, 342
(c) 114, 171 (d) 171, 67
MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018
Ans. (a) :
(a) 4.7 V (b) – 4.7 V
(c) 9.4 V (d) – 9.4 V
MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018
Ans. (b) :

at node b apply KCL

Vb  120 V  Vc
 30  b 0
0.2 0.3
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 10 10 103. Find the value of Va and Vb, respectively, in the
5Vb  600  30  Vb  Vc  0 following circuit.
3 3
10 10
5Vb  Vb  Vc  570
3 3
25 10
Vb  Vc  570 ____(1)
3 3
At node C apply KCL (a) 19.42 V, 18.28 V (b) 18.28 V, 19.42 V
Vc  Vb Vc  116 (c) 9.14 V, 9.71 V (d) 9.71 V, 9.14 V
 20  0 MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018
0.3 0.1
Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram-
10 10
Vc  Vb  20  10Vc  1160  0
3 3
40 10
Vc  Vb  1140 ____(II)
3 3
At node a apply KCL
From eqn (1) & (II)
V V  Vb
Vb= 114, VC = 114 10  a  a 0
102. Find the value of voltage V in the following 2 4
network. 2Va  Va  Vb
 10
4
3Va  Vb  40 ______(1)
At node b apply KCL
Vb  Va V
2 b  0
4 8
(a) 4.7 V (b) 10 V 2V b  2V a  Vb
2
(c) 20 V (d) 7.4 V 8
MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018 3Vb  2Va  16 ____(II)
Ans. (d) : from eqn (I) & (II)
Va=19.42V, Vb = 18.28V
104. Find the value of current I in the following
circuit.

(a) 1 A (b) 0.5 A

(c) 0.25 A (d) 2 A
MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018
Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram-

20
I1 =
12
From current division rule, in circuit (ii) Apply KCL at node 1
9  I1  1  I 2  I  0
I 2 = I1 ´
81 V1  18 V V  V2
1  1  1 0
20 6 6 3
I2 =
12´9 V1  18  V1  2V1  2V2
1
V = I 2 ´ 40 6
20 4V1  2V2  18  6
V  40  V
108 4V1  2V2  24
V  7.4 volt 2V1  V2  12 ………………(i)

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Apply KCL at node 2 107. “Angstrom” is the unit of-
 I  1  I3  I 4  0 (a) Wavelength (b) Intensity
(c) Efficiency (d) Luminance
V2  V1 V V  12
1 2  2 0 NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar)
3 6 6 Ans. (a) : Angstrom is the unit of length used mainly in
2V2  2V1  V2  V2  12 measuring wave lengths of light it is named for the 19th
 1 century Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Angstrom.
6
4V2  2V1  12  6  10
4V2  2V1  6 1 A  10 meter
2V2  V1  3 ……………………..(ii) 108. What is the total capacitance of four capacitors
From eqn (i) & (ii) of equal capacity ‘4C’, when connected in
V1  9V, V2  6V series?
(a) 16C (b) 1C
V1  V2  9  6  (c) 4C (d) 3C
Then I     1Amp.
3  3  NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar)
105. Find the value of current in the following Ans. (b) : These are four capacitor connected in series
circuit. as follows-

Total capacitance is-

1 1 1 1 1
   
CT 4C 4C 4C 4C
(a) 0.107 A (b) 0.4 A
(c) 0.142 A (d) 0.6 A 1 4

MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018 CT 4C
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018 CT = 1C
Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram 109. One watt is equal to-
(a) One joule per second
(b) One ohm per second
(c) One volt per second
(d) One ampere per second
NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar)
Apply KVL Ans. (a) : Watt is the unit of power.
4 + 2I-10 + 8V0 + V0 = 0
W  work 
4+2I–10+9×6I=0 V0  6I P=
t  time 
56 I – 6 = 0
Unit of power = Joule/second
6 110. In a DC circuit, an 8 V DC source is connected
I = 0.107 Amp.
56 across a 2 load. Calculate the power
106. In the following circuit, find the value of consumption of the circuit.
resistance between points A & B. (a) 16 W (b) 32 W
(c) 40 W (d) 48 W
NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar)
Ans. (b) : Given that, V = 8V, R = 2 
V2 8  8
(a) 8.4 (b) 48 Power consumption  P   
(c) 25 (d) 5 R 2
= 32 watt
MPPKVVCL (Jabalpur) JE -2018
111. The specific conductance of a conductor is
Ans. (a) :
given by:
AR G
(a)   m (b)   S m
 A
AR G
(c)   /m (d)   S/ m
 A
MPPKVVCL JE-2018

Ans. (d) : Resistance (R) = 
A
RA

RAB = 6+2.4 = 8.4  
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 1 i2 =5e-2t , i4 = 3 sin t
Specific conductivity     V3 = 4e-2t

According to KCL
1
 i1+i2+i3 – i4 = 0
RA
dv d
 Where, i3 = C 3  2  4e 2t 
ì ü dt dt
G ï 1ï
Specific conductivity     S/ m í R = ý i3 = -16e-2t
A ï
ï
î G ï
ï
þ i1+5e-2t – 16e-2t – 3sin t = 0
112. The value of V2 (the voltage drop across R2) in i1 = 3 sin t + 11e–2t
the circuit shown is: The voltage V1 developed across the coil is
di d
V1  L 1  4  3sin t  11e 2 t 
dt dt
= 4(3cos t - 22e -2t)
V1= 12 cos t -88 e-2t Volt
114. Determine the value of Leq in the circuit shown
below:
(a) 4V (b) 8 V
(c) 12 V (d) 16 V
PGCIL SR-I, 22.08.2021
MPPKVVCL JE-2018
Ans. (b) : Voltage drop across R2

(a) 2 H (b) 18 H
(c) 61 H (d) 7 H
MPPKVVCL JE-2018
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram-

Applying voltage division rule

4 4
V2   24   24
246 12 Leq = 4+ [(20+12+10)||7]+8
V2  8 Volts = 4+42||7+8
113. Using Kirchhoff's current law (KCL), Leq = 4+6+8 = 18 H
determine the voltage developed across the coil 115. The current (I) supplied by the source in the
in the figure shown. circuit shown below is:

Given i2 = 5e-2t; i4 = 3 sin t; and v3 = 4e-2t

(a) 3 cos t - 22e-2t (b) 12 cos t - 88e-2t (a) 10 A (b) 7.5 A
-2t
(c) 3 cos t + 22e (d) 12 cos t + 88e-2t (c) 5 A (d) 2.5 A
MPPKVVCL JE-2018 MPPKVVCL JE-2018
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram Ans. (d) :
20  5 15 24  8
Req = 12   5
25 3 32
= 12 + 4 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 32
V 80
I=   2.5amp.
R eq 32

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116. Determine the node voltages corresponding to (a)
important; important
the nodes a and b for the circuit shown below: (b)
most important; not important
(c)
not important; most important
(d)
most important; most important
MPMKVVCL (Bhopal) JE 2018
Ans. (c) : By KVL, the algebraic sum of all voltages
within the loop must be equal to zero.
So the direction in which loop is to be traced is not
important and following the sign convention is most
(a) Va = 0V and Vb = 10 V important.
(b) Va = 0V and Vb = -10 V 121. Four amperes of current are measured through
(c) Va = 10 V and Vb = 10 V a 24  resistor connected across a voltage
(d) Va = -10 V and Vb = 10 V source. How much voltage does the source
MPPKVVCL JE-2018 produce?
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram- (a) 960 V (b) 9.6 V
(c) 96 V (d) 8 V
Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (Power & Electricity Dept.) 2015
Ans. (c) : Given,
I = 4A, R = 24, V = IR
V = 4  24
V = 96 V
122. Four resistances 80, 50, 25 and R are
Va  0 ( Node a is ground)
connected in parallel. Current through 25
Va-Vb = 20× 5ia apply KVL in 1st resistance is 4 A. Total current of the supply is
0 - Vb= 20×5×0.1 6 = 6Ia ×10
10 A. The value of R will be
Vb  10V Ia = 0.1 amp (a) 66.66  (b) 40.25 
117. If I1 and I2 are two current sources that are (c) 36.36  (d) 76.56 
connected in series in the same direction, then Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PHED) 2014 Paper-I
the total current of the circuit will be: Ans. (c) : In 25 branch
(a) I1+I2 (b) I1– I2 V = 4×25
(c) I1×I2 = 100 V
(d) Such a condition is not a valid condition In parallel system voltage is same across all branch.
MPMKVVCL (Bhopal) JE 2018 100
Ans. (d) : Two independent current source can not be In branch 50 current =  2A
connected in series until and unless they are same in 50
magnitude. Hence such a condition is not a valid condition. 100 5
In branch 80 current = 
80 4
 5 
In branch R is current = 10   2   4  = 2.75A
 4 
100 V
So, the value of R =   36.36
118. The energy stored in an inductor is: 2.75 I
Li Li 2 123. Two light bulbs P and Q are identical in all
(a) (b) respects, except that P’s filament is thicker
2 4 than Q’s. If the same potential difference is
Li 2 Li 2 applied to each, then
(c) (d)
2 8 (a) P will burn brighter because it has the greater
MPMKVVCL (Bhopal) JE 2018 resistance
Ans. (c) : (b) Q will burn brighter because it has the greater
1 resistance
Energy stored in inductor = Li 2 (c) P will burn brighter because it has the lower
2
119. Ampere second is the unit of: resistance
(a) power (b) charge (d) Q will burn brighter because it has the lower
(c) energy (d) capacitance resistance
Ans. (b) : Q = i×t Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PHED) 2014 Paper-I
Unit of charge = amp-sec Ans. (c) : P will burn brighter because it has the lower
resistance
120. While applying KVL, the direction in which
1
loop is to be traced is _____ and following the R and  R  I 
sign convention is ______ thickness 
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124. The symbol used for representing independent Ans. (d) : 1 amp, 490 c/s AC current produce maximum
sources is induced voltage.
(a) Diamond (b) Square Vf
(c) Circle (d) Triangle When frequency is maximum then induced voltage will
HPSSSB JE 2018 (Post code 663) be maximum.
Ans. (c) : The symbol used for representing 129. The conductivity of a metal is determined by
independent sources is circle. (a) The no. of valance electrons per atom.
(b) The electrons concentration and mobility of
125. The metric system is called the free electrons.
(a) CGS (b) MKS (c) Both (a) & (b)
(c) SI (d) None of these (d) None of these.
HPSSSB JE 2018 (Post code 663) HPSSSB JE 2018 (Post code 663)
Ans. (b) : The metric system is called meter-kilogram Ans. (b) : The conductivity of a metal is determined by
second (MKS) system. the electrons concentration and mobility of the free
126. The hot resistance of the filament of a bulb is electrons.
higher than the cold resistance because the The factor on which electrical conductivity of metal
temperature coefficient of the filament is depends on-
(a) Negative (b) Infinite  Number of free electron
(c) Zero (d) Positive  Their drift velocity through metal on applied electric
field.
HPSSSB JE 2018 (Post code 663)
130. Find the value of I4 in the following node.
Ans. (d) : The hot resistance of the filament of a bulb is
higher than the cold resistance because the temperature
coefficient of the filament is positive.
127. The v–i relationship for a circuit containing R
and C and a battery of voltage E, all in series is
1 (a) I1 + I2 + I3 + I5 (b) I1 – I2 + I3 + I5
1.
C 
idt  iR  E (c) I2 + I3 + I5 – I1 (d) I2 + I3 + I5
1 di PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
2. i  0 Ans : (c) Applying KCL at junction A we get
RC dt
I1  I4  I 2  I3  I5
1
3.
C 
i  R idt  E  I4  I 2  I3  I5  I1
Which of the above relationships are correct? 131. Two incandescent bulbs rated respectively as
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only P1 and P2 for operation at a specified main
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 voltage are connected in series across the
ESE 2018 mains. The total power supplied by the mains
to the two bulbs will be :
Ans. (a) : The circuit containing R and C and a Battery
(a) (P12 + P22) (b) P1 + P2
of E, all connected in series can be shown in following
(c) (P1 × P2) (d) P1P2/(P1 + P2)
form :–
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
HPSSSB JE 2017 (Post code-579)
Ans : (d) The rating of incandescent bulb are given by
(P1) and (P2) respectively in series connection current is
constant. Then-
By using Kirchhoff's voltage law : – For series connection total power is-
1 1 1 1
E = iR +
C  idt ----------------- (i)  
P P1 P2
Differentiating equation (i)
PP
0= R 
di i or P  1 2
dt C P1  P2

di i 132. The slope of the graphical representation of

  0 Ohm’s law represents which of the following
dt RC
components?
128. Which of the followings can produce maximum (a) Impedance (b) Resistance
induced voltage? (c) Conductance (d) Inductive reactance
(a) 1A, DC current PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
(b) 50 A, DC current
Ans : (b) The relationship between voltage and current
(c) 1A, 60 c/s AC current is ohm's law and the slope of the line from a graph of
(d) 1A, 490 c/s AC current the value of the resistance in the circuit.
HPSSSB JE 2018 (Post code 663)
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Ohm's law equation can be represented as- 137. Find the currents i1 and i2 whose relations in an
V electric circuit are given as:
R 4i1- 3i2 = 1; 3i1 - 5i2 = 2
I
V-I curve of ohm's law- 5 1 1 5
(a) i1  & i2  (b) i1   i2 
11 11 11 11
5 1 1 5
(c) i1  & i2  (d) i1  & i2 
11 11 11 11
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
Ans : (b)
133. In the circuit above, the equivalent resistance
across A and B will be: 4i1  3i2  1 ...(i)
3i1  5i2  2 ...(ii)
Multiply by 5 in equation (i) and also multiply by 3 in
equation (ii) we get-
20i1  15i2  5
(a) 5 Ohms (b) 10 Ohms 9i1  15i2  6
(c) 1 Ohms (d) 15 Ohms   
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
Ans : (a) Given circuit diagram- Subtracting 11i1  1
1
i1  
11
Put i1 on equation (i)
4
 3i 2  1
 R AC  10 ||10  5 11
Which is in series with 5 between B and C 15
3i 2  
= 5 + 5 = 10  11
 R AB  10 ||10  15
i2 
RAB = 5  33
5
134. A sine wave has a frequency of 60 Hz. Its i 2 
angular frequency is : 11
(a) 120  rad/s (b) 130  rad/s 138. Determine the value of current I1 in the
(c) 60  rad/s (d) 30  rad/s following circuit.
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
Ans : (a) Given that
f = 60 Hz
Angular frequency   2f  2 60
= 120 rad / sec
(a) -4 A (b) 12 A
135. Find the current in an element when the charge
entering the element is q(t) = 10e C. -t (c) 6 A (d) -6 A
(a) -10A (b) -10 e A-t PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
t
(c) 10 A (d) 10 e A Ans : (b)
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
Ans : (b) Given : q(t) = 10e–t
dq  t  d
it   10e t 
dt dt
i  t  = –10e-t A Let Node B be grounded applying KCL at node A
136. The SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature V 0 V0 V0
   8  30  0
is : 2 6 4
(a) Kelvin (b) Volt  1 1
(c) Candela (d) Ampere V      22
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018 2 6 4
Ans : (a) The SI unit of thermodynamic temperature is V  11   22
 
kelvin.  12 
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 22  12 Applying KVL on the loop, we get
V  24Volt 6  2i  4i  4i  0
11
V  0 24 2i = 6
 I1    12A 6
2 2 i   3A
2
139. A mass of 150g experience a force of 100 N.
143. What will be the relation between the current
Find the energy or work expended if the mass through a pure inductor and the voltage across
moves 10 cm. the inductor?
(a) 1000 J (b) 10 J (a) Current and voltage will be in phase
(c) 1 J (d) 100 J (b) Current will lead by 900
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018 (c) Current will lag by 900
(d) Current will lag by 450
Ans : (b)
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
Work done = Force × Displacement in the direction of
Ans : (c) As we know that voltage across the inductor
force. can be given by-
= 100×10×10–2 di
VL  L
W  10 J dt
Therefore in case of inductor current will lag by 900
140. “Whenever flux linked with a conductor (coil)
with the voltage across inductor. It is shown in the
changes, an emf is induced in it. “This phasor diagram.
statement is associated with which law?
(a) Lenz’s law
(b) Faraday’s First Law
(c) Faraday’s Second Law
(d) Ohm’s law
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
Ans : (b) Faraday’s law can be given as 144. The voltage and current in an element are
(i) Faraday’s first law states that whenever flux linked given v(t) = 12 e-8t V and i(t) = 5 e-8t A for t ≥ 0.
Find the power.
with a conductor (coil) changes, an emf is induced in it. (a) 10 e-16t W (b) 60 e-8t W
(ii) Second law states that induced emf is directly (c) 60 e-16t W (d) 12/5 e-16t W
proportional to rate of change of flux. PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
 d   Ans : (c)
 e  N  Given V(t) = 12e–8t Volt
 dt 
i(t) = 5e–8t A
141. The flux that follows a path not intended for it  Power (P) = V(t) × i(t)
is known as : =12e–8t × 5e–8t
(a) Leakage flux (b) Main flux = 60e–8t–8t = 60e–16t W
(c) Total flux (d) Peak flux 145. The smaller the lagging reactive power drawn
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018 by the circuit,
(a) The higher is the power factor
Ans : (a) The flux that follows a path not intended for it (b) The smaller is the power factor
is known as leakage flux. (c) There is no change in the power factor
142. Find the current i in the following circuit. (d) The higher is the active power
PGVCL JE 2012
Ans. (a) : We know that from power triangle method.

(a) 4 A (b) 2 A
(c) 3 A (d) 5 A
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018
Ans : (c)
P
cos  =
S
Q
sin  =
S
Q is less so  is less, cos  will more.
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146. What is one joule equal to? Ans. (a) : Charge Q = ne
(a) 1 N (b) Pa.m3 n = number of electron = 50×1017
(c) C.W (d) All the above 1e= 1.602 × 10–19 coulomb
KPTCL JE 2015 Q
Ans. (b) : Joule is unit of work or energy current, I =
t
One joule = 1 pascal × (meter)3 or Pa.m3 Time (t) = 2 minutes + 5sec
 One joule = 1 Newton meter = 2 × 60 + 5 = 125 second
 1 Calorie (Cal) = 4.184 joule
ne 50 1017 1.602  1019
 1 KWh = 3.6×106 joule I   Q  ne 
 SI unit of joule = kgm/s2 t 125
 CGS unit of joule = gcm/s2  0.64  102 A
147. In a capacitor, if the area of overlap of the I = 6.408 mA
plates is doubled, then the capacitance 151. Consider a length of a wire of resistance R.
will_____ What is its new resistance if it is uniformly
(a) double (b) be four times stretched to twice its original length?
(c) be half (d) none of these (a) 2R (b) 4R
KPTCL JE 2015 (c) R (d) None of these
HPSSC JE 18.07.2021
Q JPSC AE 10.04.2021, Paper-II
Ans. (a) : Capacitance (C) =
V KPTCL JE 2015
A KSEB Sub. Engineer 2015
also C ISRO TA 2015
d Ans. (b) : Length of a wire of resistance R if it is
CA uniformly stretched to twice its original length then new
If area is doubled the capacitance will double. resistance is 4R.
148. What is the period if the frequency is 50 Hz? 
(a) 0.02 s/cycle (b) 20 ms/cycle R
A
(c) 20000 s/cycle (d) All the above   
KPTCL JE 2015 R
A
1 1
Ans. (d) : T    0.02 s/cycle  2  V = Volume 
f 50 R  length 
V  
0.02  103
= s / cycle R   2  Volume constant 
103
= 20 ms/cycle R old 12

0.02 106 R new  22
= s / cycle
106 R old 2
= 20000 s / cycle  12
R new 41
149. Which of the following is a linear component?
(a) Diode (b) Transistor R new  4R old
(c) Resistor (d) None of these 152. Which of the following is likely to have a
KPTCL JE 2015 positive temperature coefficient?
Ans. (c) : According to ohm's Law (a) Rubber (b) Germanium
V (c) Mercury (d) None of these
R   Constant KPTCL JE 2015
I
Resistor is linear component Ans. (c) : A positive temperature coefficient refers
materials that experiences an increase in electrical
resistance when their temperature is raised.
 Conductor have positive temperature coefficient
 Insulators and semiconductors have negative
temperature coefficient.
A linear resistor is one whose resistance doesn't vary Rubber-insulator
with the flow of current through it. The current through Germanium- semiconductor
it will always be proportional to the voltage applied
Mercury-conductor
across it.
Here, mercury have a positive temperature coefficient.
150. What is the current when 50×1017 electrons
153. What is the total resistance of a circuit
pass through a conductor in 2 minutes and 5
seconds? consisting of a parallel combination of three
(a) 6.4 mA (b) 64 mA resistors each of 6  is connected in series with
(c) 0.8 mA (d) None of these another parallel combination of two resistors of
KPTCL JE 2015 5  each?
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 (a) 28  (b) 1.11  (a) 20  and 30  (b) 10  and 40 
(c) 4.5  (d) None of these (c) 25  and 25  (d) None of these
KPTCL JE 2015 KPTCL JE 2015
Ans. (c) : Ans. (b) : Let R1, and R2 are two resistors
Given, series combination of these two resistors are
R1 + R2 = 50 ...............(i)
And parallel combination
RAB = 6 || 6 || 6  5 || 5 R 1R 2
 8 .....................................(ii)
R1  R 2
6 5
R AB    2  2.5  4.5  Solve equation (i) and (ii)
3 2
R1  10 
154. Three equal value resistors are first connected
in series then in parallel. What is the ratio of R 2  40 
resultant resistance of the series combination to 157. Two equal value resistors connected in series to
the parallel combination? a particular voltage source dissipate 40 W.
(a) 0.3333 (b) 3 What is the power dissipated if the same two
(c) 9 (d) None of these resistors are connected in parallel to the same
KPTCL JE 2015 voltage source?
Ans. (c) : Firstly connected in series (a) 160 W (b) 40 W
= R + R + R = 3R (c) 80 W (d) None of these
KPTCL JE 2015
R
then connected in parallel = Ans. (a) : P parallel   n 2 P series 
3
3R no. of resistor (n) =2
ratio of series to parallel is = =9
R /3 = 22 × 40
155. Consider a parallel circuit with four resistors = 4 × 40
of values 100 , 50 , 25  and X . What is P parallel  160 W
the value of X if current through 25  158. What is the resistance of a bulb which is rated
resistance is 5 A and the total current of the 200 W, 220 V?
supply is 15 A? (a) 200  (b) 1100 m
(a) 125  (b) 20  (c) 242  (d) None of these
(c) 6.25  (d) None of these KPTCL JE 2015
MGVCL JE 30.07.2021, Shift-I Ans. (c) : Rating of bulb given by-
KPTCL JE 2015 V2 220  220
Ans. (b) : In 25  branch voltage is = 5×25 = 125V P  200   R = 242 
R R
 If circuit is parallel so voltage will be same in all
159. What is the resistance between any two of the
branches.
corners when three 15  resistors are
125 connected to form a triangle?
So in 50  branch current is   2.5 A
50 (a) 10  (b) 30 
(c) 15  (d) None of these
KPTCL JE 2015
Ans. (a) :

125
And in 100  branch current is   1.25A
100
So in branch X, current = 15 – (5 +2.5+1.25) = 6.25 RAB = (15 + 15) || 15
125 30  15 30  15
X  20     10 
6.25 30  15 45
156. When two resistances are connected in series, 160. What is the capacitance when a capacitor
the total resistance of the circuit was 50 . carries a charge of 0.5 C at 20 V?
What are the individual values of these two (a) 0.25 F (b) 0.025 F
resistors if the total resistance turned out to be (c) 2.5 mF (d) None of these
8  when they are connected in parallel? KPTCL JE 2015
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 Q 0.5 1 Ans. (b) : 1 ampere hour is equivalent to 3600 A-s.
Ans. (b) : Q = CV  C     0.025F
V 20 40 1Ah  1 ampere  hour
161. What happens to the capacitance of a parallel = 1ampere×3600 second = 3600 A-s
plate capacitor when the area of the plates as
well as the distance between them is doubled? 166. What is the frequency if one cycle of AC
(a) It doubles (b) It becomes 4 times waveform occurs every millisecond?
(c) It remains the same (d) It becomes one-half (a) 500 Hz (b) 1000 Hz
KPTCL JE 2015 (c) 2000 Hz (d) None of these
A KPTCL JE 2015
Ans. (c) : C 
d 1 1
Ans. (b) : T   f  3  1000 Hz
If Area as well as distance is doubled f 10
2A A 167. What is the voltage when an appliance rated at
C  remain unchanged
2d d 600 W and having a resistance of 6 ?
Where, C- Capacitance (a) 60 V (b) 3600 V
A- Area (c) 6 V (d) None of these
d- distance between two plate KPTCL JE 2015
162. Two capacitors of 20 F and 30 F are Ans. (a) : Rating of appliance given by-
connected in series. What is the total
capacitance? V2
P  V  PR
(a) 12 F (b) 50 F R
(c) 1.5 F (d) None of these V  PR  6  600  3600  60 V
KPTCL JE 2015
168. A network which does not contain any active
Ans. (a) : Given, C1 = 20 F, C2 = 30F
device is called ______
If two capacitor connected in series-
(a) Idle network (b) Ideal network
CC
CT  1 2 (c) Active network (d) Passive network
C1  C2 PSTCL JE 02.08.2021
20  30 KPTCL JE 2015
CT 
20  30 Ans. (d) : Passive network does not contain any active
20  30 devices.
CT   12 F
50 169. Consider a circuit with four resistors in series
163. Which of the following does not effect the connected to a voltage source. What happens to
capacitance of a capacitor? the current across each resistor, if the value of
(a) Distance between the plates each of the resistors is doubled?
(b) Area of the plates (a) It doubles
(c) Type of dielectric medium (b) It remains the same
(d) Thickness of the plates (c) It is reduced by half
KPTCL JE 2015 (d) None of these
A KPTCL JE 2015
Ans. (d) : Capacitance  C  
d Ans. (c) :
 = dielectric medium, A = Area,
d = Distance between plate
Capacitance (C) does not depends on thickness of plate.
164. A type of electrical battery which can be
charged, discharged into a load, and then According to ohm's law-
recharged many times is called ________ V = IR
(a) Rechargeable battery (b) Secondary battery 1
(c) Primary battery (d) Both (a) and (b) I
R
KPTCL JE 2015 If resistance is double current is half of the original
Ans. (d) : A type of electrical battery which can be value.
charged, discharged into a load and recharged many
times is called a rechargeable battery, storage battery or 170. Which of the following is a SI base unit?
secondary cell. (a) Inductance (Henry)
165. What is one ampere-hour equal to? (b) Magnetic flux (Weber)
(a) 3.6 A-s (b) 3600 A-s (c) Length (Meter)
(c) 60 A-s (d) None of these (d) None of these
KPTCL JE 2015 KPTCL JE 2015
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Ans. (c) : SI base unit– 176. If 1 A current flows in a circuit, the number of
Length – Meter (m) electrons flowing through this circuit is
Mass – Kilogram(kg) (a) 0.625 × 1019 (b) 1.6 × 1019
–19
Time – second(s) (c) 1.6 × 10 (d) 0.625 × 10–19
Electric current – ampere (A) GSSSB SI 08.04.2018
Temperature – Kelvin (K) UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Amount of substance – mole (mol) DMRC JE 18.02.2017
Luminous intensity – Candela (cd) Ans. (a) : Given, Current (i) = 1A
There are seven base units. Charge (q) = 1C
171. Three identical resistors connected in star Charge on electron = 1.6 × 10–19
consume 5000 W. If the resistors are connected q = ne
in delta across the same supply, the power q it
consumed will be n =
(a) 10000 W (b) 5000 W e e
(c) 15000 W (d) 20000 W 1
n= 19
 0.625  1019  q  it 
GSSSB SI 08.04.2018 1.6  10
Ans. (c) : PY = 5000 watt It means 6.25 × 1018 electrons flow through the cross
P = ? section of the wire to make possible the flow of 1C per
P = 3 PY second.
P = 3 × 5000 177. How many coulombs of charge flow through a
P = 15000 watt circuit carrying a current of 10 A in 1 minute?
172. Which of a the following are the passive (a) 10 (b) 60
elements? (c) 600 (d) 1200
(a) Resistor (b) Bulb GSSSB SI 08.04.2018
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above Ans. (c) :
GSSSB SI 08.04.2018 Given, i = 10A,
Ans. (c) : A passive element is an electrical component t = 1 min = 60 sec
that does not generate power, but instead dissipated, q = it
stores and/or releases it. Passive element include = 10 × 60
resistances, capacitor's and inductors. q = 600 C
173. Which of the quantity consists of unit as 178. Four capacitors each of 40 F are connected in
Pascal? parallel, the equivalent capacitance of the
(a) Temperature (b) Pressure system will be
(c) Force (d) Impulse (a) 160 F (b) 10 F
GSSSB SI 08.04.2018 (c) 40 F (d) 5 F
Ans. (b) : Pascal is the SI unit for pressure named after, GSSSB SI 08.04.2018
Blaise Pascal, French mathematician, force per unit area Ans. (a) : If four 40 F capacitors are connected in
is known as pressure. parallel-
174. Which of the following quantities consists of Ceq = C1 + C2 + C3 + C4
S.I. unit as Hertz? Ceq = 40 + 40 + 40 + 40
(a) Charge (b) Force Ceq = 160 F
(c) Frequency (d) Power
179. Power dissipation in ideal inductor is
GSSSB SI 08.04.2018
(a) Maximum (b) Minimum
Ans. (c) : Frequency defined as the number of cycles (c) Zero (d) A finite value
per second and discovered by German physicist GSSSB SI 08.04.2018
Heinrich Hertz.
The SI unit of frequency is Hertz. Ans. (c) : Power (P) = Vrms Irms cos
An ideal inductor is the one whose resistive component
175. Which one of the following units is a is zero.
fundamental unit? R
(a) Newton (b) Ampere For ideal inductor R = 0 cos   0
(c) Watt (d) Joule/sec Z
GSSSB SI 08.04.2018 P = Vrms Irms cos = 0
Ans. (b) : Quantities independent of other physical Power dissipated by an ideal inductor in ac circuit is
quantities are known as fundamental physical zero.
quantities. There are 7 fundamental physical quantities– 180. Which of the quantity consists of unit as
(i) Length (meter) Newton-second?
(ii) Mass (kilogram) (a) Impulse (b) Acceleration
(iii) Time (second) (c) Speed (d) Velocity
(iv) Electric current (ampere) GSSSB SI 08.04.2018
(v) Temperature (Kelvin) Ans. (a) : The SI unit of impulse is called Newton
(vi) Amount of substance (mole) second (N-S). Integral of force over a time is called
(vii) Luminous intensity (candela) impulse.
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181. An electrical short circuit is characterized by: 186. For the given circuit shown, the current
(a) High resistance (b) Medium resistance supplied by the battery is :
(c) Zero resistance (d) Infinite resistance
DMRC JE 18.02.2017
Ans : (c) In an electric circuit the value of resistance in
short circuit is zero.
182. An electric bulb of rating 40W, 220V is used
for 10 hrs daily for 10 days. Energy consumed is : (a) 5A (b) 3A
(a) 3 kWh (b) 4 kWh (c) 1.2A (d) 2A
(c) 6 kWh (d) 5 kWh DMRC JE 18.02.2017
DMRC JE 18.02.2017 Ans : (a)
Ans : (b)
Watt  hours  day
1 Unit =
1000
40  10 10
Energy consumed   4kWh
1000
183. Electric charge of a body is a condition due to:
(a) Deficiency or excess of neutrons
(b) Deficiency of electrons
(c) Deficiency or excess of electrons
(d) Excess of electrons
DMRC JE 18.02.2017
Ans : (c) The reason for the charge on the body is 12  8
Equivalent resistance (Req) = = 4.8
deficiency or excess of electrons. An atom gets an 12  8
electric charge when it gains or loses electrons. In an
V 24
independent state an atom is neutral because the number Current supplied by battery (I)= =  5Amp
of electrons and protons are equal but the charge of Req 4.8
opposite nature. Due to equal and opposite charge 187. Calculate the power taken by each of the two
whole atom is neutral. resistors of value 100, connected in parallel
184. 1 Volt =______________. across 100V supply:
(a) 1 Joule/ 1 Coulomb (a) 1500W (b) 1.5 W
(b) 1 Watt/ 1 Ohm (c) 100 W (d) 2000 W
(c) 1 Joule / 1 Watt DMRC JE 18.02.2017
(d) 1 Watt / 1 Coulomb Ans : (c) Power taken by each resistor,
DMRC JE 18.02.2017 V2
P
Ans : (a) One volt is defined as the electric potential or R
(electric pressure) between two points of a conducting 100 100
wire when an electric current of one ampere dissipates P
100
one watt of power between those points.
P  100watt
Work done
e.m.f. = 188. For the circuit shown find I :
Charge
W
= Joule / coulomb
Q
185. The average of all the instantaneous values of a (a) 3A (b) 0A
sinusoidal quantity over a cycle is: (c) 6A (d) 1A
(a) 0.707 times of its maximum value DMRC JE 18.02.2017
(b) Unity Ans : (c)
(c) Maximum
(d) Zero A
DMRC JE 18.02.2017 I1 B
I2 C
Ans : (d) The average of all the instantaneous values of
a sinusoidal quantity over a cycle is zero. Sinusoidal Apply KCL on point A
wave is symmetrical wave. Its positive cycle and
negative cycle is equal. Therefore the average value is Incoming current = outgoing current
only obtained by adding or integrating the average 2+1+3= I1
value of instantaneous values of half cycle. I1= 6 A
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 Apply KCL on point B Ans. (c) : Inductive reactance (XL) = 2f L
6+5 = I2+3 = 2×50×0.2
I2 = 11–3 = 62.83
=8A V 200
Apply KCL on point C I rms    3.18amp
X L 62.83
8 = I+2
195. A conductor provides a path for flow of current
I  6A
in circuit due to the property of:
189. The value of free electron density of copper (a) conductance (b) resistance
DMRC JE Electrical-2017 (c) inductance (d) reluctance
(a) 16 × 1028/m3 (b) 1.69 × 1019/m3 JUVNL JE-2017
28 3
(c) 8 × 10 /m (d) 8.5 × 1028/m3
Ans. (a) : Conductance (G) is reciprocal of resistance.
DMRC JE 18.02.2017
Conductance is the property of conductor. A conductor
Ans : (d) Free electron density of copper = 8.5 10 28 / m3 is a material which gives very little resistance to the
Resistivity of copper () = 1.72×10-8-m flow of an electric current. The unit of conductance is
190. The angular velocity of a sinusoidal voltage is: the Siemens.
(a)  = 1 / T (b)  = 2 / f l
(c)  = T/f (d)  = 2f R 
A
DMRC JE 18.02.2017
1 A A
Ans : (d) The angular velocity of sinusoidal voltage G .  
=2f radian/second  l l
191. Permittivity of vacuum is: 196. What are the average and RMS values of half
(a) 9 × 109F/m (b) 8.854 × 10-12F/m wave rectified output if peak voltage is 5V?
-7
(c) 4 × 10 F/m (d) 8.987× 10-9F/m (a) 1.59 V, 2.5 V (b) 3.18 V, 5 V
DMRC JE 18.02.2017 (c) 3.18 V, 2.5 V (d) 1.59 V, 5V
Ans : (b) Vacuum permittivity is denoted by 0 . And it JUVNL JE-2017
is given by– V 5
Ans. (a) : Half wave rectifier (Vrms )  m   2.5 V
0  8.85  1012 F / m 2 2
V 5
192. What is the charge of a stable atom? Vavg  m   1.59 V
(a) uncharged  
(b) positivity charged 197. If n electrons passes through a wire of area of
(c) negatively charged cross section a in time t, then:
(d) charged positive or negative t n
JUVNL JE-2017 (a) I  (b) I 
Ans. (a) : Atom is smaller particle of an element which ne te
takes part in chemical reaction. All substances are made ne t
(c) I  (d) I 
up of atoms. Each atom consists of the following t n
1. Nucleus 2. Electrons JUVNL JE-2017
The charge of a stable atom is uncharged.
Ans. (c) : q = it
193. The equivalent resistance between X1 and X2 is:
q ne
i   Amp.
t t
198. Using Kirchhoff's current law, determine the
(a) 10  (b) greater than 10  value of 'I'
(c) zero (d) less than 10 
JUVNL JE-2017
Ans. (c) :

When two points of circuit are connected together by a

thick metallic wire, they are said to be short circuited.
Since 'short circuit’ has practically zero resistance.
194. An inductive coil of 0.2 H is connected to 200 V,
50 Hz source. What are the inductive reactance (a) 1.55 A (b) 4.2 A
and RMS current in the circuit? (c) 6.85 A (d) 1.8 A
(a) 31.42 , 6.37 A (b) 0.2 , 2000 A JUVNL JE-2017
(c) 62.83 , 3.18 A (d) 31.42 , 2000 A Ans. (a) : I = 1.8 + 2.4 – 2.65
JUVNL JE-2017 I = 1.55 Amp.
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199. In the circuit shown below, determine RAD. 203. The capacitance of a capacitor is the ratio
(a) Charge to potential difference between plates
(b) Potential difference between plates to plate
spacing
(c) Potential deference between plates to
thickness of dielectric
(d) Potential difference between plates to charge
Karnataka PSC JE-2016
(a) 0.1  (b) 0.05 
(c) 20  (d) 10  Ans. (a) : The capacitance of a capacitor is the ratio of
JUVNL JE-2017 charge to potential difference between plates.
Ans. (d) : qV
q = CV
q
C=
V
10  10   10  10   400  10   The unit of capacitance is 1 C/V which is also called 1
R AB  Farad.
10  10  10  10  40
200. A heater is rated as 230 V, 10 kW, AC. The 204. The voltage across a coil when di/dt = 20 mA/s
value 230 V refers to and L = 8 H is
(a) Average voltage (b) rms voltage (a) 16 mV (b) 160 mV
(c) Peak voltage (d) None of these
Karnataka PSC JE-2016 (c) 1.6 mV (d) 2.5 mV
Ans. (b) : Given, Heater ratings 230V, 10kW Karnataka PSC JE-2016
Here the value of rated voltage is rms voltage which is Ans. (b) : Given data-
230V given. di
rms value- The rms (root mean square) value is the  20 mA / s
effective value of total wave form. It is equal to the dt
level of the DC signal that would provide the same L  8H  8  10 6 H
average power for ac signal.
Hence, given rating is rms value. di 20  103
e= L  8  106 
201. Three 680  resistors are connected in series dt 10 6
with a 470V source. Current in the circuit is = 8  10 6  20 106 10 3  20  8 10 3
(a) 69 mA (b) 230 mA
(c) 23 mA (d) 690 mA = 160 mV
BWSSB Code 127, 13.11.2016 205. How many 200 W/220 V incandescent lamps
Karnataka PSC JE-2016 connected in series would consume the same
Ans. (b) : total power as single 100W/ 220 V incandescent
lamps?
(a) Not possible (b) 4
(c) 3 (d) 2
BWSSB Code 127, 13.11.2016
Karnataka PSC JE-2016
V 470 –3 200  200
I   = 0.230A = 230×10 Ans. (d) : Peq 
R 2040 200  200
= 230 mA.
202. An ideal voltage source will charge an ideal Peq  200  200  100W
capacitor 400
(a) In infinite time (b) Exponentially Hence 2 bulb are connected in series.
(c) Instantaneously (d) None of these
BWSSB Code 127, 13.11.2016 206. Two 1.2 k resistors are in series and this
Karnataka PSC JE-2016 series combination is in parallel with a 3.3 k
Ans. (c) : An ideal voltage source will charge an ideal resistor. The total resistance is
capacitor instantaneously. (a) 138 (b) 1389
Since the voltage source is ideal, therefore it's internal
resistance is zero. Therefore, the time constant for the (c) 5700 (d) 880
circuit become zero. Hence, the capacitor will charge BWSSB Code 127, 13.11.2016
and discharge instantaneously. Karnataka PSC JE-2016
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Ans. (b) : 209. The Ohm’s law is valid for _____ circuits.
(a) linear (b) non-linear and linear
(c) non-linear (d) semiconductor
UPPCL JE 07.09.2021, Shift-I
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : According to ohm's law, "The amount of
electric current through a metal conductor in a circuit is
directly proportional to the voltage impressed across it,
for any given temperature."
IV
V
I
R
Where R is proportionality constant called resistor.
V = Voltage and I= current
2.4  3.3 Ohm's law is valid for linear circuit because the relation
R e q   1.389k between the voltage and current is linear.
2.4  3.3 210. The symbol shown here is:
= 1.389×1000 = 1389
207. If three inductors are connected in parallel,
then which of the following is correct?
(a) Power across all the inductors will be same
(b) Thermal loss across all the inductors will be
same (a) Voltage controlled current source
(c) Current across all the inductors will be same (b) Current controlled current source
(d) Voltage across all the inductors will be same (c) Current controlled voltage source
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I (d) Voltage controlled voltage source
Ans. (d) : If three inductors are connected in parallel PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I
then voltage across all the inductors will be same Ans. (a) : Given symbol-
whenever current through each inductor are different.
The parallel connection of three inductors shown in the
figure given below-

Given above symbol is a voltage controlled current

source. In this value of the current is depends on the
voltage value. It is a dependent source.
Parallel connection of inductor 211. The capacitor in circuit opposes the sudden
In parallel connection total inductance- change of:
1 1 1 1 (a) Voltage (b) temperature
  
Leq L1 L 2 L3 (c) Energy (d) current
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I
208. A capacitor has a capacitance of 5 microfarad. SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
What is the stored energy in the capacitor, if HPSSC JE 2017(Code 579)
DC voltage of 100 V is applied across it? DMRC JE 03.08.2014
(a) 25 joules (b) 25/100 joules SSC JE 2008
(c) 250/100 joules (d) 2.5/100 joules Ans. (a) : The capacitor in circuit opposes the sudden
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I change of voltage. Because a capacitor is storing
element that stored the energy in electric field. Current
Ans. (d) : Given C = 5 F = 5×10–6F in a capacitor is given by -
V = 100 V stored energy in the capacitor (E) =?
As we know that stored energy in the capacitor is given dVc
ic  t   C
by- dt
1 Since current in a capacitor does not goes to zero
E  CV 2 abruptly therefore capacitor oppose the rate of change
2
1 2
of voltage.
  5  106  100  212. 1 watt is equal to:
2 (a) 1 Newton−meter−second
= 2.5 × 10–2 (b) 1 Newton−second/meter
2.5 (c) 1 Newton/meter−second
E Joules (d) 1 Newton−meter/second
100
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I
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Ans. (d) : Watt is unit of electrical power. 1 Watt is 216. An electric bulb rated 100 Watt, 240 V is
equal to 1 Newton- meter/second. connected to a 180 V supply. What will be the
work done  N - m  output of the bulb?
Since, Power (P) = (a) Approx. 76 Watt (b) Approx. 46 Watt
time  second  (c) Approx. 56 Watt (d) Approx. 100 Watt
1 Newton - meter PGVCL JE 2015
1watt = Ans. (c) : Given bulb rating
second
P = 100 watt
213. In source transformation of a circuit: V = 240 V
(a) voltage source is transformed in current source
V 2 240  240
(b) inductor is transformed in voltage source R=   576 
(c) capacitor is transformed in resistor P 100
(d) inductor is transformed in capacitor Vnew = 180 V
2
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I Pnew = Vnew  180 180  approx 56 watt
Ans. (a) : In source transformation of a circuit voltage R 576
source is transformed in current source. It is shown in 217. A 1 k, 1 W resistor can safely pass a current
the figure given below. of-
1. Current source transformation in voltage source (a) 30 mA (b) 100 mA
(c) 150 mA (d) 500 mA
PGVCL JE 2015
Ans. (a) : Power Rating (W) = 1 watt
Resistance (R) = 1 k = 1000  (ohm)
we know that W = I2R where I is current
W
I2 =
R
W 1
2. Voltage source transformation in current source I= =  0.0316  30 mA
R 1000
218. If there are b branches and n nodes, the
number of equation is given by
(a) b (b) b-n
(c) n-1 (d) (b-n+1)
MIZORAM PSC (PHED) 2019, Paper-I
MPMKVVCL (Bhopal) JE 2018
Ans. (d) : b = number of branch
n = number of node
214. The property of a substance that opposes the Then number of equation = b – n + 1
flow of electric current is known as: 219. The current flowing in the branch CD is equal
(a) resilience (b) conductance to :
(c) resistance (d) immittance
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : The property of a substance that opposes the
flow of current is known as resistance. It is denoted by
'R' and measure in ohm. The resistance 'R' can be given
in a electric circuit is.
(a) 10 A (b) 5 A
V
R  (c) 3.33 A (d) 2.3 A
I MIZORAM PSC (PHED) 2019, Paper-I
215. What is the average value of voltage extracted Ans. (c) : Given circuit diagram
from a battery? 2

(a) Same as maximum value

2 1
(b) Divide maximum value by 2 1 1

(c) Multiply maximum value by 2

(d) Zero
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : The average value of voltage extracted from a
battery is same as maximum value. Because a battery
always stored DC voltage and in case of DC the
average value of voltage is equal to maximum voltage.
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Convert star into delta – 223. Ideal voltage source should have-
2  1  11  2  1 (a) Zero internal resistance
R AC   5 (b) Infinite internal resistance
1
2  1  1 1  2  1 (c) Large value of e.m.f.
R AD   5 (d) Medium internal resistance
1 RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020
2  1  1 1  2  1 PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-II
R CD   5/ 2 SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
2
UPPCL JE 27.07.2018, Shift-I
DMRC JE 2018, Shift-III
HPSSSC JE 2018 (Code 387)
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II
RRB 2015
RSEB JE 2011
Ans. (a) : The internal resistance of an ideal voltage
source is zero. It is able to supply any amount of energy
irrespective of amount of current.
224. The current flowing through 1 Ω resistor
connected between B and E in circuit shown
below is-

10 14
Current (I) = 
10 / 7  5/ 7 3
I  5 / 2 5I
Current through 1 resistance = 
1  5/ 2 7 (a) 1 Ampere (b) 0.5 Ampere
5 14 (c) 10 Ampere (d) 0.25 Ampere
   10 / 3 Amp.
7 3 RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020
= 3.33 A Ans. (b) :
220. If a capacitor is charged by a square wave
current source, the voltage across the capacitor
is
(a) A square wave (b) triangular wave
(c) step function (d) zero
MIZORAM PSC (PHED) 2019, Paper-I Current through 1  resistor connected between B & E
Ans. (b) :. If a capacitor is charged by a square wave is-
current source, then voltage across the capacitor is By current division rule-
triangular wave.
R CD
1 I BE  I
Vc (t) =  i c (t)dt R BE  R CD
C
Integration of square wave = triangular wave. 1
I BE  1 [I  1A]
221. What is the unit of electric current? 11
(a) Farad (b) Newton IBE = 0.5 A
(c) Ampere (d) Coulomb 225. In the circuit shown below, what will the power
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020 consumed in 2 Ω resistor connected across
RRB JE 01.09.2019, Shift-I A-B?
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : A SI unit of electric current is the ampere,
which is defined as flow of one coulomb of charge per
second or 6.25 × 1018 electrons per second.
222. What is the potential difference?
(a) It is the difference of potential between two (a) 16 Watt (b) 0 Watt
points in an electric circuit (c) 8 Watt (d) 32 Watt
(b) Difference of Current between the two points RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020
(c) Difference of Resistance between two points
Ans. (b) :
(d) Difference of Capacitance between two points
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020
Ans. (a) : We describe the external negative charge as
having a negative potential and the external positive
charge as having a positive potential. The difference
between these potential is called potential difference.
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Apply nodal at point B- 228. Two bulbs of rating 60W, 250V and 100W,
i1  i 2  i 3  0 250V are connected in series across a supply of
V  6 V V  12 250V in a room. What will be the total power
  0 dissipation in the circuit?
2 2 2 (a) 37.5 W (b) 60.0 W
V  6  V  V  12 (c) 100.0 W (d) 160.0 W
0
2 NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
V=6 Ans. (a) :Two bulbs of rating one of 60W, 250V and
The potential difference at point A & B is same then the other of 100W, 250V connected in series to 250
current flow through A-B is zero.
Volt supply.
P=V×I
P=0W
226. What is the frequency of the waveform shown
below?

RT = R1 + R2
V2 V2
(a) 50 Hz (b) 100 Hz RT  
P1 P2
(c) 25 Hz (d) 75 Hz
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020 RT 1 1
 
Ans. (c) : V 2 P1 P2
1 1 1
 
PT P1 P2
P P
PT  1 2
P1  P2
100  60
Time period  T   0.04 sec PT  = 37.5W
100  60
1 229. A 100 turn coil has an inductance of 6 mH. If
Frequency  f  
T the number of turns is increased to 200, all
1 other quantities remaining the same, the
f
0.04 inductance will be:
100 (a) 24 mH (b) 12 mH
f (c) 3 mH (d) None of these
4
f = 25 Hz NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
227. A 100 watt 100V lamp is to be operated on Ans. (a) : Given, N1 = 100 L1 = 6mH
250V supply, the value of additional resistance N2 = 200 L2 = ?
to be connected in series will be: The expression of inductance is given by–
(a) 250 ohms (b) 100 ohms   N2A
(c) 150 ohms (d) None of these L o r

NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
L1 N12
Ans. (c) : Given, Rating of lamp = 100 W, 100 V 
Supply Voltage = 250 V L 2 N 22
2
6 100 

L 2  200 2
6  200  200
L2 
100  100
Current flow in the circuit L2 = 24 mH
P = VI 230. RMS value of sinusoidal current is given by:
100 = 100 × I (a) 2 times maximum value of current
I = 1amp
Apply KVL in the circuit– 1
(b) times maximum value of current
250 – 100 – IR = 0 2
IR = 150 (c) 3 times maximum value of current
150 (d) 1.11 times maximum value of current
R=  150 
1 NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
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Ans. (b) : RMS value of sinusoidal current- 234. In the circuit shown below:
Im
I rms 
2
1
So, RMS current is times maximum value of (a) Device A is delivering 100 W while device B
2 is absorbing 100 W
current. (b) Both Devices A and B are delivering 100 W
231. The power drawn from the source in the circuit each
of the figure is: (c) Both Devices A and B are absorbing 100 W
each
(d) Device A is absorbing 100 W while device B
is delivering 100 W
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
(a) Zero (b) 160 watts Ans. (a) :
(c) 240 watts (d) 250 watts  When current is leaving the positive voltage
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016 terminal of the element or current is entering
Ans. (b) : Z = 40 – j 30 negative voltage terminal of the element then the
2 2 particular element is delivering power.
| Z |  40    30   1600  900  50 PA = VI = 10 × 10 = 100 Watt
V 100  Current is entering the positive voltage terminal of
I   2A the element or current is leaving negative voltage
Z 50 terminal of the element then the element is
2
P  I 2 R   2   40  160W absorbing power.
PB = VI = 10 × 10 = 100 Watt
RMS Value
232. The ratio is the: 235. If 10 V is applied across a capacitor of 2 farads,
Average Value then the energy stored in the capacitor will be
(a) Peak value (b) Peak factor (a) 10 J (b) 20 J
(c) Mean value (d) Form factor (c) 100 J (d) 200 J
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016 NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
RMS Value Ans. (c) : Given that,
Ans. (d) : Form factor = V = 10 volt, C = 2 farad
Average Value
1
233. The equivalent resistance of the circuit is: Energy stored in capacitor  CV 2
2
1 2
  2  10  = 100 J
2
236. The value of current I in the following figure is:

(a) 200  (b) 400 

(c) 600  (d) 1600 
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
Ans. (c) :
(a) 3 A (b) 4 A
(c) 5 A (d) 6 A
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
Ans. (a) :

 200, 400 and 200 are in series then-

R1= 400 + 200 + 200 = 800
 800, R1 are in parallel then-
800  800
R2= = 400
1600
 200, 400 (R2) and 200 are in series then- According to KCL,
R3= 200 + 400 + 200 = 800 "Algebraic sum of all current meeting at a point is
 800 and R3 are in parallel then- zero."
800  800 I1 + I2 + I3 + I4 + .........= 0
R4= = 400 here,
1600
 100, 400 (R4) and 100 are in series then 4A + I + 3A – 8A – 2A = 0
Req = 100 + 400 + 100 I = 10 A – 7A
Req = 600 I  3A
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237. If ten resistances of 10 ohms each are
connected in parallel, the total resistance will
be :
(a) 100 Ω (b) Less than 100 Ω
(c) 1 Ω (d) None of these
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
Ans. (c) : In a parallel combination-  Apparent power measured in VA
1 1 1 1 1 S = VI
    ...........   P = VI cos 
R R1 R 2 R 3 R10
1 1 1 1 1 P kW
    ...............  cos  
  Power factor
R 10 10 10 10 VI kVA
1 1111111111 True power
 cos  
R 10 Apparent Power
R=1 R
Note- In a parallel combination if number of connectioncos  
of (n) resistors of each value R then- Z
R 10 V
R eq   As,  R so, it is not related with power factor. It is
n 10 I
ohm’s law.
R eq  1
241. What is an electric current?
238. Three resistances of 30 ohm, 15 ohm and 5 ohm (a) The power that moves the electrons
are connected in parallel, their combine (b) The random movement of electrons in a
resistance will be: conductor
(a) Greater than 30 ohm (c) The pressure difference between two poles
(b) Between 30 ohm to 15 ohm (d) The movement of free electrons
(c) Between 15 ohm to 5 ohm predominantly in one direction
(d) Less than 5 ohm NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016 Ans. (d) : Electric current is the movement of free
Ans. (d) : In parallel combination- electrons predominantly in one direction.
1 1 1 1 q
   i  Amp
R eq R1 R 2 R 3 t
1 1 1 1 1 2  6 242. In electrical energy one Horse Power =
   
R eq 30 15 5 30 ________:
30 (a) 436 W (b) 746 W
R eq   3.33 (c) 647 W (d) 1000 W
9 NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
So, Req will be less than 5 ohm. Ans. (b) : In electrical energy one Horse Power is equal
239. Which of the following is used to provide to the 746 W.
inductance in a circuit: 1 HP = 746 W.
(a) Resistance (b) Choke 243. A 1 Henry inductance carrying a current of
(c) Capacitor (d) Heater 3A will store energy of:
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016 (a) 3 watt (b) 9 watt–sec
Ans. (b) : The choke is nothing but one type of (c) 3 joules (d) None of these
inductor. The main purpose of it is to block high NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
frequencies and pass low frequencies. Ans. (d) : Given, L = 1H, I = 3A
240. To calculate the power factor which of the Energy stored in inductor-
following is odd one: 1
(a) True power/apparent power E  LI 2
(b) P/VI 2
(c) R/Z 1 9
 1 × (3)2 =  4.5J
(d) V/I 2 2
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020 1 J/sec = 1 watt
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016 1J = 1 watt-sec
Ans. (d) : Power Triangle and Power factor- 4.5J = 4.5 watt-sec
 Active or Real or True power is measured in watts 244. The r.m.s. value of an a.c. signal is 10V. It’s
P = VI cos  peak value will be:
(a) 6.37V (b) 14.14V
 Reactive Power measured in VAR (c) 141V (d) None of these
Q = VI sin  NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
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Ans. (b) : Given, Vrms = 10 V Ans. (b) : Current in the circuit will be wattless if the
Peak value = rms value of alternating current × Peak factor value of resistance connected is zero. Because unit of
V resistive power is watt while capacitive or inductive
Vrms  m ,
2 power is in VARs.
Vm  2  10  14.14 V 250. A current of 3A is flowing in a coil, the power
dissipated by it is 108 watts. If 120V, 50 Hz
245. One mega ohm equals to: A.C. voltage is applied to the combination R
(a) 106  (b) 10–6 
3 and this coil in series, then the value of R will
(c) 10  (d) 108 
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016 be-
(a) 6  (b) 12 
Ans. (a) : One mega ohm equal to 106 .
(c) 24  (d) 36
246. The net electromotive force around a closed
circuit loop is equal to the sum of potential PSPCL JE 2018
drops around the loop. This law is called as: Ans. (b) : Given that,
(a) Kirchhoff's second law Irms = current in circuit = 3A
(b) Lenz's law P = 108 watts = I 2rms R
(c) Kirchhoff's first law
(d) Fleming's left hand rule  32  R  108
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-II 108
Ans. (a) : The net electromotive force around a closed R  12
9
circuit loop is equal to the sum of potential drop around R  12
the loop. This law is called as "Kirchhoff's second
law/Kirchhoff's voltage law". i.e. 251. Alternating potential-
(a) Is independent of time
  E  iR   0 (b) Varies inversely with time
Kirchhoff's voltage law depends on the nature of (c) Varies directly with time
element. It is based on "energy conservation "principle. (d) Varies sinusoidally with time
247. Two resistors of 40 Ω and 40 Ω are connected PSPCL JE 2018
in series. A wire of negligible resistance is Ans. (d) : In general alternating potential is a
connected in shunt across the combination. The
effective resistance will be: sinusoidal/cosinusoidal function of time. It can be
(a) 20 Ω (b) infinity written as-
(c) zero (d) 80 Ω v  t   Vm sin t
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-II where, V(t) = Instantaneous value of voltage
Ans. (c) : If two resistor of 40 and 40are Vm = peak value of voltage.
connected in series. A wire of negligible resistance is 2
connected in shunt across the combination. Then the Angular frequency    2f 
T
effective resistance will be zero. Because circuit behave Hence, alternating voltage is a time function and varies
as short circuit. It is shown in the figure given below-
sinusoidally.
252. The peak value of 220 volts of A.C. mains is-
(a) 155.6 volts (b) 220.0 volts
(c) 311.0 volts (d) 440 volts
PSPCL JE 2018
Ans. (c) : Given, Vrms = 220V
248. An electric bulb rated 220 volts is connected to V
or m  220V
220 volts, 5Hz source, then the bulb- 2
(a) Does not glow
(b) Glows intermittently Vm  220 2V  311.12V
(c) Fuses  311V
(d) Glows continuously
PSPCL JE 2018 253. The average power dissipated in a pure
Ans. (b) : When 5 Hz supply is given to 220 V bulb inductor is-
then it will glow intermittently and it will on and off 10 1 1
(a) Li 2 (b) Li 2
times in a second bulb will glow in positive and 2 4
negative half cycle and it will be off at mid point. (c) 2Li 2 (d) Zero
249. Current in the circuit is wattless, if- PSTCL JE 02.08.2021
(a) Inductance in the circuit is zero PSPCL JE 2018
(b) Resistance in the circuit is zero
(c) Current is alternating Ans. (d) : For pure inductor R= 0.
(d) Resistance and inductance both are zero Hence, it does not dissipate any power. A pure inductor
PSPCL JE 2018 only stores energy in form of magnetic field.
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254. Determine the value of equivalent resistance 256. Find the currents I1, I2, I3 using mesh analysis.
across nodes A and B.

(a) 3  (b) 1.5 

(c) 2.5  (d) 4.5  (a)
5/9 A, 20/9 A, 10/9 A
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018 (b)
55/9 A, 10/9 A, 20/9 A
Ans. (a) : As capacitor behaves like an open circuit and (c)
55/9 A, 20/9 A, 5/9 A
inductor as a short circuit for d.c. respectively. The (d)
20/9 A, 10/9 A, 55/9 A
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018
given circuit reduces to-
Ans. (c) : Applying kVL on mesh (1), (2) and (3)
respectively we have,
20 – 2I1 – 2I1 + 2I2 = 0
4I1  2I 2  20 .....................(1)
 2  2  1  1 I2  2I1  2I3  0
6I 2  2I1  2I3  0 ..............(2)
 2  2  4  I3  2I2  0
8I3= 2I2 .......................(3)
I
I3  2
4
Substitute the value of I3 in equation (2)
Above bridge circuit is at balanced condition. Thus I 
6I 2  2I1  2  2   0
R AB   3  3 ||  3  3  6 || 6 4
11I 2  4I1  0 ...............................(4)
6 6
  3 Solving equation (1) and (4) we get-
66
55
255. Find the current through I1, I2, I3 I1  A
9
20
and I 2  A
9
from equation (3) we get -
5
(a) 6A, 2A, 4A (b) 6A, 2A, –4A I3  A
9
(c) 4A, 6A, 4A (d) 6A, –2A, 4A
257. Find the current I.
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018
Ans. (a) :

(a) 5 V (b) 2 V
(c) 0.8 A (d) –0.8 A
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018
Ans. (d) :
Req = 2 + (4||2)
4  2 10
 2  
42 3
V 20  3
By ohm's law I1  
R eq 10 Apply KVL in loop (2)
= 6A 2I  10  3  2  I   0
2  3  2  I  10  3  2  0
I 2  6   2A
6 5I + 10 -6 = 0
4 4 I = -4/5
 I3  I1    6  4A
42 6 I = -0.8A

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258. The dimensions of power are: 261. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
(a)  MLT 3  (b)  ML2 T 3  (a) The resistivity of a conductor does not
depend on alloying of conductor material.
(c)  M 2 L3T 3  (d)  ML2 T 1  (b) The resistivity of a conductor does not
depend on the temperature.
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018 (c) The resistivity of a conductor does not
w F d depend on the length of the conductor.
Ans. (b) P   (d) The resistivity of a conductor does not
t t
depend on the mechanical stress on the
 MLT 2   L  2 3 conductor.
   ML T  SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
T
259. Find the voltage across Vab. Ans : (c) The resistivity of a material is the resistance of
a wire of that material of unit length and unit cross -
sectional area.
Its unit is ohm - meter.
The resistivity of material depends on its nature and
temperature of the conductor, but not on its shape and
size.
(a) 3.6 V (b) 4.8 V RA
(c) 1.5 V (d) –1.5 V 
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018 
Ans. (a) where  = Resistivity ( - m)
R = Resistance of conductor ()
A = Cross - sectional area (m2)
l = length of conductor (m)
262. Which of the following is the correct expression
for the capacitance?
Applying KCL at voltage 'V' Q
V  12 V V (a) C  (b) C  Q  V
  0 V
2 2 4 V
1 1 1 (c) C  QV (d) C 
V     6 Q
2 2 4 SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
6  4 24 Ans : (a) Correct expression for the capacitance-
V  Q
5 5 C
V= 4.8 V V
 Voltage across a and b Q Coulomb
3 3  4.8 C  or Farad
Vab   4.8   3.6V V Volt
3 1 4 263. In parallel combination of capacitances, the
260. Which one of the following is the dimensional equivalent capacitance is ...............
formula resistivity? (a) equal to the larges capacitance of the
(a) ML3T-3A-2 (b) ML3T3A2 combination
(c) ML3T3A-2 (d) ML-3T-3A-2 (b) lower than the largest capacitance of the
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I combination
3 –3 –2 (c) lower than the smallest capacitance of the
Ans : (a) Dimension of Resistivity ML T A combination
RA (d) greater than the largest capacitance of the

 combination
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
V  W SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
R=  V  
I  Q SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II
SSC JE 2015
W W Ans : (d) In parallel combination of capacitor,
R or
QI i t i equivalent capacitance is always higher than the most
ML T 2 2 valued, capacitance in that combination.
R= =  ML2 T 3 A 2  Where as when capacitor are connected in series value
ATA of equivalent capacitance is less than least capacitance
RA present in that combination.

 In parallel combination= Ceq  C1  C2  C3  .......  C n
ML2T 3 A 2 L2 In series combination

L
1 1 1 1 1
  ML3T 3 A 2  =     ........ 
C eq C C C
1 2 3 n C

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264. Determine the potential difference (in V) 267. A wire of 30 ohms resistance is stretched to
between the ends of a conductor when the double its original length and then cut into two
conductor has a conductance of 0.4 Siemens equal parts. These two equal parts are connected
and carrying a current of 8 A. in parallel with a battery that draws a current of
(a) 10 (b) 20 2 A. Determine the potential difference (in V)
(c) 30 (d) 50 between the terminals of the battery.
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I (a) 30 (b) 60
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II (c) 90 (d) 120
Ans : (b) Given – SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
Conductance = 0.4 Siemens. Ans : (b) Given –
Current (i) = 8 Amp. R = 30 
1 Resistance is stretched to double its original length –
From, Resistance = Rn = n2R
Conductance
= (2)2  30
1
Resistance   2.5 = 4  30
0.4 Rn = 120 
Voltage (V) = Resistance  current Now Rn cut into two equal parts are connected in
V = 2.5 8 parallel with a battery.
V = 20 60  60
R eq   30
Voltage  20V 60  60
From , V  IR
265. What will be the value of capacitance (in
micro-Farad) of a capacitor when the potential V  2  30
difference between the terminals of the V  60 Volt
capacitor is 40 V and the charge stored in the
268. Determine the energy (in J) stored by an 8 H
capacitor is 8 mC?
inductor, if the current through the inductor is
(a) 150 (b) 180
4 A.
(c) 200 (d) 240 (a) 80 (b) 76
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I (c) 64 (d) 58
Ans : (c) Given – PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-II
Capacitance = ?, Voltage = 40 V SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
–3
Charge (q) = 810 Coulomb. SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Q
C Ans : (c) Given –
V Inductor (L) = 8 H
8103 Current = 4 Amp
Capacitance (C) 
40 1
3 6
From energy stored by an inductor  LI2
 0.2  10 F  200  10 F 2
1
C  200 F   8  4  4  64 Joule.
2
266. Determine the temperature coefficient of 269. Which one of the following statement is TRUE
resistance of a resistor at 0 degree Celsius, about the Ohm's law?
when the resistor has a resistance of 20 ohms at (a) Ohm's law is applicable to the diodes.
0 degree Celsius and 40 ohms at 60 degree (b) Ohm's law is not applicable to diodes.
Celsius. (c) Ohm's law is applicable to voltage regulators.
(a) 0.012 (b) 0.013 (d) Ohm's law is applicable to transistors.
(c) 0.017 (d) 0.019 SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
JPSC AE 10.04.2021, Paper-II
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I Ans : (b) Ohm's law is not applicable to diodes. Ohm's
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I law is applicable only for linear circuit. Diode,
Ans : (c) Given – transistor, SCR etc are the example of non - linear
components.
t  t 2  t1  60  0
V
t  600 C By ohm's law R
I
Ro = 20  So according to ohm's law, ratio of voltage and current
Rt = R60 = 40 in any electrical circuit have constant value.
Rt = R0 (1+0  t) 270. What will be the potential difference (in V)
40  20(1  0  60) between the ends of a resistor of 10 ohms
40  20  12000 resistance, when the current through the
resistor is 3.5 A?
20  12000 (a) 35 (b) 40
 0  0.0166 (c) 45 (d) 50
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
 0.017 SSC JE 2015
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Ans : (a) Given –
Resistance (R) =10
Current (I) = 3.5 A
From, Voltage (V) = IR = 3.5 10
Voltage  V   35 Volt 10, R 6 Connected in series.
271. What will be the value of current I4(in A) for R eq  10  20  30
the diagram given below?

Again 30 & R5 Connected in parallel

(a) 1 (b) -1 30  40 1200
30 || R 5    17.14
(c) 2 (d) -2 30  40 70
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
SSC JE 2015
Ans : (a) According to KCL –
Incoming current = outgoing current
I7 = I9+I8 Again 17.14 and 5 in series
I7 = 1+1 R eq  17.14  5
I7 = 2Amp
I3 = I1+I2 R eq  22.14 
= 1+3
Current flowing from voltage source
I3 = 4Amp.
I3+I4 = I7+I5+I6 60
  2.71 A
 4+I4 = 2+2+1 22.14
I4 = 5–4 273. Determine the power dissipated (in W) by the 6
I4  1 A ohms resistor in the circuit given below
272. What will be the value of current (in A) drawn
from the voltage source for the circuit given
below?

(a) 0 (b) 6
(c) 36 (d) 120
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
(a) 6.32 (b) 4.22 Ans : (a) Applying Nodal analysis
(c) 2.71 (d) 1.72
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (c)

V1 V1  V2
 2
3 6
3V1  V2  12..........(i)
V2 V2  V1
 6
R1, & R2 Connected in parallel. 1 6
10  10 100 7V2  V1  36...........(ii)
R1 || R 2   From equation (i) & (ii)
10  10 20
R1 || R 2  5 V1  6V
Similarly, V2  6V
20  20 400
R 3 || R 4   V  V2 6  6
20  20 40 i 1   0Amp.
R 6
R 3 || R 4  10 P = V×I= 0 Watt
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274. What will be the peak value of voltage (in V) of 278. Determine the value of reactive power (in
a voltage waveform, when the root mean VAR) of a circuit having power factor of 0.6
square value of the voltage is 30 V? when the apparent power of the circuit is 120 VA.
(a) 42.42 (b) 41.14 (a) 75 (b) 78
(c) 40.24 (d) 40.62 (c) 84 (d) 96
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (a) Given – SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
Value of r.m.s = 30 volt. Ans : (d) Given –
cos  = 0.6
Peak value of voltage = value of r.m.s  2 Apparent power (S) =120 VA
Vmax  30  2 Reactive power = ?
Vmax  30  1.414 Active power = cos  Apparent power
= 0.6120
Vmax  42.42 Volt P =72 W
275. What will be the frequency (in Hz) of a
sinusoidal wave, when the time-period of the
wave is 2ms?
(a) 400 (b) 500
(c) 600 (d) 800
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
Now S  P2  Q2
Ans : (b) Time– period = 210-3 second
1 1 Q  S2  P 2
frequency  
Time period 2  103 Q  (120) 2  (72)2
3
10 Q  14400  5184  9216
frequency 
2 Q  96 VAR
frequency  500Hz
279. Find the net capacitance of the combination in
276. What will the peak value of alternating voltage which ten capacitors of 10 F are connected in
(in V) when the average value of the voltage is parallel.
140 V (a) 1 F (b) 0.1 F
(a) 216 (b) 214 (c) 50 F (d) 100F
(c) 220 (d) 240 SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II SSC JE 2010
Ans : (c) Given – Ans. (d) : For capacitor connected in parallel
Average value = 140 V Ceq = C1+C2+C3............... Cn
Average 140 Ceq = 10+10+10+10+10+10+10+10+10+10
Peak value    219.78 = 100F
0.637 0.637
280. A coil is wound with 50 turns and a current 8 A
Peak value  220 V produces a flux of 200 Wb. Calculate
277. Determine the capacitive reactance (in Ohms) inductance of the coil.
of a circuit, if the supplied frequency is 50 Hz (a) 1.25 mH (b) 0.125 mH
and the capacitance of the circuit is 60 micro- (c) 0.25 mH (d) 2.5 mH
Farad. SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
(a) 52.4 (b) 53.1 N
Ans. (a) : Inductance of coil 'L' 
(c) 54.4 (d) 55.5 I
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I where   flux  200 Wb
Ans : (b) Given – N  [Link] turn  50
frequency = 50Hz I  current = 8A
Capacitance = 6010-6 farad.
200 106  50
1 L
Capacitive reactance  XC   8
2fC
L  1.25mH
1
XC  281. The average value of a sinusoidal waves is-
2  3.14  50  60  106 (a) 0.637 × maximum value
106 (b) 0.5 × maximum value
XC  (c) 2 × maximum value
314  60
X C  53.07  (d) 2× maximum value
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
 53.1 SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
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Ans. (a) : If the instantaneous voltage and current of a Ans. (a) : Inductive susceptance is given by
sinusoidal is given by V= Vm sin or I= Im sin 1
 = B   1 = Mho
1 XL
then Vav   Vm sin d
0 Mho is the unit of both inductive and capacitive
susceptance.
Vm 
   cos  0 285. Two bulbs of rating 230V, 60 W and 230 V, 100
 W are connected in parallel across supply
2Vm mains. Identify the correct statement.
  0.637Vm (a) The 100 W bulb will glow brighter

(b) Neither bulb will glow
Where, Vm= maximum value. (c) Both will glow equally bright
2 Im (d) The 60 W bulb will glow brighter
Iavg 
 UKSSSC JE 10.01.2021
Iavg  0.637 I m SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
The average value of the sinusoidal wave (current, Ans. (a) : For parallel connections of bulbs, higher
rating of bulbs will glow brighter as compare to low
voltage) is 0.637 times of maximum value.
rating because of lower resistance and for series
282. When only current source is active in the connection lower rating bulb glows brighter.
circuit, find the current through the 10  286. With the current direction marked in the
resistor? circuit shown, the net voltage applied is-

(a) 1.33A (b) 1.66 A

(c) 0A (d) 0.66A (a) V1 (b) V2
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I (c) V 2-V 1 (d) -(V2-V1)
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : Given that only current source is active so Ans. (d) : The direction of current in the circuit is from
voltage source deactivate with equivalent resistance V1 to V2 i.e. V1 is higher potential as compare to V2.
(Re=0) So net voltage applied = V1–V2
= – ( V2–V1)
287. Three lamps are connected in series across a
120 V supply and take a current of 1.5A. If the
resistance of two of the lamps is 30  , what is
the resistance of the third lamp?
Apply current divider rule (a) 40  (b) 20 
5 (c) 30  (d) 10 
I2 = I10  2  A SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I
5  10 Ans. (b) : Supply voltage V = 120V
5 Current, I = 1.5A
 2
15 V 120
Total resistance, Req =   80
I10  0.66A I 1.5
Now resistance of 3 lamp be R1 , R2&R3 are connected
283. An electric heater is connected across 230V and in series.
it draws a current of 2A. Then the resistance
 R eq  R 1  R 2  R 3
offered by the heater is?
(a) 11.5 ohm (b) 230 ohm 80  30  30  R 3
(c) 23 ohm (d) 115 ohm R3= 80-60=20 
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I 288. Which of the following material does not allow
Ans. (d) : Voltage V= 230 V the current to flow in it?
Current I =2A (a) Conductor (b) Insulator
According to Ohm’s law (c) Semiconductor (d) Superconductor
V 230 SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
Resistance R =   115
I 2 Ans. (b): An electric insulator is a material whose
284. ____is the measuring unit of inductive internal electric charge do not flow freely, very little
susceptance. electric current will flow through it under the influence
(a) Mho (b) Tesla of an electric field. These compare with other material
(c) Henry (d) Weber like semiconductor and conductor which conduct
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I electric current more easily.
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289. How much power (in W) will be dissipated by a (a) 4.56 (b) 4.32
5 Ohm resistor in which the value of current is (c) 54.62 (d) 54.28
2 A? SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
(a) 10 (b) 30 SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
(c) 20 (d) 40 SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans. (c) : Given SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Resistance (R) = 5 SSC JE 2013
Electric current (I) = 2 Amp. Ans. (b) : Equivalent capacitance (of C1 and C2)
Power (P) = I2 R C1  C2 20  30 600
=225    12F
C1  C2 20  30 50
Power (P) = 20 watt Now, 12F and C3 connected in parallel
290. Which property of an electrical conductor So equivalent capacitance C = C3+12 F  20  12
opposes a change in the current? C  32F
(a) Resistance (b) Capacitance Now, 32F, 10F  C4  and 10F  C5  are connected in
(c) Conductance (d) Inductance series.
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
1 1 1 1
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II So equivalent capacitance   
DMRC JE 18.02.2017 Cab 32 10 10
Ans. (d) : Inductance is the property of an electrical 1 1
 
conductor which opposes a change in the current. This 32 5
induced voltage in that direction, which oppose the 1 5  32 37
change in current (by lenz's law)  
Cab 160 160
di
e  L 160
dt C ab   4.32 F
37
291. What is the resistivity (in Ohm-m) of a 2 Ohm
293. What will be the resistance (in Ohms) of a
cylindrical wire when the length and the lamp rated at 220 V, 200 W?
diameter of the wire are 10 m and 0.4 m (a) 220 (b) 224
respectively? (c) 244 (d) 242
(a) 0.025 (b) 0.0025 SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
(c) 0.25 (d) 0.05 Ans. (d) : Given-
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II Voltage (V) = 220 Volt.
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I Power (P) = 200 watt.
Ans. (a) : Given V2
Resistance (R) = 2 Resistance  R  
P
length of wire () = 10m 220  220
Diameter of wire (d) = 0.4m R
200
RA 48400
Resistivity     R
 200
d 0.4 R  242 
r   0.2 m
2 2
2
294. Two wires of same resistivity have equal
R  r 2 2  3.14   0.2  length. The cross sectional area of first wire is
 
 10 two times to the area of the other. What will be
0.2512 the resistance (in ) of the wire that has a large
 cross sectional area, if the resistance of the
10
other wire is 20 ?
  0.025   m
(a) 40 (b) 20
292. What is the equivalent capacitance (in F) for (c) 30 (d) 10
the circuit given below? SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : Given-
1   2 1  2
A1  2A 2
R 2  20  R1  ?
R1 1 A 2
From,   (where  = constant)
R 2  2 A1

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 R1 1 A 2 297. Determine the value of current I1 (in A) and V1
  given 1   2  (in V) respectively, for the circuit given below.
20  2 A1
R1 A1 / 2  A1 
  A 2  
20 A1  2
20
R1   10 
2
R1  10  (a) 4, 32 (b) –4, 32
(c) 6, 30 (d) –6, 30
295. What will be the resistance (in ) of bulb A for SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
the circuit given below? Ans. (a) : According to KCL,
Incoming current at Node 'x' = Outgoing current at
Node "x"
I1 = 1 + 3 = 4 Amp
Current flow through Node 'x' I1 = 4 Amp
Now, V1 = I1  R
V1 = 4  8
(a) 4.65 (b) 2.35
(c) 3.3 (d) 1.33 V1 = 32 volt
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II 298. The S.I. unit of magnetic flux is.............
Ans. (c) : (a) Henry (b) Coulomb
P1 = 100 watt P2 = 10 watt V = 20 Volt (c) Tesla (d) Weber
Total power  PT   100  10 = 110 watt. SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
P Ans. (d) : The S.I. unit of magnetic flux is weber (Wb;
I
V its derived unit, volt – second), and CGS unit is
110 Maxwell.
Current  I    5.5Amp .
20 Magnetic flux is usually measured with a flux meter. A
P 100 100 flux density of one Wb/m2. One weber per square meter
Resistance of bulb A  R A   2  2
 is one Tesla (T).
I  5.5  30.25

R A  3.3  Mathematically it is represented as B  wb / m 2
A
296. Determine the value of current (in A) through Where B is magnetic flux density in tesla,  is magnetic
both the resistors of the given circuit. flux in Weber (Wb) and A is area (m2).
299. The capacitive reactance of a circuit is 60
Ohms, when it is supplied with a 50 Hz supply.
What will be the value of capacitive reactance
 V (in Ohms) of the same circuit, if it is supplied
with a 60 Hz supply?
(a) 50 (b) 60
(a) –2, –1.5 (b) 2, 1.5 (c) 75 (d) 125
(c) –2, 1.5 (d) 2, –1.5 SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II Ans. (a) : Given ,
Ans. (b) : In Given circuit applying Nodal analysis, X C1  60 , X C2  ?
Current through 10 resistor– f1  50 Hz f 2  60 Hz
V 1
I1   XC 
R 2fC
20 So capacitive reactance is inversely proportional to
I1   2A
10 frequency.
Current through 20 resistor– X C1 f 2

20   10  20  10 30 X C2 f1
 I2      1.5A
20 20 20 60 60

Hence, I1  2A X C2 50

I2  1.5A X C2  50 

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300. Which of the following is the dimension of Ans: (c) We know that for balanced 3- system-
resistance?
R
ML2 Q2T 2 RY   R   3R Y
(a) (b) 3
Q2T ML2
Given RY = R
ML2 ML  R   3R
(c) (d)
QT 2 QT 2
304. Find R3 for the circuit shown in figure:
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
ML2
Ans. (a) : Dimension of resistance
Q2T
Q  IT –––––––(i)
V
I (a) 25 ohm (b) 25 kilo ohm
R
(c) 25 mega ohm (d) 25 mili ohm
Put the value of current in eqn. (i) SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
VT Ans: (b) Voltage across 'R3'
Q
R
VT
R –––––––(ii)
Q
W
V
Q
Put the value of voltage (V) in eqn. (ii)  I3 + 10 = 50
WT I3 = 40 mA
R 2
Q VR 2 = 100  103  10  103
ML2 T 2T ML2 = 1000 V
R 2
 2 Also V = VR 3 = 1000 V
Q Q T R 2

301. Light waves travel with a velocity of.............. VR 3 = I3 R3

(a) 3  1010 cm/second 1000 = 40  103 R3
12
(b) 3 10 cm/second 1000
(c) 3  1015 cm/second R3 =
(d) 3 1018 cm/second 40 10 3
R3 = 25 k
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : The speed of light, like the speed of any wave 305. The rated voltage of a 3-phase power system is
is dependent upon the properties of the medium through given as:
(a) peak phase voltage
which it is moving. The light waves are always moving
(b) rms line to line voltage
through air or a vacuum. A vacuum implies no medium
(c) peak line to line voltage
the speed of light remains its original value i.e. 3×1010
(d) rms phase voltage
cm/second.
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
302. Which of the following has the highest value of
Ans: (b) The rated voltage of 3- power system is
thermal conductivity?
(a) Aluminium (b) Brass given as r.m.s. line to line voltage i.e. VL
(c) Copper (d) Iron 306. The magnetic field energy in an inductor
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II changes from maximum value to minimum
value in 5 msec when connected to an a.c.
Ans. (c) : The highest value of thermal conductivity is
source. The frequency of the source is:
380-400 W/mK degrees for copper. The minimum value (a) 50 Hz (b) 200 Hz
of thermal conductivity is solid ice. (c) 500 Hz (d) 20 Hz
303. Three resistors, each of 'R'  are connected in SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
star. What is the value of equivalent delta Ans: (a)
connected resistors? 1 1
R f= = -3
= 50 Hz
(a) 2 R  (b)  4T 4×5×10
3 = 50 Hz
R 307. If a 10- F capacitor is connected to a voltage
(c) 3 R  (d) 
2 source with v(t) = 50 sin 2000 t V, then the
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I current through the capacitor is --------------A.
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 (a) cos 2000 t (b) 500 cos 2000 t Ans: (d)
(c) 106 cos 2000 t (d) 5  10−4 cos 2000 t V 2 (200) 2
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I R= = = 400Ω
Ans: (a) P 100
Total resistance  2  400  800
dV (t)
i c (t) = C c V 200
dt I= = = 0.25Amp.
R 800
d Power consume by each bulb-
= 10×10-6 (50sin2000t)
dt P1 = I 2 R 1
=10×10-6 ×50× 2000cos2000t = cos2000t A = (0.25)2 × 400
308. Determine the voltage at point C shown below P1= 25 Watt
with respect to the ground: R1 = R2 and current is same in series
 P1= P2 = 25 W
312. The power factor of industrial loads is generally :
(a) unity (b) lagging
(a) 40 V (b) 70 V (c) leading (d) zero
(c) 80 V (d) 120 V SSC JE 2008
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I Ans. : (b) The power factor of industrial load is
Ans: (a) Total current in the circuit is- generally lagging.
120 313. The value of V in the circuit shown in the given
I=  0.8A
100 + 50 figure is:

(a) 1V (b) 2V
 Voltage at point C with respect to ground-
(c) 3V (d) 4V
VC = 0.8 × 50
= 40 Volt SSC JE 2008
309. Which of the following is non-linear circuit Ans. : (c)
parameter ?
(a) Condenser (b) Wire wound resistor
(c) Transistor (d) Inductance
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Ans: (c) A transistor is an active device which shows
non-linear characteristics.
Applying nodal analysis at VA.
310. Two electric bulbs have tungsten filament of
same thickness . If one of them give 60 W and V V 3
3 A  A
the other gives 100 W, then: 1 1
(a) 100 W lamp filament has longer length 2VA + 3 = 3
(b) 60 W lamp filament has longer length  VA  0
(c) 60W and 100W lamp filaments have equal length
(d) 60W lamp filament has shorter length So, current is–
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I V 3 03
I A   3A
Ans: (b) The thickness of two bulbs are same. 1 1
For same voltage V- V = I R
1 V  3 1
Resistance of bulb P  and R   V  3V
R
314. For the circuit shown below, voltage V1 will be-
Thus 60W bulb has more resistance than 100 W Bulb,
so that 60 W bulb has longer length.
311. Two 100 W, 200 V lamps are connected in series
across a 200 V supply. The total power
consumed by each lamp will be watts.
(a) 50 (b) 100
(c) 200 (d) 25 (a) 2.64 V (b) 3.64 V
JPSC AE 10.04.2021, GSSSB SI 08.04.2018 (c) 6.0 V (d) 9.1 V
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I, SSC JE 2008 SSC JE 2007
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Ans. : (c) Ans. : (a) Let
for first Lamp
V2
P1  1
R1
V12 220  220
Take V1 and V2 voltage at node A and B respectively or R1    484
P1 100
Applying nodal analysis at node A and B
And for 2nd lamp
At node A,
V1  V2 V1 V2
  10 P2  2
2 1 R2
V1  V2  2V1 V 2 110  110
 10 or R2  2   121
2 P2 100
3V1  V2  20 ............................................(i) R 484
At node B Ratio of R1 & R2  1  4
R 2 121
V2  V1 V2 V2
  5  0 318. A wire has a resistance 10. It is stretched by
2 4 4
one-tenth of its original length. Then its
2V2  2V1  V2  V2  20
0 resistance will be–
4 (a) 10  (b) 12.1
2V1  4V2  20  0 (c) 9  (d) 11 
2V1  4V2  20 ....................................(ii) SSC JE 2010
By equation (i) and (ii) Ans. : (b) Given that
V1 = 6V R1 = 10
315. The effective value of voltage given by Where,

V = 100 + 25 sin 3t + 10 sin 5t will be- R1 = 1 ................(i)
(a) 1000 V (b) 101.8 V A1
(c) 1.01 V (d) 135 V 
SSC JE 2012, 2007 R2= 2 ................(ii)
A2
Ans. : (b) Given, According to question-
V = 100 + 25 sin 3t + 10 sin 5 t
 111
The effective value of voltage is,  2  1  1 
2 2
10 10
2  25   10   11
Vrms  100       or 2
 ..............(iii)
 2  2 1 10
Vrms = 101.79 V also 1A1   2 A 2 ...............(iv)
Vrms  101.8 V
316. The voltage v and current i of a device are-  2 A1 11
  
v = 100 sin 377t, i = 10 sin (377t + 300) 1 A 2 10
The power P indicated by wattmeter will be- R1 1 A 2 10 10
(a) 100 W (b) 774 W then   
R 2  2 A1 1111
(c) 500 W (d) 433 W
SSC JE 2007 R1 100

Ans. : (d) The power indicated by the wattmeter = R 2 121
Average active power or R2 = 1.21 R1
Average active power = Vrms .I rms cos30 0 or R2 = 1.21 ×10 = 12.1
319. Potential difference is measured in ………..
100 10 3 (a) Watt (b) Joule
  
2 2 2 (c) Volts (d) Ampere
 433Watt SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
317. The ratio of resistances of a 100 W, 220 V lamp Ans. (c) : Potential difference is measured in volt
to that of a 100 W, 110 V lamp will be at whereas power is measured in watt and energy is
respective voltages– measured in Joule and current is measured in Ampere.
(a) 4 (b) 2 Potential difference is the difference in the amount of
(c) 1/2 (d) 1/4 energy that charge carries having between two points in
SSC JE 2010 a circuit. It is also called voltage.
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320. Which of the following statement is TRUE 323. What will be the value of equivalent
about the resistance of a conductor? capacitance, if three capacitors having
(a) Resistance of a conductor does not depend capacitance C are connected in series?
upon the length (a) 3C (b) C/3
(b) Resistance of a conductor does not depend (c) 6C (d) C/6
upon the material SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
(c) Resistance of a conductor does not depend SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
upon the temperature SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II
(d) Resistance of a conductor does not depend Ans. (b) : If three capacitance of value 'C' are connected
upon the pressure in series, their equivalent capacitance is given by this
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II equation:-
Ans. (d) : The resistance of a conductor does not 1 1 1 1
depend upon pressure. It depends on the length, material   
Ceq C1 C2 C3
of conductor and temperature. The resistance of
conductor depends on following factors:- Since, C1 = C2 = C3 = C
  Length of conductor 1 1 1 1
  
A = Cross sectional area of conductor Ceq C C C
Ro = Resistance at 00C
1 3 C
Rt = Resistance at t-temperature  Therefore C eq  Farad
The relation between resistance and temperature of a Ceq C 3
conductor is shown:- 324. Determine the resistance (in ohms) of a 14m
R t  R 0 1   0 t   t  change in temperature) long circular wire when the diameter and the
conductivity of the wire are 0.6 m and 12
321. In series combination of resistance, the current mho/meter respectively.
through each resistance is ……. (a) 1.79 (b) 2.84
(a) higher in largest resistance (c) 3.64 (d) 4.17
(b) lower in largest resistance SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
(c) same in each resistance Ans. (d) : Given Data:-
(d) higher in smaller resistance Length of wire (l) = 14m
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II Diameter of wire (d) = 0.6m
Ans. (c) : In series combination of resistances, the d 2  0.36
Cross sectional Area (A) =   0.09
current through each resistance is same whereas the 4 4
current through each resistance is different in parallel Conductivity of conductor (  ) = 12 mho/meter
combination of resistances. The voltage across the  1 
circuit in series combination is the sum of the individual Since, Conductivity 
 Resistivity () 
voltage drop across each component.
322. Determine the conductance (in Mho) of a 1 1
12  ,  
conductor, when the value of current that  12
flows through the conductor is 2A and the Therefore resistance of conductor-
potential difference between the ends of the
1 
conductor is 40 V.  R 2
(a) 0.04 (b) 0.05 12 d / 4
(c) 0.62 (d) 0.24 1 14 14
R=   = 4.128
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II 12 0.09 12  0.09  3.14
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I R  4.17ohm
Ans. (b) :
325. What will be the colour–coding of a resistor
It is given; Current in conductor (I) = 2 A
when the resistance of the resistor is 50  2%
Potential difference (V) = 40 Volts
ohms?
I (a) Green–Black–Brown–Red
We know that, Conductance  G  
V (b) Green–Black–Black–Brown
(c) Yellow–Brown–Black–Red
2 1
G  (d) Green–Black–Black–Red
40 20 SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
G  0.05mho SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
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 Ans. (d) : Ans. (a) : It is given:-
(Colour) (Value) Multiplier Tolerance % Resistance (R) = 10
Black 0 100(1) 0 Current (I) = 1 A
Brown 1 101 1 Time (t) = 5 sec.
Red 2 102 2 2
So Dissipated Heat (H) = I Rt
Orange 3 103 –
H= (1)2×10×5
Yellow 4 104 –
Green 5 105 0.5 H = 1×10×5
Blue 6 106 0.25 H  50 Joule
Violet 7 107 0.1
328. Determine the voltage (in V) between point A
Gray 8 108 –
and B for the given electrical circuit:
White 9 109 –
Gold – 10–1 5
Silver – 10–2 10
 Green  5 Black 0 Red  2%
R = 50 ×100  2% = 50  2%
Ans- Green- Black-Black-Red
326. What will be the value of current (in A) drawn (a) 40 (b) 20
from a 4V battery when a wire of 20 ohms (c) 60 (d) 30
resistance is stretched to double its original SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
length and then cut into two equal parts and Ans. (b) : Circuit Diagram is shown Below:-
these equal parts are connected in parallel with
the battery?
(a) 2 (b) 4
(c) 0.2 (d) 0.4
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Ans. (c) : 1st condition :
It is given, voltage (V) = 4V
Nodal analysis at point B’-
Resistance of wire (R) = 20
VB' VB'
 5
4 4
VB’ = 10V
Voltage drop between point A and B
2 Condition : Stretching the resistance it's length is VAB  2  5  VB'
nd

doubled and It is cut into two parts equally and = 10 +10

connected in parallel with the battery change in VAB = 20V
resistance after elongating = n2 R 329. Determine the total power delivered (in W) by
= (2)2  20 = 80  the voltage source in the circuit given below:

 R1 × R 2  40× 40
 R eq = = = 20Ω
 R1 + R 2  40 + 40
 (a) 264 (b) 246
V 
Formula :  I   (c) 268 (d) 288
 R eq  SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
4 Ans. (d) : Given that,
I Voltage (V) = 24 volt
20
I  0.2A
327. Determine the heat dissipated (in Joule)
through a conductor of 10 ohms resistance,
when 1 A of current is flowing through the
conductor for 5 seconds.
(a) 50 (b) 40
(c) 20 (d) 60
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The given circuit is balanced bridge so there will be no 331. The maximum voltage induced in the coil is
current in middle part, thus neglecting the middle 200V and the rotation angle of the coil is 45
branch finally we get the equivalent circuit as given degrees with respect to the coil. Find the
below- instantaneous value of the sinusoidal waveform
produced :
(a) 200 sin450 (b) 200 cos 450
200 200
(c) sin 450 (d) cos 450
2 2
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
Req = (2 + 2) || (2+2) Ans. (a) : Given that:-
4  4 4  4 16 Maximum Voltage (Vm)=200 V
    2
44 8 8 Rotation angle  = 450
The instantaneous value of sinusoidal waveform is
 V2  given by:-
So, The power (P)  
 R  V  Vm sin t or V  Vm sin 
2
 24 
P V = 200 sin 450
2
24  24 332. For a pure sinusoidal waveform the form
P factor and crest factor are ....... and ......
2 respectively :
P  288watt (a) 1.414, 1.11 (b) 1.11, 1.414
330. What will be the value of current (in A) (c) 11.1, 14.14 (d) 14.14, 11.1
through R3 resistor, if a source of 3 V with SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
internal resistance 3 is connected at P–Q  Root mean square value 
terminals with positive terminal at P? Ans. (b) :  Form factor= 
 Average value 
For sinusoidal alternating current:-
I m / 2 0.707 I m
(Form factor) K f    1.11
2I m /  0.636 I m
K f  1.11
(a) 1.2 (b) 1.6
(c) 2.2 (d) 2.6 For sinusoidal alternating current. The value of crest
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II factor:-
Ans : (b) Apply 3 volts across Terminals P and Q, Crest Factor (Kp)=
whose internal resistance is 3, We get the following Maximum Value I
 m  2
circuit- Root mean square value I m / 2
K p  1.414
333. A sinusoidal voltage applied across a series R–
C circuit is given by 40 sint V. The current
Applying Nodal Analysis in the circuit shown in second flowing in the circuit is 20sin(t – 450) A.
figure- Determine the value of average power (in W).
(a) 282.84 (b) 286.64
(c) 288.04 (d) 292.24
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : It is given, Voltage (V) = 40 sin t
V  18 V V  3 current (I) = 20 sin (t – 450)
  0 Phase difference = t   t  450  = 450
33 3 3
V  18 V V  3 average power  Pavg   VI cos 
  0
6 3 3
V  18  2V  2V  6  0 40 20
Pavg   cos 450
5V-24=0 2 2
5V=24 800 1 800 400
V= 4.8 Volt    
2 2 2 2  1.414 1.414
V 4.8
Current through 3 is (I) =   1.6Ampere Pavg  282.84Watt
R 3
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334. The conductivity of aluminium as compared to 338. What is the conductivity (in Mho/m) of a 2
copper is : Ohm circular wire, when the length and the
(a) 1 (b) 0.7 diameter of the wire are 10 m and 0.8 m
(c) 0.6 (d) 0.5 respectively?
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II (a) 10 (b) 1
(c) 0.1 (d) 5
Ans. (c) : The conductivity of Aluminium is lesser than SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
that of copper and resistivity of Aluminium is high as
Ans. (a) : It is given, diameter (d)  0.8m,
compared to copper. The conductivity of Aluminium as
compare to Cu is 0.6. Pure Aluminium has thermal d 0.8
Radius (r)=   0.4 m
conductivity of about 235 watt per kelvin per meter. 2 2
Aluminium alloys can have much lower conductivities. Resistance (R)  2,   10m
335. At what level of current flow during electric We know that,
shock death is possible :

(a) 1 to 8 milli amp (b) 50 to 100 milli amp R
(c) 10 to 20 milli amp (d) 20 to 50 milli amp A
2
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II  A  r 2    0.4   0.16,   Resistivity  ?
Ans. (b) : 50 to 100 milli Ampere current flow during
electric shock causes to death. Ventricular fibrillation is RA 2  0.16 2  0.16  3.14
  
the most common cause of death in electric shock. An  10 10
electric shock may cause burn or it may leave no visible 1.0048
mark on the skin. Under certain circumstances, even a   0.10048 m
10
small amount of electricity can be fatal.
 1 
336. When in dry condition human body resistance so, conductivity    
is around :  Resistivity() 
(a) 100K (b) 10K 1
  9.952mho / m
(c) 1K (d) zero 0.10048
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-II   10 mho / m
Ans. (a) : The NIOSH (National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health) states "Under dry 339. 'Erg' is a unit of measurement for ………
conditions, the resistance offered by human body may (a) Energy (b) Power
(c) Voltage (d) Impedance
be as high as 100000 (100k). Wet or broken skin may
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
drop the body's resistance to 1000 ohm adding that high
voltage electrical energy quickly breaks down human Ans. (a) : Erg is a unit of measurement for 'energy'.
skin reducing human body resistance to 500. Generally joule is the S.I. unit of energy and Erg is the
C.G.S. (centimeter gram second) unit of energy. Energy
337. There are N resistances, each are connected in is a scalar quantity. The ability to do work is known as
parallel having value R with equivalent energy.
resistance of X. What will be the total resistance 1 Joule = 107 Erg
when these N resistances are connected in series?
(a) NX (b) RNX 340. What is the equivalent inductance (in H)
between the terminals A and B in the circuit
X
(c) (d) N2X given below?
N
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : for parallel combination of resistances
 1 1 1 1 
    .......  
 R eq R1 R 2 R n 
According to question (a) 1 (b) 1.42
1 1 1 1 1 N (c) 3.2 (d) 7
   .......   SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
X R R Rn X R
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
R = NX ...........(i)
Ans. (c) : 1 H, 1H and 1H are in series
for series combination of resistances So, L1 = 1H + 1H + 1H = 3H
 R eq  R1  R 2  R 3  .........R n  Again 1H and 1H are in series
R e q  R  R  R............  R L2 = 1H + 1H = 2H
Now L1 and L2 are in parallel
Req = NR .........(ii) 1 1 1 1 1 5
from equ. (i) and (ii)     
L3 L1 L 2 3 2 6
R eq  N  N  X L3 = 6/5 =1.2 H
R eq  N X2 Therefore L3, 1H and 1H inductance are in series.
Leq = 1H +1H + L3 = 1+1+1.2 = 3.2 H
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341. Which of the following quantity will remain the Ans. (c) : Applying current divider rule in the above
same, when a layer of Teflon is inserted given circuit.
between the plates of a charged parallel plate
capacitor? 4
So current in 10 = Total current 
(a) Capacitance (b) Charge Total resistance
(c) Energy of the capacitor (d) Potential
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I (Total resistance = ( 10 + 4 + 6) = 20)
Ans. (b) : There will not be any change in charge when Total current = 6 Amp
a layer of Teflon is inserted between the plates of 6 4 6
So, current in 10 =  A
charge plate capacitor. 20 5
 A 6
since. C  0 Therefore voltage in 10 (V10)= I10×R   10
d 5
q V10 = 12Volt
and C 
V 345. Determine the power dissipated (in W) by the
where, q = charge 25  resistor in the circuit given below:
V= potential
C= capacitance
D= Distance between two plates
0 = Permittivity of vacuum
In this questions, we can see that charge is independent
of permittivity of vacuum and material.
342. Which of the following is NOT a type of
capacitor?
(a) Ceramic (b) Electrolytic (a) 0 (b) 25
(c) Film (d) Wire wound (c) 125 (d) 156.25
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : Ceramic, Film and electrolytic are different
types of a capacitor, through wire wound is a type of Ans. (a) : It is given,
resistor. Wire wound resistance is an electrically
inactive element. Manganin or nichrome wire is used to
wound over core material of ceramic or glass to
construct wire wound resistors. It's power rating is high.
It is often used in high power resistor application.
applying KCL at node (1)
343. Kirchhoff's voltage law is based on which of
the following principle? V  V2 V1
5 1 
(a) Conservation of charge 25 10
(b) Conservation of energy 250  2V1  2V2  5V1
(c) Conservation of force
(d) Conservation of momentum 250  7V1  2V2 .............(i)
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I applying KCL at node (2)
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II
BSNL TTA 25.09.2016, Shift-I V2  V1 V2
  10
UPRVUNL 21.09.2015 25 5
Ans. (b) : Kirchhoff's voltage law is based on law of V2  V1  5V2  250
conservation of energy and Kirchhoff's current law is
based on law of conservation of charge. According to 6V2  V1  250 ............(ii)
Kirchhoff's voltage law, in any closed loop, the from equation (i) and (ii)
algebraic sum of all electromotive force is equal to zero. we get V  50 V
1
  E  iR   0 V2  50V
344. What is the value of an unknown voltage 'V' V1  V2
(in V) across the terminal A and B, in the So current flowing in 25 resistance  I  
circuit given below? 25
50  50
I  =0
25
I  0
(a) 6 (b) 10  Power P  i 2 R  0  25
(c) 12 (d) 16 P0
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346. Determine the total current 'l' (in A) supplied Dimension of work
by the voltage source in the circuit given below:
ML2
  MLT 2   L   ML2 T 2   2
T
The ability to work is known as energy.
349. One unit of electrical energy equals :
(a) 1 kWh (b) 1 Wh
(c) 10 Wh (d) 100 Wh
(a) 3 (b) 4 RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020
(c) 5 (d) 6 SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
Ans. (c) : It is given, SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : One unit of energy is equal to 1 kWh.
1 Unit = 1kWh
1 unit = 1 kW×1 hour
1 unit = 1000 watt ×3600 seconds
1 unit = 3.6×106 watt second
1 unit = 3.6 × 106 Joule
since the given circuit is balanced bridge so there will 350. Insulation resistance is expressed by :
be zero current in middle branch. So the total resistance (a) ohm (b) milliohm
of circuit after neglecting the middle branch is- (c) mega ohm (d) micro ohm
R eq   3  3 ||  3  3 SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
66 Ans. (c) : Insulation resistance is expressed in mega
Req   3 ohm. The insulation resistance is measured with help of
66
Current in the circuit- megger. The insulation resistance is the resistance of
wires, cables and electrical equipments.
V
I  ( V  15volt) 351. Who invented the electric bulb?
R eq (a) Tesla (b) Marconi
15 (c) Edison (d) Benjamin
I  I  5A SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I
3
347. Determine the peak value (in A) of the current Ans. (c) : Thomas Alva Edison invented electric bulb.
used by a motor rated at 220 V, 30A. In 1879. He filed a patent for an electric bulb with a
(a) 21.2 (b) 30 carbon filament. The filament is enclosed in a bulb to
(c) 42.4 (d) 51.9 protect the filament from oxidation. Current is supplied
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I to the filament by terminals. Usually filament is made
Ans. (c) : Given that, V = 220 volts of tungsten. It's melting point is 34000C.
(Root mean square current) Irms = 30 352. How much time (in sec) will be taken by 40 C
of charge to pass through a point in a circuit, if
So, The maximum value of current  I m   Irms 2
a current of 8 A flows through it?
I m  30  2  30  1.414 (a) 2 (b) 3
Im = 42.4 A (c) 4 (d) 5
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
348. Which one of the following is the dimension of
energy? Ans : (d) Given data –
2 2 Charge (q) = 40 Coulomb
ML ML
(a) (b) electric current (i) = 8 amp
T3 T2 time (t) = ?
T2 ML2 From q = it.
(c) (d)
ML2 QT 2 40
Time (t) = = 5 second
SSC JE 27.01.2018, Shift-I 8
Ans. (b) : Force (F) = Mass (m)  Acceleration (a) 353. Three electric lamps of 70 W each are
Dimension of Mass = [M] connected in parallel across AC mains. What is
Dimension of Acceleration= [LT-2] the total power consumed (in W) by the
 2
Dimension of force   M   LT    MLT 
  2
 parallel combination?
(a) 70 (b) 140
Since, [Work = force ×Displacement] (c) 210 (d) 380
Dimension of Displacement = [L] SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
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Ans : (c) Given data– 357. Determine the potential difference (in V)
Three electric lamps of 70 watt each connected in between nodes B and D.
parallel then total power consumed in parallel circuit-
Peq = P1 + P2 + P3
Peq = 70 + 70 + 70
Peq  210 watt
354. The dimensions of a cuboidal metal strip are a
= 5 cm, b = 15 cm and c = 10 cm. What is the
ratio of resistances Ra : Rb : Rc between the (a) –5 (b) 5
respective pairs of opposite faces? (c) –6 (d) 6
(a) 1 : 3 : 5 (b) 1 : 3 : 2 SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
(c) 1 : 9 : 4 (d) 1 : 9 : 16
Ans : (c)
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I

Ans : (c) R a 
A
When the length is a, then cross section area is b×c for
cuboidal strip-
a 5 1
Ra   Ra  
bc 150 30
Similarly
In the given circuit, point A and C are parallel and path
b 15 3
Rb   Rb   ADC, ABC have same resistance (9  ). Resistance of
ac 50 10 path ADC = 5 + 4 = 9 
c Resistance of path ABC = 4 + 5 = 9 
and Rc 
ba 12
So current flowing in branch, ADC and ABC is 
10 2 2
Rc  
75 15 = 6 Amp
1 3 2 Voltage across point AD = IR = 6A×4 
Ra : R b : Rc  : :
30 10 15 = 24 volt
R a : R b : R c  1: 9 : 4 Voltage across point AB = I  R
= 6   5  = 30 volt
355. In which combination, the electrical appliances Potential difference between B and D,
are connected at home?
(a) Series (b) Parallel VD  VC  30V .............(i)
(c) Series–parallel (d) None of these VB  VC  24V .............(ii)
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I Subtracting from equation (i) to (i)
Ans : (b) The electrical appliances are connected
parallel at home because voltage drop are same in VD  VC  VB  VC  30  24
parallel combination and all the equipments receives VD  VB  6
voltages according to their voltage rating. Street light is
also connected in parallel. VDB = 6
356. How many nodes and junctions are present VBD = –6V
respectively in the circuit shown below? 358. The open circuit voltage across the load
terminals is 30 V. The terminal voltage drops
to 20 V, when the load of 15 ohms is connected
across the open circuited terminals. What is the
internal resistance (in ohms) of the source?
(a) 5.5 (b) 6
(c) 7 (d) 7.5
(a) 5, 2 (b) 5, 5 SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
(c) 2, 2 (d) 2, 5
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I Ans : (d) Load terminal voltage equals to source
terminal voltage in case of open circuit,
Ans : (a) There are five nodes (A, B, C, D, E or F ) and
two junctions (B, E) in the given circuit, because So, VS  VL  30V
junction is a meeting point of three or more than three
branches. When, number of nodes or parallel path is
more in any circuit, KCL law prefers and when number
of parallel path is minimum, the KVL is used to solve
there questions.
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 When adding 15 resistance, 361. The equivalent resistance between terminals X
V 20 4 and Y of the network shown is
I   Amp
R 15 3

Where, Ri is internal resistance 100

(a) 8  (b) 
resistance are connected in series and current will 3
be same.
40 20
Voltage drop due to 20V load voltage drop, (c)  (d) 
Vi  VS  VL  30  20  10V 3 9
SSC JE 2012
V Ans: (c)
internal resistance R i 
I
10 10  3
   7.5
4/3 4
359. Determine the current 'l' (in A) delivered by
the source in the circuit given below :
R1 R 2

R3 R4
5 5 15

10 30
150=150
Above circuit is a balanced Wheatstone bridge,
(a) 35 (b) 38 Hence, no current flows through the resistance 20.
(c) 42 (d) 44
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (d) Given circuit is a balanced wheatstone bridge
so voltage at point D and B are same.
So, current between point D and B are zero.
So, equivalent circuit becomes.
R e q   5  15  || 10  30 
R eq = 20 40
 20×40  40
R eq =   
 20+40  3
362. Three resistances 5 each are connected in star.
10  10 Values of equivalent delta resistances are
R eq   5
10  10 (a) 1.5 each (b) 2.5 each
V (c) 5/3 each (d) 15 each
Current, I  (by ohm's law)
R SSC JE 2012
220 Ans:(d)
  44 A
5
I  44A
360. Determine the average value of alternating
current (in A) when the peak value of current
is 14 A.
(a) 8.92 (b) 6.56
(c) 4.26 (d) 2.94
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-I
RARB 55
Ans : (a) Given that, R AB =R A +R B +  55
Peak value of current, IP = 14 Amp. RC 5
Average value of current, Iavg = 0.637  Ip RAB = 15
= 0.637  14 = 8.92 Amp. RAB = RBC = RCA = 15
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363. An electric iron is rated at 230 V, 400 W, 50 Hz. Ans: (d)
The voltage rating 230 V refers to
(a) rms value (b) peak-to-peak value
(c) average value (d) peak value
SSC JE 2012
Ans:(a) In AC system we can not take average value
because the average value is equal to zero over a
period in AC.
So, According to voltage division rule
now to calculate different parameter like voltage, C2
VC1  V
current. we need RMS value. C1  C2
364. A non- sinusoidal periodic waveform is free 10
from DC component, cosine components and V20F =  150
even harmonics. The waveform has 20  10
(a) half wave and odd function symmetry V20F = 50V
(b) half wave and even function symmetry. 368. The conditions at which the following potential
(c) only odd function symmetry. divider is independent of frequency, may be
(d) only half wave symmetry
SSC JE 2012 R 1 C1
Ans: (a) Half-wave symmetry implies that the second (i) =
half of the wave is exactly opposite to the first half. If
R 2 C2
a wave form has half wave symmetry, only odd (odd R 1 C2
cosine and odd harmonics) will be present and DC (ii) =
R 2 C1
offset is zero, as one half must exactly cancel out the
other. In all even (cosine and even sine) harmonics (iii) R1C1 << 1, R2 R2 << 1
will be zero. 1 1
(iv) R1 + R2 = +
365. Form factor of an alternating wave is C1 C 2
(a) Form factor = average value/RMS value
(a) (ii) and (iv) are true (b) (i) and (iii) are true
(b) Form factor = (RMS value)2/Average value
(c) (i) is true only (d) (ii) is true only
(c) Form factor = RMS value/Average value
(d) Form factor = RMS value  Average value SSC JE 2012
SSC JE 2012 Ans:(d) Independent frequency time constants, RC
Ans: (c) The form factor of an alternating wave form network must be equal. The circuit has an output
(signal) is the ratio of the RMS (root mean square) which is independent of frequency if the low and
value to the average value. high-frequency response is identical-
366. The resistances of insulations, in R1 C2
V0  
general,______with temperature rise. R1  R 2 C1  C2
(a) decreases (b) increases rapidly  R1C1  R 2 C2
(c) increases slowly (d) does not change
R1 C2
SSC JE 2012 
Ans: (a) In case of an insulator there is a large energy R 2 C1
gap between the two bands. So, if the temperature 369. Which of the following is the best conductor of
rise is high, the electron will go to the upper band. But electricity?
since it is not crowded due to the less number of (a) Warm water (b) Salt water
electron, so the conductivity will increase due to the (c) Cold water (d) Distilled water
availability of free electron in the conduction band. SSC JE 2012
Hence, Ans: (b) Salt water is the best conductor of electricity.
The resistance decrease with an increase in So,
temperature in an insulator. Pure/distilled water is an extremely bad conductor
367. A 10 F and a 20 F capacitor are in series. The while, impure water with ions in it is a good
combination is supplied at 150 V from a conductor.
sinusoidal voltage source. The voltage across the 370. A 20 micro farad capacitor is connected across
20 F capacitor is then an ideal voltage source. The current in the
(a) 75 V (b) 125 V capacitor
(c) 100 V (d) 50 V (a) will be very high at first, then exponentially
SSC JE 2012 decay and at steady state will become zero.
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 (b) None of these are true 373. Which one of the following statement is TRUE?
(c) will be zero at first, then exponentially rise. (a) The equivalent resistance in series
(d) will be very high at first, then exponentially combination is larger than the largest
decay resistance in the combination
SSC JE 2012 (b) The equivalent resistance in series
Ans: (a) combination is smaller than the largest
resistance in the combination
(c) The equivalent resistance in series
combination is equal to the smallest
resistance in the combination
(d) The equivalent resistance in series
combination is equal to the largest resistance
in the combination
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (a) The equivalent resistance in series
combination is larger than the largest resistance in the
combination because in series combination, total
resistance is sum of the each resistance directly
Capacitor is connected across an ideal voltage source. R eq = R1 + R 2 + R 3 + ..... + R N
The current in the capacitor will be very high at first,
then exponentially decay and at steady state will Where as in parallel combination value of equivalent
become zero. resistance is always lower than its lowest resistance.
371. Three lamps are in circuit as shown in Figure. 1 1 1 1 1
At what condition 100 W lamp will have the because, R  R  R  R  .....  R
eq 1 2 3 N
maximum brightness?
374. The resistivity of a conductor depends upon…..
(a) pressure
(b) temperature
(c) degree of illumination
(d) shape of cross–section
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
(a) K1 is closed, K2 is open and K3 is also open Ans : (b) The resistivity of conductor depends upon
(b) Both (c) and (d) temperature because the value of resistance coefficient
(c) Key K1 is closed, K2 is open and K3 is closed changed with change in temperature.
(d) Key K1 is open, K2 is closed and K3 is open R t  R 0 1  0 t 
SSC JE 2012 t = 0C (in centigrade)
Ans:(d) 100 W bulb will have more brightness when 0 = Resistance temperature coefficient
it consumes more power (I2R). i.e. when maximum
375. What will be the voltage (in V) across a 8 H
current passes through it.
inductor, when the rate of change of current in
the inductor is 0.5 Amp/sec.
(a) 2 (b) 6
(c) 4 (d) 8
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
SSC JE 2015
The maximum current through 100 W will pass when Ans : (c) Given
k1 is open (i.e. no current division) and k2 is closed Inductor (L) = 8 H.
with k3 open (i.e. to minimize circuit resistance to Rate of change of current
have more current). di
= 0.5 Amp/second
Circuit (for maximum brightness for 100 W lamp). dt
372. Which one of the following is the CORRECT di
Voltage across inductor e = L = 8  0.5 = 4 volt
expression for the heat generated in a dt
conductor? 376. Determine the voltage (in V) of a battery
(a) IR (b) IRt connected to a parallel plate capacitor (filled
I 2 with air) when the area of the plate is 10 square
(c) (d) I Rt
R centimeters, the separation between the plates
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II is 5 mm and the charged stored on the plates is
Ans : (d) Heat generated in a conductor, H = I2Rt joule 20 pC.
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 (a) 12.3 (b) 10.3 378. Determine the power delivered (in W) by the
(c) 11.3 (d) 14.3 current source for the given electrical circuit :
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (c) Given,
Area of the plate (A) = 10 cm2 = 10  10–4 m2
Distance between the plates (d) = 5 mm = 5  10–3 m
q  20  1012 C (a) 80 (b) 40
(c) 60 (d) 30
From, Capacitance of a capacitor–
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
A A Ans : (a)
C=  0 r
d d
0  8.854  1012 F / m
8.8510 12 10  104
C  For Air  r  1
510 3 In given circuit R1 & R2 connected in series so it's
q 20 1012  5 103 equivalent  R1 + R2 = 2 + 2 = 4
V  Now, 4 & R3 Connected in parallel so
C 8.85 1012 10 10 4
4 4
20  5 10 15 100 equivalent   2
 15
  11.299 44
8.85  10 8.85 Now, 2, R4 and R5 Connected in series so total
V  11.3
equivalent resistance = 1 + 2 + 2
377. What will be the equivalent resistance (in Req = 5
ohms) between the point x and y for the given From Power (P) = I2R = 4×4×5
electrical network?
Power  P   80 Watt
379. Which one of the following statement is TRUE?
(a) Kirchhoff's law is not applicable to circuits
with passive elements
(a) 2 (b) 1 (b) Kirchhoff's law is not applicable to circuits
(c) 4 (d) 3 with lumped parameters
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-I (c) Kirchhoff's law is not applicable to circuits
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II with non–linear resistances
SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-II (d) Kirchhoff's law is not applicable to circuits
SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II with distributed elements.
SSC JE 2015 SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (b) Ans : (d) Kirchhoff's law is not applicable to circuit
with distributed elements.
Kirchhoff's law only applicable lumped element
Kirchhoff's law is two type –
(1) KCL (Kirchhoff's current law) Law of
conservation of charge
R1 and R2 connected in series, (2) KVL (Kirchhoff's voltage law) Law of
R1  R 2  4  2  6 conservation of energy
380. Which one of the following is the mathematical
Again 6 and R3 connected in parallel expression of Ohm's law ?
63 (a) V = I (b) V = R/I
Rt   2 [Where R3 = 3]
63 (c) V = I – R (d) V = IR
Rt and R4 connected in series. SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Total Resistance R t1  2  2  4 Ans : (d) Ohm's law states that the voltage or potential
difference between two point is directly proportional to
R t1 and R5 connected in parallel. charge or electricity passing through the resistance.
4  4 16 Ohm 's law V  IR
R t2    2
44 8 381. Determine the current (in A) that flows
R t2 and R6 connected in parallel through a 15 ohms resistance, when the
potential difference between the terminals of
22 4 the resistor is 60 V.
R t3   1 
22 4 (a) 3 (b) 4
So Equivalent Resistance between x and y is– (c) 2 (d) 6
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
R XY  1
PSPCL JE 2018
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Ans : (b) Given – 384. Determine the power (in W) dissipated by a 16
R = 15  V = 60 Volt ohms resistor, when the potential difference
between the ends of the resistor is 32 V.
V
Current  I   (a) 66 (b) 68
R (c) 62 (d) 64
60 SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
  4A
15 Ans : (d) Given –
Current  I   4 A R = 16, V = 32V
V2
382. Determine the voltage (in V) across point A From, Power (P) =
and B for the given electrical circuit : R
32  32
Power (P) =
16
Power  P   64Watt
385. What will be the value of current I (in A) for
(a) 8.4 (b) 9.6 the given electrical circuit ?
(c) 7.5 (d) 6.5
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (c) In given circuit, 2, 2 and 1 connected in
parallel so equivalent resistance
1 1 1 1 1 11 2 (a) 5 (b) 10
     
R1 2 2 1 R1 2 (c) 15 (d) 20
2 SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
R1 = Ans : (b)
4
R1 = 0.5
Now, R1 and 1, 1 connected in series so
total resistance = 1 + 1 + 0.5 = 2.5
Voltage VAB = I R
VAB = 3  2.5 In given circuit applied Nodal analysis,
VAB  7.5 volt V  60 V V  30
 20   0
2 6 3
383. What will be the value of current (in A) V V V
following through the 8 ohms resistance for the  30  20    10  0
2 6 3
given electrical circuit?
3V  V  2V 6V
 60   60
6 6
V  60 V
Now, current in 6
(a) 3 (b) 2 V
from I =
(c) 4 (d) 6 R
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II 60
I= I  10 A
Ans : (a) In given circuit 4, 4 connected in series 6
so equivalent 4 + 4 = 8 386. Determine the value of current (in A) through
Now, 8 & 8 connected in parallel so 10 ohms resistor, if a source of 8V with internal
8 8 resistance 1 ohms is connected at P–Q terminals
equivalent =  4 with positive terminal at P.
88
Now, 4 & 2 connected in series so
equivalent = 4 + 2 = 6 
36
Total current = 6A
6
According to current division rule,
(a) 0.79 (b) 0.43
8
Current in 8  6   3A (c) 0.45 (d) 0.64
88 SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
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Ans : (a) After source transformation we apply Nodal  100  3.14
Analysis at Node 'A'–  314.28V
 313.97 V
 Peak to peak voltage Vpp   Vm  (Vm )
2Vm = Peak to peak voltage.
389. Which of the following is the dimension of
capacitance ?
ML2 A 2T 4
V  15 V  8 V (a) (b)
  0 A 2T3 ML2
10 1 10
V  15  10V  80  V  0 M 2 L2 A 2T3
(c) (d)
A 2T 4 ML2
12V  95
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
95
V A 2T 4
12 Ans : (b) Dimension of capacitance =
V 95 ML2
I   0.79 A Dimension formula for capacitance
R 12  10
Q
I  0.79 A C  Q  it 
V
387. What is the root mean square value of the QQ
voltage waveform (in V) given in the figure C
Q V
below?
Q2
C  E is energy 
E
2

C=
 it 
E
 A 2T 2 
C   2 2
(a) 0 (b) 12.74  ML T 
(c) 14.14 (d) 18.02
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II   A 2T 4  
C  
Vm   ML2  
Ans : (c) Vrms  Where Vm = 20 Volt 
2
390. The value of current I flowing in the 1  resistor
20 20 in the circuit shown in the figure below will be :
   14.14
2 1.414
388. What is the peak-to-peak value of a sinusoidal
voltage (in V) having average value of 100 V?
(a) 141.44 (b) 159.98
(c) 282.88 (d) 313.97 (a) 10A (b) 6A
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II (c) 5A (d) Zero
Ans : (d) SSC JE 2009
Ans. : (c)

5 V is connected across both 5A and 1  also

So,
2Vm V 5
Vav  I  I
 R 1
2Vm  Vav   I  5A

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391. In the figure below, if we connect a source of Ans. : (b) Specific resistance of a conductor depends
2 V, with internal resistance of 1 at AA’ with upon composition of conductor material and
positive terminal at A, then current R is : temperature also.
 Specific resistance does not depend on dimension of
the conductor.
RA
 Resistivity or Specific resistance - () 

(a) 2A (b) 1.66A The resistivity of a material is the resistance of a wire
(c) 1A (d) 0.625A of that material of unit length and unit cross-sectional
SSC JE 2009 area.
Ans. : (d) 394. In the electrical circuit diagram as shown
below the value of current in 3 resistor is.......

(a) 2 Ampere (b) 0.2 Ampere

(c) 1.6 Ampere (d) 1 Ampere
SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans : (a)
Use nodal at point VA and VB-
KCL at node - (A)-
VA VA  VB
 1
1 1
2VA  VB  1______(i)
KCL at node- (B) -
VA  VB VB VB  2 Using current divider rule in circuit
 
1 2 1 R1
I2 = I
2VA  5VB  4 ________(ii) R1  R 2
From equation (i) and (ii) 2
VA = 1.125 Volt = 5
VB = 1.25 Volt 23
Current in Resistance (R) - I2 = 2 Amp.
VB 1.25 Hence 2 Amp current flow in 3.
IR    0.625A
2 2 395. Which of the following pairs of arrows show
392. The curve representing Ohm’s law is : the wrong direction of the forces between the
(a) Linear (b) Hyperbolic charges?
(c) Parabolic (d) Triangular
SSC JE 2009
Ans. : (a) The curve representing ohm's law is linear
VI
V = R.I
V
R [R = constant]
I
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D
SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans : (a) Two electrons will tend to repel each other
because both have a negative electrical charge. Two
393. Specific resistance of a conductor depends upon : protons will also tend to repel each other because they
(a) Dimension of the conductor both have positive charge. On the other hand electrons
(b) Composition of conductor material and protons will be attracted to each other because of
(c) Resistance of the conductor
their unlike charge. Two negative charge will never
(d) Both (a) and (b)
attract each other.
SSC JE 2009
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396. Two resistors are connected in parallel to a 399. Kirchhoff’s voltage law applied to circuit with
stable voltage source. How do current and (a) Linear elements only
power of the resistor R1 change when the (b) Non-linear elements only
resistance of R2 is decreased by half? (c) Linear, non-linear, active and passive
elements
(d) Linear, non-linear, active, passive time
variant as well as time invariant elements
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Ans : (d) The algebraic sum of the products of the
resistance of the conductors and the currents in a closed
(a) Current is constant and power decreases loop is equal to the total emf available in that loop.
(b) Current increases and power is constant Kirchhoff’s voltage law apply for linear, non-linear,
(c) Both current and power constant active, passive, time variant as well as time invariant
(d) Both current and power decrease elements.
SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II 400. Which of the following is an active element of
Ans : (c) Current through resistor R1 circuit?
V (a) Resistance (b) Inductance
I R1  (c) Capacitance (d) Ideal current source
R1
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Ans : (d) Active components are those components in
the circuit which gives power to the circuits elements.
Current source and voltage source are active
components.
As changing in resistance R2 will not affect the current 401. What happens to current flow in a capacitive
circuit when the DC voltage across the
flowing through resistor R1. However total current (I)
capacitor is approximately equal to the source
will get affected-
voltage?
P  I12 R 1 (a) Current flow is optimized
So, power will not be changed as well. (b) Little current flows
397. The internal voltage drop of a voltage source.... (c) Current flow is maximum at the source
(a) is the highest when no load is applied (d) Current flow is maximum at the capacitor
(b) does not influence the terminal voltage SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II
(c) depends upon the internal resistance of the Ans : (b) When dc voltage across capacitor is equal to
source source voltage it means that capacitor is fully charged.
(d) decreases with increase load current So only a little current flows through capacitor during
SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II charged conduction capacitor block d.c.
Ans : (c) Internal voltage drop of a voltage source 402. The average value of current (Iav) of a
depends upon the internal resistance V internal = r×I sinusoidal wave of peak value (Im) is
Where, I 
(a) Iav = m (b) Iav = Im
I = current flowing through the voltage source 2 2
r = internal resistance of voltage source. 2 I
398. If a capacitor is charged by a square wave (c) Iav = Im (d) Iav = m
current source, the voltage across the capacitor
 2
is................ SSC JE 2013
(a) a square wave (b) triangular wave Ans: (c) The average value is the DC value that
produces the same charge as it is produce by an AC
(c) step function (d) zero
source in the given circuit for the given time.
SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II Let,
Ans : (b) Since voltage across the capacitor is i = Im sint
1 t
VC   i c dt
C 
Here the current source i(t) is square wave which is step
function voltage developed across the capacitor will be
triangular wave.
Because integration of square wave is triangular wave.

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 
1 Ans:(a) If the neutral wire breaks the 100W lamp will
Iav = i dt
 0 fail first. Although the voltage across 100W lamp will

be higher it will increase in current cause more heat
1 and heating element will fail.
  Im sin t dt
0 407. An inductor is supplied from a sinusoidal
I 
voltage source. The magnetic field energy in the
 m   cos t 0 inductor changes from peak value to minimum

value in 10 msec. The supply frequency is
2 Im (a) 50 Hz (b) 25 Hz
Iav 
 (c) 1 kHz (d) 100 Hz
403. Resistance temperature coefficient of copper at SSC JE 2013
20 oC is Ans: (b) Given that the magnetic field energy in the
(a) 0.0045/oC (b) 0.0017/oC inductor changes from peak value to minimum value
(c) 0.00393/oC (d) 0.0038/oC T
in 10msec. i.e.  10 msec
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Ans: (c) 
Resistance at temperature T is
RT = R0 (1+T)
Where,
R0 = Resistance at 0°C
T = temperature change Total time period,
 = temperature coefficient of resistance T = 40 msec
Copper is a conductor, hence  will be positive. The 1 1
 f=   25Hz
value of  is 0.00393/°C at 20°C. T 40  103
404. In electronic circuits, for blocking the DC 408. Two 2000 , 2 watt resistors are connected in
component of a voltage signal, a/an________ is parallel. Their combined resistance value and
connected in series with the voltage source. wattage rating are
(a) capacitor (b) diode (a) 1000, 2 watt (b) 1000, 4 watt
(c) resistor (d) inductor (c) 2000, 4 watt (d) 2000, 2 watt
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Ans: (a) In electronic circuit, for blocking the DC Ans: (b)
component of a voltage signal, a capacitor is
connected in series with the voltage source.
405. A geyser is operated from 230 V, 50 c/s mains.
The frequency of instantaneous power
consumed by the geyser is The Resulting Resistance is -
(a) 25 c/s (b) 50 c/s 1 1 1 1 1
  = 
(c) 100 c/s (d) 150 c/s R eq R1 R 2 2000 2000
SSC JE 2013 R = 1000 
eq
Ans: (c) Frequency of instantaneous power consumed 2
P1 = 2W = I12 R 1   I1   2000
= 2 f = 2  50
= 100 c/s 1
I12 
406. In a 3-phase 400 V, 4-wire system, two 1000
incandescent lamps, one having 230 V, 100 W  Voltage is some across both resistor,
specification and the other 230 V, 200 W are 1
connected between R phase-neutral and Y  I1  I2 
1000
phase-neutral respectively. If the neutral wire
breaks 2
I  I1  I 2  A
(a) 100 W lamp will fuse first 1000
(b) 200 W lamp will fuse first 2
 2 
(c) both the lamps will fuse together  P = I2 Req =    1000
(d) both the lamps will glow  1000 
SSC JE 2013 P = 4 watt
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[Link] have three resistances each of value 1  , 2 The voltage (v) vs. current (i) curve of the circuit
and 3. If all the three resistances are to be is shown below:
connected in a circuit, how many different values Internal resistance of the source e is
of equivalent resistance are possible?
(a) Five (b) Six
(c) Seven (d) Eight
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Ans: (d)
No. of equivalent resistance = 2n = 23 = 8

(a) 24  (b) 4 
(c) 10  (d) 14 
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Ans: (d) Let internal resistance of source is r.

KVL
e  i (10 + r) = V ........ (i)
from curve when i = 0
e = v = 100
410. One B.O.T. unit is from equation (i)
(a) 1000 kWh (b) 10 kWh 100  i (10+r) = V ........ (ii)
(c) 1 kWh (d) 0.1 kWh
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Ans: (c) Board of Trade Unit (B.O.T.) - a unit of
energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000
watts operating for one hour.
1 kWh = 1 B.O.T. Unit from graph V-i relation
411. An electric heater draws 1000 watts from a 250 88  100
V source. The power drawn from a 200 V
V  100 = i  0
 0  0.5
source is
V = 24i + 100 ....... (iii)
(a) 800 W (b) 640 W
from equation (ii) and (iii)
(c) 1000 W (d) 1562.5 W
24 = 10 + r
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r = 14
Ans: (b) P1 = 1000, V1 = 250, V2 = 200V
413.A voltage source having an open-circuit voltage
V2 of 150 V and internal resistance of 75 , is
P
R equivalent to a current source of
P1 V12 (a) 2 A in series with 75
 2
P2 V2 (b) 2 A in parallel with 37.5
2 (c) 2A in parallel with 75
1000  250  (d) 1 A in parallel with 150
 
P2  200  SSC JE 2013
P2 = 640 W Ans: (c) Voc = 150 V
412. Ri = 75 
using source transformation
V
Isc = oc = 2A
R eq
Resistance will be same
Req = 75

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[Link] inductor with a ferromagnetic core is supplied Ans. : (c) To realise the full rated power of the lamps
from a sinusoidal voltage source with frequency they are to be connected in parallel.
'f'. The current drawn by the inductor will be When lamps connected in parallel they all receive the
(a) sinusoidal with frequency 'f'. full voltage and if one lamp breaks the other remain on.
(b) sinusoidal with frequency '2f'.
(c) a sawtooth wave.
(d) non-sinusoidal with frequency 'f'
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Ans: (d) An inductor with a ferromagnetic core is 418. Find the node voltage VA.
supplied from a sinusoidal voltage source with
frequency 'f' the current drawn by the inductor will be
non-sinusoidal with frequency 'f'.
415. In a pure inductive circuit if the supply
frequency is reduced to 1 , the current will?
2
(a) be four times as high (a) 5 V (b) 6 V
(b) be reduced to one fourth (c) 5.66V (d) 6.66V
(c) be doubled SSC JE 2015
(d) be reduced by half Ans. : (b)
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Ans. : (c)  X L  2f L
XL  fL
 Being frequency half, value of XL will be half.
V
 i
XL By Node Analysis
I1 = I 2 + I 3
So if XL is half , current will be double. 12  VA VA VA  6
416. Two lamps, Green (G) and Red (R) are connected  
1 1 1
in a motor circuit as shown in the fig. The 12  VA  2VA  6
conditions under which the lamps will burn
 VA  2VA   6  12
are? (Supply is available at terminals A & B)
3VA  18
18
VA 
3
VA  6 volt
419. An electric heater draws 3.5 A from a 110 V
source. The resistance of the heating element is
approximately?
(a) Green and red lamp burns when switch 'S' is
(a) 38.5  (b) 31 
closed.
(c) 385  (d) 3.1 
(b) Green lamp burns always, red lamp burns
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only when swith 'S' is closed.
(c) Green lamp burns only when 'S' is open and Ans. : (b) Given,
red lamp burns only when 'S' is closed. Current I = 3.5 A
Voltage V = 110 V
(d) Green lamp will not burn always, red lamp
110
burns only when switch 'S' is closed.  Heater resistance =
SSC JE 2015 3.5
Ans. : (c) Green lamp burns only when 'S' is open and  Heater Resistance = 31.42
red lamp burns only when 'S' is closed. 420. A node in a circuit is defined as a :
417. There are 3 lamps 40 W, 100 W and 60 W. To (a) closed path
realise the full rated power of the lamps they (b) junction of two or more elements.
are to be connected in: (c) group of interconnected
(a) Series or parallel (b) Series only (d) open terminal of an element.
(c) Parallel only (d) Series-parallel SSC JE 2015
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Ans. : (b) A node in a circuit is defined as a junction of Ans. : (d) Electrical resistivity () is low for copper as
two or more element. copper is good conductor of electricity and resistivity is
high for alloy.
425. What is the power consumed by the resistor of
20  connected across 100 V source?
(a) 300 W (b) 500 W
(c) 50 W (d) 100 W
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421. If the power factor is high, then the consumer Ans. : (b) Given,
maximum KVA demand : V  100volt ,
(a) remains constant (b) increases R  20
(c) decreases (d) becomes Zero P?
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Ans. : (c) If the power factor is high, then the consumer P
R
maximum kVA demand decrease. If power factor is 100 100
high it means that the phase angle is less which means P
20
reactive power demand is less.
Therefore, if the power factor is increased the kVA P  500W
demand decrease. 426. A linear circuit is one whose parameters :
(a) change with change in current
(b) change with change in voltage
(c) None of the options
(d) do not change with voltage and current
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Ans. : (d) A circuit whose parameters are not changed
with respect to current and voltage is called linear
422. An active element in a circuit is one which : circuit.
(a) both receives and supplies energy As:- Resistance, Inductance, Capacitance.
(b) dissipates energy 427. The voltage across the 1k resistor of the
(c) supplies energy network shown in the given figure is:
(d) receives energy
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Ans. : (c) An active element is an element capable of
generating electrical energy. The essential role of active
element is to magnify an input signal to yield a
(a) 1 V (b) 4 V
significantly larger output signal. An active element
(c) 2 V (d) 6 V
supplies energy in circuit.
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Ex:- Diode, Transistor, Voltage operated devices,
vaccum tubes, voltage and current source. Ans. : (c)
423. Humans are more vulnerable to electric shock
current at?
(a) 50 Hz (b) 48 Hz
(c) 40 Hz (d) 45 Hz
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Apply nodal at "A"
Ans. : (a) Humans are more vulnerable to electric shock
current at 50 Hz. VA  10 VA VA  2
  0
424. Electrical Resistivity  is : 2 1 2
2VA  8 VA
(a) High for copper and low for alloy  0
2 1
(b) High for copper as well as for alloy
(c) Low for copper as well as for alloy 8
VA   2V
(d) Low for copper and high for alloy 4
SSC JE 2015 voltage drop across 1k resistance is 2V.
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428. In the circuit given below, I = 1A for Is = 0, The corresponding current-wave is
What is the value of I for Is = 2A?

(a) 7 A (b) 4 A
(c) 3 A (d) 2 A
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Ans. (d) : When, IS = 0
I = 1A
V
I  1   V  2V
2
When, IS = 2 A

By applying KCL at node a

Va Va  2
 2
1 1
2 Va– 2 = 2
Va = 2V
V 2
I  a   2A
1 1
429. One sine wave has a period of 2 ms, another
has a period of 5 ms, and other has a period of
10 ms. Which sine wave is changing at a faster rate?
(a) sine wave with period of 10 msec ESE 2018
(b) all are at the same rate Ans. (b) : Given, C = 0.5F
(c) sine wave with period 2 ms CdV
Current (i)=
(d) sine wave with period 5 ms dt
SSC JE 2015 dV  10 0  t  2

Ans. : (c) Sine wave of 2 ms is changing at a faster dt  10 2 t4
rate. CdV 0.5  10  5 0  t  2
i 
dt  0.5  10  5 2  t  4

The wave which taken less time to complete a cycle

will change at faster rate.
430.
431. The charge on an isolated conductor resides
(a) At the conductor surface
(b) Inside the conductor
(c) Partly at the surface and partly inside the
(d) None of these
Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PHED) 2014 Paper-I
A triangular wave voltage, as shown in figure, Ans. (a) : The charge on an isolated conductor resides
is applied across the terminals of a 0.5F pure at the conductor surface because the free charge tends to
capacitor at time t = 0. be in its minimum potential energy state.
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432. Which of the following is the dimensional 434. In a series combination of several inductors,
formula for conductivity? the equivalent inductance is ............
(a) M–1L–3T3A2 (b) ML3T–3A–2 (a) equal to the largest inductance of the
(c) M2L2T–3A–2 (d) ML2T3A–2 combination
PGCIL NR-I, 13.08.2021 (b) lower than the largest inductance of the
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I combination
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
(c) lower than the smallest inductance of the
Ans : (a) We know that : – combination
Work = Force× Displacement (d) greater than the largest inductance of the
Dimension of work = [MLT–2] [L] = [ML2T-2] combination
Q  Ch arg e  SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
Since. W  QV Here   Ans : (d) The series connection of three connected
 V  electric potential 
inductors L1, L2, L3 is shown below: –
W W
V 
Q It
[ML2 T 2 ] Series Inductance [Leq = L1 + L2 + L3]
 V = [ML2T–3A–1] In series combination of many inductors equivalent
[AT]
2 3 1 Inductance is greater than largest inductance connected
V [ML T A ]
R    ML2 T 3 A 2  in series.
I  A 435. Which of the following is the reciprocal of
 = Resistivity  resistivity?
 RA    (a) Reluctivity (b) Susceptibility
Thus    Here  A = Area  (c) Conductivity (d) Permittivity
   l = length 
  SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
 ML2T 3 A 2   L2  Ans : (c) We know that the inverse of Resistivity is
  conductivity.
 L
 1 
   ML3T 3 A 2   Resistivity  conductivity 
 
1 1 unit of Resistivity = -m(ohm-meter)
Dimension of conductivity     
  ML3T 3 A 2  So unit of conductivity = (mho/meter)
–1 –3 3 2
= [M L T A ] 436. Determine the value of equivalent inductance,
433. The current in the given circuit with a if 4 inductors having inductance L are connected
dependent voltage source is in parallel.
(a) 4L (b) L/4
(c) 4/L (d) 8L
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Ans : (b)

(a) 10 A (b) 12 A
(c) 14 A (d) 16A
Equivalent inductance in parallel connection :–
ESE-2001
1 1 1 1 1
Ans. (b) :    
Leq L L L L
1 4

Leq L
 Leq  L / 4
437. Determine the conductance (in Siemens) of a
Applying KVL in the loop conductor, when the potential difference
24  I  2Vb  3I  4I  0 between the ends of the conductor is 30 V and
the current flowing through the conductor is 3 A.
8I–6I = 24  Vb  3I
(a) 0.1 (b) 1.1
2I = 24 (c) 2.4 (d) 4.2
I = 12A SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
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Ans : (a) We know that :– Formula :– R t  R o (1   o t)
Formula: V  IR R40o = 10(1 + 40  0.04)
it is given, potential difference = 30V, current = 3 amp = 10 (1 + 1.6) = 10  2.6 = 26
V 30 R  26
R   10 ohm 40o
I 3
441. Consider the following circuit.
1 1
G  = = = 0.1Siemens
R 10
Here [R = Resistance]
438. How much power (in W) will be dissipated by a
10 ohms resistor, when the current through the
resistor is 3 A? What is the value of current I in the 5 
(a) 30 (b) 40 resistor in the above circuit?
(c) 60 (d) 90 (a) 0 A (b) 2 A
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I (c) 3 A (d) 4 A
Ans : (d) It is given, I = 3 Amp ESE-2004
R = 10  Ans. (a) :
Power loss = I2 R
Power loss = (3)2  10 = 90 W
439. The value of resistance 'R' shown in the given
figure is
V1  V2 V1 V1  5
  0
2 2 4
2V1  V2 V1  5
 0
2 4
4V1  2V2  V1  5
(a) 3.5  (b) 2.5  0
(c) 1 (d) 4.5  4
5V1 – 2 V2 = 5 …..(i)
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V2  V1 V2  5
Ans. (a) : 1   0
2 5
5V2  5V1  2V2  10
1
10
7V2 – 5V1 = 20 …..(ii)
5V1 = 7V2 – 20
Applying nodal From equation (i) and (ii)
7V2 – 20 – 2V2 = 5
V  50 V 5V2 = 25
 40
6 7 V2 = 5
V  14 Volt I in 5 resistance-
Voltage across resistor R  V 5 55
I 2   0A
14 = 4×R 5 5
R = 3.5 442. Determine the energy stored (in J) by a 5 H
440. Determine the value of resistance (in Ohms) of inductor, when the current flowing through the
a resistor at 40 degree Celsius, when the inductor is 6 A.
resistor has a resistance of 10 Ohms at 0 degree (a) 94 (b) 90 (c) 60 (d) 40
Celsius and the temperature coefficient at 0 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
degree Celsius is 0.04. Ans : (b) It is given,
(a) 20 (b) 23 I = 6 Amp, L=5H
(c) 24 (d) 26 1
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I Stored Energy : E  LI 2
2
Ans : (d) From the given Data :–
1 2
Resistance at 0oC (Ro) = 10 E   6  5
2
Temperature coefficient  o   0.04
E=365
Rt = (R40) = ?
E  90 Joule
t = t2 – t1 = 40oC – 0oC=40oC
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443. Determine the equivalent resistance (in Ohms)
for the circuit given below

(a) 2 (b) 4
(c) 6 (d) 9 ESE-2002
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I Ans. (c) :
Ans : (b) Req resistance Ra and Rb of 1 respectively
are in parallel Req the equivalent resistance.

Apply KVL
The terminal voltage (V) =2i+5
1 1 Above equation compare with y  mx  c
R eq 
11 Slope (m) =2, constant (c) = +5
1 So,
R eq   0.5
2

445. Determine the resistance (in Ohms) of resistor

when the potential difference between the ends
of the resistor is 24 V and the current flowing
1 1 1 through the resistor is 3 A.
   From fig c  (a) 12 (b) 10
R e q 2 1.5 (c) 8 (d) 4
2  1.5 3.0 6 6 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
R eq     R eq  3   3.85
2  1.5 3.5 7 7 Ans : (c) It is given,
3.85  4 Potential Difference (V) = 24 volt
R eq   1.96
7.85 Current  I   3Amp
V
Thus, Resistance  R  =
I
24
R
 8
3
446. Determine the value of current I3 (in A) for the
diagram given below.

 R eq  2  1.96  3.96
R eq  4
444. The figure shows a network in which the diode
is an ideal one.
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
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Ans : (a) According to Kirchhoff's current law in given
question figure, we know that
the terminal v-i characteristics of the network [Current in inward direction = current in outward
is given by direction]
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 I1 + I 2 = I3 + I4 + I5 Ans. (a) : Non-linear- The circuit which does not
follow the homogeneity and superposition principle are
 I1 = 3A, I2 = 4A, I3 = ?, I4 = 5A, I5 = 1A called non-linear circuit.
Putting their values in above equation : – Active circuit- The circuit which have active source
3 + 4 = I3 + 5 + 1 and element are called active circuit.
I3 + 6 = 7 Non- bilateral-The circuit which changes the behaviour
I3  1Amp when the polarity of source is change called non-
447. In the network shown below, what is the bilateral circuit.
current I in the direction shown?

In above figure the element is non-linear active and

(a) 0 (b) 1/3 A non-bilateral.
(c) 5/6 A (d) 4 A 450. Determine the value of current I (in A) drawn
ESE-2009, ESE-2001 from the voltage source for the circuit given
Ans. (a) : below.

By applying KCL at node a (a) 2.5 (b) 3.4

Va Va  10 (c) 4.3 (d) 6.5
  10 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
1 4 Ans : (c) First of all, we have to find equivalent
5Va – 10 = 40
Resistance of given circuit.
Va = 10 V
10  Va 10  10
I   0A
4 4
448. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
(a) The current always flow in the direction of
flow of electrons. 3 resistors are in series combination. Req
(b) The current always flows opposite to the 336 Req, 1resistors are in series
direction of flow of electrons. combination. Req = 11, 4resistors are in
(c) The current always flows from negative parallel combination.
terminal to positive terminal. 44
(d) The electrons always flow from positive Req =  2 The equivalent circuit :–
terminal to negative terminal. 44
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (b)

22
2 and 2 are in parallel Req. =  1
22

From this figure, we can see that electric current always

flows in opposite direction of flow of electrons (e–)
449. The v-i characteristic of an element is shown in V 30
the figure given below. The element is Current flowing in circuit (I) = I    4.3 A
R 7
451. Determine the power (in W) delivered from the
source for the circuit given below.

(a) non-linear, active, non- bilateral

(b) linear, active, non-bilateral
(c) non-linear, passive, non-bilateral
(d) non-linear, active, bilateral (a) 23.8 (b) 26.6
OPPSC AE 2021, Paper-I (c) 24.6 (d) 22.6
ESE-2002 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
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Ans : (a) In the given circuit diagram in question. Req. 453. Which of the following represents the relation
both 2 resistors and Req 1 resistors are connected in between the peak value and RMS value of
parallel and series respectively equivalent resistance voltage for a sine wave?
and circuit diagram :– (a) Vrms = 1.412Vpeak (b) Vrms = 0.637Vpeak
2 2 (c) Vrms = 0.424Vpeak (d) Vrms = 0.707Vpeak
Req =  1 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
22 SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
Req = 1+1=2
Ans : (d) Peak voltage and R.M.S. voltage of a
sinusoidal wave are Vpeak and Vrms respectively since-
Vpeak
 Vrms  
2
Vrms  0.707 Vpeak
454. Determine the average value of an alternating
current (in A) when the peak value of the
current is 10 A.
(a) 14.14 (b) 10.63
1 and 2 are in series connection. Req = 1+2 = 3 (c) 6.37 (d) 4.36
2 and 3 are in parallel connection. SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
23 6 Ans : (c) It is given, Ipeak = 10 Amp, Iavg = ?
Req =   Formula :–
23 5
6 2I peak
3 and  are in series connection. I avg  Iavg = 0.636 Imax
5 
6 2  10
R eq  3  = 4.2 I avg   6.37 A
5 3.14
2
V 2 10  I avg  6.37A
Req source provides power  P   
R 4.2 455. What will be the frequency (in Hz) of a
100
  23.8W sinusoidal waveform, when the time period of
4.2 the wave is 25 ms?
452. The current through 120 ohm resistor in the (a) 40 (b) 50
circuit shown in the figure below is (c) 60 (d) 80
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (a) Given Data :– T = 25ms = 25  10–3 sec
f=?
1
We know that, f Hertz
T
(a) 1 A (b) 2 A 1
(c) 3 A (d) 4 A f
ESE-2002 25  103
Ans. (c) : f  40Hz
456. 1 kcal is approximately equal to…………?
(a) 420 watt-hour (b) 4200 watt-sec.
(c) 4.2 joules (d) 420 joules
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
Ans. (b) : 4200 watt-sec
1 cal = 4.2 joule
By applying KCL at node a 1 K cal = 4.2 kilo joules
25 Va 4 =4.2103 joules
  0 approximately 1kcal= 4200 watt-sec
7 120 7
457. For the circuit given in figure below the power
Va 21 delivered by the 2 volt source is given by

120 7
Va = –360 Volt
Current through resistor 120
V 360
I a  (a) 4 W (b) 2 W
120 120 (c) -2 W (d) -4 W
I = 3A ESE-2002
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Ans. (b) : (d) Maximum Value/RMS Value
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Maximum value/Average value
RMS Value
form factor =
Avg value
2 Maximum value
From figure Current through resistor 1  2A  Peak factor =
1 RMS Value
Current I = 1A Form factor ×peak factor
 Power delivered by voltage source- RMS value Maximum value
= 2 ×1 = 2W = 
Average value RMS value
458. For the circuit shown below, what is the value
of I? Maximum value

Average Value
461. A circuit consists of two parallel resistors,
having resistance of 20 and 30
respectively connected in series with 15. If
(a) 10 A (b) 6 A the current through the 15 resistor is 3A,
(c) 3.7 A (d) 3 A then find the current through 20 and 30
ESE-2007
resistors respectively?
Ans. (d) : (a) 2A, 1A (b) 1.2A, 1.8A
(c) 1A, 2A (d) 1.8A, 1.2A
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
Ans. (d) :

Applying KCL at node A.

Va  10 Va
 8
1 5 Apply current divider rule-
5Va  50  Va Flow current (I1) in 20 resistance-
8
5 30 30
I1   3   3  1.8Amp
6Va  40  50 20  30 50
6Va = 90 Flow current (I2) in 30  resistance –
Va = 15 20 20
I2   3   3  1.2Amp
V 15 20  30 50
I  a   3A
5 5 I1  1.8Amp and I2  1.2Amp
459. When capacitors are connected in series across 462. Observe the figure and find the correct relation
DC voltage………….? from the four given options?
(a) same current flows through each capacitor in
given time
(b) the charge on each capacitor is the same
(c) the voltage across each capacitor is the same
(d) the charge on each capacitor is the same and
same current flows through each capacitor in
given time
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : The charge on each capacitor is the same (a) i1 + i 2 + i 6 = i 4 + i 5 + i 3
charge and same current flow through each capacitor in (b) i4 + i 2 + i 3 = i 1 + i 5 + i 6
given time. (c) i1 + i 2 + i 4 = i 3 + i 5 + i 6
As same current flow in series circuit. (d) i1 + i 2 + i 3 = i 4 + i 5 + i 6
1 1 1 1 1 SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
in series    .......... Ans. (a) :
Ceq C1 C2 C3 Cn Kirchhoff's current Law (KCL)
in parallel Ceq  C1  C2  ...........Cn Sumof currentsLeavinganode  Sumof currententeringanode
i1 + i2 + i6 = i4+ i5 + i3
460. Form Factor  Peak Factor = ? N
(a) Maximum Value/Average Value
(b) RMS Value/Average Value i
n1
n 0
(c) Average Value/ Maximum Value
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463. Which of the following is the correct way of 466. The names of four materials have been given,
expressing the rating of a fuse? select the one which has the least resistivity at
(a) Watts (b) Amperes 200C?
(c) Volts (d) Ampere-hours (a) Iron (b) Silver
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II (c) Glass (d) Nichrome
Ans. (b) : Rating of fuse is only decided by how much SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
current is to be flow through fuse. The fuse rating is Ans. (b) : Silver has the least resistivity in the given
given in amperes. This is connected to any circuit in the material.
TABLE OF ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY
series. Fuse element is 63% Sn + 37% Pb. FOR COMMON MATERIALS
464. The incandescent bulbs rated respectively as P1 Material Electrical Resistivity at
and P2 for operation at a specified mains voltage 200C (Ohm meter)
are connected in series across the mains as Aluminium 2.8×10-8
shown in the above figure. Then the total power Copper 1.7×10-8
supplied by the mains to the two bulbs are Gold 2.4×10-8
Carbon (Graphite) 1.0×10-5
Iron 1.0×10-7
Lead 1.9×10-7
Manganin 4.2×10-7
Nichrome 1.1×10-6
Silver 1.6×10-8
P1P2 Tin 1.1×10-7
(a) (b) P12  P22 Tungsten 4.9×10-8
P1  P2
Zinc 5.5×10-8
(c)  P1  P2  (d) P1  P2 467. For the circuit shown below, the value of Vs is 0
OPPSC AE 2021, Paper-I when I = 4 A. The value of I when Vs = 16V, is
ESE-2003
Ans. (a) : Bulb of power P1, P2 are connected in series
with main voltage V having resistance R1, R2 then-
V2 V2
Since P1  , P2 
R1 R2 (a) 6 A (b) 8 A
V 2
V 2 (c) 10 A (d) 12 A
 R1  , R2  ESE-2003
P1 P2
Ans. (b) : When, Vs = 0 (short circuit)
When bulbs are connected in series-
R e q  R1  R 2
1 1  P  P 
= V2     V2  1 2 
 P1 P2   P1P2 
V 2
PP Then, I = 4A
Total power (P) =  1 2 Total current at node A is = 8A
R e q P1  P2 So, Is = 8A
P1P2 The value of I when Vs = 16V-
P
P1  P2
465. Observe the given network and answer the
question?
The potential at point a = ?
Applying KCL at node A-
V V  16
8  a  a 0
2 2
2Va  16
8
(a) I3R3 (b) E1-I1R1 and I3R3 2
(c) I2R2 (d) E1-I1R1 2Va  16  16
SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II 2V  32
a
Ans. (b) : Va= E1-I1R1
Va  16
Va = I3R3
Va = E2-I2R2 Va 16
Ia    8A
Then the potential at point A = E1-I1R1 and I3R3. 2 2
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468. Which one of the following statement is TRUE 1 a 1a
about the resistance of a conductor? G  
(a) The resistance of a conductor is inversely      
proportional to the length of the conductor. a
(b) The resistance of a conductor is directly a G
G   , 
proportional to the area of the conductor  a
(c) The resistance of a conductor is inversely we know that SI unit of conductance is mho or Siemen,
proportional to the pressure applied on the Siemen  m
conductor. So, that  
(d) The resistance of a conductor is inversely m2
proportional to the area of the conductor. Siemen
 or  siemen meter 1  or  sm 1 
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I m
Ans : (d) Resistance of conductor is inversely 472. What will be the equivalent capacitance of a
proportional to the area of conductor and is directly parallel combination of four capacitors having
proportional to length. So resistance of conductor, equal value of capacitance 'C'?
R (a) C/4 (b) 4C
1 (c) C/2 (d) 2C
R  SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
a
 Ans : (b) Equivalent capacitance of a parallel
R combination of four capacitors is equal to algebraic sum
a of every capacitor.
where,  = Specific resistance Ceq = C1 + C2 + C3 + C4 ....... Cn
 = length of wire Ceq  C  C  C  C
a = cross-sectional area
469. In a network made up of linear resistors and Ceq  4C
ideal voltage sources, values of all resistors are 473. What will be the potential difference (in V)
doubled. Then the voltage across each resistor is between the ends of a conductor when the
(a) Doubled (b) Halved current flowing through the conductor is 3 A
(c) Decreases four times (d) Not changed and the value of conductance is 0.3 mho?
CGPSC AE 15.01.2021 (a) 10 (b) 100
BSNL TTA 25.09.2016, 3:00 P.M. (c) 20 (d) 0.1
ESE-2003 SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : If the value of resistors are doubled then for Ans : (a) Given that,
every resistors the value of voltage will not be changed Current I = 3 Amp.
because in ideal condition voltage source remains Conductance G = 0.3 mho
constant voltage. Ideal voltage source has zero internal
1
resistance. Resistance R 
470. In parallel combination of resistance, the G
voltage is............ I 3
Potential Difference V  IR    10V
(a) lower across largest resistance G 0.3
(b) higher across largest resistance 474. Consider the circuit as shown below which has
(c) same across each resistance a current-dependent current source. The value
(d) higher across smaller resistance V2/V1 is
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (c) Voltage across every resistance is same in
parallel combination of resistance. Where as in series
combination the current flowing through each resistance is
same.
471. Electrical conductivity of a conductor is
measured in............
(a) 1 (b) 2
(a) Siemens (b) Ohms
(c) Siemens/meter (d) Ohms/meter 1  
(c) (d)
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I 2 2
Ans : (c) Electrical conductivity of a conductor is ESE-2003
measured in Siemens/meter. Conductivity is reciprocal Ans. (c) :
of resistivity in electrical circuit.
1
Conductivity  

1 
We know that, G  and R  
R a

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V1  V2 477. Determine the heat (in joule) dissipated
 i ..................(i)
R through a resistor of 15 ohm resistance, when
By applying KCL at node a 0.5 A of current is flowing through the resistor
V for 8 second.
i   i  2  0 (a) 40 (b) 30
R
V (c) 20 (d) 60
i 1     2 SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
R
V2 Ans : (b) Given that, Current I = 0.5 Amp.
1    i  ...........(ii) Time t = 8 sec
R
Put the value of I in equation (ii) from equation (i) Resistance R = 15 
V V  V Dissipated heat H = I2Rt = 0.5  0.5  15  8
1     1 2   2 H = 0.25  120, H = 30 Joule
 R  R
478. What will be the colour-coding of a resistor
 V1  1 when the resistance of the resistor is 15 ohms?
  1 
V
 2  1   (a) Green-Brown-Black-Black
V1 1 (b) Brown-Green-Brown-Brown
 1 (c) Brown-Green-Black-Brown
V2 1  
(d) Brown-Green-Black-Black
V1 2  
 SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
V2 1   Ans : (d)
V2 1   Colour Value Multiplier Tolerance%
So, 
V1 2   Black 0 100 (1) 0
475. Determine the value of charge stored (in mC) Brown 1 101 1
in a capacitor, when the value of capacitance is Red 2 102 2
3
0.01 mF and the potential difference between Orange 3 10 –
the ends of the capacitor is 20 V. Yellow 4 104 –
(a) 0.2 (b) 2 Green 5 105 0.5
(c) 20 (d) 200
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I Blue 6 106 0.25
Ans : (a) Given that, Violet 7 107 0.1
Capacitance C = 0.01 m farad = 0.01  10–3 farad Gray 8 108 –
Potential difference V = 20V White 9 109 –
–1
Stored charge Q = CV, Gold – 10 5
Q = 0.01  10–3  20 Silver – 10–2 10
Q  0.2 mC None – – 20
476. Determine the value of current (in A) drawn R  15  100  0
from a 8V battery, when a wire of 24 ohms R  15 
resistance is stretched double of its original length So, 15 · Brown-Green- Black-Black .
and then cut into two equal parts and these equal 479. Determine the value of current (in A) that
are connected in parallel with the battery? flows through a resistor of 9 ohms, when the
(a) 0.33 (b) 0.65
potential difference between the ends of the
(c) 0.24 (d) 0.47
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I resistor is 36 V.
Ans : (a) New resistance of stretched doubled wire, (a) 8 (b) 7
2
R' = n R (c) 4 (d) 3
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
R '  22  24
R '  96  Ans : (c)
Wire cuts in two equal parts and connected in parallel
then, equivalent resistance,
1 1 1 2 1
    Given that,
R eq 48 48 48 24
resistance, R = 9 ,
R eq  24 Voltage, V = 36 volt
V 8 V 36
Current, I   I  0.33A Current I = = = 4 Amp.
R 24 R 9
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480. Consider the following circuit:

Now, R1 and R2 are connected in series, so

Req = R1 + R2
Req = 10 + 10
Req = 20 
V
What is the value of the current (I) in the so, current I =
above circuit? R eq
(a) 1 A (b) 2 A 50
(c) 3 A (d) 4 A I=  2.5 Amp.
ESE-2004 20
Ans. (c) : AEBD, ADBC are two balanced 482. Determine the value of current (in A) through
wheatstone's bridges hence there will not be any current 30 ohms resistor of the circuit given below
in branch ED and DC.

(a) 4 (b) 3
(c) 2 (d) 1
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (c)

In the circuit, e.m.f. of 40V is in parallel with 20

resistance, so current flowing in 30 resistance is:
On applying nodal analysis,
1 1 1 1 V  V2 40   20 
   I 1   2 amp
R eq 4 12 6 R 30
R eq  2 483. Which of the following is the dimensional
formula for mutual inductance?
V 6
So, I    3A (a) ML2T2A–2 (b) ML2T2A2
R eq 2 2 –2 –2
(c) ML T A (d) ML–2T–2A2
I  3A SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
481. Determine the value of current (in A) drawn Ans : (c) Dimensional formula of mutual inductance is
2 –2 –2
from the voltage source for the electrical [ML T A ]. Since the unit of mutual inductance is
circuit given below. Henry, denoted as H. Its SI unit is Henry.
484. Determine the root means square value (in V)
of the voltage waveform given in the figure
below.

(a) 4 (b) 3.5

(c) 2.5 (d) 1.6
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (c)
Given that, voltage V = 50 volt
20  20 400
R1   10 
20  20 40
(a) 56.56 (b) 46.52
20  20 400
R2   10  (c) 32.25 (d) 28.29
20  20 40 SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
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Ans : (d) given that, 489. Three parallel resistive branches are connected
Maximum value of voltage = 40 volt across a d. c. supply. What will be the ratio of
so, r.m.s. value of voltage the branch currents I1:I2:I3 if the branch
Maximum value (Vmax ) resistances are in the ratio R1:R2:R3::2:4:6?
Vr.m.s = (a) 3 : 2 : 6 (b) 2 : 4 : 6
2
(c) 6 : 3 : 2 (d) 6 : 2 : 4
40 40 ESE-2004
Vrms = 
2 1.414 Ans. (c) : According to ohm law-
Vrms = 28.29 volt V = IR = constant
485. Determine the time-period (in ms) of a 1
sinusoidal waveform when the frequency of the So, I
R
waveform is 60 Hz.
1 1 1
(a) 16.67 (b) 18.26 I1 : I 2 : I3  : :
(c) 20.24 (d) 26 R1 R 2 R 3
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I 1 1 1 12 12 12
 : : = : :
Ans : (a) Given that, 2 4 6 2 4 6
frequency, f = 60 Hz = 6:3:2
1 490. What will be the value of current (in A)
Time period (T) = second
f through a resistor, when the power dissipated
1 through the resistor is 40 W and the potential
T= = 0.01667 second difference between the ends of the resistor is
60
100 V?
T = 16.67 m sec (a) 0.4 (b) 4
486. Which of the following is the unit of frequency (c) 40 (d) 0.04
of an AC signal? SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
(a) Hertz/Second (b) Revolution Ans. (a) : It is given, Power (P) · 40 watt
(c) Hertz (d) Revolution/second Voltage (V) · 100 Volt
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
Power  P 
Ans : (c) Alternating current (AC) frequency is the Since, Current 
number of cycles per second of an AC sine wave. Voltage  V 
Frequency is the rate at which current changes direction 40
per second. It is measured in hertz (Hz) an international I
100
unit of frequency. where, 1 Hz = 1 cycle/sec.
I  0.4 Amp
487. Ampere is the S.I. unit of ...........
(a) Charge (b) Voltage 491. What will be the length (in m) of a 10 Ohm
(c) Resistance (d) Current wire, when the resistivity of the wire is 0.1
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I Ohms-m and the diameter of the wire is 0.5 m?
Ans. (d) : Ampere is the S.I. unit of current. (a) 18.65 (b) 19.62
488. What will be the value of current (in A) (c) 16.68 (d) 14.25
through a resistor of 40 Ohms when the SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
potential difference between two ends of the Ans. (b) : It is given,
resistor is 20 V? Resistance (R) · 10 (ohm)
(a) 2 (b) 0. 5 Resistivity of wire () · 0.1 -m
(c) 4 (d) 0.2
Diameter of wire (d) · 0.5 m,
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
0.5
Ans. (b) : It is given :– Radius  r    0.25m
2
Resistance (R) · 40 Voltage (V) · 20V
Current (I) · ?  RA
Since, R  
A 
 Voltage  V  
Since,  current (I)   2
 Resistance  R   A  r 2  3.14   0.25  0.19625
20 1 10  0.19625
I=  
40 2 0.1
I  0.5Ampere   19.625m

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492. Two wires of the same cross sectional area have 494. What will be the value of current 'I' (in A) for
equal length. The resistance of first wire is the given circuit diagram?
three times the resistance of the other. What
will be the resistivity (in Ohms-m) of the wire
that has low value of resistance, if the other
wire is 3 Ohms-m?
(a) 2 (b) 3
(c) 0.1 (d) 1 (a) 1.77 (b) 2.24
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I (c) 2.63 (d) 1.12
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : Resistance of 1st wire = R1,
Ans. (a) :
Resistance of 2nd wire = R2
According to question, R1 = 3R2
(1) Resistivity of R1 = 3 ohm – meter
Both wire have same cross sectional area, A1  A 2
R1A1 and R A
and, 1  2  2 2
1 2
 R1  3R 2 
2 R 2 A 2    R1  10  10  ||  40  5 
  1  1   2 
1 2 R 1A1  A A  180
 2 1  R1  
13
2 R 2 Total equivalent resistance-

3 3R 2 R e q  20  R 1
2= 1 ohm-m 180 440
493. Determine the total resistance of the circuit R e q  20   R eq  
13 13
given below. V 60 60
 I   I  13
R eq R eq 440
I = 1.77Amp.
495. The internal resistance of an ideal current
source is...........
(a) Zero (b) One
(a) 24.12 (b) 23.36 (c) Negative (d) Infinite
(c) 26.66 (d) 28.86 SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I Ans. (d) : Internal resistance of an ideal current source
Ans. (c) : From the circuit Diagram in question we see is infinite, while internal resistance of an ideal voltage
that :– source is zero.
496. For the circuit shown below, what is the voltage
V 2 SinceV  40 Volt 
Resistance of bulb A (RA)=   across the current source Is?
PA  PA  40 Watt 
40  40
RA   40
40
V2 40  40
Resistance of Bulb B (RB) = =  80 (a) 0 (b) 2 V
PB 20
(c) 3 V (d) 6 V
R B  80 SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
ESE-2005
Resistances RA and RB both are connected in Parallel,
Ans. (d) :
1 1 1
equivalent Resistance :  
R eq R A R B
1 1 1 2 1 3
   
R eq 40 80 80 80
80 3 6
R eq   26.66 Req = 1+ (3||6) = 1   1  2  3
3 9
Voltage across current source
R eq  26.66 (V)= I s R e q  2  3  6V

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497. What will be the value of current (in A) Ans. (a) : Circuit Diagram :– The circuit can be drawn
through the 50 resistor of the given circuit into below from.
diagram?

(a) 1 (b) 4 We get this circuit by converting voltage source into

(c) 2 (d) 3 equivalent current source.
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I By Nodal analysis theorem, KCL at Node V1 :–
Ans. (c) : 20 V1 V1  V2
 
3 2 4
20  4
 2V1  V1  V2
3
80 = 9V1 – 3V2 ...........(i)
KCL at Node V2, we get :–
 Using current division rule. V2 V2  V1
 Directly we can get I. Since voltage across   20
Parallel branch will be same - 6 4
240 = –3V1 + 5V2 .........(ii)
100 For Balancing equations, Multiply by 3 in equation (ii),
I
50 720 = –9V1 + 15V2 .........(iii)
I = 2A Adding equations (i) and (iii) :–
498. Determine the voltage (in V) across 40 Ohms 800 = 12V2
resistor for the given circuit diagram. 800 280
V2 = = V1  Volt
12 9
Current through 4 Resistance
280 800

V1  V2 9 12
(a) 20 (b) 30 I = 
4 4
(c) 15 (d) 10 = –8.9A ( negative sign show direction of current)
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
Then, I  8.9 Amp
Ans. (b) : Circuit Diagram is Drawn Below :–
500. Determine the value of current (in A) through
the load resistance of the given circuit.

60V
By voltage division Rule :–
R V  Here V1 = voltage across R1  (a) 0.54 (b) 1
V1  1   (c) 2 (d) 0.38
R eq  R eq = equivalent Resistance 
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
Req = 20 + 10 + 40 + 10 = 80 Ans. (d) :
V = 60 Volt, voltage across 40 
40  V
 V3  
R eq
40  60
 V3 
80 Apply nodal analysis at node A -
V3  30 volt VA  2 VA  4 VA  8 VA
   0
499. What will be the value of current (in A) 4 2 6 10
through 4 Ohms resistance for the given circuit 1 1 1 1  1 4
diagram? VA        2   0
 4 2 6 10  2 3
61 23
VA 
60 6
VA = 3.77 V
V 3.77
(a) 8.9 (b) 7.2 I A 
(c) 3.5 (d) 6.3 RL 10
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I I = 0.377 A  0.38A
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501. What will be the peak value (in A) of the Ans. (c) : It is given :– Time (T) = 0.05 ms.
current used by a washing machine rated at Frequency (f) = ?
230V, 16A?  1 
(a) 0 (b) 16  Frequency  f    Hz
(c) 20.38 (d) 22.62  Time Period  T  
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I 1
f = 20000 Hz
Ans. (d) : Rated voltage (V) · 230V 0.05  103
Rated current (I) · 16A f = 20 kHz
Peak current (IP) = ? 505. Find the short circuit current with Vr = 7.5 and
[Peak value of current IP = 2I rms ] Ra = 0.5 
(a) 5A (b) 10A
IP = 2  16 (c) 15A (d) 20A
IP = 22.62 A SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I
502. Which of the following wave will have the Ans. (c) : Receiving end voltage (Vr) = 7.5 Volt
highest RMS value for equal peak values? Armature resistance, (Ra) = 0.5
(a) Sine wave (b) Sawtooth wave Short circuit current, (ISC) = ?
(c) Square (d) Triangular
SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I V
ISC  r
Ans. (c) : Square wave will have the highest RMS Ra
(Root mean square) value for equal peak values. It is 7.5
shown Below :– ISC 
0.5
ISC  15Amp
RMS value = 0.707 (Peak) 506. Two incandescent bulbs of rating 230 V, 100W
Average value = 0.637 (Peak) and 230V, 500 W are connected in parallel
across the mains. As a result, what will
happen?
(a) 100W bulb will glow brighter
RMS value = Peak value
Average value = Peak value (b) 500 W bulb will glow brighter
(c) Both the bulbs will glow equally bright
(d) Both the bulbs will glow dim
SSC JE 2011, Shift-I
RMS value = 0.577 Peak Ans : (b) In a parallel connection voltage across each
Average value = 0.5 Peak element is same -
503. For the circuit shown below, the value of R is V2 V2
adjusted, so as to make the current in RL equal P= , R
to zero. What is the value of R? R P
2
R100 
 230   529 
100

R 500 
 230 2
 105.8 
500
Since the voltage is same we can say that power
(a) 1 (b) 2 dissipation will be higher for the bulb with lower
(c) 3 (d) 4 resistance. Therefore 500W bulb will glow brighter.
ESE-2005 507. An electric load consumes 17.32kW at a power
factor of 0.707 (lagging). For changing the load
Ans. (b) : As we know that in wheatstone's bridge at
power factor to 0.866 (lagging), the capacitor
balance equation, that is to be connected in parallel with the load,
4 10 5 4 should draw––
 R 
R 5 10 (a) 7.32 kVAR (b) 10 kVAR
20 (c) 27.32 kVAR (d) 10.32 kVAR
R
10 SSC JE 2011, Shift-I
R = 2 Ans : (a) Loading kVAR taken by the capacitor
504. What will be the frequency (in Hz) of a QC= P (tan 1–tan2)
sinusoidal wave when the time period is 0.05 ms? given Cos 1= 0.707 , 1 = 450
(a) 200 (b) 2000 Cos 2 = 0.866 , 2 = 300
(c) 20000 (d) 200000 QC = 17.32 (tan 45 –tan 300)
0

SSC JE 29.01.2018, Shift-I = 7.32 KVAR

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508. Which one of the following has the ability to Power is a multiplication of voltage and current for DC
store energy in the form of electric charge? circuits P = VI
(a) Superconductor (b) Resistor
(c) Capacitor (d) Inductor Whereas for AC circuit, power
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II for single phase P = V.I cos 
Ans : (c) Capacitor has the ability to store energy in the
form of electric charge. It is a passive electronic AC-Power- The AC Power is mainly classified into
component with two terminals. It stores energy in three types. They are the apparent power, active power
electric field. The effect of a capacitor is known as and reactive power.
capacitance 1. Apparent Power- It is represented by the symbol S,
Q and their SI unit is volt-amp.
Capacitor, C 
V S  Vrms I rms
Where Q = positive or negative charge Where S= apparent power
V = Voltage
509. Which one of the following has the least V
Vrms = RMS voltage = peak in volt
number of free electrons in it? 2
(a) Conductors (b) Semiconductor
(c) Superconductor (d) Insulators I peak
Irms = RMS current = in amp.
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II 2
Ans : (d) Insulators have the least number of free 2. Active Power- It is real power which is dissipated in
electrons in it because the energy band gap between the circuit resistance.
valence band and conduction band is large in insulators.
Whereas the value of energy band gap is less in P = Vrms I rms cos
conductors, resistivity of insulators lies between 1012 to Where  = Impedance phase angle between voltage and
1020ohm meter.
Conductivity of metal is of the order of 107 (-m)-1 current.
Conductivity of semiconductor range from 10-6 to 104 P = Real power in watts.
(-m)-1 3. Reactive Power-It is developed in the circuit
The conductivity of insulators ranges between 10-10 to reactance is called reactive power (Q).
10-20(-m)-1 It is measured in volt-ampere reactive.
510. Watt is the S.I. unit of ............. Q = Vrms Irms sin
(a) Current (b) Voltage
(c) Power (d) Resistance Relation between P,Q, and S-
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II S2  Q 2  P 2
Ans : (c) Watt is the S.I. unit of power. The watt unit is
named after James watt, the inventor of the steam The ratio of the real to the apparent power is called
engine, one watt is defined as the energy consumption power factor and their value lies between 0 and1.
rate of one joule per second. 512. What will be the resistance (in ohms) of a
resistor, when the current through the resistor
1 Joule
1 Watt · is 2 A and the potential difference between the
1 Second ends of the resistor is 40 V?
One watt is also defined as the current flow of one (a) 20 (b) 10
ampere with voltage of one volt. (c) 30 (d) 40
511. Which of the following is the correct expression SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
for the electrical power? Ans : (a) Given that,
V Current (I) = 2A
(a) VR (b) Voltage (V) = 40 Volt
R
V2 V
(c) V R2
(d) Resistance (R) =
R I
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II 40
Punjab Mandi Board JE 2014 R =  20
2
Ans : (d) DC Power- The correct expression for the 513. What will be the cross-sectional area (in sq. m)
V2 of an 18 m long cylindrical wire when the
electrical power is P =
R resistivity of the wire is 0.67 ohm-meter and
we know that P = V.I where V = IR the resistance of the wire is 12 ohms?
V (a) 2 (b) 3
so, I (c) 1 (d) 6
R
V.V SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
P Ans : (c) Length (  ) = 18 m
R
Area (A) = ?
V2 Resistivity () = 0.67 -m
P
R Resistance (R) = 12 

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  8.8510 12 1 0.002
Resistance, R =  , 4  1012 
A d
0.67 18 d  4.4 mm
Area (A) =  1.005
122
Area (A) = 1 m 517. Determine the power (in W) delivered by the
514. Consider the circuit in the below figure. What current source to the given electrical circuit
is the power delivered by the 24 V source?

(a) 92.5 (b) 107.5

(c) 104.2 (d) 93.7
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
(a) 96 W (b) 144 W Ans : (b) In the given circuit, 4  and 6  are in
(c) 192 W (d) 288 W series, so
ESE-2007 R =4 + 6=10 
1
Ans. (d) : Current through resistor 6 Similarly, 3 and 10 are in parallel,
24 10  3 30
IR   4A So, R2 = 10 || 3   
6 10  3 13
Current delivered by the voltage source. then, R2 and 2 are series, so equivalent resistance
I  IR  2I R  3I R  3  4  12A across current source is,
Power delivered by the voltage source 30 56
R eq  2  
= 24×12=288 Watt 13 13
515. Determine the equivalent capacitance (in F) of So, Power delivered 2
by the current source,
the given electrical network. P=I R
56
P = (5)2 
13
P = 107.69 watt
 107.5 W
518. In the circuit shown below, what is the value of
(a) 24.21 (b) 21.25 the current-I?
(c) 26.64 (d) 22.66
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (d) Here 4F, 10F, 40F are connected in
series, so equivalent capacitance,
1 1 1 1
  
Ceq 10 4 40
1 4  10  1 (a) 1 A (b) 2 A
 (c) 3 A (d) 4 A
Ceq 40
ESE-2008
40 Ans. (b) :
Ceq  = 2.66 F
15
again 2.66 F and 20 F are in parallel.
So, equivalent capacitance, Ceq = 2.66 + 20
(Ceq) = 22.66 F
516. Determine the separation between the plates
(in mm) of a parallel plate capacitor placed in
air, when the area of the plates is 0.002 sq. Applying nodal = 1  V  2  I  0
meter, the voltage of the battery connected to 2
this parallel plate capacitor is 4 V and the Given V = 8 Volt
charge stored on the plates is 16 pC. 82
(a) 4.4 (b) 2.6 1  I 0
(c) 5.8 (d) 6.4 2
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II I  6  1  I  3  1  I = 2 Amp
Ans : (a) Area of plate = 0.002 meter2 2
Voltage (V) = 4 Volt 519. Determine the power (in W) of lamp A and
Charge (q) = 16  10–12 Coulomb lamp B respectively for the given circuit diagram.
0 = 8.85  10–12 Farad/meter
q 16  1012
Capacitance (C) =   4  1012
V 4
A
(C) = 0 r
d
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 (a) 75.56, 33.64 (b) 76.65, 38.86 523. If the voltage V across 10  resistance is 10 V.
(c) 70.76, 35.37 (d) 68.62, 38.86 what is the voltage E of the voltage source in
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II the circuit shown below?
Ans : (c) Given that
Supply voltage = 40 volt
Total resistance, Req=10+5 ( 10 and 5 are in series)
V
 Current I =
R
40 (a) -50 V (b) -10 V
I = = 2.66 A (c) +10 V (d) +50 V
15
Power dissipated across 10 resistance PA = I2 R ESE-2008
2
  2.66  10 = 70.756 W Ans. (b) :
= 70.76 W
Power dissipated across 5 resistance PB = I2 R
2
  2.66   5 = 35.378 W
= 35.37 W
So, power across lamp A and lamp B are 70.76 W and Apply nodal,
35.37 W V VE
520. Which one of the following is an active element 5   0
10 5
in a circuit?
(a) Capacitor (b) Resistance 10 10  E
5   0   V  10V 
(c) Inductor (d) Current source 10 5
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II E = - 10V
Ans : (d) Current source is an active element because 524. What will be the value of current I5 (in A) for
active elements are those, which has one or more e.m.f. the given network?
source and is capable of generating electrical energy.
Active components deliver power or energy to circuit.
Active components are energy donor, they require an
external source for the operation. Active components
can control the flow of current. (a) 2 (b) 4
Passive element – Passive element is an electronic, (c) 3 (d) 1
component which can only receive energy. SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
Ex. Resistance (R), Inductor (L), Capacitor etc. Ans : (a) By applying KCL in the given circuit, where
521. The closed path made by the combination of sum of incoming current is equal to sum of outgoing
several branches of the network is called current at the same node.
as..............
(a) terminal (b) circuit
(c) loop (d) junction
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (c)
 The closed path made by the combination of several
branches of the network is called as "loop". At node A,
 A loop is a closed path in a circuit where two nodes I1  I 2  I 3  I 4
are not transversed twice except the initial point, I 4  2  4  5  11A
which is also the final one.
 In a loop other paths can be included inside. At node C,
 While a mesh is a closed path in a circuit with no I x  I 7  I8
other paths inside it. In other words, a mesh with no Ix  4  3
other loops inside it.
I x  7A
522. Which one of the following is the statement of
At node B,
Ohm's law?
(a) Voltage is always equal to current. I 4  I5  I 6  I x
(b) Voltage is inversely proportional to current. 11  I5  2  7
(c) Current is directly proportional to the voltage.
(d) Current does not depend on the voltage. I5  11  9  2A
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II 525. What is the value of the current I in the circuit
Ans : (c) According to ohm's law, voltage is directly shown below?
proportional to current,
I V
V
I=
R
V= I×R
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 (a) 20 A (b) 25 A On applying Nodal analysis at node A,
(c) 30 A (d) 36 A 4  VA 4  VA VA
 
ESE-2008 22 2 4
Ans. (c) : 4  VA  8  2VA VA

4 4
4VA  12
VA  3V
3
Apply nodal, So, current flowing through 4 resistance   0.75 A
4
V  140 V V  70
 70   0 528. For the network shown in the figure below,
2 4 1 what is the voltage across the current source?
2V  280  280  V  4V  280
0
4
7V  840  0
840
V
7 (a) V-RI (b) V+RI
V = 120 Volt (c) Zero (d) RI-V
Current through resistor 4 ESE-2008
V 120 Ans. (b) :
I   30A
4 4
526. What will be the voltage (in V) at node A of the
given circuit diagram?

Assuming voltage across current source is Vx

Applying KVL,
V  IR  Vx  0
(a) 24 (b) 12 So, voltage across current source-
(c) 10 (d) 9 Vx = V + IR
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II 529. Which of the following is the dimension of
Ans : (d) On applying KCL at node A, power?
VA  12 VA VA  24 ML2 T2
  0 (a) (b)
2 1 2 T3 ML2
VA VA ML 2
ML2
 6  VA   12  0 (c) (d)
2 2 QT 2 QT
2VA = 18
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
VA = 9 volt
So, 9 volt applicable node A. ML2
Ans : (a) Dimension of power is
527. What will be the current (in A) through 4 ohms T3
resistor, if a source of 4 V with internal 2 2
W ML T
resistance of 2 ohms is connected at x-y P 
t T
terminals with positive terminal at x?
 ML2 
= ML2 T-3 =  3 
 T 
530. A factory runs in 4 shifts of 6 hours each, in
which it consumes 36 kW, 86 kW, 50 kW and
(a) 0.75 (b) 0.24 20 kW in each shift respectively. Calculate the
(c) 1.62 (d) 1.44 energy (in kWh) consumed by the factory per
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II day.
Ans : (a) Current-source is converted into voltage (a) 216 (b) 557
source. (c) 1152 (d) 1920
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (c) Total Power = 36 + 86 + 50 + 20 = 192 kW
Consumed energy = 192 × 6
 1152 kWh

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531. What is the current through the 2  resistance abundant. There are two types of thermistor in terms of
for the circuit as shown below? change of resistance with change of temperature-
1. Positive temperature coefficient thermistor (PTC)
2. Negative temperature coefficient thermistor (NTC)
Thermistor with positive temperature coefficient
increases temperature, resistance increases and the
negative temperature coefficient temperature increases,
(a) 5 A (b) 4 A the resistance decreases.
(c) 3 A (d) 2 A 535. Three capacitors of 2 F. 5  F and 10 F have
ESE-2009 breakdown voltage of 200 V, 500 V and 100 V
Ans. (d) : respectively. The capacitors are connected in
series and the applied voltage to the circuit is
gradually increased. Determine the total
applied voltage at the point breakdown.
(a) 100 V (b) 320 V
Apply KVL in loop (1) (c) 150 V (d) 250 V
6V  V  20  0 HPPSC Lecturer 06.07.2021
UPPCL JE 25.11.2019, Shift-I
5V  20
Ans : (b) C1=2F, and C2=5 F, C3 = 10F
V  4Volt
V 4
Current through 2 resistor = =  2A
R 2
532. Ohm's law is not applicable to–
(a) Constant and Variable Temperatures
(b) Constant Temperature
(c) Variable temperature In series connected capacitor–
(d) Any of the options 1 1 1 1
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II   
Ceq C1 C2 C3
Ans : (c) Ohm's law is not applicable for variable
temperature. According to ohm's law, ratio of voltage 1 1 1
  
and current is a constant, which is called as a 2 5 10
Resistance.
5  2 1
V 
Characteristics graph is a straight line. 10
I
In Ohm's law, atmospheric incident like temperature, 10
Ceq   1.25 F
wind, humidity etc are assumed as constant. 8
Ohm's law is not applicable on non-linear devices such Total applied voltage at the break down point-
as electrolyte, semiconductor etc. V  Ceq
533. Who invented the alternating current? V1 
(a) Tesla (b) Faraday C1
(c) Maxwell (d) Edison V  1.25 106
SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-II 200 
2 106
Ans : (a) Nikola Tesla invented the alternating current.
Invention of AC motor was also done by Tesla in 1888. V  40000
All AC machine like induction motor invented by him 125
so induction motor is also known as Tesla motor.
534. _______ is a temperature sensitive resistor, V  320 V
whose resistance decreases with increasing 536. What is the voltage across the current source
temperature. for the below shown circuit?
(a) Thermistor
(b) Copper wire sensor
(c) Proximity sensor
(d) Gold leaf sensor
UPPCL JE 25.11.2019, Shift-I
Ans : (a) Thermistor is a temperature sensing resistor
whose resistance decreases with increasing temperature. (a) 5.0 V (b) 7.5 V
It’s used for the temperature detector, over current (c) 12.5 V (d) 17.5 V
protectors and self controlled heating elements are ESE-2009
Network Theory 100 YCT
Ans. (d) : 539. The initial temperature of machine is 450C.
Calculate the temperature of machine after 1.2
hours, if its final steady temperature rise is
850C and the heating time constant is 2.4 hours.
Consider ambient temperature as 250C
(a) (25–65e–0.5)° C (b) (110–65e–0.5)° C
(c) (85–65e–0.5)° C (d) (85–25e–0.5)° C
Apply nodal- UPPCL JE 25.11.2019, Shift-I
V  10 V Ans : (c) For heating–
 5
5 5   m (1  e  t /  )  i e  t / 
2V  10  25 m=Final steady temperature rise = 85 0C
2V  35 i =Initial temperature rise over ambient
V = 17.5 V = 450–250=200C
537. Find the value of 'I' in the circuit t =1.2 hours,  =2.4 hours
   m   m e  t /   i e  t / 
  m  ( m   i ) e  t / 
 850  (850  200 ) e1.2 / 2.4
  85  65e 0.5  0 C
(a) 2 amp (b) 3 amp 540. One calorie heat energy is equal to the
(c) 4 amp (d) 1 amp electrical energy of
UPJN 2014 -3 -4
Ans : (d) 10 10
(a) kWh (b) kWh
860 860
-2 -3
10 10
(c) kWh kWh
(d)
86 8.6
UPPCL JE 25.11.2019, Shift-I
Ans : (a) 1kWh = 860 kcal
Nodal at point (A) :-
I1+I –2 = 0 1
1 kcl = kWh
V3 V 860
 2 0 103
6 9 1calorie  kWh
V3 V 860
 2 541. Resistivity of electrical conductors is affected by :
6 9
(a) temperature (b) pressure
3V  9  2V (c) composition (d) all of the above
2
18 UPJN 2013
5V = 45 Ans : (d)
V = 9 Volt  Resistivity of electrical conductor is affected by
V temperature, pressure and composition also.
Current I   The SI unit of resistivity is ohm-m (-m) and it is
9 represented by .
9 
I  R 
9 A
I  1Amp RA

538. A capacitor consists of two: 
(a) conductors separated by an insulator 542. Find power absorbed/delivered by 120 V
(b) silver-coated insulators source.
(c) ceramic plates and one mica disc
(d) insulators separated by a dielectric
UPPCL JE 25.11.2019, Shift-I
Ans : (a) A capacitor consists of two conductors
separated by an insulator. It has the ability to collect
charge, which is called capacitance. The unit of
capacitance is farad.
q (a) 120 watts (b) 240 watts
C F (c) 2 watts (d) 1 watt
V
UPJN 2013
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Ans : (b) 545. The number of cycles completed by an AC
quantity in one second is called as ........ .
(a) period (b) frequency
(c) power factor (d) RMS current
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
1
Ans. (b) : Frequency (f) =
T
(120  30) The number of cycles/second is called the frequency of
I
30  15 the alternating quantity. Its unit is Hertz (Hz).
90 546. Power factor is given by ________
I = 2A (a) Real power/Apparent power
45 (b) Reactive power/Apparent power
Then power delivered by 120V source- (c) Apparent power/Real power
P = VI (d) Apparent power/Reactive power
P = 120  2 = 240 Watt Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
P  240 Watt Real power
Ans. (a) : Power factor =
543. A current of 18 A flows through a conductor Apparent power
for half a minute. The total charge flown kW P VI cos 
within the conductor in the same time was–   
(a) 724 C (b) 90 C kVA S VI
(c) 540 C (d) 9 C
UPJN 2014
Ans : (c) i = 18 A
t = 30 sec
Q=?
Q = it
Q = 18  30 The cosine of angle between voltage and current in an
Q = 540C AC circuit is known as power factor.
547. The resistance of a copper conductor is --------.
544. What is the value of I for the below shown (a) more than the resistance of Aluminium
circuit, if V = 2 volts? (b) less than the resistance of silver
(c) more than the resistance of gold
(d) more than the resistance of silver
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : The resistance of a copper conductor is more
than the resistance of silver.
(a) 2 A (b) 4 A 
(c) 6 A (d) 8 A  R 
A
ESE-2009  R  
Ans. (c) : Metal Resistivity on (ohm-m)
at Room temp.
Annealed Copper 1.72×10-8
Silver 1.59 ×10-8
Gold 2.44 ×10-8
Aluminium 2.65 ×10-8
548. What is the numerical value of the form factor
V = 2V of the pure AC sine wave?
Current through 2 resistor- (a) 0.636 (b) 1.412
V (c) 0.707 (d) 1.11
 I3   1A Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
2
Apply current division rule- Vm
 1  [Link]
and I3    I1 Ans. (d) : Form factor =  2  1.11
1 3  Average value 2Vm
1 
I3  I1 For sine wave-
4
1 V
1  I1 I3  1A  [Link]  m
4 2
 I1  4A 2V
Average voltage  m
For total current through by current source (I) = I1 + 2 
I = 4+2 = 6A Form factor = 1.11
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549. For the circuit shown in the figure below, the 
voltage across the 1 ohm resistor is given by Ans. (c) : Resistance R = 
A
SI unit of resistance (R) = ohm   
Where,   Specific resistance
A = cross section area
= length
553. Find the current through 2 ohm resistor
(a) 7/4 V (b) 5/4 V
(c) 7/3 V (d) 2/3 V
ESE-2010
Ans. (a) :

(a) 2A (b) 8A
(c) 6A (d) 4A
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
Apply nodal- Vizag Steel 25.10.2018 Shift-I
V4 V Ans. (a) : R T  3  2
 1  0
3 1 R T  5
7 V
V  Volt I
4 RT
Current through 1 resistor
10
V 7 I   2A
I  A 5
1 4 The current across 2  is 2 Ampere. Because in series
7 the current is same.
I A
4 554. The currents I1 and I2 in the below circuit are
respectively
550. The value of the capacitive reactance of a
capacitor when it is connected with AC supply
will be -----.
(a) inversely proportional to the supply frequency
(b) directly proportional to the supply voltage
(c) inversely proportional to the supply voltage
(d) directly proportional to the supply frequency
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Capacitive reactance- (a) 4 A; 4 A (b) 3 A; 5 A
(c) 2 A; 6 A (d) 6 A; 2 A
1 1 ESE-2010
XC  
C 2fC Ans. (c) :
Hence, the value of the capacitive reactance of
capacitor when it is connected with AC supply will be
inversely proportional to the supply frequency.
551. Which is the passive component in terms of
electronics?
(a) Resistor (b) SCR
(c) Transistor (d) Diode
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II Apply super mesh-
Ans. (a) : Passive- It is one which contains no source of 40  2I1  1I 2  4I 2  3I1  0
e.m.f. in it. e.g.- R,L,C 5I1  5I2  40
Active- It is one which contains one or more than one
source of e.m.f. along with passive element. e.g. diode, I1  I2  8 ....................(i)
transistor. Now
552. The unit of resistance is expressed in terms of  I1  I 2  4
_____. I 2  I1  4 ..................(ii)
(a) mho (b) ohm/m After solving equation (i) and (ii)
(c) ohm (d) m/ohm
I1  2A I2  6A
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
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555. In an atom, the number of electrons which can 559. The current I1 and I2 in the below circuit are
be accommodated in L shell (or) orbit is ------. respectively
(a) 4 (b) 6
(c) 2 (d) 8
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : Shell No. of electrons
K 2
L 8 (a) 1.818 A; - 0.4545 A (b) 2.451 A; - 1.568 A
M 18 (c) 0.4545 A; - 1.818 A (d) 1.56 A; - 2.45 A
N 32 ESE-2010
In any orbit no. of electrons = 2n2 Ans. (c) :
Where n is orbit number.
556. The value of the resistance of an Aluminium
conductor is ---------.
(a) Inversely proportional to its diameter
(b) Directly proportional to its area of cross
section
(c) Inversely proportional to its length By applying source transformation,
(d) Directly proportional to its radius i.e. current source converted in to voltage source
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
  4
Ans. (a) : R      2
A 
d 2 d
4
1
Resistance R  2
d Apply nodal
Where, d = diameter
 = Length V  50 V V  100
  0
  Specific resistance 10 20 30
557. The Unit of true power is given as 11
V  8.33
________________ 60
(a) Watt (b) Joules 8.33  60
(c) voltage (d) Ampere V
Vizag Steel JET 27.10.2018 11
Ans. (a) : The actual amount of power being used, or V= 45.45V
Current through 5 resistor-
dissipated in a circuit is called true power , and it is
measured in watt, 50  45.45
i1   0.4545A
P = True power , P = I2 R, P = E2/R 10
P  VI cos  Current through 30 resistor-
45.45  100
i2   1.818A
30
560. If three 10 μ F capacitors are connected in
parallel, the net capacitance is
(a) 10/3  F (b) 30  F
(c) 3/10  F (d) 60  F
Vizag Steel JET 27.10.2018
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II
 True power also known as active power and real UGVCL JE-2014
power. Ans. (b) : Capacitance in parallel-
558. Two identical resistors of resistance 4 ohms C = C1 + C2 + C3
each are connected in series. What is the total C = 10 + 10 + 10
resistance? C = 30 F
(a) 8 ohms (b) 2 ohms 561. The equivalent resistance of the given circuit is
(c) 6 ohms (d) 4 ohms ______________
Vizag Steel JET 27.10.2018
Ans. (a) :

In series -
R= R1+R2 (a) 1Ω (b) 0.5Ω
R = 4+4 (c) 2Ω (d) 3Ω
R = 8 Vizag Steel JET 27.10.2018
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Ans. (b) : In parallel circuit the equivalent or over all 566. Two inductance of 1H and 3H are connected in
resistance in circuit is given by the equation; parallel. The equivalent inductance is given as
1 1 1 1 ______
    (a) 3/4 H (b) 3/2 H
R e q R1 R 2 Rn (c) 2/3 H (d) 4/3 H
1 1 1 2 Vizag Steel 25.10.2018 Shift-I
   Ans. (a) :
Req 1 1 1
1
Req   0.5
2
562. One kilovolt is equal to --------.
(a) 0.1000 volt - (b) 100 volt
(c) 10000 volt (d) 1000 volt L1L 2 1 3
Vizag Steel JET 27.10.2018 L eq  
Ans. (d) : 1 kilo Volt = 1×103 Volt L1  L 2 1  3
= 1000 Volt 3
L eq  H
563. Find the current through 1 ohm resistor 4
567. Ohm's law is not applicable to _____________
(a) DC Circuits (b) Semi - Conductors
(c) Resistors (d) AC Circuits
Vizag Steel 25.10.2018 Shift-I
Ans. (b) : Ohm's law-
(a) 1A (b) 6A V V
= constant or = R
(c) 2A (d) 4A I I
Vizag Steel JET 27.10.2018
Ans. (c) : In the given circuit 1 ohm resistor is  Current is directly proportional to the potential
connected in series with 2 A current source. As in series difference across the ends of a conductor.
circuit current remains same. So the value of current in  This linear relationship between V and I does not
1 ohm will be 2A. apply to all non-metallic conductors, semi-conductor.
i.e. ohm’s law is not applicable to non-linear elements.
568. What is the SI unit of resistivity?
(a) ohm-metre (b) siemens / metre
(c) coulomb / meter (d) ampere / meter
DMRCE JE 26.02.2020
564. One MilliAmpere is equal to -----. Vizag Steel 25.10.2018 Shift-I
(a) 0.001 Ampere (b) 0.1000 Ampere Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018 Shift-II
(c) 0.01 Ampere (d) 0.1 Ampere 
Ans. (a) : Resistance  R   
Vizag Steel 25.10.2018 Shift-I A
Vizag Steel JET 25.10.2018, Shift-II RA
Ans. (a) : 1mA  m
3 
 1 10 A SI unit of resistivity is ohm meter-
1 Where,   resistivity
 1 A
1000   length
 0.001A
A =Area
565. The value of the resistance of a copper 569. Which of the following element has maximum
conductor is ---------. electric conductivity?
(a) Directly proportional to its area of cross section (a) Silver (b) Aluminium
(b) Directly proportional to its diameter (c) Copper (d) Stainless steel
(c) Inversely proportional to its length WBPSC SAE 2003
(d) Directly proportional to its length Ans. (a) : Silver has maximum electric conductivity
Vizag Steel 25.10.2018 Shift-I because silver has minimum resistivity (1.6108 -m).
Ans. (d) : Resistance of conductor- 570. Temperature Coefficient of resistance is
 negative for
R
A (a) Tungsten (b) Steel
Where,  = specific resistance, (c) Carbon (d) Tin
WBPSC SAE 2003

R Ans. (c) : Carbon has negative temperature coefficient
A (0.0005/°C). A negative temperature coefficient for a
1 material means that its resistance decreases with an
R   and R 
A increases in temperature.
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571. A large value of short circuit current indicates Apply nodal on point a-
(a) a poor power factor (b) zero power factor Va  35  20 Va V  20
(c) a good power factor (d) none of the above   0
UGVCL JE-2014 15 3 2
Ans. (c) : The large value of short circuit current Va  10 V
indicates a good power factor. Current through 2 
It is defined as the current drawn by the motor of stands
till neglecting its resistance. A large value of ideal short Va  20 10  20
Ix  
circuit current will be drawn for small value of leakage 2 2
reactance giving good power factor. 10
I x   5A
572. Resistance of 220 V, 100 W lamp will be 2
(a) 4.84 Ohm (b) 48.4 Ohm I x  5A
(c) 4840 Ohm (d) 484 Ohm Voltage across 2 resistor
UGVCL JE-2014
Vx  I x  2
Ans. (d) : Voltage = 220V
Power = 100W  25
V 2 220  220 Vx  10V
R 
P 100 575. If 5, 10 & 15 ohms resistance are connected in
parallel, the combined resistance is
R  484ohm ............ohms.
573. ........ has zero temperature co-efficient of (a) 15 (b) 10
resistance. (c) 5 (d) 2.73
(a) Carbon (b) Aluminium UPSSSC JE-2015
(c) Porcelain (d) Manganin Ans. : (d) If the three resistance connected in parallel
UGVCL JE-2014 the equivalent resistance will be very low to the value of
Ans. (d) : Manganin has zero temperature co-efficient small resistance.
of resistance. There is approximately no change in 1 1 1 1
resistance with temperature we can consider the value   
R eq R1 R 2 R 3
of this coefficient as zero. The alloy of constantan and
manganin has the temperature coefficient of resistance 1 1 1 6  3 2 11
    =
is nearly zero. 5 10 15 30 30
Manganin - 0.000002/ºC 30
Aluminum - 0.0039/ºC Req = = 2.73 
Carbon - 0.0005/ºC 11
576. Value of V1 will be-
574. The currents Ix and Vx in the below circuit are
respectively

(a) 2 V (b) 4 V
(c) -14 V (d) -2 V
UPSSSC JE-2015
ESE-2009
(a) 5 A; 10 V (b) 10 A; 20 V ESE-2006
(c) 6 A; 12 V (d) 4 A; 8 V Ans. : (d) Given circuit diagram-
ESE-2010
Ans. (a) :

Applying nodal analysis at node V1

V V V
1= 1 1 2
2 6
Current source converted in to voltage source- 6 = 4V1 – V2 (i)
Applying nodal analysis at node V2
V V V
–4= 2 1 2
6 7
– 168 = 13V2 – 7V1 (ii)
By equation (i) & (ii)
 90
V1 =  V1 = – 2V
45
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577. The resistance Rab will be 580. The voltage Vab in the circuit (which is a part
of a larger circuit) will be

(a) 12  (b) 16 
(c) 10  (d) 20  (a) 3 Volts (b) -3 Volts
UPSSSC JE-2015 (c) 15 Volts (d) -15 Volts
UPSSSC JE-2015
Ans. : (a) 5  and 20  are connected in parallel
Ans. : (d) The voltage Vab in the circuit.
20  5 100
Req = (5 | | 20) =   4
20  5 25
40  and 10  are connected in parallel
40  10 400
Req = (40 | | 10) =   8
40  10 50
4  and 8  are connected in series
Req = 4 + 8 By KCL
R eq = 12 Current at b point = 5  2 =3
Iba = 3 A
578. The value of 'R' in the circuit is Iab = –3A
Voltage across 5 resistor (Vab) = –3  5
 Vab  15V
581. For the circuit shown in figure below, the value
of current, I is
(a) 10  (b) 5 
(c) 2.5  (d) Cannot be found
UPSSSC JE-2015
Ans. : (c) Given circuit diagram-

(a) 2 A (b) 3 A
(c) 6 A (d) 12 A
ESE-2010
Let current I is flowing in loop
By applying KVL in loop Ans. (d) :
 20 + IR + 10I  30 = 0
 20 + 10 + 10I  30 = 0
10I  40 = 0
10I = 40
I=4A
Since voltage drop across the R resistor is = 10 VApply KVL,
IR = 10 -60 + 2I + 12 +2I = 0
4  R = 10 4I  48  0
R = 2.5  4I = 48
579. The voltage Vab in the figure will be I = 12A
582. The internal resistances of an ideal Voltage
source and an ideal current source respectively
are (in ohms)
(a) 0 and  (b) 0 and 1
(c)  and  (d)  and 0
UPSSSC JE-2015
Ans. : (a) Ideal voltage source– An ideal voltage
(a) 3 Volts (b) 7 Volts source has constant terminal voltage regardless of
(c) -3 Volts (d) 0 Volts current supplied by it. An ideal voltage source has zero
UPSSSC JE-2015 (0) internal resistance.
Ans. : (c) Apply KVL- Ideal Current Source An ideal current source (also
Vab + 5 – 3 + 1 = 0 called constant-current source) will supply the same
Vab + 6 – 3 = 0 current to any resistance connected to its terminals. An
Vab = –3 Volts ideal current source has infinite () internal resistance.

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583. Which of the following is the description of
largest size resistor? (given that the material Voltage across all three resistance will be V.
used in each is same) V2
Power loss in one resistance =
(a) 100 , 20 Watts (b) 10 , 100 Watts R
(c) 1K , 1 Watts (d) 1M , 1 Watts 3V 2
2 4 Power loss in all three resistance =
UPSSSC JE-2015 R
Ans. : (b) The resistance which has a higher wattage Total power loss in all three resistance when connected
rating is larger in size. Resistance at higher wattage in parallel.
rating gives more power loss, so its size is kept larger. = 3  30 = 90 watt
Hence the size of the resistance of 10 , 100 watts will 586. If the current flowing in the circuit shown is
be the largest. 2A, the value of resistance R will be
584. A thermistor has _____ temperature coefficient
of resistance
(a) Positive (b) Zero
(c) Negative (d) any of the above
UPSSSC JE-2015 (a) 6  (b) 3 
Ans. : (c) A thermistor has negative temperature (c) 9  (d) 12 
coefficient of resistance. A material whose resistance UPSSSC JE-2015
increased by decreasing temperature is called negative Ans. : (c) Given circuit diagram
temperature coefficient material. A semiconducting
material has negative temperature coefficient.
585. Three equal resistors are connected in series,
across a source of emf, dissipate 10 W of
power. What would be the power dissipated
when they are connected in parallel across the
Applying KVL in loop
same source.
(a) 10 W (b) 30 W 24 = 3I + RI
(c) 90 W (d) 270 W 24 = 32 + R2  Given I  2 A 
UPSSSC JE-2015 18 = 2R
Ans. : (c) (i) When resistance are in series R=9
587. The value of RAB will be

2 (a) 6.4  (b) 2.4 

V (c) 14.4  (d) 14 
3 UPSSSC JE-2015
Power loss in one resistance P1 =  
R Ans. : (c) Equivalent resistance of 6  and 3  in
V2 63
P1 = parallel = =2
9R 63
Power loss in all three resistance P = 3P1 1 and 5 series equivalent resistance = 1+5 = 6
3V 2 V2
P= P=
9R 3R
Total power loss (P) = 10 watt
V2
P= = 10
3R 6 and 4 parallel equivalent resistance
V2 6 4
= 30 watt = = 2.4
R 64
(ii) When all resistance are connected in parallel

4 , 2.4 , 8 series equivalent resistance

= 4 + 2.4 +8
Req = 14.4 

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588. The current I0 in the circuit shown is : Ans. : (b) Given circuit diagram-

(a) 4A (b) -2A

(c) -4A (d) 6A Incoming current at the junction = outgoing current at
UPSSSC JE-2015 the junction
Ans. : (c) Given circuit diagram- 2 = 1 + IBC
I0 = ? IBC = 1 A
Voltage drop across branch BE
= Voltage drop in branch BC + Voltage in branch CD
12  1 = 1  R + 6
R = 12 – 6
R=6
591. Value of R in 
Applying KCL at
node 'A'
I0 +10 =2+4
I0 = 6–10
I0 = – 4A
589. In the circuit shown, the current i1 is
(a) 10  (b) 20 
(c) 30  (d) 40 
UPSSSC JE-2015
Ans. : (b) Given circuit diagram-
(a) 4 A (b) 2 A
(c) 4.76 A (d) 20 A
ESE-2011
Ans. (a) :

By Applying KVL in Loop A B E F

100 V = 10 I + 10 (I–2)
100 = 10 I + 10 I – 20
Applying KCL at node a. 20 I = 120
Va I=6A
i1  5i1  0
10 Current flowing in branch BE in 10 resistance = I–2
10i1  50i1  Va = 6–2 = 4 A
0 Voltage will be same across branch BE and CD because
10 they are connected in parallel
10i1  50i1  Va VBE = VCD
Va  60i1 4  10 = 2  R
250  Va 250  60i1 R = 20 
i1   592. A passive network is one which contains
2.5 2.5 (a) Only variable resistance
2.5i1  60i1  250 (b) Only some sources of emf in it
Current through 2.5 resistor- (c) Only two sources of emf in it
250 (d) No source of emf in it
i1   4A UPSSSC JE-2015
62.5
Ans. : (d) A passive network is one which does not
590. Value of R is have any emf source. While an active network is one
that has at least one emf source.
593. The period of a wave is
(a) the same as frequency
(b) Time required to complete one cycle
(a) 4  (b) 6  (c) expressed in amperes
(c) 8  (d) 18  (d) none of the above
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Ans. : (b) The period of a wave is time required to Green 5 105  0.5%
complete one cycle and it is given by- Blue 6 106  0.25%
Violet 7 107  0.1%
1 Gray 8 108  0.05%
T
f White 9 109 –
Where f = Frequency Gold 10–1  5%
T = Time period Silver 10–2  10%
594. When two capacitors are connected in series, Colourless –  20%
there total value of capacitance- e.g. 3.9k = 3900
(a) Remains same (b) Reduces = 39×102 So, the colour coding will be orange white
(c) Increases (d) None of these Red Gold
UPSSSC JE-2015598. Which of the following is the correct formula of
Ans. : (b) When two capacitors are connected in series specific resistance?
the equivalent capacitance decreases (a) R/L (b) RL/A
C1 C 2 (c) RA/L (d) A/RL
Ceq = UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
C1  C2
When two capacitors are connected in parallel the L
Ans. (c) : R  
equivalent capacitance increases. A
Ceq = C1 + C2 RA
595. The domestic electric supply is what value of 
A.C. supply L
(a) Average value (b) Mean value Where ,
(c) RMS value (d) DC value R= Resistance
UPSSSC JE-2015 = Resistivity
Ans. : (c) The domestic electric supply is R.M.S. value A = Cross sectional area
of A.C. L= length
I V 599. Dependent sources are also called _________.
Irms = m , Vrms = m (a) Uncontrolled sources
2 2 (b) Time response elements
596. What is that property of a coil called under (c) Steady state elements
which if there is a change in the current (d) Controlled sources
flowing through it, a voltage gets induced in the UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
coil itself as well as the neighboring circuit?
(a) Resistivity (b) Inductance Ans. (d) : An ideal dependent (controlled) sources is an
(c) Charging active element in which the source quantity is controlled
(d) None of the above
UPSSSC JE-2015by another voltage or current source.
Ans. : (b) Inductance is the property of a coil called 600. How many types of dependent sources are
under which if there is a change in the current flowing there?
through it, a voltage gets induced in the coil itself as (a) 1 (b) 4
well as the neighbouring circuit. Inductor stores energy (c) 2 (d) 3
in magnetic field. UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
1 Ans. (b) : There are four types of dependent sources
Energy (E) = LI 2 (1) Current controlled
2 Voltage source
  N2A
Inductance (L) = 0 r

N (2) Voltage controlled
L Voltage source
I
597. Which of the following is true for 3.9 k resistor (3) Voltage controlled
using color-coding technique? current source
(a) red, white, red, gold
(b) red, green, orange, silver
(c) orange, green, orange, silver (4) Current controlled
(d) orange, white, red, gold current source
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
Ans. (d) :
Colour Digit Multiplier Tolerance 601. When the graph between current through and
Black 0 1 – voltage across a device is a straight line, the
Brown 1 101 1%
2% device is referred to as ___________.
Red 2 102 (a) Passive (b) Nonlinear
3
Orange 3 10 – (c) Active region (d) Linear
4
Yellow 4 10 –
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
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Ans. (d) : A linear circuit is one whose parameters are Ans. (d) : Applying Nodal
constant with time also they do not change with voltage V  30 V  36
or current and circuit obeys ohm's law. 9 0
10 20
602. When KCL is applied at the super node in the
below circuit the current equation in terms of 2V  60  180  V  36  0
node voltages V1 and V2 is 20
3V  276
V = 92 Volt
604. Find the current flowing through resistor R3?

V1 V2
(a) 6   (a) 1.95 mA (b) 2.5 mA
2 4 (c) 2 mA (d) 1.55 mA
V1  V2 V1  V2 UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
(b) 4  
2 20 Ans. (a) :
V1 V1  V2
(c) 4  
2 20
V1 V2
(d) 4  
2 4
ESE-2011 By Applying nodal analysis at node A
Ans. (a) : I1  I 2  I3
Then,
5  V3 10  V3 V3
 
4.7 10 4.7  10 1.5  103
3 3

V3  2.922 Volt
Current flow through resistance R3
V 2.922
I3  3   1.95 10 3
Let current through 10 V source is I. R 3 1.5  103
Applying KCL at node 1, I3  1.95mA
V V  V2
4  1  1 I0 ......(i) 605. Find the current flowing through resistor R2?
2 20
Applying KCL at node 2,
V V  V1
I  2  2  10  0
4 20
V V  V2
I  2  1  10  ................. (ii)
4 20
Adding equation (i) and (ii) we get, (a) 5 mA (b) 2 mA
V V  V2 V V  V2 (c) 1.51 mA (d) 1.25 mA
4  1  1 II 2  1  10  0
2 20 4 20 UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
V V Ans. (c) :
4  10  1  2  0
2 4
V V
6  1  2
2 4
603. The node voltage V in the circuit is

By Applying nodal analysis at node A

I1  I 2  I3
Then,
5  V3 10  V3 V3
(a) 6 V (b) 30 V  
(c) 36 V (d) 92 V 4.7 103 4.7  103 1.5  103
ESE-2011 V3  2.922 Volt
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 Current flow through resistance R2 608. Find the voltage across resistor R1?
V  10 2.922  10
 I2  3 
4.7  103 4.7 103
7.078
I2   1.505  103
4.7  103
I 2  1.51mA
(a) 2.5 V (b) 2 V
606. Find the current flowing through resistor R1? (c) 3.5 V (d) 2.078 V
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
Ans. (d) :

(a) 440 microA (b) 445 mA

(c) 442 mA (d) 442 microA By Applying nodal analysis at node A
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
I1  I 2  I3
Ans. (d) :
Then,
5  V3 10  V3 V3
 
4.7 10 4.7  10 1.5  103
3 3

V3  2.922 Volt
Voltage across R1 = V1 = 5 –V3 = 5 – 2.922
By Applying nodal analysis at node A V1  2.078 Volt
I1  I 2  I3 609. Find the voltage across resistor R3?
Then,
5  V3 10  V3 V3
 
4.7 10 4.7  10 1.5  103
3 3

V3  2.922 Volt
Current flow through resistance R1
V 5 2.922  5 (a) 2.922 V (b) 2.5 V
 I1  3  (c) 3.5 V (d) 2.078
4.7  103 4.7  103 UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
2.078 Ans. (a) :
I1   0.442  103
4.7  103
I1  442 A
607. Find the voltage across resistor R2?

By Applying nodal analysis at node A

I1  I 2  I3
(a) 7.078 V (b) 5.5 V Then,
(c) 7 V (d) 2.078 V
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II 5  V3 10  V3 V3
 
Ans. (a) : 4.7 103 4.7  103 1.5  103
V3  2.922 Volt
Voltage across R 3  V3  2.922 Volt
610. Amount of current flowing in the circuit having
12V battery source and single resistor of
By Applying nodal analysis at node A resistance 24k.
I1  I 2  I3 (a) 50 mA (b) 288 kA
(c) 2 kA (d) 500 A
Then,
Vizag Steel MT 13.12.2020
5  V3 10  V3 V3 UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
 
4.7 10 4.7  10 1.5  103
3 3
Ans. (d) : V = 12V, R = 24k= 24×103 
V3  2.922 Volt From the ohms law-
Voltage across R 2  V2  10  V3 = 10 – 2.922 V 12
I   0.5mA  500 A
V2 = 7.078 Volt R 24  103

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611. Amount of electricity consumed by a 100 Watt 614. Current passing through resistor R2:-
bulb (in the ON state for 10 hours) is:- I1 R1=3 k R2=3 k
(a) 100 Watts per Hour + V – I– V +
3 I2
1 2
(b) 100 Watts +
(c) 1kWh = 1 Unit of electricity 10 V V3 R3=1.5k 10 V
(d) 1000 Watts (1kW) –
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
Ans. (c) : P = 100 watt, Time  10hour (a) 1.65 mA (b) 1 mA
Energy consumed (E) = Power × Time (c) 1.75 mA (d) 1.25 mA
= 100 × 10 = 1kwh UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
= 1 unit. Ans. (a) :
612. What will the voltage across resistance R1?
I1 R1=3 k R2=3 k
+ V – –
I3 V2 + I2
1
+
10 V V3 R3=1.5k 10 V
–
Nodal analysis of node A
(a) 4.759 V (b) 4.898 V I1  I 2  I3
(c) 4.5 V (d) 5 V
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II 10  V3 10  V3 V3
 
Ans. (d) : 3  103 3  103 1.5  103
4V3  20
V3  5 Volt
Current flows through R2
V  10 5  10
 I2  3 3 
Nodal analysis of node A 3  10 3  103
I1  I 2  I3 5
I2   1.67 mA
10  V3 10  V3 V3 3  103
  615. Energy meter measures energy in-
3  103 3  103 1.5  103
4V3  20 (a) Joules (b) Kilowatt
(c) Kilowatt-Hour (d) Watt
V3  5 Volt RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020
Voltage across (R1) Ans. (c) : Energy meter measures energy in kWh
V1  10  V3  10  5 (Kilowatt hour). It is an electrical instrument that
measure the amount of electrical energy used by the
V1  5Volt consumer. Energy meter is an integrating instrument
613. What will the voltage across resistance R3? and takes into account both of the quantities power and
I1 R1=3 k R2=3 k time, the product of which gives the energy. Energy
+ V – I–
3 V 2
+I meter keeps a record of total energy consumed in a
1 2
+ circuit during a particular time.
10 V V3 R3=1.5k 10 V
616. Which of the following is unit of specific
–
resistance?
(a) 5.250 V (b) 5.125 V (a) Ohm (b) Ohm–meter
(c) 5 V (d) 5.102 V (c) Ohm/meter (d) Ohm/meter2
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020
UPPCL JE 2015
Ans. (c) :
Ans. (b) : The SI unit of specific resistance is ohm–
meter (–m)

R=
A
Nodal analysis of node A Where  = resistivity or specific resistance
I1  I 2  I3 617. Which of the following is true for the parallel
connection of resistors?
10  V3 10  V3 V3 (a) Voltage in each branch is different
 
3  103 3  103 1.5  103 (b) Current in each branch is same
4V3  20 (c) Total power is equal to sum of individual
branch power
V3  5 Volt (d) Total power is equal to power in any branch.
Voltage across R3 = V3 = 5 volt RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020
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Ans. (c) : In parallel connection of resistors the total 620. According to Kirchhoff's voltage law, the
power is equal to sum of individual branch power. algebraic sum of all voltage drop and e.m.f. in
Resistors in parallel:- any closed circuit in a network is equal to-
• Voltage in each branch is same. (a) Positive
• Current in each branch is different, for different value (b) Negative
of resistors. (c) Zero
• Effective resistance of the circuit is decreased. (d) Depends upon e.m.f. batteries
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RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020
BWSSB Code 198, 30.05.2017
Ans. (c) : According to Kirchhoff 's voltage law, the
algebraic sum of all voltage drop and e.m.f. in any
If equivalent resistance = Req closed circuit in a network is equal to zero. It works on
1 1 1 1 the principle of energy conservation.
  
R eq R1 R 2 R 3 621. What is maximum allowable wattage that can
Power (P) = P1 + P2 +P3 be connected to a 240 V, 20 A, single phase
circuit feeding residential electric heater?
618. The voltage Vx across the 2 resistance in the (a) 3840 Watt (b) 4320 Watt
circuit is (c) 4000 Watt (d) 1920 Watt
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020
Ans. (a) : Circuit feeding electric heater is considered
continuous and must be reduced 80% of its normal
rating,
(a) 16 V (b) 60 V  V = 240 V , I = 20 A
(c) 18 V (d) 10 V 80
ESE-2011 P = 240 × 20 
100
Ans. (c) : P = 3840 Watt
622. The value of current 'I' in the following circuit
is-

Apply nodal
V V  40
 10  0
5 5
V  50  V  40 (a) 0.5 A (b) 1.0 A
0
5 (c) 2.0 A (d) 4.0 A
V=45 Volt RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020
Current through 2 resistor Ans. (c) : All resistance are connected in parallel
45 R 3
i  9A  Req = =
5 n 3
So, voltage across 2 Req = 1
Vx  9  2
V
Vx = 18 V  Current i=
R
619. A capacitor that stores a charge of 0.5 coulomb 2
at 10 Volt. The value of capacitance of i=
capacitor will be- 1
i = 2.0 Amp
(a) 5 Farad (b) 10 Farad
(c) 0.05 Farad (d) 20 Farad 623. Value of current 'I' in a junction of following
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020 circuit will be-
Ans. (c) : Given,
Q = 0.5 coulomb
V = 10 volt
C=?
We know that-
Q = C.V
0.5 = C × 10
0.5
=C (a) 1.0 A (b) 2.0 A
10 (c) 0 A (d) 3.0 A
C = 0.05 farad RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020
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Ans. (c) : Ans. (b) :

Current through 1  resistor connected between B & E

is-
By current division rule-
By KCL R CD
Incoming current = outgoing current I BE  I
4=2+1+1+I R BE  R CD

4=4+I 1
I BE  1 [I  1A]
I=0 11
624. What is the potential difference? IBE = 0.5 A
(a) It is the difference of potential between two 627. In the circuit shown below, what will the power
points in an electric circuit consumed in 2 Ω resistor connected across
(b) Difference of Current between the two points A-B?
(c) Difference of Resistance between two points
(d) Difference of Capacitance between two points
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020
Ans. (a) : Potential difference is the difference in the
amount of energy that charge carriers have between two
points in a circuit. (a) 16 Watt (b) 0 Watt
A potential difference of one volt is equal to one joule (c) 8 Watt (d) 32 Watt
of energy being used by one coulomb of charge, when it RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020
flows between two points in a circuit.
Ans. (b) :
625. Kirchhoff's first law states that at a junction in
an electric circuit-
(a)  E  0 (b)  I  0
(c) V  0 (d)  E   V  0
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020
RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II Apply nodal at point B-
RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I i1  i 2  i 3  0
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
st
Ans. (b) : Kirchhoff's 1 law is the principle of V  6 V V  12
  0
conservation of electric charge. The algebraic sum of all 2 2 2
current entering at a node is equal to the algebraic sum V  6  V  V  12
0
of all current leaving that node. 2
V=6
The potential difference at point A & B is same then
current flow through A-B is zero.
P=V×I (I = 0)
P=0
628. The area of cross-section of copper wire is 3
I1 + I 2 + I 3 – I4 = 0 10–6m2. It carries a current of 4.2A. Calculate
I = 0 current density in the wire.
626. The current flowing through 1 Ω resistor (a) 1.4106A/m2 (b) 1.410–6A/m2
connected between B and E in circuit shown (c) 1.410 C/m 6 2
(d) 12.610–6A.m2
below is- SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
Ans (a) : Given,
I = 4.2 amp, A = 3×10-6 m2, J = ?
Current density formula-
J = I/A
4.2
J=
(a) 1 Ampere (b) 0.5 Ampere 3 10 6
(c) 10 Ampere (d) 0.25 Ampere
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629. Select the correct answer with respect to the 631. Determine the source voltage Vs
given network.

(a) –30 V (b) 20 V

(c) 30 V (d) –20V
SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
Ans (c) : From the figure-
(a)  I1R1  I 2 R 2  I3 R 3  I 4 R 4  E 2  E1  0
(b)  I1R1  I 2 R 2  I3 R 3  I 4 R 4  E 2  E1  0
(c)  I1R1  I 2 R 2  I3 R 3  I 4 R 4  E 2  E1  0
(d)  I1R1  I 2 R 2  I3 R 3  I 4 R 4  E 2  E1
SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
Ans (c) : From the given figure- By KVL -
-VS - 10 + 20 + 50 - 30 = 0
-VS + 70 - 40 = 0
-VS = -30
VS  30V
632. The rate of flow of charge in any element is
known as:
(a) current (b) net charge
By KVL Law - (c) conductance (d) potential
 E1  I4 R 4  I1R1  I 2 R 2  E 2  I3 R 3  0 SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
Ans (a) : The rate of flow of charge in any element is
  E1  I4 R 4  I1R1  I 2 R 2  E 2  I3 R 3   0 known as - current
 I1R1  I 2 R 2  I3 R 3  I 4 R 4  E 2  E1  0 dq
630. Determine the currents x, y in the given network. i
dt
The SI unit of electric current is ampere.
633. An element consumes W energy in joules for a
time period t seconds. What is the power of the
electrical energy given to the element?
(a) w/t Watt (b) w–t Watt
13 3 (c) w  t Watt (d) wt Watt
(a) x   A, y   A
8 4 SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
13 3 Ans (a) : The rate of energy transfer in per unit time is
(b) x  A, y   A called power. In other words, power is the work done per
8 4
13 3 unit time. Since work is measured in joules and time in
(c) x   A, y  A second, the unit of power will be joule/sec or watt.
8 4
w Joule
13 3 P  or Watt
(d) x  A, y  A t sec
8 4
SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II 634. Which of the following elements consumes 12
Ans (b) : W electrical power?

(a) A and D (b) B and C

 Voltage will be same in (c) C and D (d) A and B
(x+y) 10 = 12 -2x SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
12x +10y = 12 ..........(i) Ans (a) : Current in the circuit is positive terminal
(x+y) 10 = 8 -1×y toward the negative terminal of the battery.
10x + 11y = 8 ...........(ii)
Solving equations (i) and (ii)–
13
x A P = V.I P = V.I
8
3 = 43 = 43
y A Pconsumed  12W Pconsumed  12W
4

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635. What is the mathematical expression for a 50 Ans. (c) :
Hz sinusoidal voltage of peak value 100V? According to ohm’s law-
100 V = IR = constant
(a) sin100 t V (b) 100 sin 100  t V 1
2 So, I
100 R
(c) 50 sin 100  t V (d) sin 50 t V 1 1 1
2 I1 : I 2 : I3  : :
SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II R1 R 2 R 3
Ans (b) : Given that, 1 1 1 12 12 12
Vm = 100V  : : = : :
f = 50 Hz 2 4 6 2 4 6
= 6:3:2
 v = Vm sin t 638. A 60 W light bulb has a current of 0.5 A
= 100sin 2ft flowing through it. Calculate the number of
= 100sin 2  50t electrons passing through a cross section of the
filament.
v  100sin100t Volt (a)  3.110–18 electrons /min
636. Determine the resistance R in the given circuit, (b)  3.11018 electrons /s
if the voltage at node-b is Vb = 5V. (c)  3.110–18 electrons /s
(d)  3.11018 electrons /min
SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
Ans (b) : Given that-
I = 0.5A t = 1sec , e = 1.6×10-19
(a) 8 (b) 2 n.e = It
(c) 5 (d) 4 n ×1.6×10-19 = 0.5×1
SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II 0.5
Ans (c) : For the given circuit- n
1.6  1019
18
n  3.1  10 electrons / s
639. Which property of an electrical conductor
opposes the flow of current through it?
(a) Conductance (b) Resistance
Given, Vb  5V (c) Reluctance (d) Permeance
By nodal analysis- SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
At node A - SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
V V 5 Ans : (b) According to the diagram, in figure (a), we
4 a  a 0 see that resistance opposes the current flowing in the
10 5 circuit. The property of resistance is to oppose the
40  Va  2Va  10 current.
0
10 V  IR Here, I = Current
30 + 3Va = 0  1
Va  10 V  I  R  R= Resistance
At Node B- V= Voltage
Vb Vb  Va
4 
R 5
5 5   10 
4 
R 5 Fig (a)
5 15 640. Ohm is the S.I. unit of ...........
4  (a) Capacitance (b) Inductance
R 5 (c) Resistance (d) Conductance
5 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
43 
R Ans : (c) The S.I. unit of Resistance is ohm. It is
R  5 represented by the symbol ()
Unit of capacitance: Farad (F)
637. Three parallel branches of resistors are Unit of Inductance : Henry (H)
connected across a d.c source as shown in the Unit of conductance : Mho ()
figure. What is I1:I2:I3 ?
641. What will be the resistance (in Ohms) of a
resistor, when the dissipated power and the
current flowing through the resistor is 12W
and 2A respectively?
(a) 3 : 2 : 6 (b) 2 :4 : 6 (a) 6 (b) 24
(c) 6 : 3 : 2 (d) 6 : 2 : 4 (c) 2 (d) 3
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Ans : (d) It is given, 645. Find the power delivered (in W) by the current
P = 12W source in the circuit diagram given below
I = 2 Amp
R=?
We know that, P = I2 R
12 = (2)2 R
12 = 4R (a) 300 (b) 400
12 (c) 500 (d) 600
R  3 , R  3ohm
4 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
642. What will be the resistance (in ohms) of a Ans : (b) In the question figure R1 and R2 are in
cylindrical wire, if the length, diameter and the parallel and R4 and R3 are also in parallel.
resistivity of the wire is 4 m, 0.2 m and 0.4 R  R2 4 6
Ohms-m respectively? R12  1   2.4 ( R1=4, R2= 6)
(a) 49 (b) 56 R1  R 2 4  6
(c) 54 (d) 51 R  R 4 8  2 16
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II R 34  3    1.6 ( R4=8, R3= 2)
Ans : (d) From the given data, length (l ) = 4m R 3  R 4 8  2 10
Diameter (d) = 0.2m R12 and R34 are in series connection.
Radius (r) = 0.1m R eq  R 12  R 34  2.4  1.6  4
Resistivity of wire () = 0.4 ohm-meter Since, I = 10Amp
l
thus : R  
A
 
A  r 2 P = I2 R
0.4  4 1.6 1.6 P = (10)24 =100×4 = 400 watt
R 2
  = 50.95ohm
  0.1 3.14  0.01 0.0314 646. The source resistance of an ideal voltage source
should be ........
R  51 (a) Infinite (b) One
643. Determine the power (in W) of a lamp of 220V, (c) Zero (d) Greater than one
when the resistance of the lamp is 100 Ohms. RSMSSB JE (Diploma) 29.11.2020
(a) 448 (b) 486 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
(c) 484 (d) 488 Ans : (c) The source resistance of an ideal voltage
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II source should be zero. Therefore, it would provide
Ans : (c) Given, constant terminal voltage regardless of the value of load
voltage (V) = 220 volt connected across its terminals, and internal resistance
Resistance (R) = 100 ohm of an ideal current source should be infinite.
[P = ?]
V2
Formula, P=
R
220×220
P= =484 Watt. P  484watt
100
644. What will be the value of current 'I' (in A) for 647. What will be the voltage (in V) across resistor
the given circuit diagram? R2 in the circuit given below?

(a) 14.35 (b) 13.33

(a) 8 (b) 4 (c) 15.45 (d) 12.33
(c) 2 (d) 6 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II Ans : (b) Since All the resistance of the given circuit
Ans : (b) First of all determine the equivalent are connected in series so current flowing in the circuit
resistance of circuit. will be same.
so Req = 8||8 + 4+ 2 (8  and 8 are in parallel) Total Resistance (Req) = R1+R2= 20 + 40 = 60
88 V = 20Volt
Req =  4  2  10 V 20 1
88  I    Amp
V R 60 3
Current flowing in the circuit (I) = Voltage drop across R2= IR2
R
 V = 40 volt 1
  40  13.33Volt
40 3
I=  4amp
10 IR 2  13.33Volt

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648. What will be the value of current (in mA) for 650. A triangular pyramid, built up of six wires
the given electrical circuit? whose resistances are shown in the figure, is fed
from a 1 V battery at the terminals A and B.
The current through the branch DB is

(a) 0.11 (b) 110

(c) 0.101 (d) 101
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (d) 100 Ohm and 40 Ohm are in parallel in the
circuit. So,
100  40 4000
equivalent Resistance    28.57
100  40 140
1 2
(a) A (b) A
7 7
3 4
(c) A (d) A
7 7
Total Resistance = 50+20+ 28.57 ESE-2012
Rtotal = 98.57 Ans. (c) :
V 10
Current I    0.101Amp
R 98.57
I  101mA
649. What will be the value of current (in A)
through the 6 resistor for the given circuit
diagram?

KVL at loop EADBFE-

(a) 5.45 (b) 5.89
(c) 1.54 (d) 7.69 1  2I3  I2  0
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II 2I3  I2  1 .................................(i)
Ans : (c) In the circuit diagram.10 and 6 are in KVL at loop ADCA-
series combination so R e q  10  6  16 2I3   I3  I2   I 2  0
obtained circuit:- 3I3  2I 2
2
I3  I 2 .................................(ii)
3
Put the value of I3 in equation (i)
2
4  16 64 2  I2  I2  1
4 and 16 are in parallel. R    3.2  3
4  16 20
Now the circuit:- 4I 2
 I2  1
3
7I 2  3
2 and 3.2 are in series. 3
I2  A
R eq  2  3.2  5.2 7
651. What is the average value of a DC voltage
having a peak value of 25 V?
(a) 0 (b) 17.73
(c) 22.5 (d) 25
V 40 SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
Current flowing in circuit (I)    7.69amp
R 5.2 Ans : (d) For constant dc voltage, peak value is same as
from the Current divider rule, average value = 25V
I 4
Current flowing across 6 Resistance I6 
4  10  6
7.7  4 7.7
I6  
20 5
I6  1.54Amp

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652. The waveform given in the figure below is an Ans : (c) It is given: Power (P) = 500 watt
example of ……. waveform : Resistance (R) = 5 ohm
We know that :
V2
P
R
(a) sinusoidal (b) rectangular V  P R  500  5 = 2500
(c) square (d) sawtooth
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II V  50 Volt
Ans : (d) The waveform given in figure represents 655. If 12.251016 electrons pass through a
sawtooth waveform. conductor in 1 s, then how much current (in
mA) will
(a) 17.6 (b) 18.6
 (c) 19.6 (d) 20.6
t
SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
(a) Sawtooth waveform Ans. (c) : It is given; Charge on electron (e) = 1.6 ×10-19
Number of electron (n) = 12.25 ×1016
Time (t) = 1 sec
Since: q  it & q  ne
Comparing above two formulas:- it = ne
ne 12.25  1016  1.6 1019
i
t 1
i= 19.6×10-3A, i  19.6mA
656. What will happen to the resistance of mica, if
there is an increase in the temperature?
(a) Increase
(b) Decrease
(c) Remains same
(d) First increase then decrease
653. Which of the following is the dimension of SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
inductance? Ans. (b) : Insulators have negative temperature
coefficient. When temperature increases, insulation
ML2 Q2T3 resistance decreases and vice versa. Since Mica is an
(a) (b)
Q2 ML2 insulator, so when there is an increase in the
ML 2
ML 2 temperature of mica, its resistance decreases.
(c) 2
(d) 3 657. In the figure shown below, the equivalent
QT QT resistance (in ohms) across terminals A-B is......
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
ML2
Ans : (a) Dimension of Inductance 
Q2
Magnetic Flux
Since, Inductance = (a) 2 (b) 4
Current (c) 12 (d) 18
  SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
 Where,  Ans. (b) :
B.A F A FA  
  .  2  F  iB 
i i i i   F 
B  
 i 
[F] = [MLT-2], [A] = L2, i = [A]
8 and 4 are connected in series, so equivalent
 MLT 2   L2 
L       ML2 T 2 A 2 resistance = 8 + 4 = 12
 A2 L  Now 6 and 12 are in parallel, So equivalent
 
2 2 Resistance RAB:-
ML ML
L 2 2  2 Q  it   AT  1 1 1
 
T A Q R AB 6 12
654. The value of supply voltage for 500 W, 5 ohm
load is …… 12  6
R AB 
(a) 100V (b) 500V 12  6
(c) 50V (d) 10V R AB  4 
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658. A hot wire supplies 100 kJ in 10 minutes. What Ans. (a) : Given that :- Resistance (R) = 50, Power
is the potential difference (in V) across the (P) = 4 watt. Current = ?
wire, when the current is 2 A? We know that : P = i2R
(a) 80.33 (b) 83.33 P 4 2
(c) 85.33 (d) 88.33 i  
SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II R 50 5 2
Ans. (b) : Current (i) = 2Amp 2 1.414
i= 
Heat (H) = 100×103 joule 5 5
Time (t) = 10 minutes = 600 sec i  0.28Amp
Power (P)  Voltage(V)  current(I)
 661. The three bulbs give 50 W, 70 W and 80 W.
 Heat(H)  VIt Out of the three bulbs, which bulb has thickest
 H  Pt ______(i) filament assuming all the bulbs have tungsten
 filament of same length.
From equation (i), we see that: (a) 50 W bulb (b) 70 W bulb
H 100 103 500 (c) 80 W bulb (d) All have same thickness
P   SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
t 10  60 3 BSNL TTA (JE) 2013
P 500 250 Ans. (c) : We know the relation between Resistance
Since:Voltage(V)   
I 3 2 3 (R) and power (P):-
V=83.33volt 1
R
659. The length of a copper wire is stretched by 2%. P
Calculate the percentage change (in %) in its It is clear from the given equation that higher rating
resistance. bulb have lower resistance value and for lower
(a) 2 (b) 3 resistance the area will be higher.
(c) 4 (d) 5 1
SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II Because: R  a a= Area of cross section
Ans. (c) : Suppose, Initial length =  So, The thickness of filament of 80W Bulb is the
Changed length=  ' thickest one.
2 662. For the graph shown in the figure, find the
According to Question:-  ' =       0.02 
100 value of the temperature coefficient of
As volume will remain constant- resistance (in 0C)
So, A  A '  '
A  1.02  A '
A
A' 
1.02
 
Old Resistance (R old )=  A Where  = Resistivity (a) 0.02 (b) 0.03
 (c) 0.05 (d) 0.06
 A= Cross sectional Area SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
 ' Ans. (d) : Resistance at zero0C (R0) = 30
 New resistance (R new ) =  (1) Resistance at 150C (R15)= 60
 A'
Temperature (t) = 150C
Putting value of  ' and A ' in equation (1):- Temperature coefficient (0)=?
1.02 1.02 1.02   Formula:- R t  R 0 1   0 t 
R' 
A /1.02 A
60=30(1+015)
   1+ 015=2
 1.04    R  
A A  0=1/15
R '  1.04R  R ' R  1.04R  R  0.04R  0  0.066
0.04R 663. Calculate the potential difference (in V)
% increase in resistance =  100  4% between point A and B.
R
660. Calculate the value of maximum safe current
(in A) that can flow in a 50 Ohms, 4 W resistor.
(a) 0.28 (b) 1.28
(a) 110 (b) 112
(c) 2.28 (d) 3.28 (c) 113 (d) 114
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Ans. (d) : Ans. (d) : Nodal analysis current low

Applying Kirchhoff’s voltage law (KVL) in loop 1, We

get:- By Nodal Analysis current law:-
I1  I 2  I .............(i)
 VAB  6  2  10  10  10  0
 VAB  6  120  0 35  VC 45  VC
I1  , I2 
 VAB  114 2 6
VC
VA  VB  114V Since, I1  I 2  I 
3
664. How many loops and meshes are there in the 35  VC 45  VC VC
 
circuit given below respectively? 2 6 3
150  4VC  2VC  6VC  150
150
VC   25 volt
6
(a) 3, 2 (b) 2, 2 V 25
I1  I 2  I  C   8.33Amp  I  8.33 A
(c) 2, 3 (d) 3, 3 3 3
SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II 667. For the circuit shown below, find the current
Ans. (a) : Circuit Diagram:- (in A) produced by the 50 V battery.

The loops in the circuit are following:-

Loop  ABEF, BCDE, ACDF = 3
Mesh – ABEFA, BCDEB = 2 (a) 10 (b) 20
665. The relationship between Electrical Power and (c) 30 (d) 40
current is............ SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
(a) linear (b) non-linear Ans. (b) :
(c) constant (d) exponential
SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II
Ans. (b) :

The relation between electrical power and current is Equivalent Resistance across A and B:-
shown in the graph.
The relation between electrical power and current is  5  15 5  15  5  15
  
20 20  20
non-linear. RAB=   2.5 
Since, P = I2R 5  15 5  15 5  15
 
P  I2 20 20 20
V 50
666. Find the value of current (in A) across a 3 Ohm Current (i) flowing in circuit =  20 Amp
R 2.5
resistance.
668. When a person touches the electrically live part
of a device, the potential between the hand and
the foot is known as:
(a) Body potential (b) Step potential
(c) Touch potential (d) Hand potential
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(a) 5.5 (b) 6.5 Ans. (c) : When a person touches the electrically live
(c) 7.3 (d) 8.3 part of a device, the potential between the hand and the
SSC JE 29.01.2018 Shift-II foot is known as touch potential.
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669. If 10 resistors, each one having 10 resistance, Ans. (b) : Given, R = 5 k = 5×103V = 30 Volt
are connected in parallel, the equivalent
resistance of the parallel combination will be: V2
Power  P  
(a) 1  (b) 2.5  R
2
(c) 5  (d) 10   30 
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Ans. (a) : When n resistor are connected in parallel, 5  103
then equivalent resistance is- 900
= 3
 180  103
1 1 1 1 5  10
   .......... P = 180 mW
Req R R R
673. Which of the following insulators has the
R highest resistivity?
Req=
n (a) Paper (b) Glass
Hence, (c) Teflon (d) Mica
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R eq   1
10 Ans. (c) : Resistivity (-m)
670. What will be the resistance of a resistor with Paper (2000-3000)
the colour code of brown, black, gold and Mica 5×1011
silver? Glass 1012
(a) 10   10% (b) 20   10% Teflon 1023
(c) 10   5% (d) 1   10% 674. The smallest amount of charge that exists is the
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Ans. (d) : The resistor colour code table: (a) an atom
Colour Digit Multiplier Tolerance (b) a neutron
Black 0 1 – (c) an electron
Brown 1 101 1%
2  2% (d) a combination of an electron and a proton
Red 2 10
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Orange 3 103 –
Yellow 4 10 4
– Ans. (c) : Charge Mass (gram)
Green 5 105  0.5% electron 1.6×10–19C 9.1095×10-28
19
Blue 6 106  0.25% proton 1.6×10 C 1.6726×10-24
Violet 7 10 7
 0.1% Neutron 0 1.6749 ×10-24
8
Gray 8 10  0.05% 675. The total work per unit charge associated with
White 9 109 – the motion of charge between two points is
Gold 10–1  5% called:
–2
Silver 10  10% (a) Current (b) Voltage
Colourless –  20% (c) Flux (d) Charge
So, we have Brown, Black, gold , silver
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10×10  10%
1   10 % W
Ans. (b) : Voltage  V   joule / Coulomb
671. Ohm's law is true for: Q
(a) non-metallic conductors Newton  meter
(b) non-linear devices
(c) metal conductors at changing temperature Coulomb
(d) metal conductors at constant temperature Voltage (or potential difference), is the energy required
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BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM volt (V).
Ans. (d) : Ohm's law is true for metal conductors at 676. For the given circuit, obtain the value of Rx, if
constant temperature. Vs = 12V, R1 = R2 = R3 = 1 k and Vab = 12mV.
Ohm's law- The ratio of potential difference (V)
between any two points on a conductor to the current (I)
flowing between them, is constant, provided the
temperature of the conductor does not change.
V
= constant = R
I
hence, ohm's law is not applicable for non metallic
conductors e.g. silicon carbide etc.
672. What will be the power consumed by the
resistor of 5 k connected with a source of 30 V?
(a) 1.8 W (b) 180 mW (a) 1 k (b) 996 
(c) 18 W (d) 18 mW (c) 9.96 k (d) 99.6 k
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Ans. (b) : Given, Vs= 12V, R1= R2= R3 = 1 k 678. Unit of conductance is-
Vab = 12mV, Rx= ? (a) mho (b) Siemens
(c) both (d) none of these
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Ans : (c) The unit of conductance is both mho and
Siemens. The conductance of a conductor is inversely
proportional to its resistance. Conductance is the
R2 Rx property of circuit or material that helps in the flow of
Va   Vs , Vb   Vs electric current.
R1  R 2 Rx  R3 1
Vab  Va  Vb Conductance (G) 
Resistance (R)
R2 Rx 1 1 a
Vab   Vs   Vs G  
R1  R 2 R x  R3 R  
R2 1 a 1
Va   Vs  12V G K Where, K 
R1  R 2 11  
Va  6V ..............(i) Where, K is specific conductance (conductivity) of
Rx Rx material.
Vb   Vs  3
 12V 679. Consider the following statements:
R3  R x 1 10  R x
Any element connected in
Vab  Va  Vb The correct statements are
1 Rx 1. series with a voltage source is redundant.
12mV  12V  3
12V 2. parallel with a voltage source is redundant.
2 1 10  R x
3. series with a current source is redundant
1 Rx  4. parallel with a current source is redundant.
12mV  12V   3  (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
 2 110  R x  (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2
12  10 3 1 Rx ESE-2012
 
12 2 1 103  R x Ans. (b) : Ideal voltage source maintains constant
voltage across its terminals. So, element connected
Rx 1 1 499
   parallel to it is redundant so, the element does not affect
1 103  R x 2 1000 1000 the voltage across voltage source terminals.
1000R x  499 103  499R x , 501R x  499 103 Ideal current source maintains constant current flow in
the branch it is connected. The element connected in
499  103  series with it does not affect the current value so the
Rx   996
501 element in series with ideal current source redundant.
677. In the given diagram showing a circuit, if Vs2 = 680. Which statement is true-
12 V, V1 = 6 V and V3 = 1V, then what will be (a) Short circuit has zero resistance
the value of V2? (b) Open circuit has infinity resistance
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
Ans : (c) The Resistance of short circuit is zero and
resistance of the open circuit is infinite.

(a) 19 V (b) 6 V
(c) 5 V (d) 2.5 V
MPPGCL Plant Assistant 2019
Ans. (c) : Given, Vs2 = 12 Volt, V1 = 6V
V3 = 1 Volt V2=?

681. Which material have negative temperature

Apply KVL coefficient.
- Vs2 + V1 + V2 + V3 = 0 (a) Brass (b) Copper
- 12 + 6 + V2 + 1 = 0 (c) Aluminium (d) Carbon
V2 = 5 Volt UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
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Ans : (d) Temperature coefficient of carbon material is 1
negative and the temperature coefficient of conductor (c) (d) 8 R
8R
material is positive. But temperature coefficient of
resistance in insulator material is negative. WBPSC SAE 2018
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
682. For the circuit as shown below, if E = E1 and I
is removed, then V = 5 volts, If E = 0 and I = Ans : (d) From R    
1A, then V = 5 volts, For E = E1 and I replaced A r 2
by a resistor of 5 , what is the value of V in If its length double and radius become half then new
volts?  2
resistance (R) = 2
r
 
2
 2
=
r2

4
(a) 5.0 (b) 2.5 
(c) 7.5 (d) 3.5 R = 8  2
r
ESE-2009 R = 8 R
Ans. (b) : 685. The resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of
two branches is 12 ohms, If the resistance of
one branch is 18 ohms, what is the resistance of
the other?
(a) 18 ohms/18  (b) 48 ohms/48 
(c) 36 ohms/36  (d) 64 ohms/64 
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
Ans : (c) R = 12, R1 = ? R2 = 18 
1 1 1
When I is removed I2 = 0  
So, V = E = E = 5V R eq R 1 R 2
1
Then E1 = 5V
When E = 0 and I = 1 A
So, V = I(R2 + 1)
5 = 1(R2 +1)
 R2 = 4 
When I is replaced by 5
E1 = (R2 + 1 + 5) I2
5 = (4 + 1 + 5) I2 1 1 1
5  
10I 2  5 , I2 = 12 R1 18
10 1 1 1
1 1  
 I2  A V   5  2.5V R1 12 18
2 2
683. Which is known as electrical inertia- 1 32 1
= 
(a) R (b) L R1 36 36
(c) C (d) None of the above 1 1
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 
Ans : (b) Inductance (L) is known as electrical inertia. R1 36
Inductance is a property of coil which opposes change R1 = 36 
in current. 686. One Newton meter is same as
(a) five joules (b) one watt
 
  (c) one joule (d) one joule/second
f  I  UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
 
 f  LI 
 Ans : (c) One Newton meter is same as one joule.
  W = F  d (F = force)
e  L di 
 unit of work (W) = unit of force (F)  unit of distance (d)
 dt  unit of work (W) = Newton meter = joule.
684. A Copper wire having resistance R. if its 687. Two lamps 100 W and 40 W are connected in
length doubled and radius becomes half then series across 230 V. Which of the following
new resistance will be- statement is correct?
1 (a) 40 W lamp will glow brighter
(a) (b) 4 R
4R (b) 100 W lamp will glow brighter
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 (c) Both lamps will glow equally bright From equation (i) and (ii)
(d) 40 W lamp will fuse R
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 I L  1  jCR  20º
V2 –tan–1 (CR) = 0
Ans : (a) P 
R  = tan–1 (2 × 0.5 × 1) = 45º
V2
R
P
230  230
Resistance of 100 watt bulb R100 =
100
R100 = 529 
230  230
Resistance of 40 watt bulb R40 = As we know, in inductor current lags the voltage by 90º
40
so inductor voltage phase angle = 90º + 45º = 135º i.e.
R40 = 1322.50  inductor voltage leads the capacitor voltage by 135º.
 Both bulbs are connected in series. So in the both 690. If a wire conductor of 0.2 ohm resistance is
bulb current will be same. Therefore the bulb with doubled in length, its resistance becomes
higher resistance will glow brighter. So, 40 watt bulb (a) 0.4 ohm (b) 0.8 ohm
will glow brighter. (c) 0.6 ohm (d) 1.2 ohm
688. A 40 W bulb is connected in series with a room UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
heater. If now 40 W bulb is replaced by 100 W 
bulb, heater output will Ans : (a) From, R 
(a) decrease (b) remain same a
(c) heater will burn out (d) increase Let, R 1   1 ......................(i)
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 and according to question
V2 R 2  21 ........................(ii)
Ans : (d) P  From equation (i) and (ii)
R
2
V V 2 R 1 
R1    0.025V 2  1
P 40 R 2 2 1
If a 40 watt bulb is removed and replaced with a 100 0.2 1
watt bulb. 
R2 2
2 2
V V R 2  0.4 
R2    0.01V 2
P 100
691. Kirchhoff’s law is not applicable to circuits
R1 > R2
with
So, if 100 watt bulb is installed then more current flow
than before, due to which the output of the heater will (a) lumped parameters
increase. (b) distributed parameters
(c) non-linear resistances
689. For the below given circuit, if supply
(d) passive elements
frequency,  = 2 rad/sec and V2 = 20º volts, UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
then what is the load angle of VL with V2?
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Ans : (b) Kirchhoff’s law is not applicable to circuits
with distributed parameters.
Kirchhoff’s law is applicable to circuits with lumped
parameter, non-linear, linear and passive circuits.
692. The circuit has resistors, capacitors and semi-
conductor diodes. The circuit will be known as
(a) 15º (b) 45º (a) linear circuit (b) bilateral circuit
(c) 90º (d) 135º (c) non-linear circuit (d) Both (a) and (c)
ESE-2009 UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
Ans. (d) : Ans : (c) The circuit has resistors, capacitors and semi
Let current through inductor, IL   conductors diodes. This circuit will be known as non-
R linear circuit.
 I L .  IC –––––––(i)
1 693. Which of the following is a bilateral element?
R
jC (a) constant current source
20º (b) constant voltage source
and IC  –––––––(ii) (c) capacitance
1
(d) none of the above
jC UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
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Ans : (c) Capacitance is a bilateral element. Resistor 699. Which of the following relation is not correct
and inductor are also bilateral element. V
Bilateral element is an element that exhibits its (a) P  2 (b) P = VI
R
properties equally in either direction.
694. If three 15 F capacitors are connected in P
(c) I  (d) V  PR
series, the net capacitance is : R
(a) 5 F (b) 40 F UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
(c) 50 F (d) 30 F V 2
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 Ans : (a) P 
Ans : (a) Three 15 F capacitors are connected in R
series, the net capacitance is 5 F. P
(i) P = VI (ii) I 
R
(iii) V  PR
1 1 1 1 700. In the figure below the value of R is
  
Ceq 15 15 15
15
Ceq =  5 F
3
Net capacitance = 5 F
695. Electric field intensity is a quantity of
(a) scalar (b) vector
(c) both (a) and (b) (d) none of the above (a) 2.5 (b) 5.0
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 (c) 7.5 (d) 10.0
Ans : (b) Electric field intensity is a quantity of vector. BWSSB 09.04.2017
Electric field intensity is a quantity that has both UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
direction and magnitude. So that it is a vector. Ans : (c)
696. Resistance of copper wire always increases if
(a) temperature is reduced
(b) temperature is increased
(c) number of free electrons available becomes
more
(d) None of the above
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
Ans : (b) Resistance of copper wire always increase if BE and CD resistance are in parallel hence equivalent
temperature is increased. Hence its resistance resistance.
temperature coefficient is positive.
10 10
697. Two wires A and B of the same material and R 'eq  5
length l and 2l have radius r and 2r 10 10
respectively. The ratio of their specific So, 5 and unknown resistance R in series hence total
resistance will be resistance = (5 + R) 
(a) 1 : 1 (b) 1 : 2 According to ohm's law,
(c) 1 : 4 (d) 1 : 8
BWSSB Code 222, 26.05.2017 V  IR
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 100
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I 5+R=
8
SSC JE 2012
5 + R = 12.5
Ans : (a) Specific resistance depends on composition of
material and temperature. Both wire A and B are same R = 7.5
material so ratio of their specific resistance is 1:1. 701. The power dissipated in the controlled source
698. Ohm's law in point form in field theory can be of the network shown below is
expressed as
E
(a) V = RI (b) J 

L
(c) J = E (d) R  
A
JPSC AE 10.04.2021, Paper-II
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 (a) 36 W (b) 15 W
Ans : (c) Ohm’s law in point form in field theory can (c) 07 W (d) 14 W
be expressed as J = E. ESE-2013
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Ans. (d) : then,
X L   L = 4  1  4
1 1
XC    5
C 4  0.05
As we know that
 X  XL 
tan    C  X C  X L  Leading power factor
Apply KVL  R 
36  15I  2VA  7I  0
2
5  4
22I  2VA  36 R
Given VA= 7 I 1
22I  14I  36 R   0.5
2
36I  36 705. The rms value of a sine wave is 100 A. Its peak
I = 1 Amp value is
VA = 7I = 7 Volt (a) 70.7 A (b) 141 A
Power dissipated in voltage controlled source (c) 150 A (d) 282.8 A
P = 2VAI = 2×7×1 UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
= 14 W
Ans : (b) Irms = 100 A
702. Which of the following is not bilateral element?
(a) Constant current source (b) Resistor I
I rms  m
(c) Inductor (d) Capacitor 2
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 Im = 2  Irms
Ans : (a) Constant current source is not bilateral = 1.414  100
elements. Resistor, inductor and capacitor are bilateral = 141.4
element. = 141 A
703. Kirchhoff’s voltage law is concerned with 706. Which of the following statements is true with
(a) IR drop (b) Battery e.m.f. regard to the given node?
(c) Junction voltage (d) both (a) and (b)
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SSC JE 10.12.2020, Shift-II
SSC JE 25.01.2018, Shift-II
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016
Ans : (d) Kirchhoff’s voltage law is concerned with
both IR drop and battery emf. (a) i1  i 2  i3  i 4  i5  0
Kirchhoff’s second law states that the net electromotive
(b) i1  i 2  i3  i 4  i5
force around a closed circuit loop equal to the sum of
potential drops around the loop. (c) i1  i 2  i3  i 4  i5  0
This law is also called the law of voltage or closed (d) i1  i 2  i3  i 4  i5  0
loop. IR  emf  0 SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
704. For the circuit as shown below, if the current Ans : (a)
leads the applied voltage by tan–1 2, what is the
resistance value in ohm?

According to KCL, at any node the algebraic sum of all

currents are zero i.e.
Incoming current at node = outgoing current from node
i1  i 4  i 2  i5  i3
(a) 0.5 (b) 1.0 i1  i 2  i3  i 4  i5  0
(c) 2.0 (d) 9.5
ESE-2009 707. A 500 W discharge lamp takes a current of 4A
at unity p.f. Find the inductance of a choke
Ans. (a) : Vs  Vm sin 4t ...............(i)
required to enable the lamp to work on 250 V,
From above equation (i) comparison with 50 Hz main.
Vs  Vm sin t (a) 17.2 mH (b) 0.172 H
  4 rad / sec (c) 1.72 mH (d) 0.172 mH
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
Given that Ans (b) Given, P = 500W, I = 4 Amp, cos = 1
  tan 1 2, L  1H, C  0.05F fc = 50Hz, Ec = 250V
or tan   2 P=VI
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 P 500 Ans. (b) : Apply delta to star conversion-
V   125V
I 4
V 125
R   31.25
I 4
If Z, is impedance of lamp and choke coil
E
Z  c , Ic  I  4A
Ic
250 30  50
Z  62.5  R1   12.5
4 120
As 40  30
R 2  X 2L  Z2 R2   10
120
2 2
XL  Z  R
2 40  50
R3   16.67
2 2
120
=  62.25    31.25  3 12.5 15.5
R R
= 3906.25 - 976.56
 2930 2 10 12
XL = 54.13 B B
 X L  L  2fL
X 54.13 1.5 16.67 18.17 
L L  Y Y
2f 2  3.14  50 Taking two phases at a time and grounding the third
54.13 phase.
L R RB  27.5 
314
L  0.172H R BY  30.17
708. A device stores 500 J of energy and releases R RY  33.67
this energy in the form of an electric current of 710. Determine the currents in the given network.
40 A, which has a duration of 15 ms. Find the
average voltage across the terminals of the
device.
(a) 750 V (b) 250 V
(c) 833 V (d) 233 V
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
Ans : (c) (a) i1 = 3.125A, i2 = 5.625 A
Energy E (b) i1 = 2.125A, i2 = 4.625 A
V  (c) i1 = 5.125A, i2 = 3.625 A
Charge Q
(d) i1 = 4.125A, i2 = 2.625 A
E 500 SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
= =
I  t 40 15  103 Ans (a) :
= 833V
709. A 3-phase distribution network is as shown
below. The resistance across the terminals RB,
BY and RY are

Nodal analysis at node–A

VA  30 VA  40 VA
  0
4 4 2
VA  30  VA  40  2VA  0
VA  17.5Volt
V  30 17.5  30 12.5
(a) 25.5, 31.2 and 33.6 Current, i1  A  
4 4 4
(b) 27.5, 30.17 and 33.67 i1  3.125A
(c) 28.5, 32.3 and 34.5
V  40 17.5  40 22.5
(d) 21.2, 42.3 and 45.6 i2  A  
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 i 2  5.625A Ans (c) :
 We have taken current direction opposite in circuit
hence final value of current-
i1  3.125Amp , i 2  5.625 Amp
711. Find the conductance of a short circuit on 100
V, which results in a short circuit current of
500 A.
(a) 5 S (b) 0.2 
(c) 5  (d) 0.2 S
Voltage is applied parallel to both branches
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II So,
Ans : (a) Conductance (G) is reciprocal of resistance 10
(R). I1 =  1A
28
1 I1 + I2 = 2.25
R
G I2 = 2.25 – 1 = 1.25 A
V 714. A supply of 120 V is applied to three lamps
R  connected in parallel. The power ratings of the
i lamps are 60W, 40W and 100 W. Determine
i the total resistance and total current.
G 
V (a) R = 52, I = 1.46 A
500 (b) R = 72 , I = 2.46 A
G= (c) R = 42, I = 2.86 A
100
(d) R = 72, I = 1.67 A
G5S SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
712. Let q be the net charge passing through an Ans : (d) Given,
element in a period of t. What is the current P1 = 60 W
passing through that element? P2 = 40 W
t P3 = 100 W
(a) q  t (b) V = 120
q All lamps are connected in parallel
q V2 120  120
(c) q (d) R  
t 1
P1 60
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
Ans : (d) If q be the net charge passing through an R1  240
element in a period of t. Then the current passing V2 120  120
through that element is– R 2  
P2 40
q
i R 2  360
t
The flow of charge in a definite direction is called V 2 120  120
R3  
electric current. It is measured by the time rate of flow P3 100
of charge through the conductor.
R 3  144 
q
Electric current I   R e q  R1 || R 2 || R 3
t
713. Find the current in each branch of the given = 240 || 360 || 144
network if the total current is 2.25 A. R eq  72
V 120
 Current I  
R 72
I  1.67 Amp
715. If R1 is the resistance of a conductor at T1 and
R0 at T0 and coefficient of resistance at T0 is 0,
the relation between these quantities is:
(a) R1 = R0 + 0 (T1 – T0)R0
(b) R1 = R0 + 0 (T1 – T0)
(a) I1 = 1.25 A, I2 = 1.0 A (c) R1 = R0 + 0 (T1 + T0)R0
(b) I1 = 0.75 A, I2 = 1.5 A (d) R0 = R1 + 0 (T1 – T0)R1
(c) I1 = 1 A, I2 = 1.25 A SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
(d) I1 = 2 A, I2 = 0.25 A
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II Ans (a) : R1  R 0   0  T1  T0  R 0
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716. Find the resistance of a 1 km strip of copper Ans. (a) : According to loop analysis-
with rectangular cross section 2.5 cm × 0.05  V    Z I
cm, if = 1.75 10–8 m.
(a) 1.4  (b) 14  Where [Z] = impedance matrix
 The determinant of an impedance matrix can not be
(c) 0.14  (d) 0.04 
zero and cannot be negative.
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II  Impedance matrix determinant is independent of
Ans (a) : Given that, network sources (voltage sources or current sources)
  1km  1000m but depends on value of the passive elements (i.e.
A  2.5  102  0.050 10 2 resistor, inductor, capacitor) of network.
  1.75  108 m 720. Let V(t) be the voltage across an element and
I(t) be the corresponding current passes
 through that element. How would one compute
So, R
A the energy consumed by that element?
1.75×10 8 ×1000
= (a)
 V dt V
(b)   dt
2.5  102  0.05  102
R  1.4 I  I
717. Find the current i1 and voltage v2 in the given (c)  V  I dt (d)  VIdt
network. SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
Ans : (d) If V (t) be the voltage across an element and I
(t) be the corresponding current passes through the
element. One compute the energy consumed by the
element.
(a) i1 = 1.5 A, v2 = – 18 V Power (P) = V(t) I(t)
(b) i1 = 5.5 A, v2 = 18 V dE
(c) i1 = –1.5 A, v2 = 46 V P
dt
(d) i1 = 1.5 A, v2 = 46 V
E   Pdt
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
Ans : (d) E   V  t  I  t  dt
A 721. In an element, if a differential charge dq gives
a differential energy dw, then the rise in
potential of the charge is:
dw
Applying KCL at node A (a) (b) w  q
dq
i + 2 = 3.5
dq
So current i1  1.5Amp (c) (d) de  dq
dw
Total voltage across 40 resistor  V2 SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
  32  14  = 46V Ans (a) : In an element, if a differential charge dq gives
a differential energy dw, then the rise in potential of the
 V2  46V charge is-
718. Which of the following quantities has 'newton' Energy
Electric potential  V  =
as its SI unit? Charge
(a) Force (b) Torque dw
(c) Energy (d) Power V 
dq
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II
Ans : (a) Force has SI unit Newton. SI unit of electric potential is J/C,
Power has SI unit watt. 722. Domestic supply of 220V, 50Hz signifies that
Energy has SI unit Joule. the peak value of the voltage waveform is
Torque has SI unit Newton meter. (a) 220 volt (b) 310 volt
719. A network N consists of resistors, independent (c) 185 volt (d) 155 volt
voltage and current sources. The value of its UGVCL JE 2012
determinant based on the loop analysis: Ans. (b) : Domestic supply 220V is the r.m.s value
1. can not be negative V
2. can not be zero Vrms  m
3. is independent of the values of voltage and 2
current sources. 220  2  Vm
4. dependent on the values of the resistances and
the voltage and current sources 311.08  Vm
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 Vm  310 volt
ESE-2013
Network Theory 131 YCT
723. Power factor of a pure inductor is 727. A current of 5 mA flows in a resistance less choke
(a) Zero (b) 0.707 from a 200V alternating source. The energy
(c) Unity (d) 0.5 consumed in the choke is
UGVCL JE 2012 (a) 0 J (b) 4.4 J
Ans. (a) : Pure inductor will take only reactive or (c) 500 J (d) 1000 J
magnetizing current, and there will be no resistive SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
component. Current will lag the voltage by full 900 Ans: (a) Since resistance less choke behaves like a
electrical. Since there is no active energy involved or no pure inductor. The average power consumed for pure
work is done, so power factor always be zero. inductive coil is always zero.
724. Sparking occurs when a load is switched off [Link] reactance of 1 farad capacitance when
because the circuit has high
connected to a DC circuit is
(a) Inductance. (b) Capacitance
(c) Resistance. (d) Magnetism (a) infinite (b) 1
UGVCL JE 2012 (c) 0.5  (d) zero ohms
Ans. (a) : When load is switched off current through the SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
wire changes instantaneously. Now inductor can not Ans: (a) As capacitor behaves as an open circuited for
allow a sudden change in current through them. As a DC. Hence capacitive reactance X C   .
result high voltage grows at the open end of the wire
causes breakdown in air and sparking occurs. 1
Xc 
725. Find RAB for the circuit shown in figure. 2 fc
729.A supply voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz is fed to a
residential building. Write down its equation for
instantaneous value.
(a) 163 sin 314.16t (b) 230 sin 314.16t
(c) 325 sin 314.16t (d) 361 sin 314.16t
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Ans: (c) Instantaneous voltage is defined by–
V  t   Vm sin t
(a) 18 Ω (b) 30 Ω
given,
(c) 45 Ω (d) 68 Ω
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I Vm = Vrms 2 = 230 2 = 325 Volt
Ans: (a) Since bridge is balanced, there is no currrent  = 2f = 2 × 3.1416 × 50 = 314.16
flow through 50 resistance. Thus given circuit  V  t   325sin  314.16 t 
reduces to–
[Link] circuit shown in the given figure is equivalent
to a load of

RAB = (20 + 10)  | | (30 + 15) 

= 30 | | 45
30  45
= = 18 
75
726. For the circuit shown in figure the voltage across (a) 4/3  (b) 8/3 
the capacitor during steady state condition is (c) 4  (d) 2 
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Ans: (b) We have to find the value of RTh.

(a) 0V (b) 4 V
(c) 6V (d) 12 V Applying Node analysis at Vx.
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Ans: (d) At steady state, capacitor acts as an open Vx v x  2I
 I  0
circuited. 4 2
 Voltage across capacitor = source voltage V  2Vx  4I
= 12 V I x
4
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 3Vx 24
2I  I2 = = 2A
4 12
Vx 8 Hence new current will decrease.
   R  Req [Link] the circuit shown in figure, when VS = 0, I =
I 3 3A. When VS = 200 V, what will be the value of I?
8
 load resistance = 
3
731.A 200 W, 200V bulb and a 100 W, 200 V bulb are
connected in series and the voltage of 400 V is
applied across the series connected bulbs. Under
this condition (a) – 4A (b) – 1A
(a) 100 W bulb will be brighter than 200 W bulb (c) 1 A (d) 7 A
(b) 200 W bulb will be brighter than 100 W bulb SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
(c) Both the bulbs will have equal brightness Ans: (b) When VS = 0, I= 3A
(d) Both the bulbs will be darker than when they
are connected across rated voltage
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Ans: (a) In the combination of Bulbs connected in
series with same source we have–
I = constant
PR 20
I=  IS
i.e. bulb whose Resistance is high will glow more 50
brighter. 5
or IS =  3  I  3A given 
2
15

2
When VS = 200

V2
P
R
Applying KCL at node 'V'
V2
R  V V  200 15
P   0
30 20 2
200  200
R1   200  V 15
200 or  10   0
200  200 12 2
R2   400  V 5
100 
Hence 100 W bulb glows more brighter than 200 W 12 2
bulb. V  30 volt
732. In the network shown, if one of the 4  30
resistances is disconnected, when the circuit is  I  30  1A
active, the current flowing now will 734. The number of 2 F, 300 V capacitors needed
to obtain a capacitance value of 2F rated for
1200 V is
(a) 16 (b) 12
(c) 10 (d) 8
ESE-2013
Ans. (a) : According to question
(a) increase very much To obtain capacitor of  2F  rated for 1200V, we need
(b) decrease
(c) be zero 16 capacitor of  2F,300V  rated.
(d) increase very slightly
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Ans: (b) When 4 is included
24
I1 = = 2.4 A
10
When 4 resistance disconnected
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 Rating of each capacitor is 2F , 300V 10
I1 = I 2 =  8  4A
Equivalent capacitance of the circuit 20
2 2 2 2  V = 10 × 4 = 40 volt
Ceq     100  40 60
4 4 4 4 R= 
8 8 8
Ceq   2 = 7.5 
4
Ceq  2F 738. Power consumed in the given circuit is
 Total 16 capacitor needed rating of 2F,300V .
735. The unit of volume resistivity is
(a) Ohm-m4/m2 (b) ohm-m2/m
(c) ohm-gram-m/gram (d) ohm-m4/m
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I

Ans: (b)  R 
A
(a) 100 watts (b) 5 watts
RA
  (c) 20 watts (d) 40 watts
 SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Where, R = resistance
Ans: (b) Total resistance
A = cross-sectional area
 = length of conductor R = 30 | | 20 + 8
= 20 
ohm  m 2
 V2
m P
736. Four resistances 2, 4, 5, 20 are R
connected in parallel. Their combined 10 10
P
resistance is 20
(a) 1 (b) 2 P= 5 watt
(c) 4 (d) 5 739. For the network shown in the figure, the value
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I of current in 8  resistor is
Ans: (a)
1 1 1 1 1
   
R R1 R2 R3 R4
1 1 1 1 1
   
R 2 4 5 20
1 10 5 4 1 (a) 4.8A (b) 2.4A
   
R 20 20 20 20 (c) 1.5A (d) 1.2A
1 20 SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
 =1 Ans: (b) The above circuit can be reduce to–
R 20
R  1
737. In the figure, the value of R is

Voltage of 8 resistance
8 8
  48   48
8  12 20
(a) 2.5  (b) 5.0  = 19.2 volt
(c) 7.5  (d) 10.0   I through 8 resistance.
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II 19.2
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I  8  2.4A
Ans: (c) 740. The current drawn by a tungsten filament
lamp is measured by an ammeter. The
ammeter reading under steady state condition
will be _______ the ammeter reading when the
supply is switched on.
(a) same as (b) less than
(c) greater than (d) double
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
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 Ans: (b) There must be some current drop due to (a) 2 (b) 4
internal resistance of supply. Thus Ammeter reading (c) 3 (d) 6
decreases slightly when supply is switched on. ESE-2013
741. A stove element draws 15 A when connected to Ans. (b) :
230 V line. How long does it take to consume
one unit of energy?
(a) 3.45h (b) 2.16 h
(c) 1.0 h (d) 0.29 h
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I
Ans: (d) V= 230V
I = 15A
P = VI = 230×15 (cos =1 as stove element)
P = 3450 W
E=P×t
unit of energy is kW - hour = 1000 Whr
i.e. 1000 Whr = 3450W × t
1000
t hr  0.29hour 2  r 3  2
3450 R eq 
742. The Req for the circuit shown in figure is 2r3
6  3r
r  2  R eq  r
5r
6  3r  10  2r
r
5r
5r  r 2  16  5r
r 2  16
(a) 14.4  (b) 14.57
(c) 15.27  (d) 15.88  r  4
SSC JE 2014, Shift-I 744. Between 200 W and 860 W lamps of the same
63 voltage rating, the resistance of 200W lamp will be
Ans: (a) 6 || 3   2 (a) Higher
63 (b) Same
(c) Varies with nature of supply
(d) Lower
ISRO TA 2016
Ans. (a) : Given, P1 = 200W, P2 = 860W

64
6||4= = 2.4
10

V2 V2
R1  
P1 200
V2 V2
R2  
P2 860
Req = (4 + 2.4 + 8) Hence, between 200W and 860W lamps of the same
= 14.4  voltage rating the resistance of 200W lamp will be
743. For the circuit shown below the value of r higher.
connected between C and D is such that the 745. The r.m.s value of A.C is equal to:
equivalent resistance of the circuit by looking (a) 0.637 of max. value
into circuit through terminals A and B is r (b) 0.707 of max. value
only. Then the value of r is (c) 1.414 of max. value
(d) The maximum value
PGCIL NR-I, 13.08.2021
ISRO TA 2016
Ans. (b) : RMS value of AC- When the AC voltage or
current supply the same amount of power as in DC then
the value of DC voltage or current is called root mean
square or rms value of AC.
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 Im 747. The value of Ix and Iy in the figure
I rms = = 0.707I m respectively?
2
r.m.s value of current
= 0.707maximum value of current
746. Twelve wires, each of resistance R, are
connected to form a cube as in figure. The
effective resistance between the diagonal ends
of the cube (1 to 7) is

(a) 0,9 (b) -9,3

(c) -3,9 (d) 3,-9
ISRO TA 2016
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram–
(a) 5R/6 (b) 6R/5
(c) 3R (d) 12R
ISRO TA 2016
Ans. (a) : 12 resistance, equivalent

From figure
–8 + Iy + 5 = 0
Iy = 3
Iz = Iy+1
IZ = 3 + 1 = 4
IX + I Z + 5 = 0
IX = –5 –4 = –9
748. In the figure, R=1, what is the value of i?

(a) 1.65 A (b) 1.5 A

(c) 4 A (d) 2.5 A
ISRO TA 2016
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram-

KVL
VAB R R R 2R + R + 2R 5
R AB = = + + = = R
I 3 6 3 6 6 6 6
or Total current  I     3A
2R 2

Current through 2R  resistor

2R
i  3  1.5Amp
4R
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749. Which of the following materials have negative 754. A 100 W, 250 V bulb is put in series with a 40
temperature coefficient of resistance? W, 250 V bulb across 500 V supply. The
(a) Brass (b) Copper current drawn will be
(c) Carbon (d) Aluminium (a) 0.2286 A (b) 0.3 A
ISRO TA 2016 (c) 0.4 A (d) 0.5 A
Ans. (c : A negative temperature coefficient refers to HPSSSC JE 2018 Code -387
materials that experience a decrease in electrical Ans. (a) : Given, bulb ratings
resistance when their temperature is raised e.g carbon. First bulb – 250 V, 100 W
750. For a sinusoidal wave form, form factor is Second bulb – 250 V, 40 W
(a) 1.11 (b) 1.00 Both bulb connected in series
(c) 2.22 (d) 0.55
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 27.10.2018
DMRC JE 18.02.2017
ISRO TA 2016
Ans. (a) : For sinusoidal alternating current-
r.m.s value
Form factor (kf) = V12
average value Resistance of first bulb = P1 
R1
0.7071 I m
=  1.11 . 250  250
0.637 I m R1   625 
100
751. According to Joule's law of electrical heating
(a) H = IR2t/4.18 Calories V2
Resistance of second bulb = P2  2
(b) H = I2R2t2/4.18 Calories R2
(c) H = I2R2t/4.18 Calories
(d) H = I2Rt/4.18 Calories 250  250
R2   1562.5 
HPSSSC JE 2018 Code -387 40
Ans. (d) : Joule's law states that the quantity of heat
generated in a conductor is
H  i2 Rt
The relation between calorie and joule is
4.18 joule = 1 calorie.
Hence,
i 2 Rt total voltage
H= cal. Current drawn by supply 
4.18 total resistance
752. The resistance of a copper conductor having 500
  0.2286 A
length of 2 km and a cross-section of 32 mm2 2187.5
and resistivity of 18 × 10–9 m. 755. In the circuit shown the output voltage across
(a) 1.125  (b) 1.625  A–B is
(c) 1.725  (d) 1.425 
HPSSSC JE 2018 Code -387
Ans. (a) : Given, resistivity ()= 18×10–9 -m
 = 2 km = 2×103 m
A = 32 mm2 = 32×10–6 m
Now,
 18  109  2 103
R 
A 32  106
R = 1.125  (a) 0 (b) 5 volt
753. An electric lamp of 60 W will consume 1.8 units (c) 10 volt (d) 20 volt
of energy in KPTCL JE 2016
(a) 30 hours (b) 3 hours Ans. (d) :
(c) 10.8 hours (d) 6 hours
HPSSSC JE 2018 Code -387
Ans. (a) : Given,
E = 1.8 unit = 1.8 ×1000 Wh,  1 unit = 1000 Wh
= 1800 Wh
P = 60 W
E = Pt
1800 = 60 t
t = 30 hours
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Applying KCL at node V- Applying nodal at node 'V'
V  10 V 1 V  V
2
5  0
1
 I2   0
2  I 2  2 
V V V
 10 or V  1    0
2 2 2
V  20 Volt
 VAB  20 Volt 1
 V
756. In the circuit shown, all the resistors are of R 2
each. The switch is initially open. What 1
1
happens to the lamp intensity when the switch 1 V 21 A
S is closed?  I1  
1 1 2
758. The voltage Vx in the circuit shown is

(a) Reduce (b) Increase

(c) No change (d) Switch off (a) 1 V (b) 2 V
KPTCL JE 2016 (c) 1.5 V (d) 0 V
Ans. (c) : KPTCL JE 2016
Ans. (c) :

From given figure, given bridge is in balanced Applying nodal at node 'Vx'
condition. Hence current through the branch AB is zero, V  1 V  0
x
because potential difference between terminal A and B  x 2 0
is zero (VA = VB) in respective of switch position. Thus 1 1
when the switch (S) is closed then current from branch 2Vx = 3  Vx = 1.5 Volt
AB is same as previous value (zero). 759. A current passes through a resistor. Let K1 and
Hence, there will be no effect on lamp intensity when K2 represent the average kinetic energy of the
switch (S) is closed. conduction electrons and the metal ions
757. In the circuit shown the current supplied by the respectively.
battery is (a) K1 < K2
(b) K1 = K2
(c) K1 > K2
(d) any of these three may occur
KPTCL JE 2017
Ans. (c) : Drift velocity of electron-
 eE 
(a) 1 A (b) 2 A Vd    
m
1 K.E. of electron given by-
(c) A (d) 0 A
2 1 2
KPTCL JE 2016 K  mVd
2
Ans. (c) :
1 1
K1  mVd21 K 2  mVd22
2 2
K1 = K.E. of electrons
K2 = K.E. of metal ion
2 2
1  eE  2 1  eE  2
K1  me    , K2  mm   
2  me  2  mm 
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 1 1 Ans. (c) :
K1  K2  Z = R + jL, Vin = V sint
me mm
V V
mm > me mm = mass of metal current (I) = in ; emf across inductor  in  jL
hence, K1 > K2 me = mass of electrons Z Z
760. Consider the following two statements: Vin2
1. Kirchchoff’s junction law follows from Generated heat  2  R
Z
conservation of charge.
1 V2
2. Kirchhoff’s loop law follows from Magnetic energy stored  L in2
conservative nature of electric field. 2 Z
(a) Both 1 and 2 are correct Average current = zero
(b) 2 is correct but 1 is wrong Average emf across inductor = zero
(c) 1 is correct but 2 is wrong Generated heat and magnetic energy stored in inductor
(d) Both 1 and 2 are wrong are non zero.
KPTCL JE 2017 764. What happens to the ratio of resistivity to
Ans. (a) : Kirchhoff's current law (KCL) states that the conductivity as the temperature of a conductor
algebraic sum of currents entering a node is zero. increases?
KCL is based on the law of conservation of charge. (a) Increases
Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL) states that the algebraic (b) May increase or decrease depending on the
sum of all voltage around a closed path is zero. KVL is actual temperature.
based on the principle of conservation of energy. (c) Decreases
Hence, both (1) and (2) statements are correct. (d) Remains constant
KPTCL JE 2017
761. A resistor of resistance R is connected to an
ideal battery. What will be the impact on Ans. (a) : The resistivity of a conductor is given by
dissipated power if the value of R is decreased? m
 2
(a) decrease ne 
(b) follows a sine curve Where m = mass of electrons
(c) remain uncharged e = charge on electron
(d) increase n = no. of free electron per unit volume
KPTCL JE 2017  = relaxation time
Ans. (d) : The relation between power dissipation and   resistivily
resistance is given by  = conductivity
E2 1
P i.e. Power dissipation is indirectly proportional 
R 
to the resistance. Hence if the value of R is decreased, And,   
the power dissipation in the circuit will increase.  1
762. Two non ideal batteries are connected in series.  2
Consider the following statements:  
1. The equivalent emf is larger than either of When temperature increase relaxation time will
the two emfs. decrease and hence, ratio of resistivity and conductivity
2. The equivalent internal resistance is smaller will increase.
than either of the two internal resistances. 765. A capacitor acts as an infinite resistance for
(a) 1 is correct but 2 is wrong _____.
(b) 2 is correct but 1 is wrong (a) AC (b) DC as well as AC
(c) Each of 1 and 2 is correct (c) neither AC nor DC (d) DC
(d) Each of 1 and 2 is wrong KPTCL JE 2017
KPTCL JE 2017 Ans. (d) : Capacitors contain at least two electrical
Ans. (a) : Eeq = E1 + E2 conductors separated by a dielectric/insulator and is
req = r1 + r2 used to store energy electrostatically between the
conductors. It acts like an open circuit and hence acts
Hence equivalent emf is larger than either of the two
like an infinite resistance for DC current.
emf and the equivalent internal resistance is greater than
either of the two internal resistance. 766. What is the ratio of power dissipated when two
resistors R and 2R are connected in series in an
763. An inductor-coil having some resistance is electric circuit.
connected to an AC source. Which of the (a) 4:1 (b) 2:1
following quantities will have average value (c) 1:2 (d) 1:4
over a cycle zero? HPSSC JE 18.07.2021
(a) emf in the inductor KPTCL JE 2017
(b) Joule heat Ans. (c) : Power dissipation given by-
(c) current P = i2R
(d) magnetic energy stored in the inductor
PR1 = i 2 R1
KPTCL JE 2017
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 PR 2 = i 2 R 2 r1r2
Ans. (d) : req 
P1 R1 R r1  r2
 
P2 R 2 2R The equivalent internal resistance is smaller than either
of the two internal resistance.
PR1 : PR 2  1: 2
770. The current I0 of Figure 1 is:

j
767. What is the ratio of power dissipated when two
resistance R and 2R are connected in parallel
in an electric circuit?
(a) 4:1 (b) 2:1
(c) 1:2 (d) 1:4
KPTCL JE 2017 (a) - 4 A (b) -2 A
Ans. (b) : (c) 4 A (d) 16 A
SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-II
Rajasthan JE (PHED) 2015
Ans. (a) : According to Kirchhoff's current law, in any
electrical network; the algebraic sum of the current
meeting at a junction is zero.
Or the total current entering a junction or a node is
equal to the current leaving the node.
 I0 + 10A = 2A + 4A
Power dissipation given by- I0 + 10A = 6A
2
P= i R I0 = –10A + 6A
By using current division law- I0 = –4A
2 771. The effect of connecting an additional parallel
i1  i
3 load to an electrical supply source is to increase
1 the
i2  i (a) Resistance of the load
3
2 (b) Voltage of the source
PR1  2 / 3i  R1 (c) Current taken from the source

PR 2 1/ 3i  2 R 2 (d) p.d. across the load
Rajasthan JE (PHED) 2015
4 1 2
   2 :1 Ans. (c) : The electrical loads are normally connected in
1 2 1 parallel. The parallel combination always reduces the
768. Which of the following quantities remains equivalent impedance. Hence the current is increases.
constant when a resistor connected to a battery Example let 10 resistance is connected to the 10 V
is heated due to the current? battery
(a) Resistivity
(b) Number of free electrons
(c) Drift speed
(d) Resistance
KPTCL JE 2017
Ans. (b) : Resistance, resistivity and drift velocity V 10
 Current I =   1A
varies with relaxation time which is dependent on R 10
temperature. No. of free electrons in a conductor Now additional 10  resistance is added into parallel.
remains unchanged even if its temperature changes. then
769. Two non ideal batteries are connected in
parallel.
Consider the following statements:
1. The equivalent emf is smaller than either of
the two emfs. 10 10
2. The equivalent internal resistance is smaller Req =  5
then either of the two internal resistances. 10  10
(a) Both 1and 2 are wrong 10
 Current I =  2A
(b) 1 is correct but 2 is wrong 5
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct Hence, connecting an additional parallel load to an
(d) 2 is correct but 1 is wrong electrical supply source will increase the current taken
KPTCL JE 2017 from the source.
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772. A 10  resistor is connected in parallel with a Ans. (c) : Given
15  resistor and the combination in series
with a 12  resistor. The equivalent resistance
of the circuit is:
(a) 37  (b) 18 
(c) 27  (d) 4  1 1 1 11
Rajasthan JE (PHED) 2015 =  =
Cab 40 40 40
Ans. (b) :
1 2
=
Cab 40
40
Cab = = 20 mF
2
RAB = (10 || 15) series with 12
 10  15 
RAB =    12
 10  15 
CAB = 20 + 4 = 24 mF
 150 
RAB =    12  6  12  18 776. In a four-branch parallel circuit, there are 10
 25  mA of current in each branch. If one of the
773. A network with b branches, n nodes, and l branches is open, the current in each of the
independent loops will satisfy which of the other three branches is
following equations (a) 13.3 mA (b) 10mA
(a) b=l–n+1 (b) b= n–l+1 (c) 0A (d) 30mA
(c) b=l+n–1 (d) b=l–n–1 Rajasthan JE (PHED) 2015
Rajasthan JE (PHED) 2015 Ans. (b) :
Ans. (c) : Node:- It is a point in a circuit where one or
more circuit elements are connected together.
Branch:- It is that part of a network which lies between
two nodes.
Loop:- It is a close path in a circuit in which no element In parallel circuit the voltage across all branch is equal
or node is encountered more than once. Relation and all resistance is equal because current in each
between branch, node and loop . branch is equal. If the any branch is remove from the
b=l+n–1 circuit then also current is equal in each branch.
where b is branch , l is loop and n is node. Hence in a four-branch parallel circuit, there are 10mA
774. A resistor of 100  is connected in series with a of current in each branch. If one of the branches is open,
50  F capacitor to a supply of 200 V, 50 Hz , the current in each of the other three branches is 10mA.
the power factor for the circuit is 777. A charge of 360 C is transferred in 2 minutes.
(a) 0.86 (b) 0.63 The current flowing is:
(c) 0.75 (d) 0.92 (a) 180A (b) 60A
Rajasthan JE (PHED) 2015 (c) 2A (d) 3A
Ans. (a) : Given, R = 100 Rajasthan JE (PHED) 2015
  CF Ans. (d) : Given data,
V = 200 V Charge (q) = 360 C
f = 50 Hz time (t) = 2 minutes = 120 second
1 1 current (i) = ?
 XC = =
2fC 2  3.14  50  50 106  q  it
106 i
q 360
  3A
= = 63.66
50  314 t 120
2 778. Which of the following expressions gives the
Impedance (Z) = R 2   XC  Joule's law of heating?
(a) H  IRt (b) H  IR2t
= 100 2   63.66 2 = 118.56 2
(c) H  I Rt (d) H  I2R/t
R 100 RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II
 cos = = ~ 0.86 Ans. (c) : Joule's law of heating states that when a
Z 118.56
current (I) passes through a conductor of resistance (R)
775. The total capacitance of two 40-mF series- for time (t) then the heat developed in the conductor is
connected capacitors in parallel with a 4-mF equal to the product of the square of the current, the
capacitor is: resistance and time.
(a) 3.8 mF (b) 5 mF or H  I 2 Rt
(c) 24 mF (d) 44 mF
Rajasthan JE (PHED) 2015 Then H  I2 Rt

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779. If three 5 F capacitors are connected in 784. The current drawn by a tungsten filament
parallel, then the net capacitance is- lamp is measured by an ammeter. The
(a) 25 F (b) 10 F ammeter reading under steady state condition
(c) 125 F (d) 15 F will be ______ the ammeter reading when the
RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II supply is switched on.
Ans. (d) : According to question three 5F capacitors (a) Less than (b) Same as
(c) Greater than (d) Double
are connected in parallel RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II
Then net capacitance = 5 F +5 F +5 F Ans. (a) : Ammeter reading under steady state
= 15 F condition will be less than the ammeter reading when
780. Two 300 H coils in series without mutual the supply is switched ON.
coupling have a total inductance of- When supply given tungsten filament lamp. It will heat
(a) 600 H (b) 75 H up then its resistance increases because of positive
(c) 150 H (d) 300 H temperature coefficient. Then current decreases. So
RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II ammeter reading decreases.
Ans. (a) : Given that two 300 H coils in series 785. If a power of 100 W is being supplied across a
potential difference of 200 V, find the current
without mutual coupling then total inductance flowing through the circuit.
 300  300  600 H (a) 0.5 A (b) 1 A
781. Components which obey Ohm's law are known (c) 20 A (d) 2 A
as- RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I
(a) Resistors Ans. (a) : Given, P = 100 W
(b) Capacitors Potential difference (P.D) = 200V
(c) Non-ohmic components  P  VI
(d) Ohmic components
P
RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II  I
Ans. (d) : Ohmic components follow ohm's law. Ohm's V
law is defined as the current through a conductor 100 1
I   0.5A
between two points is directly proportional to the 200 2
voltage across the two points. 786. Which of the following have the same unit, ms-1?
V (a) Velocity and acceleration
I (b) Speed and velocity
R
782. ______is/are the terms given to the (c) Acceleration and momentum
phenomenon where a change in current (d) Speed and momentum
through one inductor causes a voltage to be RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I
induced in another. Ans. (b) : Speed and velocity have the same unit, ms-1
(a) Mutual conductance Difference between speed and velocity.
(b) Mutual inductance Speed Velocity
(c) Self inductance 1. The speed is the 1. The velocity is the
(d) Capacitive reactance distance travelled by a displacement of a
RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II body in a unit time. body in a unit time.
Ans. (b) : When the emf is induced in a conductor by 2. It is a scalar quantity. 2. It is a vector quantity.
changing the current in nearby conductor then emf is The speed does not tell The velocity tells us
called mutually induced emf and the property of the us the direction of the the speed and
conductor is called mutual inductance. motion of a body. direction of the
N motion of a body.
Where, M = 2 1  Henry  3. The speed is always 3. The velocity can be
I1 positive positive and negative
M = Mutual inductance depending on the
N2 = Number of turn in second coil direction of the
1  Flux in first coil motion
I1 = Current in first coil 4. During the circular 4. During the circular
783. Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL) is the first law motion, the average motion, average
that deals with the conservation of- speed does not become velocity becomes zero
(a) Momentum (b) Charge zero after completing after completing one
(c) Mass (d) Linear momentum one round. round.
BIS TA (Lab) 2020 m m
5. Unit =  ms 1 5. Unit =  ms 1
RRB JE 19.09.2019 Shift-II s s
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3PM 787. If there are "n" nodes in the circuit there will
Ans. (b) : Kirchhoff’s current low (KCL) is the first law be _______ independent nodal equations.
that deals with the conservation of charge while (a) n+1 (b) n-2
Kirchhoff’s second law is voltage law (KVL) deals with (c) n (d) n-1
the conservation of energy. RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I
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Ans. (d) : If there are 'n' nodes in the circuit there will Ans. (d) : Given
be (n-1) independent nodal equations. A = 2.5 mm2 = 2.5×(10–3)2 = 2.5 × 10–6 m2
 It is based on KCL and ohm's law.  = 1.72 × 10–8   m
788. If a 100 Watts bulb is ON for 10 hours, then   = 100 meter
that will be the amount of electricity 
consumed? R 
(a) 1500 Watts (b) 1 kWh A
(c) 300 Watts (d) 100 Watts per hour 100
R = 1.72  108 
RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I 2.5  106
Ans. (b) : Given, P = 100W R = 0.688 
P = 0.1 kW 793. What is the SI unit of electric charge?
Time = 10 h (a) Volt (V) (b) Joule (J)
Energy in kWh = power (kW) × time (h) (c) Coulomb (C) (d) Ampere (A)
= 0.1 × 10 = 1 kWh RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I
789. The total opposition offered to the flow of Ans. (c) : The SI unit of electric charge is coulomb.
current in AC circuit is called- q = i × t.
(a) Inductance (b) Resistance 794. Unit of resistivity is :
(c) Impedance (d) Capacitance (a) ohm meter (b) mho meter
RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I (c) mho (d) ohm
Ans. (c) : The combined effects of resistance, inductive LMRC JE 2015
reactance and capacitive reactance is called impedance. Ans. (a) : Unit of resistivity is ohm-meter (-m).
Which produced the total opposition to current flow in We know that-
an AC circuit. 
The total opposition offered to the flow of current in AC R 
circuit is called impedance. It is combination of A
resistance (R) and reactance (X). RA

then 
Z = R + jX  -m 2
790. Two bulbs of 500 W and 200 W rated at 250 V 
m
will have resistance ratio as-
(a) 2 : 3 (b) 2 : 5   -m
(c) 3 : 2 (d) 5 : 2 Where,
RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I R = Resistance
ESIC JE 2016 Resistivity
Ans. (b) : Given, P1 = 500W, P2 = 200W A = Cross-sectional area
V2   Length of conductor
P 795. In a conductor, current density is the :
R
V2 1 (a) Current flowing per unit area
R  R (b) Current flowing per unit volume
P P (c) Current flowing per unit mass
R1 P2 200 2 (d) Current flowing per unit length
   LMRC JE 2015
R 2 P1 500 5
R1 : R2 = 2 : 5 Ans. (a) : In a conductor, current density is the current
flowing per unit area,
791. The centripetal force required to keep the
moon in its orbit is provided by which force? I
J
(a) Spring force A
(b) Gravitational force of earth Where, J = Current density
(c) Mechanical force I = Current
(d) Friction force A = Per unit area
RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I 796. Kirchhoff's first and second laws are
Ans. (b) : Gravitational attraction provides the respectively based on conservation of :
centripetal force needed to keep planets in orbit around (a) energy and charge (b) charge and energy
the sun and all types of satellite in orbit around the (c) mass and charge (d) mass and energy
Earth. The earths gravity keeps the moon orbiting us. LMRC JE 2015
792. Calculate the total DC resistance of a 100 metre Ans. (b) : Kirchhoff's first law (KCL) is based on
roll of 2.5 mm2 copper wire if the resistivity of conservation of charge and Kirchhoff's second law
copper at 20o C is 1.72  10–8  metre. (KVL) is based on conservation of energy.
(a) 0.867  (b) 0.713  797. An inductor may store charges in its :
(c) 0.214  (d) 0.688  (a) electric field
RRB JE 01.09.2019 Shift-I (b) coils
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 (c) magnetic field 802. If an ideal voltage source and ideal current
(d) electric and magnetic fields both source are connected in series, the combination
LMRC JE 2015 (a) has the same properties as a current source
Ans. (c) : An inductor may store charges in its alone.
magnetic field. (b) has the same properties as a voltage source
Energy storage in an inductor- alone.
(c) has the same properties as the source which
1 has a higher value.
E  LI 2 Joule
2 (d) results in the branch being redundant.
798. The ratio of voltage and current in a closed ESE-2013
Ans. (a) : Ideal current source- If the internal
circuit : resistance of current source is infinite in the case of DC
(a) Varies (b) Remains constant (internal impedance is infinite in the case AC) is called
(c) Increases (d) Decreases ideal current source.
DMRC JE 2015 Ideal voltage source- If the internal resistance of
Ans. (b) : The ratio of voltage and electrical current in a voltage source is zero in the case of DC (internal
closed circuit remains constant. impedance of zero in case of AC) called ideal voltage
799. Energy consumed by a heater of rating 1000 source.
watts by operating it for a period of 2 hours According to question-
will be–
(a) 1 unit (b) 2 unit
(c) 2.5 unit (d) 4 unit
DMRC JE 2015
Ans. (b) : Power (P) = 1000 watt
Operating time (t) = 2 hour
Energy (E) = (Power × time) or (watt × hour)
Apply super position theorem.
 10002 = 2000 Wh Case (I) When current source is taken (i.e. voltage
 2kWh source is short circuited)
 1 unit  1kWh
 2kWh = 2 unit
800. A 100 watt 100V lamp is to be operated on 250
volt supply, the value of additional resistance to
be connected in series will be :
(a) 250 ohms (b) 100 ohms
(c) 150 ohms (d) None of these I = IL
DMRC JE 2015 Case–(II) When voltage source is taken (i.e. current
Ans. (c) : source open circuited)
Power (P) = 100 watt
Voltage of lamp (V) = 100 volt
Supply voltage (V) = 250 Volt V +
– R
V

I=0
P 100 Therefore, we can say that when an ideal constant
Current passes through bulb (I) =   1A
V1 100 current source is connected in series with an ideal
Applying KVL in loop- constant voltage source, considering together the
1R+100=250 combination will be a constant current source.
R = 250-100 803. Which of the following is not the same as watt?
R = 150 (a) Joule/Sec. (b) (Ampere)2×ohm
801. Which electrical device is used to reduce the (c) (Volt)2/ohm (d) Volt/Ampere
arc produced between conductors : DMRC JE 2015
(a) Capacitance (b) Resistance Ans. (d) : Power (P) =voltage × current
(c) Diode (d) Transistor P = VI  P = IR  I
DMRC JE 2015 V2
P = I2R, P=
Ans. (a) : Capacitance is the electrical device which is R
used to reduce the arc produced between conductors. Energy (E) = I2 Rt= Power × time
Capacitor is a device for storing electrical energy and Unit of Energy = watt × second
releasing it when required. Joule = watt × second
The ability of a capacitor to store electricity is called its watt = Joule/second
capacitance. Power (watt) = V.I Joule/second
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804. The voltage of domestic supply is 220V.A.C. (a) 10 Ohm (b) 12.4 Ohm
This represents : (c) 6.8 Ohm (d) 16 Ohm
(a) Peak value (b) RMS value DMRC JE 2015
(c) Average value (d) Mean value Ans. (b) :
DMRC JE 2015
Ans. (b) : The voltage of domestic supply is 220V AC.
This represents rms value. The alternating current is
equal to that value of dc current which generates that
much heat in a given resistance wire in one second.
805. Ohm is the unit of
(a) Current (b) Resistance
(c) Voltage (d) None of these Resistance 4Ω and 6Ω are connected in parallel.
DMRC JE 2015 46
Req =  2.4
Ans. (b) : Ohm is the unit of resistance and unit of 46
current is ampere and unit of voltage is volt.
Voltage  V 
Resistance (R) = 10Ω and 2.4Ω resistance connected in series. Hence
Current  I  equivalent resistance-
Unit of (R) - ohm () Req = 10+2.4Ω
806. The three fundamental quantities are : Req = 12.4 Ω
(a) Mass, length, time 810. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
(b) Momentum, force, volume (a) Magnetic potential
(c) Mass, force, time (b) Relative permeability
(d) Mass, pressure, height (c) magnetic field intensity
DMRC JE 2015 (d) Flux density
Ans. (a) : The three fundamental quantities are Mass, RSMSSB JEN (Degree) 29.11.2020
Length and Time. Ans. (c) : A magnetic field is the magnetic effect of
Mass = Kilogram (kg) electric currents and magnetic materials. The magnetic
Length = Meter(m) field at any given point is specified by both a direction
Time = Second(s) and a magnitude or (strength). Such as it is represented
807. One mega ohm equals to : by a vector quantity. Hence magnetic field intensity is a
vector quantity, which has both magnitudes as well as
(a) 106 Ohm (b) 10-6 Ohm direction.
(c) 103 Ohm (d) 108 Ohm
DMRC JE 2015 811. To neglect a voltage source, the terminal across
the source are -
Ans. (a) : One mega ohm equals to 106 ohm (a) Replace by some resistance
1Ω = 10–6 Ω (b) Open circuited
1K Ω = 103Ω (c) Short circuited
1GΩ = 109Ω (d) Replace by inductor
808. If ten resistances of 10 ohms each are connected RSMSSB JEN (Degree) 29.11.2020
in parallel, the total resistance will be : Ans. (c) : To neglect a voltage source the terminal
(a) 100 Ohm across the source are short circuited.
(b) Less than 100 Ohm 812. The unit of capacitance is -
(c) 1 Ohm (a) Henry /Wb (b) Volts/Coulomb
(d) None of these (c) Coulombs/Volt (d) Ohms
DMRC JE 2015 RSMSSB JEN (Degree) 29.11.2020
Ans. (c) : Total resistance in parallel Ans. (c) : Since capacitance of capacitor can be given
= Value of resistance by- C
Q
Number of resistance
V
 (when all resistance have same value)
Where,
10
Total resistance   1 Q = Charge is measured in Coulomb
10 V = Voltage across the capacitor measured in volt
809. Equivalent resistance between point A and B in Thus the unit of capacitance is coulomb/volt.
following figure is : 813. In the given figure, the potential difference
between points P and Q is -

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 (a) 8 V (b) 10 V Given that, L = 25 mH , V = 220V, f = 50Hz
(c) 12 V (d) – 6 V For pure inductor circuit-
RSMSSB JEN (Degree) 29.11.2020 Z = XL
Ans. (d) : Applying nodal analysis node P and Q XL = 2fL  2  50  25  103
 7.85 
Hence, rms current in the circuit-
V V 220
I  
Z X L 7.85
= 28.025
Nodal analysis at node P  28.03A
VP  10 VP
2  0 ........................(i) 816. A proton and an alpha particle having the same
2 8
5 VP = 24 kinetic energy enter in a uniform magnetic
VP = 4.8 V ........................................(ii) field at right angle to their velocity vector at
Nodal analysis at node Q start tracing circles of radii of R1 & R2, What
VQ  10 VQ would be the relationship between R1 & R2?
2  0 ........................(iii) (a) 2:1 (b) 1:2
4 6 (c) 1:1 (d) 4:1
3VQ – 30 + 2VQ = 24
5VQ = 54 (e) 1:4
54 RSEB JE 2011
VQ =  10.8 ...............................(iv) Ans. (c) :. A proton has a mass = m
5
The potential difference between points P and Q is and charge = q
= VP  VQ = (4.8  10.8) V mass of an alpha particle m  4m
VPQ=  6 V and charge q  2q
814. Consider the electrical network below : K.E. of proton = K.E. of alpha particle
0.5mV 2  0.5m 'V '2
V2 = 4V'2
V
Determine the value of 'R' so that current  42
V'
through resistance is zero. Radius of charged particle in uniform magnetic field is
(a) 3 (b) 2
(c) 5 (d) 4 mv
r
RSMSSB JEN (Degree) 29.11.2020 qB
Ans. (b) : R1 m v q ' 1 2 2q 1
      
R 2 m' v q 4 1 q 1
817. A sine wave has frequency of 50 Hz its angular
frequency is______ in radians/second-
Total current (I) = 3 + 2 = 5A (a) 50 (b) 360 
Voltage (V) = 10 V (c) 100  (d) 180 
So the value of R
(e) 57.3 
V 10
R= = RSEB JE 2011
I 5 Ans. (c) : Given f = 50 Hz
R=2
We know that-
815. A pure inductor of 25 mH is connected to a The angular frequency of sine wave-
source of 220V AC. What would be the rms
current in the circuit if the frequency of the   2f
source is 50 Hz.  2 50
(a) 24.02 A (b) 28.03A   100
(c) 30.10A (d) 26.3A 818. What happens when the frequency of the
(e) 27.2A voltage applied across a capacitor increases?
RSEB JE 2011 (a) Current increases
Ans. (b) : (b) Current remains unchanged
(c) Current decreases
(d) Voltage is maximum
(e) Current is maximum
RSEB JE 2011
Ans. (a) : Current increases when the frequency of the
voltage applied across a capacitor increases.
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 Ans. (b) : By solving electric circuit using nodal
voltage method is based on the principle of KCL and
Ohm's law.
KCL (Kirchhoff's Current law) states that the algebraic
sum of the current at node is zero.
Ohm's Law:-
V V according to ohm's law.
IC    VC
X C 1/ C IV
IC  V2fC V
IC  2fCV = constant = R
I
Hence, if the frequency of the applied voltage across a 822. When 10 V DC is given to an inductor L for
capacitor increase, current increases. long period, it act as ________
819. The electrical energy required to raise the (a) Short circuit (b) Open circuit
temperature of a given amount of water is (c) 1 H inductor (d) 0.5 H inductor
1000 kWh. If the heat losses are 25%, what PGVCL JE 2018
would be the total energy required in kWh? Ans. (a) :
(a) 1500 (b) 1250
(c) 1360 (d) 1000
(e) 1333
RSEB JE 2011
Ans. (e) : Given,
output of water  1000 kWh
heat loss  25% When DC voltage is applied across the terminal of an
total heat require = x inductor. The growth of the current flowing through the
x  25% x = 1000 inductor is not instant but is determined by the inductors
own self induced or back emf. This back emf
25x proportional to the rate of change of current flowing
x  1000
100 through it.
x Ldi
x   1000 V
4
3 dt
x  1000 di
4 In, case of DC, 0
4 dt
x   1000 Hence, maximum current flow through the coil and it
3
= 1333.33 act as short circuit.
x  1333kWh 823. What is voltage across 6 ohm?
Total heat required is 1333 kWh
820. KCL is valid for _____
(a) AC circuits only
(b) DC circuits only
(c) Both AC and DC circuits
(d) Non-linear circuits
PGVCL JE 2018
(a) 2V (b) 3V
Ans. (c) : Kirchhoff's current law (KCL) is always (c) 4V (d) 6V
defined at a node. KCL applied to any electric circuit PGVCL JE 2018
DC, AC, linear, non-linear, active passive etc. KCL is Ans. (d) :
independent of the nature of the elements connected to
the node.
Kirchhoff's current law is based on the law of
conservation of charge.
821. For solving electric circuits, nodal voltage
method is based on
(a) KVL and ohms law Apply nodal-
(b) KCL and ohms law V6 V
(c) KCL and KVL  1
(d) KCL, KVL and ohms law 1 6
PGVCL JE 2018 7V = 42
SSC JE 03.03.2017, Shift-II V = 6 volt
JKSSB JE 2014 Hence, Voltage across 6 resistor is 6V.
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824. What is voltage across 2ohm? Ans. (b) : If one of the parallel resistors in any parallel
circuit is removed from the circuit, then the total
resistance increase.
1 1 1 1
   ....
R eq R1 R 2 R 3
R1 = R2 = R3 = R
(a) 1.6V (b) 2.6V R
(c) 3.6V (d) 4.6V R eq 
n
PGVCL JE 2018
n  No. of Resistance
Ans. (a) : Req n
Parallel resister is removed from the circuit the
resistance will be increased.
828. If three 10 F capacitors are connected in
series, then the value of equivalent capacitance
is-
Apply Nodal - (a) 3.33 F (b) 1.33 F
V2 V V2 (c) 1.66 F (d) 0.3 F
  0 RRB JE 30.08.2019 Shift-II
1 2 1 Ans. (a) : Given,
5V  8 = 0 C1 = C2 = C3 = C = 10F
V = 1.6 Volt C
Hence, Voltage across 2  is 1.6 V. For series combination - Ceq 
n
825. A short circuit is identified by 10
(a) Voltage drop (b) No current flow Ceq   3.33F
(c) Voltage rise (d) Heavy current rise 3
RSMSSB JEN (PHED)Degree 26.12.2020 829. The frequency of an alternating quantity is-
Ans. (d) : In a short circuit condition the resistance of (a) The speed with which the alternator runs
the circuit will be zero and hence voltage drop across (b) The number of direction reversals per
the resistor is also zero and current of a circuit can be (c) The number of cycles completed per minute
V (d) The number of cycles completed per second
given by- I  RRB JE 30.08.2019 Shift-II
R Ans. (d) : The frequency of an alternating quantity is
V the number of cycles complete in one second.
I 
0 1
Thus a short circuit is identified by heavy current rise. f
Time Period
826. A 490 RL is connected across a voltage source
Vs = 150 V. The source's internal resistance Rs 1
f sec1 or Hz
is 10. What is the output voltage across the T
load?
(a) 147 V (b) 3 V
(c) 150 V (d) 0 V
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Ans. (a) : Given,
RL= 490
Vs= 150V
Rs = 10
Then, 830. In a closed loop, the sum of voltage drops
across components is equal to-
150 150 (a) Zero
I= 
490 +10 500 (b) Half the applied voltage
I = 0.3A (c) Twice the applied voltage
The output voltage across the load- (d) The applied voltage
V0  I  R L RRB JE 30.08.2019 Shift-II
 0.3  490 Ans. (d) : Mesh or Voltage law: The sum of e.m.f
V0  147V around any closed loop of a circuit equal to the sum of
the potential drops in the loop.
827. If one of the parallel resistors in any parallel Considering a rise of potential as positive (+Ve) and a
circuit is removed from the circuit, then the drop of potential as negative (–Ve), the algebraic sum of
total resistance- potential difference around loop of a circuit is zero.
(a) Doubled (b) Increases  E –  IR drops = 0 (around closed loop)
(c) Remains the same (d) Decreases
 E =  IR
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831. Which of the following statements about 835. Which of the following formula is used to
electric voltage is true? calculate the total resistance R of the circuit
(a) Voltage is the directed movement of electrons shown below?
(b) Voltage causes current to flow
(c) Voltage is the irregular movement of electrons
(d) Voltage in not always needed to cause the
flow of current
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Ans : (b) Voltage causes the flow of current in the circuit.
(a) R = (R1R2…Rn)/(R1+R2+…+Rn)
Voltage is the pressure from an electrical power source that
(b) R = (1/R1) + (1/R2) +…+ (1/Rn)
produces charged electrons in the form of current through
(c) 1/R = (1/R1) + (1/R2) +…+ (1/Rn)
a conducting loop, enabling them to do work.
(d) R = R1 + R2 + …+ Rn
832. A current of 5A flows through a conductor SSC JE 02.03.2017 Shift-I
against a potential difference of 200V. The Ans : (c) Given circuit diagram–
power dissipated will be..............
(a) 1000W (b) 1.1kW
(c) 2000W (d) 100W
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Ans : (a) Given, I = 5 Amp
V = 200 Volts
P=? Since, resistors are connected in parallel in the circuit
As we know that, then
P = V.I Total resistance in the circuit –
P = 200  5 = 2005 1 1 1 1
   ......... 
P  1000 W R eq R1 R 2 Rn
833. Energy (in units) consumed by a heater of 836. The resistance R1 and R2 are connected in
rating 1000W by operating if for a period of 2 parallel. The ratio of values of resistance R1:R2
hours will be.............. is 4:1. The current in R1:R2 will be equal to.......
(a) 1.5 (b) 2 (a) 4:1 (b) 1:4
(c) 2.5 (d) 4 (c) 1:1 (d) 4:4
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Ans : (b) Rating of heater (P) = 1000 W Ans : (b) Given,
Time = 2 hr R1 : R2 = 4 : 1
Energy (unit) = power  time As we know
Energy = 1000  2 1
Energy = 2000 watts×hours I
 1 unit of energy = 1 kWh R
 Energy = 2 units I1 R 2

834. Which of the statements about the circuit I 2 R1
shown in the figure is true? I1 4

I2 1
 I1 : I2   1: 4 
837. Kirchhoff's law states that in a closed loop of a
(a) The voltage sources V1 and V2 are connected circuit..............
in series (a) That total current, algebraically summed is
(b) The resistances R1 and R2 are connected in zero
parallel (b) The algebraic sum of the potential
(c) The voltage sources V1 and V2 are connected differences is zero
in parallel (c) Voltage across component is zero
(d) The resistance R1, R2 and R3 are connected in (d) None of these
parallel GPSC AAE, Class-3, 25.07.2021
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nd
Ans : (c) Given circuit diagram– Ans : (b) Kirchhoff’s 2 law or the loop rule 
Around any closed loop in a circuit, the sum of the
potential difference across all elements is zero.
IR +  emf = 0
This law is a statement of energy conservation, in that
any charge that starts and ends-up at the same point
The voltage sources V1 and V2 are connected in parallel with the same velocity must have gained as much
and R1, R2 and R3 are connected in series. energy as it lost.

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838. A 35V-source is connected to a series circuit at 1 dv
600 ohms and R as shown. If a voltmeter at 1
internal resistance 1.2 kilo ohms is connected 2 dt
across 600 ohm resistor it reads 5V. The value dv
of R is..............  2V / s
dt
840. The resistance of a strip of copper of
rectangular cross-section is 2. A metal of
resistivity twice that of copper is coated on its
upper surface to a thickness equal to that of
(a) 1.2 k (b) 2.4 k
(c) 3.6 k (d) 7.2 k copper strip. The resistance of composite strip
SSC JE 02.03.2017 Shift-I will be..............
Ans : (b) Given circuit diagram – (a) 6 (b) 4/3
(c) 3/2 (d) 3/4
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Ans : (b) Resistance of rectangular cross-section = 2
Resistance of copper · (22) · 4
 Potential difference is same in parallel connection. 1 1 1
 1.2 k and 600  are connected in parallel across Resistance of strip ·  
R 2 4
V = 5 volts. 4
600 1200 R· 
 R eq   400  3
600  1200 841. Is it possible to prevent by very fast operation
V 5 of the switch the switching spark produce
Current flow through the circuit I   Amp
R 400 during switching off of an inductance?
Now, potential-difference across R = (35 – 5) = 30 V (a) No, the faster the circuit is opened, the higher
and V = IR is the self-induced voltage
5 (b) Yes, as long as the circuit is opened fast
30  R
400 enough
R  2400  2.4 k (c) Yes, as long as the switch can withstand the
839. In the network shown in the given figure, if the high switching speed
voltage V at the time considered is 20V, then (d) Yes, if the current is less than 50A
dV/dt at that time will be: SSC JE 02.03.2017 Shift-I
Ans : (a) No, it is not possible to prevent by very fast
operation of the switch the switching spark produce
during switching off an inductance, because self
induced voltage is very high.
(a) 1V/s (b) 2V/s 842. A voltage of 100V is applied to a circuit of
(c) -2V/s (d) zero resistance of 10, the power dissipated (in
SSC JE 02.03.2017 Shift-I watts) by the resistance will be____:
Ans : (b) (a) 100 (b) 500
(c) 1000 (d) 1500
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Ans : (c) Given that,
Resistance (R) = 10 
40  20 Voltage (V) = 100 V
I
10 V 100
Current (I) =   10Amp
20 R 10
I  2A
10 Power (P) = i2 R
20 = 102 × 10
i1   1A
20 = 100 × 10 = 1000 Watt
i 2  I  i1 843. Energy consumed by an electric iron of rating
i 2  (2  1) = 1A 1000W as compared to 750W will be____:
(a) More (b) Less
dv
i2  C (c) Half (d) Same
dt SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I
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Ans : (a) Energy consumed by an electric iron of rating 846. The value of temperature coefficient of
1000W as compared to 750W will be more. resistance of a given conductor____:
(a) is different at different given temperatures
V2 (b) is same at different given temperatures
P
R (c) increases as temperature is increased
V2 (d) remains always constant
R SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I
P Ans : (a) The value of temperature co-efficient of
V2 resistance of a given conductor is different at different
R1000 
1000 given temperatures. When the temperature of a
V2 conductor or substance is increased from 00C to 10C.
R 750  There is increase in unit resistance. It is called the
750 resistance temperatrue co-efficient of the substance at 00C.
Value of R1000 is low and value of R750 will be high. Rt = Ro(1 + 0t)
Therefore, value of I2R is more then produce more heat. The temperature co-efficient of a substance is not
So electric iron of rating 1000W will produce more constant at different temperature but it depend on the
heat. initial temperature of the substance.
844. Which of the following formula is used to 847. The condition in Ohm's law is that____:
calculate the total resistance R of the circuit (a) the temperature should remain constant
shown below? (b) ratio of V/I should be constant
(c) the temperature should vary
(d) current should be proportional to voltage
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Ans : (a) The condition in Ohm's law is that the
(a) R = (1/R1)+(1/R2)+…+(1/Rn) temperature should remain constant.
(b) 1/R = (1/R1)+(1/R2)+…+(1/Rn) According to Ohm's law V = I R
(c) 1/R = R1+R2+….Rn 
(d) R = R1+R2+…+Rn Where R 
A
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I If the temperature is not constant then the resistance
Ans : (d) (which depend on the temperature) will change.
848. Which of the following wires has the highest
resistance?
(a) Copper wire of 5m and 2mm2
It the resistance R1, R2,R3..........Rn are connected in (b) Copper wire of 1m and 6mm2
series then their total resistance will be- (c) Aluminium wire of 8m and 1mm2
Req =R1+R2+R3+............+Rn. (d) Aluminium wire of 1m and 6mm2
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845. Two voltage sources of 12V, each of which can
be loaded upto 10A, are connected in parallel. Ans : (c) Value of resistance-
Which of the following statement about the (i) For copper wire 5m and 2mm2
circuit is true?  5
R  ρ  1.7 108 
A 2  10  103
3

 42.5 mΩ
(ii) For copper wire 1 m and 6mm2
 1.7  108 1
(a) The total voltage is 24V R ρ   2.8mΩ
(b) The total voltage is zero A 6  106
(c) The arrangement can be upto 10A maximum (iii) For aluminium wire 8m and 1 mm2
(d) The voltage sources connected in a parallel  108  8
can supply a maximum current of 20A R  ρ  2.65   212mΩ
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(iv) For aluminium wire 1 m and 6 mm2
Ans : (d)
ρ 108  1
R  2.65   4.416mΩ
A 6  106
So aluminium wire of 8m and 1mm2 wire has the
highest resistance.
849. The value of current flowing between points B
and C in the circuit shown below is:

Parallel voltage sources supply current upto a maximum

of 20A.
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 (a) 1 ampere (b) 0.5 ampere Apply current divider rule
(c) 0.2 ampere (d) Zero R2 300
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I I1 = I  4
R1  R 2 100  300
Ans : (d)
300
I1 = 4  3A
400
R1 100
I2 = I  4
R1  R 2 400
P R
Circuit is in balance condition  then value of I2 = 1 A
Q S
current in BC branch is zero.  I1 : I2 = 3 : 1
2 2 853. A 200 W, 230 V lamp is connected across 115 V
 supply. What is the power drawn by the lamp?
2 2
1=1 (a) slightly more than 50 W
850. Upon which of the factors does the voltage (b) slightly less than 50 W
drop depend? (c) exactly equal to 100 W
(a) Only upon the resistance of the conductor (d) exactly equal to 50 W
(b) Only upon the length and the specific
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resistance of the conductor
(c) Upon the cross-section area and the Ans : (d) Given–
conductivity of the conductor Prated = 200 watts, Vrated = 230 volts
(d) Upon the resistance of the conductor and the V2
current flowing through it  Resistance of bulb (R) = rated
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-I Prated
Ans : (d) The voltage drop depend upon the resistance 230  230
of the conductor and the current flowing through it. If a    264.5
200
circuit has a resistance R and current flowing I
ampere then the voltage drop equal to V=IR. When lamp connected to 230 V supply-
851. In a parallel circuit the potential difference  V 115  200
I  A
across the resistance____: R 230  230
(a) Varies Power drawn by lamp
(b) Is different from the applied voltage 2
(c) None of the these  115  200  230  230
I2R     = 50 W
(d) Is always constant  230  230  200
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Ans : (d) In a parallel circuit the potential difference 854. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
across the resistance is always constant (a) Electrical potential
(b) Electrical field intensity
(c) Electric charge
(d) None of these
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Ans : (b) Electric field intensity is a vector quantity
Therefore, [V1 = V2 =V3=V] whereas electrical-potential and electric-charge is a
852. Two electric presses are connected in parallel. scalar quantity.
The resistance of the first press is 100  and Electric field intensity–
that of the second is 300 . The total current
taken by both the presses is 4A. The ratio of V
E volts/m
currents taken by first : second will be equal d
to___:
(a) 1:3 (b) 2:3 855. What will be the capacity of four capacitors of
(c) 3:1.2 (d) 3:1 equal capacity 'C' when connected in parallel?
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Ans : (d) Given that, (a) 4C (b)
4
R1 = 100 
3
R2 = 300  (c) (d) C
Total current in press (I) = 4A 4C
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Ans : (a) No. of capacitor =4
Capacity of each capacitor = C
When it is connected in parallel –
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 Ans : (c) 10 resistor, 1H (Henry) inductor and 1 F
(microfarad) capacitor are connected in parallel. Under
equilibrium condition a unit step current behave as a
pure DC.
For pure DC, capacitor act as open circuit and inductor
short circuit and resistor behave same. Current choose
low resistance path always hence current will flow
through inductor (short circuit path).
q  q1  q 2  q3  q 4 860. Two incandescent light bulbs of 40 W and 60
W ratings are connected in series across the
CT V  C1V  C2 V  C3V  C4 V main power supply. Then
CT  C1  C2  C3  C4 (a) the bulbs together consume 100 W
(b) the bulbs together consume 50 W
CT = C+C+C+C
(c) the 60 W bulb glows brighter
CT  4C (d) the 40 W bulb glows brighter
856. Three capacitors of capacity 4 F each are SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-II
connected in parallel, the resultant capacitance Ans : (d) Power rating of two bulb = 40W, 60W
will be V2
3  Resistance of 40W bulb (R 40 )=  ........(i)
(a) μF (b) 12 μF 40
4
(c) 4.3 μF (d) 4 μF V2
and Resistance of 60W bulb (R 60 ) =  ........(ii)
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Ans : (b) No. of capacitor = 3 Now they are connected in series (i.e. current I is same)
Capacity of each capacitor = 4F then–
Since capacitor are connected in parallel– Power drawn by 40W bulb–
CT = C1 + C2 + C3 P40  I 2 R 40
CT = 4 + 4 + 4
V2  V2 
CT  12F P40  I 2 .........(iii)  R 40  
40  40 
857. Which of the following is an active element of a and power drawn by 60W bulb 
circuit?
2
(a) Resistance 2 V  V2 
(b) Inductance P 60  I ..........(iv)   R 60  
60  60 
(c) Ideal current source
(d) Capacitance Equation (iii)  (iv)
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-II I2 V2
Ans : (c) Ideal current source is an active element P40
 40
where as resistance, inductance and capacitance are P60 I 2 V 2
passive element.
60
Active element are those who can delivers energy either
P40 60
voltage gain or current gain. Passive circuit are those 
which absorb or dissipate energy. P60 40
858. Which of the following is not a non-linear P40  1.5 P60
circuit element?
(a) Diode (b) Transistor Hence in series connection, 40W bulb will be glow
brighter.
(c) Heater coil (d) None of these
SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-II 861. Twelve 1 resistances are used as edges to
UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015 form a cube. The resistance between two
Ans : (c) Non - linear element– Non linear element diagonally opposite corners of the cube is
is the element in which the relation between voltage 5
and current is a non-linear function. Heater coil is a (a) Ω (b) 1
6
linear circuit element whereas diode, transistor are the
6 3
non-linear circuit element. (c) Ω (d) Ω
859. A 10 resistor, 1 H inductor and 1F capacitor 5 2
are connected in parallel. The combination is SSC JE 03.03.2017 Shift-II
driven by a unit step current under the steady Ans : (a) If 12 resistor are having 1 connected as
state conditions, the source current flows edges to form a cube. Then resistance between two
through the ......... diagonally opposite corners of the cube is –
(a) resistor (b) capacitor 5
(c) inductor (d) All options are correct R eq  R ( R = 1)
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 5   V 
 R eq   1 V2  
6  R2 ...........(ii)
 R1  R 2 
5 When switch is closed-
R eq  
6 R .R
R eq  1 3
862. Which of the following statements is true about R1  R 3
the conductor position marked 1 in the figure?  Req < R1
 V 
V1   .R
 R eq  R 2  1
 
 V1 will decrease
 V 
V2   R
 R eq  R 2  2
 
(a) This point of the conductor has a definite
potential against earth V2 will increase
(b) This point of the conductor has a definite 864. Figure lamp shown in the picture is switched
voltage on. From the moment of switching on, how
(c) An electric current flows through the long does it take for the lamp to glow?
conductor
(d) Protons flow through the conductor
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Ans : (c)

(a) 3 seconds because the electric current travels

at the velocity of sound
(b) about 1 second
(c) about 0.1 second
(d) the time, practically, is zero because the
velocity of the propagation of electric current
An electric current is flowing through the conductor is almost that of light
which is passing through the bulb. Without the flow of SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-I
current in conductor 1, bulb cannot be ON. From the
Ans : (d)
figure battery having polarity both positive, negative
will create potential difference and hence current flows
through the conductor.
863. In the circuit shown below, how will the voltage
V1 and V2 change when the switch 'S' is closed

The moment at which switch is on the time taken for

the lamp glow is practically zero because the velocity of
propagation of electric current is almost of speed of
light.
865. Electrons flow through the metallic conductor
shown in the figure.
What is the approximate velocity of these
(a) V1 decreases, V2 increases electrons?
(b) V1 increases, V2 decreases
(c) V1 decreases, V2 decreases
(d) V1 increases, V2 increases
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Ans : (a)

(a) Approximately equal to the velocity of light

When switch is open- (b) Approximately 2/3 of the velocity of light
 V  (c) Approximately equal to the velocity of sound
V1    R1 .............(i) (d) None of these
 R1  R 2  SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-I
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Ans : (d) Electron flow in a metallic conductor due to Ans : (d) When the temperature increases the resistance
drift provided by the applied electric field. The drift of conductor increases for pure metals such as copper,
velocity of electrons through a conductor is a low value silver, aluminium, iron gold etc.
than speed of light which is very high. (speed of light =  Rt = R0 (1+  T)
3 × 108 m/s)
Where,  = Positive temperature coefficient of conductor
866. If three resistances of values 2, 3 and 6 be R = Conductor resistance at temperature "t".
connected as shown in the diagram, what will R0 = Conductor resistance at reference temperature,
be the effective resistance? usually 20ºC, but sometimes 0ºC.
T = (T–T0) or change in temperature
Hence as temperature rises, T then resistance (Rt).
869. The number of mesh currents required in the
circuit given below is:

(a) 2 (b) 3
(c) 4 (d) 6
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Ans : (c)
(a) 3 (b) 4
(c) 5 (d) 6
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Ans : (a)

6  3 18
R=  = 2
36 9
Above circuit can be redrawn as

Req = 2±2 · 4 
867. Which of the resistances is represented by the
curve system?
So, 3 mesh current (I1, I2 and I3) are required to solve
the circuit.
870. In the circuit shown below the voltage function
is v(t) = 150 sin t.
(a) Potentiometer The average power in the resistance 'R' will be:
(b) Layer resistance
(c) Hot conductor (NTC)
(d) Cold conductor (PTC)
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-I (a) 300 W (b) 450 W
Ans : (d) (c) 750 W (d) 700 W
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Ans : (b) V(t) = 150 sint
Vm = 150 Volt
R = 25
V
Positive temperature coefficient (PTC) here in the given Vrms = m [for sinusoidal wave]
2
curve as the temperature across the resistance increase,
the resistance also increases so it's a cold conductor 150
Vrms 
with PTC. 2
In fact it is a curve for PTC thermistor for which 2
resistance decreases for some time up to point of  150 
V2  
minimum resistance and then it starts increase with 2
average power = rms    450W
increase in temperature. R 25
868. The resistance of a conductor, when its 871. What is the unit of measure for electrical
temperature is increased_____: pressure or electromotive force?
(a) remains constant (b) decreases (a) Amperes(A) (b) ohm()
(c) varies (d) increases (c) Volt(V) (d) Watt(W)
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Ans : (c) Volt- A unit of electrical pressure (or 875. If three 30F capacitors are connected in
electromotive force) which causes current to flow in a series, the net capacitance is ...............
circuit. One volt is the amount of pressure required to (a) 10F (b) 60F
cause one ampere of current to flow against one ohm of (c) 90F (d) None of these
resistance. SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
V=IR
Ans : (a) Net capacitance is -
872. Which of the following circuit configurations
has the same amount of voltage drop across 1 1 1 1
  
each of its components? C C1 C2 C3
(a) parallel connection 1 1 1 1
(b) series-parallel connection   
(c) series connection C 30 30 30
(d) All options are correct 30
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-I C
3
Ans : (a) Parallel connection circuit configuration has the C  10F
same amount of voltage drop across each of its component.
876. Which of the following determines total power
in a series circuit?
(a) Source voltage times the current
(b) Total voltage applied to the circuit
(c) Current flowing through a switch
(d) Average of the wattage consumed by each
E resistor
I  i1  i 2  i3 SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
& VR1  E Ans : (a) The total power in series circuit is given by
the current times of source voltage.
VR 2  E PTotal = Vs ×Is
VR 3  E Vs = Source voltage
I = Source current
873. Henry is the unit of measurement for which of s
the following properties? 877. A potential divider is normally connected.......?
(a) reactance (b) capacitance (a) Outside the generator circuit towards the load
(c) resistance (d) inductance circuit
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-I (b) Within the generator circuit
Ans : (d) Self-inductance or mutual inductance unit is (c) At a distance V/100 metres from the
Henry. It’s denoted by (H). generator where V is the voltage to be
874. In a pure capacitive circuit____: measured in KV
(a) the current leads applied voltage by 90 degree (d) None of these
(b) the current is in phase with applied voltage SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
(c) the current lags applied voltage by 90 degree Ans : (a) The voltage divider should always be
(d) none of these connected out side the generator circuit towards the
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-I load circuit (Test object) for accurate measurement.
Ans : (a) In a pure capacitive circuit the current leads 878. In a pure inductive circuit.............?
applied voltage by 900. (a) The current leads applied voltage by 90 degree
1 j (b) The current is in phase with applied voltage
XC  
jC C (c) The current lags applied voltage by 90 degree
= |XC| – 90º (d) None of these
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans : (c) In a purely inductive circuit, the rate of
change of current is opposed by the reactance of the coil
and the effect of this opposition is to make the current
lag behind the applied voltage or be out of phase by 90º.

V V0
I 
X C X C   90º
V90º
I
XC
The current lags the voltage by 90º as voltage has
reached its maximum at point A then current zero at
point B.
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879. The average power in a pure inductive circuit 883. A network has 10 nodes and 17 branches. The
is ............... number of different node pair voltage would be
(a) 0 (b) VI (a) 7 (b) 9
(c) VI cos  (d) 3VI cos  (c) 45 (d) 10
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans : (a) Ans : (b) Number of nodes pair voltage = n –1
P = VI n = nodes = 10
V = Vm sint Number of node pair voltage = 10 – 1= 9
I = Im sin (t – /2) 884. Find current l1, l2 and l3 respectively in the
I = – Im cost given figure.
Then,
P = Vm sint × (Im cost)
1
  Vm I m sin 2 t
2
 Average power for a full cycle (a) 1.38A, 1.1A and 5.52 A
2 (b) 1.38A, 5.5A and 1.1 A
1 (c) 1.38A, 0.9A and 6.38 A
P   Vm I m  sin 2 t dt
2 0 (d) 1.1A, 5.52A and 1.38 A
P=0 SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
880. Kirchoff's current law (KCL) is applicable only Ans : (a)
to ...........
(a) Closed loops in a network
(b) Electronic circuits
(c) Junction in a network
(d) Electric circuits
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans : (c) Kirchhoff 's current law that deals with the Apply nodal at V1
conservation of charge entering and leaving a junction Vl V1 V1
Network.   8  0
4 5 1
V1=5.51 Volt
5.51
I1   1.38A
4
5.51
I1  I 4  I5  I 2  I3  0 I2   1.102A
5
881. Flow of electrons in the circuit constitutes........ 5.51
(a) Magnetic charge I3   5.51A
1
(b) An e.m.f
(c) An electric current 885. In the below network effective resistance
(d) None of these existing across the voltage source is .......
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans : (c) The flow of electron in a circuit is called the
electrical current.
Q
I  Ampere
t
882. If two resistance of 10 and 10 are connected
(a) 4 (b) 3
in parallel the equivalent resistance is ...........
(a) 15 (b) 100 (c) 2 (d) 1
(c) 5  (d) 1  SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II Ans : (b)
Ans : (c) I 3I
Current through 4 resistance = I- 
4 4
Therefore, voltage drop across it-
 3I 
=    4  3I
4
10 10 V 3I
R eq  Resistance Reff = 
10  10 I I
100 R  3
R eq   5
20 Thus effective resistor fed by voltage source is 3.

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886. A current mirror can be used as an active load 889. Pure inductive circuit .........
because.............. (a) Consume some power on average
(a) It has low AC resistance (b) Does not consume power
(b) It has high AC resistance (c) Take power from the line during some part of
(c) It has high DC resistance the cycle and then returns during other part of
(d) It has low DC resistance the cycle
(d) None of these
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
Ans : (b) A current mirror is a circuit designed to copy Ans : (c) Power consumption in pure inductive circuit
a current through one active device by controlling the is zero because we know that in pure inductive circuit,
high AC resistance in another active device of the current is lagging by 90 degree from voltage. So if
circuit. current and voltage are 90 degree out of phase, then the
887. Two heaters rated at 1000W, 250V each are power (P) will be zero.
connected in series across a 250V, 50Hz ac P  [Link] 
mains. The total power drawn from the supply
If angle between V and I is 90º then
would be ............ watt.
(a) 1000 (b) 500 P0
(c) 250 (d) 2000 890. A 10 mH inductor carries a sinusoidal current
SSC JE 01.03.2017, Shift-II of 1A rms at a frequency of 50 Hz. The average
Ans : (b) power dissipated by the inductor is .............
(a) 0 W (b) 0.25 W
(c) 0.5 W (d) 1 W
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
Ans : (a) In the purely inductive circuit, during the first
quarter cycle, the power supplied by the source, is
stored in the magnetic field set-up around the coil. In
the next quarter cycle, the magnetic field diminishes
and the power that was stored in the first quarter cycle
is returned to the source.
V2 This process continues in every cycle and thus, no
R
P power is consumed in the circuit. i.e. Pdissipated = 0 W.
250  250 891. The flow of electric current in a conductor is
R due to flow of..........
1000
(a) Electrons (b) Protons
R = 62.5
(c) Electrons and ions (d) Charged particles
 Total resistance = (62.5 +62.5) SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
Rt = 125 Ans : (a) The flow of electric current in conductor is
V 250 only due to flow of electrons. The direction of flow of
I   2A current is opposite to direction of flow of electron.
R 125
Then, 892. Correct form of Ohm's law is...........
P =VI (a) I = VR (b) V  I
P = 250 ×2 (c) V = IR (d) Both V  I and V = IR
P = 500 W SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
888. A current is said to be direct current when Ans : (c) Ohm's law states that, the current flow through
its..... any conductor or circuit is directly proportional to the
voltage applied to the ends of that conductor.
(a) Magnitude remains constant with time
IV
(b) Magnitude change with time
(c) Direction changes with time V
I=
(d) Magnitude and direction changes with time R
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I Where,
Ans : (a) D.C. current is the unidirectional flow or R is constant of proportionality.
movement of electric charge carriers (which are usually V  IR (one of the form of ohm’s law)
electrons). The intensity of the current can vary with Note:- V  I is different from I  V
time, but the general direction of movement the same at 893. Specific resistance of a conductor depends
all times. upon.............
(a) Dimensions of the conductor
(b) Composition of conductor material
(c) Resistance of the conductor
(d) Both dimensions and composition of the
conductor material
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Ans : (b) Specific resistance of a conductor depends Resistance between (A-B) 
upon composition of conductor material it does not RAB = R(R+R)
depend on dimension of conductor because specific 1 1 1
resistance is the resistance offered by a material per unit  
length and unit cross sectional area of that materials. R AB R 2R
894. Three parallel resistive branches are connected 2
across a dc supply. What will be the ratio of the R AB  R
3
branch currents I1 : I2 : I3, if the branch
resistances are in the ratio : R1 : R2 : R3 : : 2 : 4 : 2
6? Similarly R BC  R CA  
3
(a) 3 : 2 : 6 (b) 2 : 4 : 6
(c) 6 : 3 : 2 (d) 6 : 2 : 4 897. A certain network consists of large number of
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I ideal linear resistance, one of which is
Ans : (c) Given, R1:R2:R3 = 2:4:6 designated as R and two constant ideal sources.
The power consumed by R is P1 when only the
first source is active, and P2 when only the
second source is active. If both sources are
active simultaneously then the power
consumed by R is..........
(a) P1  P2 (b) (P1)  (P2)
(c) [(P1)  (P2)]2 (d) (P1  P2)2
As V = IR SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
1 Ans : (c)
I
R
1 1 1
 I1 : I2 : I3 = : :
R1 R 2 R 3
1 1 1
 I1 : I2 : I3 = : : P1 P2
2 4 6 i1 = i2 =
R R
 I1 : I2 : I3    6 : 3 : 2  If both sources are active simultaneously than total
895. If the figure given below, resistor R3 becomes current,
open circuited, the voltmeter will read........... I = i1+i2
P1 P
= + 2
R R
 Total power= I2R
2
(a) 0 V (b) 62.5 V  P P 
(c) 125 V (d) 250 V =  1  2  R
 R R 
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I 
Ans : (d) 2
P  P1  P2 
898. Which of the following is an active element in a
circuit ?
(a) Current source (b) Resistance
When R3 becomes open-circuited, the reading of (c) Inductor (d) Capacitance
voltmeter will be 250 volts. SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
896. Three resistance each of R  are connected to Ans : (a) Active source - Active elements are the
form a triangle. The resistance between any elements which delivers energy e.g. Voltage source,
two terminals will be.......... current -source etc.
(a) R  (b) 3/2  Passive elements–Passive elements stores (or)
(c) 3 R  (d) 2/3 R  dissipates energy. e.g. Resister, capacitor, inductor etc.
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I 899. A 3 V dc supply with an internal resistance of 2
Ans : (d)  supplies a passive nonlinear resistance
characterized by the relation VNL = (INL)2. The
power dissipated in the nonlinear resistance
is...............
(a) 1 W (b) 1.5 W
(c) 2.5 W (d) 3 W
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Ans : (a) Ans : (a) Graph of the network

Apply KVL
3  2I NL  VNL ..........(i)
No of branches (b) = 6
2
but given VNL = (INL) No of nodes (n) = 4
 3  2I NL   I NL 
2  Link/ chords     b  n  1
2   6  4 1
 I NL   2I NL  3  0 3
2
 I NL   3I NL  I NL  3  0 902. For a voltage source..........
(a) Terminal voltage is equal to the source emf
I NL  I NL  3  1 I NL  3  0 (b) Terminal voltage cannot exceed the source emf
 I NL  1 I NL  3  0 (c) Terminal voltage is always lower than source
emf
If  I NL  3  0 (d) Terminal voltage is higher than the source emf
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
then I NL  3Amp Ans : (b) For a voltage source, terminal voltage can not
exceed the source e.m.f. because of some voltage- drop
 VNL  I 2NL VNL  9 Volts of external resistance of voltage.
This is not possible 903. A dependent source...........
If (INL-1) = 0 (a) May be a current source or a voltage source
(b) Is always a voltage source
than I NL  1Amp (c) Is always a current source
2 (d) Neither a current source nor a voltage source
 VNL   I NL 
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
 VNL = (1)2 VNL  1Volt Ans : (a) Dependent source are classified as 
 Power dissipated in non-linear resistor (i) Voltage dependent voltage source.
P = VNL. INL (ii) Voltage dependent current source.
(iii) Current dependent voltage source.
P = (1×1) (iv) Current dependent current source.
P  1watts
900. If the number of branches in a network is 'B',
number of nodes is 'N' and the number of
dependent loops is 'L', then the number of
independent node equations will be..........
(a) N + L –1 (b) B –1 904. Kirchhoff's laws are not applicable to circuits
(c) B – N (d) N –1 with........
(a) Distributed parameters
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I (b) Lumped parameters
Ans : (d) No. of branches = B (c) Passive elements
No of nodes = N (dependent) (d) Non linear resistance
No of loops = L SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
then BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM
[Link] independent node   N  1 Ans : (a) Kirchhoff's law is not applicable for the
distributed -parameters.
901. The number of chords of a connected graph of Distributed parameter - Distributed element circuits
the given circuit will be............. are electrical circuits composed of length of
transmission lines or other distributed components.

(a) 3 (b) 4
(c) 5 (d) 6 In distributed parameter, it is not possible to apply
Kirchhoff's law because it has not closed-loop.
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905. The current through 120 ohm resistor in the 908. According to free electron theory, electrons in
circuit shown in the figure is........... a metal are subjected to.............
(a) Constant potential
(b) Sinusoidal potential
(c) Square-wave potential
(d) Non-periodic potential
(a) 1 A (b) 2 A SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
(c) 3 A (d) 4 A Ans : (a) According to free electron theory, electrons in
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I a metal are subjected to constant potential and mutual
Ans : (c) repulsion among electron is neglected.
909. A semiconductor has a band gap of 2 eV. The
wavelength of radiation emitted from the
semiconductor when electrons and holes
recombine is...........
25 (a) 625 nm (b) 625 m
Current coming at node A  Amp (c) 625 mm (d) 625 cm
7
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I
25 4
 Current flowing through 120 resister =  hc
7 7 Ans : (a) λ 
21 E
=
7
I=3A 6.67 1034  3  108
λ  6.25  107  625  10 9
906. The V–i characteristic of an element is shown 2  1.6 1019
in the figure given below. The element is........  = 625 nm
Where, c = Speed of light
 = Wave length
h = Plank-constant.
910. A current is said be alternating when it
(a) Nonlinear, active, non-bilateral changes in .............
(b) Linear, active, non-bilateral (a) Magnitude only
(c) Nonlinear, passive, non-bilateral (b) Direction only
(d) Nonlinear, active, bilateral (c) Both magnitude and direction
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I (d) None of these
ESE 2002 SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans : (a) Given circuit diagram- Ans : (c) A current is said to the alternating when
magnitude and direction change with time.
911. Which of the following statements pertains to
resistor only?
(a) They oppose sudden changes in voltages
(b) They can act as energy storage devices
(c) They can dissipate desirable amount of power
 It is non-bilateral or unidirectional as same V-I (d) None of these
relationship doesn’t exist for current flowing in either SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II
direction. Ans : (c) Applying resistor in a circuit can only
 It is a non-linear element dissipate or consume the desired amount of power. No
 It is active as voltage is same for either direction of energy can be stored in resistor.
current. Use of inductor and capacitor in a circuit to store the
907. Linkage flux per unit current is called …….. energy is known as energy stored element.
(a) Capacitance (b) Resistance 912. In gases the flow of current is due to...........
(c) Inductance (d) Capacitive reactance (a) Electrons only
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-I (b) Positive and negative ions
Ans : (c) Flux () can be defined as number of lines of (c) Electrons, positive ions
force, so if we can count the number of lines passing through (d) Electrons, positive ions and negative ions
a given point we can calculate the flux at that point. SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II
Flux linkage on the other-hand deals with the no. of Ans : (d) Current in gases and liquids generally
lines of force linking a given loop. consists of a flow of positive ions in one direction
 together with a flow of negative ions in the opposite
Inductance  L   Henry direction. The heat loss or energy dissipated by electric
I current in a conductor is proportional to the square of
 = flux linkage (in Wb), I = current (in amp) current.
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913. All the resistances in figure shown below are 914. Four 100 W bulbs are connected in parallel
1  each. The value of current 'I' is: across 200V supply line. If one bulb gets
fused..........
(a) No bulb will light
(b) All the four bulbs will light
(c) Rest of the three bulbs will light
(d) None of these
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II
(a) 1/15A (b) 2/15A Ans : (c) In a parallel connection of bulbs. If one get
(c) 4/15A (d) 8/15A fused then it gets disconnected from the supply and then
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II remaining three bulbs will continue glow.
Ans : (d) 915. A network has 4 nodes and 3 independent
loops. What is the number of branches in the
network?
(a) 5 (b) 6
(c) 7 (d) 8
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans : (b) A network has 4 nodes and 3 independent
loop the number of branches in the network is 6.
branch b =  + n –1
b = 3 + 4 –1
b=3+3
b=6
916. A voltage source having an open circuit voltage
of 100 V and internal resistance of 50 is
equivalent to a current source............
(a) 2A in parallel with 50
(b) 2A in series with 50
(c) 0.5A in parallel with 50
(d) 2A in parallel with 100
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II
Ans : (a) A voltage source having an open circuit
voltage of 100V and internal resistance of 50 is
equivalent to a current source 2A in parallel with 50
V
I
R
100
I
50
I = 2A
917. Consider the circuit given below. What is the
power delivered by the 24V source?

(a) 96W (b) 114W

7 (c) 192W (d) 288W
1 and  resistance connected in series hence
8 JPSC AE 10.04.2021, Paper-II
7 15 SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II
equivalent resistance = 1   
8 8 Ans : (d) Given, V = 24 Volt
according to ohm's law 24
V = IR Ig   4A
6
V 2Ig  2  4  8A
I=
R Total current = 4 + 8
1 8 = 12A
=  A
15 15 Then ,
8 Power delivered by 24 V = 24  12 = 288 Watt

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918. A connected network of N > 2 nodes has at 922. 10 joules / coulombs = _______ volts.
most one branch directly connecting any pair (a) 1000 (b) 10
of nodes. The graph of the network............ (c) 1 (d) 100
(a) Must have at least N branches for one or SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I
more closed paths to exist Ans. (b) :
(b) Can have an unlimited number of branches
(c) Can only have at most N branches W
V joule / coulomb
(d) Can have a minimum number of branches not q
decided by N V = 10 Volt
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II 923. A network has 12 branches and 5 nodes. Find
Ans : (a) A connected network of N>2 nodes has at the number of independent loops in the
most one branch directly connecting any pair of nodes. network.
The graph of the network must have at least N branches (a) 7 (b) 8
for one or more closed paths to exist. (c) 18 (d) 17
919. Which of the following properties has got SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I
higher value for aluminum in comparison to Ans. (b) : Given,
that of copper? B = 12
(a) Electrical resistivity N=5
(b) Melting point
L=?
(c) Thermal conductivity
(d) Specific gravity B=L+N1
SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II 12 = L + 5 – 1
Ans : (a) Electrical resistivity is property has got higher L = 12  5 + 1
value for aluminium in comparison to that of copper. L8
Resistivity of copper = 1.68×10–8 ohm meter 924. How much energy does a 100-W electric bulb
Resistivity of aluminum = 2.65 ×10–8 ohm meter consume in two hours?
920. Find the current “i0” in the following circuit. (a) 7200 J (b) 720 J
(c) 720 kJ (d) 72 kJ
SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : t = time in sec
P = Power in watt
(a) 3 A (b) 3.5 A
Energy consumed by bulb in 2 hrs
(c) 6 A (d) 2.5 A
SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I E=Pt
Ans. (c) : = 100  2  60  60
= 72  104
E  720 kJ
925. For the following circuit, calculate the power
supplied by the source.
At point a,
According to KCL
0.5I0 + 3 = I0
3 = 0.5 I0
(a) 8.1 W (b) 1.8 W
3  10 30 (c) 5.4 W (d) 2.7 W
I0 =   6A
0.5  10 5 SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I
I0 = 6 A Ans. (c) :
921. A 12  resistor is connected in parallel with a 6
 resistor. What will be the equivalent
resistance?
(a) 6  (b) 4 
(c) 18  (d) 12 
SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I Req = (12 + 6)| | 9
Ans. (b) : = 18 | | 9
Req = 6 k
P = i2Req
= (30  103)2  6  103
= 900  106  6  103
12  6 72 = 5400  103
RAB = 
12  6 18 P  5.4 watt
RAB = 4
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926. Find the value of Geq in the following circuit. 928. The element which is capable of delivering
energy by its own is known as:
(a) Non-liner element
(b) Unilateral element
(c) Active element
(d) Passive element
(a) 10 S (b) 20 S NMRC JE 2017
(c) 25 S (d) 15 S Ans : (c) The element which is capable of delivering
SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I energy by its own is known as active element.
Ans. (a) : The elements which supply energy to the network are
known as active elements for example -DC generator,
AC generator, voltage sources like batteries, current
source like photoelectric cells.
929. A billion electrons pass through a conductor of
cross section in 10-3 sec. The current is:
(a) 10-7A (b) 2.610-3A
5  20 100 -4
 =4S (c) 210 A (d) 1.610-7A
5  20 25 NMRC JE 2017
Ans : (d) n = 1000000000 =1×10 , t = 103 sec.
9

e = 1.610-19 coulomb
q = ne
q = 109  1.610-19
q = 1.610-10
Geq = 6 S + 4 S
 q=i×t
G eq  10Simen
q 1.6  1010
 i= 
927. Find Req for the following circuit. t 103
-7
i = 1.610 A
930. In the shown in figure the voltage at the node B
with respect to node D is calculated to be 15V.
Then the current in 30 resistor will be:

(a) 16  (b) 10 
(c) 7.6  (d) 4 
SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I
Ans. (c) :
(a) 2.5A (b) 2A
(c) 10A (d) 0.5A
NMRC JE 2017
Ans : (d)

Given that,
VB = 15V
2 and 8 in parallel Current in 30
2  8 16 30  VB 30 15 1
  1.6  I   = 0.5 A
2  8 10 30 30 2
931. _______remains same in all parts of a series
circuit:
(a) Current (b) Resistance
(c) Voltage (d) Power
NMRC JE 2017
Ans : (a) In series connection current is constant and in
6 and 1.6 in series parallel connection voltage is constant throughout the
Req = 6 + 1.6 = 7.6 circuit.
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932. If a DC supply of 180V is connected across By current division rule-
terminals AB in figure, then current in 6 R DBC
resistor will be: IDAC = I 
R DBC  R DAC

5
IDAC = 2
10
IDAC = 1A
(a) 6A (b) 5A
IDBC = I – 1 A
(c) 12A (d) 10A
IDBC = I – IDAC = 1A
NMRC JE 2017
VA – VC = 3  1 Volt
Ans : (d) Given circuit diagram
VA – VC = 3.........(i)
Similarly,
VB – VC = 2.........(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii)
VA – VB = 1 Volt
VAB = 1 Volt
934. When all the resistance in the given circuit are
1 each, the equivalent resistance across the
points A and B will be?

By voltage division rule the voltage across 6 is-

6
V6    180
18
V6   60V (a) 1 (b) 0.5
Current flow through the 6 resistor is (c) 3 (d) 2
V NMRC JE 2017
I
R Ans : (b) Given circuit diagram
I  60 / 6  10 A
933. A current of 2A flows in the circuit shown in
figure. The potential difference VA-VB is:

Given circuit is wheatstone bridge which is in balance

condition so current in CD branch is zero
RACB = RADB = 1 + 1 = 2 

(a) –1V (b) 1V

(c) 2V (d) 4V
NMRC JE 2017
Ans : (b) 2  2 1
RAB =
2  2  2 11 2
4 4
=   0.5
4  2 2 8
935. Calculate the maximum safe current that can
pass through a 1.8 kΩ resistor rated at 0.5 W.
RDAC = 2+3 = 5 (a) 0.16 mA (b) 16 mA
RDBC = 3+2 = 5 (c) 16 µA (d) 16 A
 I = 2 A. UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
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Ans. (b) Given that – P = 0.5W Ans. (b) : The currents flows due to both positive and
R = 1.8kΩ = 1800Ω negative charge. The rate of flow of electron or electric
charge in the conductor is called electric current. So, it
Formula–
is the amount of charge q in a conductor flows for t
P = i2R
second, then the current in the conductor is
P 0.5
i  q
R 1800 Unit of current is amper (A). I
t
1
 A  16.67mA  16mA
60 938. 1 volt is equivalent to :
(a) 1 newton per second
936. The resistance of a conductor is 5Ω at 500C and
6Ω at 1000C. Calculate its resistance at 00C. (b) 1 newton second
(c) 1 joule per coulomb
(a) 2Ω (b) 1Ω
(d) 1 joule coulomb
(c) 4Ω (d) 3Ω
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : By definition –
Ans. (c)
Work done (W)
Formula – Rt = R0 (1 + 0t) Volt  = Joule/Coulomb
st
Amount of charge(q)
I Condition–
1 Volt = 1 Joule/Coulomb
Rt = 5Ω
t = 500C 939. The magnitude of current in the 15Ω resistor in
the figure below is.
5 = R0(1+500)----------- (I)
IInd Condition–
Rt = 6Ω
t = 1000C
6 = R0 (1+1000)----------- (II) (a) 4.95A (b) 5 A
Dividing equation (II) by (I) (c) 3.913A (d) 1.0435A
6 R 0 1  1000  UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I

5 R 0 1  50 0  Ans. (a) :

6 1  100 0

5 1  50 0
6 + 300 0 = 5 + 5000
1 By KCL I1+I2+I3=0 ..........(i)
0 
200 By using Nodal Analysis–
0 = 0.005 V –120 V – 90 V
  0
Putting the value of 0 in equation (II)  25 5 15
6 = R0 (1+1000.005)  1 1 1  120 90
V     
6  25 5 15  25 5
R0 
1.5 23V 2850

R0 = 4Ω 75 125
937. An electric current is the flow of : 2850  75
(a) neutral charges only V
23  125
(b) both positive and negative charges
 current through 15  resistor
(c) negative charges only
2850  75
(d) positive charges only I = 4.95A
23  125 15
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
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940. In the figure below, the current in the 3Ω Total flow of current in the circuit
resistor is : V
I
R eq
9
  2.15A
4.1892
(a) 0.824 A (b) 1.325 A
10
(c) 0.711 A (d) 1.438 A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (b)
R1=
R3= 10 9V
The current in 3Ω
R2= 82
2.15  82
I1  2.15  13 
3 82 51 133
Delta to Star Conversion– 
13 13
6 2 12 176.3
R1    I1 
6  2  5 13 133
5 6 30  1.325 A
R2   
5  6  2 13 941. Find the current in the 5Ω resistor from the
5 2 10 analysis of following figure.
R3   
5  6  2 13
a
10

9V (a) 1.325 A (b) 0.711 A

12 51 (c) 1.438 A (d) 0.824 A
R1'  3   UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
13 13
Ans. (b) :
30 82
R '2  4  
13 13
10

3
9V
R1 and R2 are in parallel combination
Delta to Star Conversion–
51 82
 63 18
R1'  R '2 13 13 R1  
R eq1  '  6  3  4 13
R1  R '2 51  82
13 13 6 4 24
R2  
4182 6  4  3 13
R eq1 
133 13 43 12
R3  
R eq1  2.42 6  4  3 13
R eq  R eq1  1  R 3
10
 2.42  1 
13
Req = 4.1892Ω

9V

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 18 44 (a) 2.15 A (b) 1.438 A
R1'  2    (c) 1.325 A (d) 3.25A
13 13 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
24 89
R '2  5    Ans. (a)
13 13
12 25
R '3  1   
13 13

Delta to Star Conversion–

63 18
R1   
6  3  4 13
6 4 24
R2   
6  4  3 13
 R1 and R2 are in parallel combination 43 12
1 1 1 R3   
  6  4  3 13
R eq1 R1' R '2
R1'  R '2
R eq1 
R1'  R '2
44 89

3916
 13 13 
44 89 1729

13 13 18 44
R1'  2   
R eq1  2.26  13 13
24 89
R '2  5   
13 13
12 25
R '3  1   
13 13
R 1' 
Req = 1.92 + 2.26
= 4.18Ω  R'3
V 9
Total current flow in circuit  I   
R eq 4.18
'
= 2.15A R2
The current in 5Ω–
44
R1' 13  R1 and R2 are in parallel combination
I2  I  '  2.15 
R1  R '2 44 89
 1 1 1
13 13  
R eq1 R1' R '2
44
I 2  2.15  R1'  R '2
133 R eq1 
R1'  R '2
I2  0.71128A
44 89
942. In the following figure, the current supplied by 
3916
the battery is :  13 13 
44 89 1729

13 13
R eq1  2.26

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 Req = 1.92 + 2.26 1 1 1
= 4.18Ω  '  '
R eq1 R1 R 2
V
Total current flow in the circuit  I   R1'  R '2
R eq R eq1 
9 R1'  R '2

4.18 44 89

= 2.15A 3916
 13 13 
943. In the figure below, current in the 1Ω resistor 44 89 1729

is : 13 13
R eq1  2.26

Req = 1.92 + 2.26

(a) 2.15 A (b) 1.325 A = 4.18Ω
The 1Ω resistance connected in series circuit
(c) 0.824 A (d) 0.113 A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I  Total current flow in 1Ω  V
Ans. (a) R eq
9

4.18
= 2.15A
944. Find the current in the 4Ω resistor in the
following figure.

Delta to Star Conversion–

63 18
R1   
6  3  4 13
6 4 24
R2    (a) 0.711 A (b) 1.438 A
6  4  3 13 (c) 0.824 A (d) 1.325 A
43 12 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
R3   
6  4  3 13 Ans. (c) :

R 3 = 10 
12/13 1 13

Delta to Star Conversion–

18 44
R1'  2    6 2 12
13 13 R1   
6  2  5 13
24 89
R '2  5    5 6 30
13 13 R2   
5  6  2 13
12 25
R '3  1    R3 
5 2 10
 
13 13 5  6  2 13
'
'

'

'

 R1 and R2 are in parallel combination

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 12 51 Ans. (c) : For finding RAB Voltage source is short
R1'  3   circuited.
13 13
30 82
R '2  4  
13 13
10

1 1 1 1
  
R AB 4 4 4
1 3

R AB 4
9V 4
51 82 R AB    1.33
 3
R1'  R '2 13 13
R eq1  '  946. The value of temperature coefficient of
R1  R '2 51  82 resistance (α) depends upon :
13 13 (a) cross-sectional area
4182 (b) length of material
R eq1  (c) nature of material and temperature
133 13 (d) volume of material
R eq1  2.42 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
10 Ans. (c) : The value of temperature coefficient of
Req  2.42  1  resistance    depends upon nature of material and
13
Req = 4.1892Ω temperature.
4.1892
947. At 300K temperature coefficient of a wire is
0.00125 per 0C and its resistance is 1Ω. What
will be its resistance at 1100 K
(a) 5.1225 Ω (b) 6.125 Ω
(c) 2 Ω (d) 3 Ω
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Formula, Rt=R0(1+0t)
9V Rt =1
V 9 0 = 0.00125 / 0C
I   2.15A
R eq 4.1892 t =300 K
= (300 – 273)=270C
So, Rt = R0(1+0t)
10
1=R0 (1+0.0012527) ..............(i)
R t2  ?
t = 1100 K
=(1100 – 273)
=8270C
9V R t 2 =R0(1+0.00125827) ...............(ii)
51 From equation (i) & (ii) s
51
I 2  2.15  13  2.15  1 1  0.00125  27
51 82 133 
 R t 2 1  0.00125  827
13 13
I 2  0.824A 1  0.00125  827
R t2 
1  0.00125  27
945. The output resistance of the circuit at port AB
is 2.03375
R t2 
1.03375
2
948. The resistance of a metallic conductor is
inversely proportional to :
(a) temperature
(b) shape of cross-section of the material
(a) 1  (b) 1.2  (c) cross-sectional area of the material
(c) 1.33  (d) 1.5  (d) length of the material
ESE-2012 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
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  (a) 15 Ω (b) 10 Ω
Ans. (c) Formula – R   (c) 12.52 Ω (d) 16.60 Ω
a UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
R = Resistance Ans. (a) :
ρ = Resistivity or specific resistance
 = length
a = cross section area
So,
1
R
a
That is, the resistance is inversely proportional to the
cross section area of the conducting material.
949. The resistance of a 100m length of wire having
a uniform cross-sectional area of 0.01 mm2 and
having resistivity of 60 µΩ-cm, is : R3 and R4 are in the parallel, so
(a) 6000 Ω (b) 600 Ω ' R  R4 88
R eq  3 
(c) 60 Ω (d) 6  10–3 Ω R3  R 4 8  8
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I = 4Ω
Ans. (a) : Given that,
ρ = 60µΩ–cm = 6010–610–2 = 6010–8 Ω–m
a = 0.01mm2 = 0.0110–6 = 110–8 m2
 = 100m

Formula – R  
A
R  60 10 –8 
100 R1, R2 and R 'eq are in series, then–
1 10 –8 Req = R1 + R2 + Req
= 6000Ω =5+6+4
950. The ability of a charged particle to do work is Req = 15Ω
known as : 953. At 00C a specimen of copper has a resistance of
(a) magnitude 4mΩ and its temperature coefficient of
(b) magnetism resistance is 1/234.5 per 0C. Find the value of
(c) potential difference its temperature coefficient at 700C.
(d) electric potential energy (a) 0.003284 per 0C (b) 0.003428 per 0C
0
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I (c) 0.003434 per C (d) 0.003248 per 0C
Ans. (d) : The ability of a charged particle to do work is UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
known as electrical potential energy. Ans. (a) : Formula–
951. A 240V, 60W lamp has a working resistance of: 0
(a) 1,400 Ω (b) 60 Ω t =
(c) 690 Ω (d) 960 Ω 1   0t
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I 1
Ans. (d) Given that– V = 240V Given that, 0 =  0.004264
234.5
P = 60W
t = 700C
V2
 R= t 
0.004264

0.004264
P 1  0.004264  70 1  0.2985
2
  240  240
240 0.004264
R  t 
60 60 1.2985
R = 960Ω t = 0.003284/0C
952. If we want to replace the following circuit by a 954. When a circuit so called open circuit?
simple circuit containing one Voltage source (a) When voltage between the two terminals is
and a resistance, then value of that resistance infinite
will be:
(b) When current flow through the branch is
infinite
(c) When voltage between two terminals become
zero.
(d) When current flow through the branch
become zero.
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
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Ans. (d) : When the current flowing in a circuit is zero R3 and R4 are in Parallel–
and the resistance is infinite, then that circuit is called R  R 4 12  6
open circuit. When the current flowing in a circuit is R eq1  3   4
infinite and the resistance is zero, then that circuit is R 3  R 4 12  6
called short circuit. Now, R1, R2 and Req are in series, then
955. The resistance of a 1 kW electric heater when R eq 2  R1  R 2  R eq1
energized by a 230 V 1-phase AC is = 3+5+4
(a) 52.9  (b) 230  = 12
(c) 1000  (d) 4.2 
ESE-2013
Ans. (a) : Given that,
P = 1 kW = 1000 Watt
V = 230 Volt
Resistance of heater-
2 The total current flow in the circuit
V 2  230 
R   52.9 V 78
P 1000 I   6.5A
R eq 2 12
956. If the three bulbs of 25W, 40W and 60W which
would have the lowest resistance? 958. At 00C, a specimen of copper has a resistance of
(a) Both 25W and 60W bulbs a 4mΩ and its temperature coefficient of
(b) 25W bulb resistance is 1/234.5 per 0C. Find the value of
(c) 40W bulb its resistance at 700C
(d) 60W bulb (a) 5.55 mΩ (b) 4.52 mΩ
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I (c) 5.19 mΩ (d) 4.22 mΩ
Ans. (d) : Formula – UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Formula– Rt = R0 (1+0t)
V2
P Given that –
R t = 700C
2
V R0 = 4mΩ = 4  10–3Ω
R
P 1
2 0  = 0.004264/0C
V 234.5
R1 
25 Rt = 4  10–3 (1 + 0.004264  70)
= 4  10–3 (1 + 0.29848)
V2 = 4  10–3  1.29848
R2 
40 Rt = 5.19392  10–3Ω
V 2 Rt = 5.19 mΩ
R3  959. A copper wire has a resistance of 10Ω it is
60
stretched by one-tenth of its original length.
So, that R1 > R2 > R3
Then its resistance will be :
Then, the resistance of R3 or 60W bulb is less, as (a) 12.1Ω (b) 10 Ω
compare to other bulbs. (c) 9 Ω (d) 11 Ω
957. Find the current through the following circuit. UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : Given,
R old  10, length  
 11
R new  ?, length new    
10 10
 
R ×
(a) 10A (b) 6A A 
(c) 7.5A (d) 6.5A 2
R
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I v
Ans. (d) : R  2
2
R new  11 /10 
= 
R old   
R new 121

10 100
R new  12.1Ω

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960. Find the total current in the following circuit. 962. The internal resistance of an ideal current
source is :
(a) one
(b) proportional to resistances in network
(c) zero
(d) infinite
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d) :
(a) 3.5 A (b) 6.5 A
(c) 4 A (d) 5.25 A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (c) :

The internal resistance of an ideal current source is

infinite and the conductivity is zero. In this, the value of
load resistance is always less than the internal
resistance. The internal resistance of the ideal voltage
source is zero and the conductivity is infinite.
963. Which of the following lamps will have the
lowest resistance at room temperature?
R4 and R5 in Parallel– (a) 100W, 220V (b) 25W, 220V
(c) 60W, 220V (d) 200W, 220V
R  R 5 12  6
R eq1  4   4 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
R 4  R 5 12  6
V2
Ans. (d) : Formula– R 
P
V12 V2 V2 V2
R1  , R 2  2 , R3  3 , R 4  4
P1 P2 P3 P4
Given that – V1 = V2 = V3 = V4 = 220
1
Now, R1, R2, R3 and R eq1 are in series, then then,  R 
P
R eq 2  R1  R 2  R 3  R eq Hence, the bulb with higher wattage rating will have
1
lower resistance.
=3+6+5+4
 200 W
R eq 2  18
964. Conductivity is reciprocal of :
The total current flow in the circuit– (a) resistance
V 72 (b) electric field strength
(I)   (c) electric density
R eq 2 18
(d) resistivity
I = 4A UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
961. As the temperature of pure metal increases, the Ans. (d) : Conductivity is reciprocal of resistivity-
product of its resistivity and its conductivity.
(a) remains constant 1
  / m or simens / meter
(b) increases exponentially 
(c) increases linearly
(d) decreases 965. Find the resistance of a filament of 60W in a
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I 230V supply lamp at its working temperature.
Ans. (a) : As the temperature of pure metal increases (a) 981.66 Ω (b) 1000 Ω
the product of its resistivity and its conductivity remains (c) 990 Ω (d) 881.66 Ω
constant. UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
1 Ans. (d) : Given that, V = 230V , P = 60W
 Resistivity () = Formula–
Conductivity () 
ρ  σ = 1 (constant) V2
R
 Resistivity increases and conductivity decreases with P
increasing temperature.
 The ratio in which the resistivity increases is the same
V 2
 230 2 230  230
R  
ratio the conductivity decreases. Hence, the product of P 60 60
resistivity and conductivity is always constant. R = 881.66Ω

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966. Electric resistance offers ------- to the flow of As R100W  R 25W Also I100W  I 25W
current.
(a) conductance (b) voltage Hence 100 W bulb will glow more than 25W bulb, If
(c) opposition (d) a path they are connected to same voltage supply.
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I Case-II For series connection:-
Ans. (c) : Electric resistance offers opposition to the I = constant
flow of current. The property of a substance due to  PVR
which the electron or electric current obstructed is i.e. for same voltage supply, the bulb whose voltage is
called resistance. higher or whose resistance is higher, will glow more
967. The voltage drop across the 1.5Ω resistor in the brighter. In this case the bulb whose resistance is high
following circuit is : (i.e. for 25W) will glow more.
969. When a current of 5A flows through a resistor
of 4Ω, the power dissipated by it is :
(a) 6.25 W (b) 80 W
(c) 20 W (d) 100 W
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
(a) 1.5 V (b) 2 V Ans. (d) : Given that,
(c) 2.5 V (d) 2.25 V I = 5A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I R = 4
Ans. (d) : Given that – I = 2A Formula–
R1 = 4.5 Ω, R2 = 1.5Ω Power dissipated (P) = I2R
Current divider Rule– P = (5)2  4
The current flowing in 1.5Ω resistance– P = 100W
4.5 9 970. The term electric pressure is also referred as :
I  2  = 1.5A (a) Voltage (b) Power
4.5  1.5 6
The voltage drop in 1.5Ω resistance (c) Resistance (d) Current
(V) = IR UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
= 1.5  1.5 Ans. (a) : The term electric pressure is analogous to
= 2.25V electric potential. Volt is the form of forcing function in
968. A 25W, 220V bulb and 100W, 220V bulb are electrical circuit.
joined in parallel and connected to a 220 971. If the temperature increases, the resistance of a
supply. Which bulb will glow more brightly. pure metal :
(a) Voltage is not sufficient to glow the bulbs (a) decreases
(b) 25 W bulb (b) first increases then decreases
(c) 100 W bulb (c) remains constant
(d) Both will glow with the same brightness (d) increases
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
V2 Ans. (d) : Increasing the temperature of a pure metal
Ans. (c) : As P  VI   I2 R increases its resistance. Therefore, its resistance heat
R coefficient is positive. While the resistance of the
Case-I Parallel Connection:- semiconductor and insulating materials decreases.
V  constant Hence its resistance heat coefficient is negative.
1 972. If the resistor obeys Ohm's law, it is called a:
 PI  (a) linear resistor
R (b) non-linear resistor
i.e the bulb whose current is high or whose resistance is (c) non-parasitic resistor
low, will glow more brighter. (d) parasitic resistor
for 100W/220V bulb UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
100 Ans. (a) : According to Ohm’s law, if the physical state
I  0.45A
220 of the conductor remains unchanged, then the ratio of
the voltage and current flowing at the ends of the
220  220
R  484 conductor is constant. Resistance which follows Ohm’s
100 law is called linear resistance.
for 25W/220V
25
I  0.12A
220
220  220
R  1936
25

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973. The resistance of a wire is 6Ω if the length of 20  VA
the same wire is increased 3 times and cross- Hence current in 10, I1 
sectional area is increased 2 time, then the 10
resistance of wire will become. 20
20 
(a) 3 Ω (b) 9 Ω  19  380  20
(c) 12 Ω (d) 36 Ω 10 19 10
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I 360 36
Ans. (b) : Given that,   A
190 19
ρ1 = ρ2 = ρ I1  1.895A
1 = , 2 = 3
975. Find the current through the 4Ω resistor.
a1 = a a2 = 2a
R1 = 6Ω R2 = ?

Formula – R  
a
R1 1 1 a 2
  
R 2 2  2 a1
Putting the value–
6   2a (a) 1.632 A (b) 0.263 A
  
R 2  3 a (c) 1.895 A (d) 2.434 A
R2 = 9Ω UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
974. In the figure below, find the current through Ans. (b)
the 10Ω resistor.

(a) 0.263 A (b) 2.434 A I1+I2+I3=0 ............(i) (From KCL)

(c) 1.632 A (d) 1.895 A Applying Nodal Analysis–
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
V – 20 V – (–12) V
Ans. (d) :   0
By nodal analysis 10 8 4
4V  80  5V  60  10V  0
19V = 20
20
V= Volt
19
V
Current flowing in 4Ω resistance– (I) 
R
20
20 1
 19  
4 19 4
KCL at node A 5
  0.263 Amp
I 2  I3  I1 .................(i) 19
V  12 VA 20  VA 976. In the figure below, current through the 1Ω
or A   resistance is :
8 4 10
VA  12 VA VA  20
or   0
4 2 5
5VA  60  10VA  4VA  80
or 0
20
19VA  20
20 (a) 4.12 A (b) 4 A
VA  V (c) 1 A (d) 3 A
19 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
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Ans. (d) Ans. (c) : All resistors are connected in parallel, hence
VA VB the voltage across all resistors will be same.
V
Current in 3k resistor (I) =
R
6
= 3
 2  103 A
3 10
I = 2mA
The voltage and 3 resistor are in parallel, hence the 980. Cable A has a conductor resistance of 0.6Ω and
voltage across 3 resistor is 12V. insulation resistance of 600 MΩ. Cable B has a
Apply Nodal analysis– At Node VB– conductor resistance of 0.8Ω and insulation
VB –12 VB resistance of 400 MΩ. If these two cables are
 6 connected in series, then the net conductor
1 5 resistance is:
5VB – 60 + VB = 30 (a) 1.2 MΩ (b) 1 kΩ
VB = 15V (c) 1.4 Ω (d) 1.4 MΩ
Now, current flowing in 1 resistor UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
V  VB Ans. (c) In series connection of resistors
I= A
R Req = R1 + R2 + R3 + ……… Rn
12  15 3 Given that
 
1 1 R1= 0.6, R2 = 0.8
I = 3A Req = R1 + R2
977. For transferring a charge of 300C, how long = 0.6+0.8 = 1.4
must a current of 0.1 A flow? 981. For the replacement of internal resistors, the
(a) 50 min (b) 5 min ideal voltage source is replaced by:
(c) 50 s (d) 5 s (a) capacitor (b) short circuit
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I (c) open circuit (d) current source
Ans. (a) : q  300 C UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
i  0.1A , t ? SSC JE 02.03.2017, Shift-II
formula  Ans. (b) : For the replacement of internal resistors, the
q  it ideal voltage source is replaced by short circuit.
q 300
t 
i 0.1
t  3000 sec.
3000
t minute
60
t  50 minute 982. Electromotive force in a circuit:
(a) increases circuit resistance
978. No current flows through two charged bodies if (b) decreases potential difference
they have equal:
(c) maintains potential difference
(a) gain (b) current
(c) capacity (d) potential (d) decreases circuit resistance
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : If two charged bodies have equal potential, Ans. (c) : Electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit
the potential difference between them is zero. This is maintains potential difference. That is, the voltage
equal equipotential surface and current flow through between two terminals in an open circuit is called emf.
them is zero. 983. In the figure below, determine the magnitude
979. Find the current through the 3kΩ resistor in of current in the 0.1Ω resistor.
the following circuit.

(a) 3 mA (b) 6 mA (a) 4.78 A (b) 5.5 A

(c) 2 mA (d) 11 mA (c) 1.542 A (d) 3.75 A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
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Ans. (b) At Node VB–
VB – VA VB
 6
1 5
VB –12 VB
 6
1 5
6VB – 60 = 30
By using source transformation- VB = 15V
The current flowing through the 5 resistor–
V
I B
R
By using kVL 15

The current in 0.1  5
–3.5+ (0.5 + 0.1 + 0.4) i – 2 = 0 I = 3A
–3.5 + 1i – 2 = 0 986. A portable machine requires a force of 200 N to
1i = 5.5 A move it. If the machine is moved 20m in 25s,
i = 5.5 A the power consumed in doing this will be :
984. A nichrome wire used in a heater as a coil has a (a) 16 kW (b) 160 kW
(c) 160 W (d) 1,600 W
resistance of 2Ω/m. For a heater of 1 kW at
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
200V. The length of wire required is:
(a) 20 m (b) 24 m Ans. (c) : Given that– F = 200N, d = 20m
(c) 40 m (d) 80 m t = 25 sec
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I W
Formula– P
Ans. (a) : Given that – t
P = 1 kW = 1000W F d
P , (W = F × d)
V = 200 Volt t
Per meter resistance= 2Ω/m 200  20
Formula p
25
V2 p = 160W
R
P 987. An aluminium conductor, having resistance of
 200 2 15 Ω at 400C, is heated to 1200C If the RTC at
R 00C is 0.00333, its RTC at 400C will be ....... 0C.
1000 (a) 0.00033 (b) 0.0033
R = 40Ω (c) 0.00029 (d) 0.0029
40 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Hence length of wire will be =
2 0
= 20m Ans. (d) : Formula–  t 
1  0 t
985. Find out the current through the 5Ω resistance Given that– t = 400C
from the analysis of following figure.
VA = 12V VB  0 = 0.00333
0.00333
 40 
1  40  0.00333
3 0.00333
 40 
1.1332
 40 = 0.00294
(a) 1 A (b) 3 A 988. If a current of 5 A flows for a period of 3
(c) 4 A (d) 4.12 A minutes, then the quantity of charge
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I transferred will be:
Ans. (b) : The 3 resistor are parallel with the supply (a) 900 C (b) 60 C
voltage, so that, the voltage across 3 resistor will be (c) 600 C (d) 100 C
12V. UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
VA = 12V VB Ans. (a) Given that, i = 5A
t = 3minute = 3  60 second
: Formula– q = it
3
q = 5  3  60
q = 900C

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989. If the number of valence electrons in an atom is Ans. (b) : From the circuit diagram :–
more than four, then the substance is said to be :
(a) a semiconductor (b) an insulator
(c) a conductor (d) neutral
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : If the number of Valence electrons in an atom
is more than four, then the substance is said to be an
insulator. Its resistance has a negative temperature
coefficient. Insulator materials  Ex  Plastic, mica, Vt – 2 Vt – 3 Vt V  2  Vt  3  2Vt
PVC etc.   2 t 2
2 2 1 2
990.
4 Vt = 9
9
Vt = Volt
4
V 9/ 4 9
So the current I  t    2.25A
R 1 4
992. A pulse of + 10V in magnitude and 2s in
For the network shown in the figure, the duration is applied to the terminals of a lossless
current flowing through the 5Ω resistance will inductor of 1.0H. The current through the
be inductor would
37 40 (a) be a pulse of +20A for the duration of 2s
(a) A (b) A
25 28 (b) be a pulse of –20A for the duration of 2s
39 41 (c) increase linearly from zero to 20A in 2s, and
(c) A (d) A
28 28 in the positive direction, and from thereon, it
ESE 2018
remains constant at +20A
Ans. (c)
(d) increase linearly from zero to –20A in 2s, and
in the negative direction, and from thereon, it
remains constant at –20A
ESE 2018
Ans. (c)

Vx –15 Vx Vx
  6
4 2 8 Plotting the graph from the given points, we get :–
2Vx – 30  4Vx  Vx The current equation is given by :–
6
8 2
7 39 1 1
V 
8 x 4
i
L 
Vdt  10dt
1 
0
39  2 2
 Vx  i  10t 0
7
Vx 39  2 39 at, t = 0, we get i = 10×0 = 0
 I   A
8 7  8 28 and, t = 2 i = 10×2 = 20A
991. So we can see that the current through inductor
increases linearly from zero to 20A in 2s in positive
direction and therefore remains constant at +20A.
993. A parallel-plate capacitor with air between the
plates has a capacitance of 10 pF. If the
distance between the parallel plates is halved
and the space between the plates is filled with a
material of dielectric constant 5, the newly
The current in the 1Ω resistor in the network
formed capacitor will have a capacitance of
as shown is
(a) 2.00 A (b) 2.25 A (a) 10 pF (b) 50 pF
(c) 2.50 A (d) 2.75 A (c) 100 pF (d) 150 pF
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Ans. (c) For the case when, there is only air between A = Cross-sectional area
the capacitor plates. J = Current density
l = Length of conductor
A ESE 2020
C  0  10 pF .......................(i)
d 
Where, A = area of plates Ans. (c) : Since R -  ...........(i)
A
When d is halved and dielectric with dielectric constant 1
of 5 is inserted. and J = E  E (  conductivity)

 A  A
C'  r 0  2 r  0  E
d/2  d    ............(ii)
J
where  r = 5 Substituting (ii) in equation (i)
 C '  2  5  C   10C E 
R= 
C'  10  10 pF  100 pF J A
E
C' = 100 pF R=
JA
994. A lossy capacitor Cx, rated for operation of 5 996. Which of the following statements are correct
kV, 50 Hz is represented by an equivalent for an ideal constant voltage source?
circuit with an ideal capacitor Cp in parallel 1. Its output voltage remains absolutely constant
with a resistor Rp. Cp is 0.102 F; and Rp = 1.25 whatever the change in load current.
MΩ. The power loss, and tanδ, of this lossy 2. It possesses zero internal resistance so that
capacitor when operating at the rated voltage internal voltage drop in the source is zero.
are, respectively 3. Output voltage provided by the source would
(a) 20 W and 0.04 (b) 10 W and 0.04 remain constant irrespective of the amount of
(c) 20 W and 0.025 (d) 10 W and 0.025 current drawn from it.
ESE 2018 4. Output voltage provided by the source varies
with the amount of current drawn from it.
Ans. (c) : Given that,
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
Cp = 0.102 F (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Rp = 1.25 M ESE 2020
V = 5 kV
Ans. (d) :
f = 50 Hz

tan  is given by
I
tan   r Statement '4' is incorrect as output voltage of a ideal
IC voltage source is constant irrespective of current drawn.
5  103 997. The voltage across the 40 Ω resistor in the
electric network shown in Fig. is
 1.25  106
5  103
1
 2   50  0.102  106 
= 0.025
Power loss = I 2R R
2
 5  103  (a) 3.45 V (b) 1.25 V
=  6
 1.25  106 = 20W (c) 4.75 V (d) 6.25 V
 1.25  10  DGVCL JE 06.01.2021 Shift-III
995. The resistance R of a conductor is Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram-
EA EJ
(a) (b)
Jl Al
El JA
(c) (d)
JA El
Where:E = Electric field intensity
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Apply Nodal at A Apply nodal on above circuit
V  25 V V  10 VAB  10 VAB VAB
  0   0
50 40 10 1 1 2
V V V 25 10 2VAB  20  2VAB  VAB
    0
40 10 50 50 10 2
29V 1 5VAB = 20
 VAB = 4 Volt
200 2
100 1000. A voltage source of emf 30 V is connected to a
V= load consisting of three resistors with
29
resistances of 10, 6 and 4 in series.
V = 3.45 volt
Determine the current in 4 resistor.
So, voltage across 40  is 3.45 Volt
(a) 3A (b) 1.5 A
998. In the circuit, the galvanometer shows no (c) 5A (d) 6A
deflection. What is the value of ‘X’? DGVCL JE 06.01.2021 Shift-III
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram-

(a) 1 Ω (b) 2 Ω
Req = 10 + 6 + 4 = 20
(c) 3 Ω (d) 4 Ω All resistors are connected in series, hence same current
DGVCL JE 06.01.2021 Shift-III will be flow in all resistors.
Ans. (b) : hence,
Current through 4
V 30
I= 
R eq 20
I = 1.5 A
1001. In case of a copper atom, atomic weight is 64
For zero galvanometer deflection and atomic number is 29. What will be the
number of neutrons in a copper atom?
P qr  P p  (a) 35 (b) 64
R  S  ……..(i)
Q p  q  r  Q q  (c) 93 (d) 29
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 17.12.2020
Put the value of above bridge in equation (i)
Ans. (a) : no. of neutron = Mass No. – Atomic No.
500 200 1.5  500 100  = 64 – 29
2.5 = X   
500 100  200  1.5  500 200  = 35
300  1  1002. The frequency of a sinusoidal signal is 50 Hz.
2.5 = X +   What will be the period of the signal?
301.5  2 
(a) 20 ms (b) 30 ms
X = 2.0  (c) 50 ms (d) 10 ms
999. The voltage across A-B in the circuit shown in PGCIL Diploma Trainee 17.12.2020
Fig. is Ans. (a) : f = 50 Hz
1 1
T   0.02s  20ms
f 50
1003. What will be the current in 80 Ω resistor if it is
connected to a supply of 220 V?
(a) 2.25 A (b) 2.75 A
(c) 2.50 A (d) 1.75 A
(a) 4 V (b) 2 V PGCIL Diploma Trainee 17.12.2020
(c) 8 V (d) 10 V Ans. (b) : V = IR
DGVCL JE 06.01.2021 Shift-III V 220
Ans. (a) : From the given circuit- I  = 2.75 A
R 80
1004. In case of a sinusoidal current, the unit of the
amplitude is:
(a) Radians/second (b) Hertz
(c) Radians (d) Amperes
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Ans. (d) : Ans : (b) The flow of an electric current in any metallic
Current Ampere wire is due to electron.
Resistance Ohm 1010. When 2A current flow, in a copper wire for 3
Inductance Henry micro second, then what is the approximate
Resistivity -m number of electron flow in wire cross section
1005. A loop which does not contain any other loop (electron charge: 1.6×10-19C)
within it is called _________. (a) 3.751011 (b) 3.751012
13
(a) Mesh (b) Super node (c) 3.7510 (d) 3.751014
(c) Node (d) Port (RRB 2014)
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 17.12.2020 Ans : (c) Given,
Ans. (a) : A loop which does not contain any other loop i = 2 A, t = 3 sec = 310–6 sec
within it is called mesh. e = 1.6  10–19 C
No. of electron = ?
 q = it = 2  3  10–6 = 6  10–6 C
q 6 106
q = ne  n = 
e 1.6 10 19
6
n= 106 1019  3.751013
1.6
In this circuit no. of loop is 3 and no of mesh are 2.
n = 3.75  1013
1006. Four 100 resistors are connected is parallel.
1011. In street lights, Bulbs are..............connected in:
The equivalent resistance of the parallel
connections is : (a) In parallel
(b) In series
(a) 400  (b) 25 
(c) In series parallel
(c) 100  (d) 50 
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 17.12.2020 (d) terminal to terminal
Ans. (b) : The equivalent resistance are connected in RRB 2014
R Ans : (a) Bulbs are connected in parallel in street lights
parallel then R eq  and the voltage across each bulb is same.
n
1012. A wire of 100 meter length have 0.1 mm2 cross
100
R eq  sectional area and resistivity 50 ×10-8 m. Find
4
R eg  25 the resistance
(RRB 2014)
(a) 500  (b) 5000 
(c) 250  (d) 50 k
Ans : (a) Given-
1007. The net charge on a neutral atom of an element length () = 100 m,  = 5010-8 -m
will be _______.
cross sectional area (A) = 0.1 mm2 = 110–7m2
(a) Positive (b) Negative
(c) Infinite (d) Zero 
R= 
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 17.12.2020 A
Ans. (d) : The net charge on a neutral atom of an 50 10 8 100
element will be -zero. R= = 5010–8107100
1107
1008. In any electric circuit the flow of electron
constitutes : = 5100 = 500 
(a) magnetic charge = 500 
(b) an electric current 1013. The design of an electric heating element is
(c) an electric charge such that it was lost 450 watt from 250V main
(d) an electro motive force supply and it is made up of 1mm breadth and
RRB JE 2014 0.05 mm thickness of Nichrome ribbon. If
Ans : (b) The flow of electron in any circuit constitutes resistivity of nichrome is 1.10×10–8m, then
an electric current. length of ribbon-
q Charge (a) 63.1 m (b) 6.31 m
current (i) = = Coulomb/sec (c) 6310 m (d) 631 m
t time (RRB 2014)
1009. An electric current in a metallic wire is because
of- Ans : (d) Given- V = 250 volts
(a) Proton (b) Electron P = 450 W
(c) Iron (d) None of the above b = 1 mm = 10–3m
(RRB 2014) t = 0.05 mm = 5  10–5m
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  = 1.1010–8-m 1016. What is the current flow in 6  resistance in
=? below given circuit.

Cross sectional area of ribbon (A) = bt

A = 10–3  5  10–5
A = 5  10–8 m2
V2 V2 (RRB Jharkhand 2014)
P = R 
R P (a) 0.22 A (b) 0.55 A
250  250 250  5 1250 (c) 2.22 A (d) 2.775 A
 R   R  Ans : (b)
450 9 9
R.A


1250
 5 108
9 1250  510
= 8
= 8  2 16
1.10 10 9 11 Equivalent Resistance (Req) = 2   2
8  2 10
 = 631 m 16  20 36

Required ribbon length () = 631 m 10 10
36
1014. Two bulbs are rated 100 W, each. If these Req =
10
bulbs are connected in series to the mains
V 10 10 25
supply, 220V, the total power consumed by Total current (I)=  = 10 = amp
both the bulbs would be– R eq 36 /10 36 9
(a) 25 Watts (b) 50 Watts According to current divider rule–
(c) 100 Watts (d) 200 Watts 25
2
25 2 5 2
RRB SSE Secunderabad Green paper, 21.12.2014 Current in 6 resistor (I1)  9 = 
Ans : (b) If two bulbs are P1 & P2 connected in series 82 9  10 9  2
combination across the same supply then, 5
I1 = = 0.55 A
P P 9
Total power PT = 1 2
P1  P2 1017. The ratio of voltage and DC current in a closed
100 100 electric circuits:–
PT =  50 Watt (a) Constant
100  100
(b) Continuously changing
R1 R 2
1015. R  formula representative of- (c) Increase
R1  R 2 (d) Decrease
(a) series connection RRB 2014
(b) parallel connection Ans : (a)
(c) bridge connection
(d) linear connection
(RRB Jharkhand 2014)
R 1R 2
Ans : (b) R  represent parallel connection of
R1  R 2
R1 and R2. The ratio of voltage and current in a closed circuit is
constant
V
 R (Constant)
I
1018. What will be the capacity of four capacitors of
equal capacity 'C' when connected in parallel?
C
(a) 4C (b)
4
For parallel connection- 3
R 1R 2 (c) (d) C
Req = 4C
R1  R 2 RRB SSE (Shift –III) 03.09.2015
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Ans : (a) Ans : (a) Frequency of AC signal is reciprocal of time
period.
1
f
T
1
f
T
Number of revolution completed by an alternating
q  q1  q 2  q3  q 4 current in one second is called an alternating current
AS we know that q = CV frequency.
So, 1023. Find the Value of VR in the given network.
C'V  C1V  C2 V  C3 V  C4 V
C '  C1  C2  C3  C 4  C1  C2  C3  C4  C 
C '  4C
In parallel circuit every capacitor have same voltage.
1019. Algebraic sum of IR drop depend upon
(a) quantity of current flow in it
(b) value of R
(a) –50 V (b) –12 V
(c) Direction of current flow
(c) 50 V (d) 12 V
(d) Battery contact
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RRB Allahabad 2014
Ans : (a) This circuit is series circuit. Therefore the
Ans : (c) Algebraic sum of IR drop depend upon the value of current in it is 2 Ampere.
direction of flow of current in it.
VR = i o  R
1020. Main purpose of voltage controller to provide = 2 × 25
voltage of------------- VR = 50 volt
(a) sinusoidal (b) constant But the direction of IR is opposite. So on taking negative
(c) uninterrupted (d) variable
sign =  50V
RRB Gorkhpur 2014
1024. The time rate of flow of electric charge past a
Ans : (b) Main purpose of voltage controller are used to given point is known as:
provide constant voltage. (a) current (b) net charge storage
1021. What term means the number of cycle per (c) charge density (d) voltage
second that an alternating current flows back PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
and forth? Ans : (a) Electric current is the rate of charge flow past
(a) Speed (b) Pulse rate a given point in an electric circuit. Its unit is ampere and
(c) Frequency (d) Inductance coulomb/second.
RRB SSE (Shift-I), 03.09.2015 dq
Ans : (c) Number of revolution completed by an i
dt
alternating current in one second
or  i = electric current in Amp.
The number of cycle per second is called alternating q = charge in coulomb
frequency. t = time per sec.
1 1025. Which of the following is the current-
Frequency  controlled voltage source?
T

Alternate increasing and decreasing with positive and

negative direction of wave is called alternating current.
1022. The frequency of a signal is INVERSELY
proportional to which of the following :
(a) period (b) amplitude
(c) phase (d) power
RRB SSE (shift-III), 02.09.2015
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 Ans : (c)

Apply KVL in loop ABCDEFA

V1  40i  V3  Vo = 0 .......(i)
Apply KCL at node B
V  V1 V  V3
  I2
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018 40 10
Ans : (b) Current controlled voltage source is a source 5V  V1  4V3 = 40I2
in which the value of voltage depends on the current. V = 8I2 + 0.2V1 + 0.8V3 .......(ii)
Apply KVL in loop A B E F A
V1  40i  V = 0
 40i = V  V1
from equation (i)
V 1 + V  V1  V3  Vo = 0
Vo = V  V3
Vd is current controlled voltage source. Whose value Put value of V from equation (ii)
depends on Ic. Vo = 8I2 + 0.2V1 + 0.8V3  V3
1026. Which of the following supplies 12 W? Vo = 0.2 V1 + 8I2  0.2 V3
1028. Find the power absorbed by the current-
controlled current source (CCCS) in the given
network.
(a) A, C (b) C, D
(c) A, B (d) B, C
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+
Ans : (d) The current always flows from the positive
terminal of the source and enters from the negative d V

terminal of the source. Hence B and C will behave like -

a source. B and C both supply 12 watt because P = VI =
(a) –24 W (b) –115.2 W
6×2=12 watt. (c) 24 W (d) 115.2 W
V PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
Ans : (b) Given-
Ammeter (IC) reading = -1.2 A
Voltmeter (Vd) reading = 24V
1027. Obtain 0 for the given network in terms of v1,  Id = 4IC
i2 & v3 Id = 4× (1.2)
=  4.8 A
Power absorbed by current controlled current
Source (P) = Vd Id
=  4.8 × 24
P  115.2W
1029. Which law states that the induced current
always develops a flux which opposes the very
(a) v0= 0.2v1 – 8i2 + 0.2 v3 cause it is due to?
(b) v0= 0.2v1+ 8i2 + 0.2 v3 (a) Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
(b) Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
(c) v0= 0.2v1+ 8i2 – 0.2 v3 (c) Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction
(d) v0= 0.2v1 – 8i2 – 0.2 v3 (d) Lenz's law
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Ans : (d) Lenz's law  It states that the direction of 1033. If n resistors with R  each as resistance are
current induced in a coil by changing magnetic field is connected in parallel, then the equivalent
such that the magnetic field created by the induced resistance of the network is:
current oppose the changing magnetic field. n
(a) Rn  (b) 
d R
E  N
dt R
(c)  (d) n  R 
The negative sign indicates that it opposes its own n
factor by which it is self-generated. PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
1030. The load resistance in a 220 V circuit is 40 Ans : (c) Total number of resistance = n
Determine the load current. Each resistance value = R
(a) 5.5 A (b) 6.5 A Each resistance are connected in parallel,
(c) 2. 75 A (d) 5 A Then equivalent resistance -
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018 1 1 1 1
   ......... 
Ans : (a) Given, R eq R1 R 2 Rn
V = 220 Volt
1 1 1 1
R = 40    .......... 
I=? R eq R R R
then, 1 n R
V 220   R eq  
I= = R eq R n
R 40
I = 5.5 A 1034. Determine the resistance of a 1 km strip of
1031. What is the current through an elements if the copper of rectangular cross-section 2.5 cm by
charge entering the elements is q = 10t C? 0.05 cm. Assume  is the resistivity of the
(a) 5t2 A (b) 10 A copper.
(c) 10t2 A (d) 1t2 A (a) 80  m  (b) 8  M 
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018 (c) 80  (d) 80  M 
Ans : (b) Given, PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
q = 10 t Ans : (d) Give
dq d10t l = 1Km = 1000m
Current (i) =   10A
dt dt A = 2.5×10-2×0.05×10-2 m2
1032. What would be the correct equation R=?
representing Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) 
at node a for the given network? Resistance R   
A
1000
R=  
2.5  0.05  104
R = 80  
1035. Determine the conductance of a short circuit
on 120 V, which results in a short circuit
current of 500 A?
(a) i1 + i2 – i3 – i4 = 0 (b) i1 – i2 + i3 – i4 = 0 (a) 4.16 S (b) 41.6 S
(c) i1 – i2 – i3 + i4 = 0 (d) i1 – i2 = 0 (c) 2.16 S (d) 20 S
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018 PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
Ans : (c) Ans : (a) Given,
V = 120 V
I = 500 A
G=?
then,
V = IR
V
R=
I
Apply KCL at node 'a' ....... 120
R=  0.24
incoming current = outgoing current 500
i1 + i4 = i2 + i3 1 1
Conductance  G     4.16 S
i1  i2  i3 + i4 = 0 R 0.24
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1036. Let dq be the differential charge, dw be the 500 50  103
differential energy. The rate of change of  V 3

energy with time is given as: 5  10  40 5 4
dw dq dw dq V  2500 Volt
(a) / (b) 
dq dt dq dt 1039. The battery of a flashlight develops 3V, and the
dq dq dw dq current through the bulb is 200 mA. Calculate
(c)  (d)  the energy absorbed by the bulb in a five-
dw dt dq dt
minute period.
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018 (a) 60 Wh (b) 50 Wh
Ans : (d) (c) 50 unit (d) 50 mWh
Differential charge = dq PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
Differential energy = dw Ans : (d) Given,
The electric potential is the amount of work energy
Voltage (V) = 3Volt
needed to move a unit charge from a infinite to electric
field. Current (I) = 200mA = 200×10-3A
5
w Time (t) = 5 minute = hour
V 60
q
Absorbed energy = VIt
w = V.q 5
or dw = V. dq = energy = 3×200×10-3× watt hour
 work is energy and rate of change of energy is called 60
3
power. 60  10  5
=
dw 6
P = 50×10-3 Wh
dt
dw dq Absorbed energy  50mWh
P 
dq dt 1040. If a differential charge dq is given a differential
energy dw, the rise in potential of the charge is:
1037. If the time taken an alternating quantity to
complete one cycle is 2ms, then the frequency (a)  dq (b)  dw
of the alternating quantity will be : dq dw
(a) 5 Hz (b) 50 Hz (c) I = (d) ν =
(c) 500 Hz (d) 5 kHz dw dq
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Ans : (c) The time taken to complete a cycle is called time Ans : (d) Given,
period. Differential charge = dq
Time period (T) = 2ms Differential energy = dw = work
= 2×10-3 s  The electric potential is the amount of work energy
1 needed to move a unit charge from a infinite to electric
Then frequency of alternating quantity (f) =
T field.
1 1000 w
= = Hz V
2  103 2 q
f  500Hz
dw
1038. A device stores 500 J of energy. It releases this or V Volt
energy in the form of an electric current of 40 dq
A, which has a duration of 5 ms. Determine the 1041. Find the value of  1 and  2 in the given circuit,
voltage across the terminals of the device. if is = 25 mA, R1 = 4  and R2 = 8 
(a) 2500 V (b) 25 V
(c) 250 V (d) 2.5 V
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
Ans : (a) Given
Energy (W) = 500 J
Current (I) = 40A
Time (t) = 5 ms = 5×10-3 sec
Voltage (V) = ?
W
Power (P) =  VI
t
W (a)  1 = 0.1 V and  2 = – 0.2 V
V
I.t (b)  1 = 0.2 V and  2 = 0.4 V
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 (c)  1 = –0.1 V and  2 = 0.2 V Ans : (a)
(d)  1 = 0.1 V and  2 = 0.2 V
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
Ans : (c) Given-
is  25mA, R1  4, R 2  8
 In series circuit the value of current same
 i s  i1  i 2  25mA  25  103 A According to Kirchhoff's current law
ia + 3ia + im = 0
Now v1  I1 .R1  25 10 3  4  0.1V 4 ia + i m = 0
3
and v 2  i 2 R 2  25  10  8  200  10 3 im =  4 ia
1045. Calculate the current i in the resistor of the
v 2  0.2 volt given network when v s  15 V, i s  3 A, and R =
1042. The maximum demand of a consumer is 20 A 5.
at 220 V. Calculate the equivalent maximum
power demand.
(a) 220 W (b) 4.4 W
(c) 440 W (d) 4.4 kW
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
Ans : (d) Given-
Voltage (V) = 220 V
Maximum power demand (P) = V.I (a) 4 A (b) 3 A
= 220 ×20 watt (c) 5 A (d) 2 A
P = 4400 watt PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018
P = 4.4 ×103 watt Ans : (b) Given,
Vs = 15 V
P  4.4kW
is = 3 A
1043. For the given network, find the value of the R=5
resistance R.

(a) 0.1  (b) 25 

(c) 10  (d) 2.5  The voltage across 5 is 15V because they are
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 13.09.2018 connected parallel across the resistance.
then,
Ans : (c) Voltage across R ohm resistance will 5 volt V=IR
and current in series circuit 0.5A V
hence V = I.R I=
 5 = 0.5 ×R R
15
5 I=
R=  10 5
0.5 I=3A
R  10 1046. The current sources in the given network
supplies 40W. What values do the meters read?
1044. Obtain the relation between ia and im for the
given network.

(a) i = 2 A and  = –20 V

(b) i = 1 A and  = –10 V
(a) i m = -4i a i m = 3i a
(b) (c) i = –2 A and  = 20 V
(c) i m = 2i a (d) i m = -2i a (d) i = 1 A and  = 10 V
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Ans : (c) Kirchhoff's current law- Ans. (c) : Transmission line is bilateral circuit, diode
i20 rectifier, vacuum tube and metal rectifier are unilateral
i  –2A circuit. When circuit property do not change, by
Applying KVL - changing in the direction of supply voltage or current
12 – 4  i – v  0 take place this is called bilateral circuit. In bilateral
–v  –12  4i circuit current flow in both direction
–v  –12  4  –2 1051. The current through 4 resistor in the network
below is
v  20 V
1047. Given the current i and voltage v of a circuit
elements, the power P and energy w are given
by :
t
(a) P = v.i.t and W =  Pd
o
t (a) 10 A (b) 14 A
(b) P = v.i and W =  Pd (c) 12 A (d) 15 A
o
t BIS TA (Lab) 2020
(c) P =  Pd and W = v.i
o Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram-
t
(d) P =  Pd and W = v.i.t
o
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Ans : (b) Power = voltage  current
P  v i
dw Apply KVL in DCBED-
P -48+8I+4(15+I)=0
d
t -48+8I+60+4I=0
Energy  w    Pd 12I=-12, I=-1A
0

1048. In an electric circuit, 4 resistance each of 10  Current in 4-

are connected in parallel. What is the value of = (15+I) = 15-1=14A
the equivalent conductance of the circuit? 1052. The equivalent resistance of the circuit is :
(a) 40  (b) 0.4 
(c) 10  (d) 0.1 
BIS TA (Lab) 2020
Ans. (b) : Given that-
4 resistance each are 10
1 (a) 200  (b) 400 
 Conductance G =
R (c) 600  (d) 1600 
1 1 DMRC JE 03.08.2014
G1 = =  0.1  Ans. (c) :
R
1 10
Total conductance when connected in parallel
G = G 1 + G2 + G3 + G 4
= 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 +0.1
G = 0.4 
1049. What is the frequency of standard 12V
battery? 
(a) 50 Hz (b) 0 Hz
(c) 60 Hz (d) 12 Hz
BIS TA (Lab) 2020
Ans. (b) : Frequency of standard 12V battery is 0 Hz.
Supply frequency in India - 50 Hz

Supply frequency in USA - 60 Hz
12V Battery is dc source so its frequency is 0 Hz.
1050. Which of the following is an example of
bilateral circuit?
(a) Diode rectifier (b) Vacuum tube
(c) Transmission line (d) Metal rectifier
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 (c) Voltage is inversely proportional to current
(d) The voltage is proportional to resistance
DMRC JE 03.08.2014
Ans. (b) : According to ohm's law the voltage is
proportional to current. Ohm's law states that the
voltage across a conductor is directly proportional to
 the current flowing through it and all physical condition
and temperature remain constant.
Ohm's law equation-
[V=IR]
Where V = Voltage across the conductor
I = Current flowing through the conductor
1058. The principle of 'single resonating atom' may
be used in the measurement of:
(a) Frequency (b) Torque
RAB =100+100+400 = 600
(c) phase angle (d) Speed
1053. With the increase in the cross sectional area of DMRC JE 10.04.2018, Shift-II
the conductor, the value of resistance : Ans : (a) The principle of 'single resonating atom' may
(a) Increase (b) Remain same be used in the measurement of frequency. The
(c) Decrease (d) None of these oscillator circuit using a quartz crystal can form a high-
DMRC JE 03.08.2014 frequency signal like a resonance device. The atomic
Ans. (c) : With the increase in the cross sectional area clock standard signal can be used for ultra precision.
of the conductor, the value of resistance decreases. 1059. Which of the options is INCORRECT for the
We know that, following statement?
 Three resistances are said to be parallel when:
R 
A (a) all the resistances are connected end-to-end
1 (b) current in each resistor is different and may
R  be calculated by Ohm's Law
A (c) potential difference across all resistances is
1054. With the increase in the temperature the the same
resistance of copper : (d) the total current is the sum of the three
(a) Increase (b) Become zero separate currents
(c) Remain constant (d) Decrease DMRC JE 10.04.2018, Shift-II
DMRC JE 03.08.2014 Ans : (b) There resistances are said to be parallel
Ans. (a) : With the increase in the temperature the when -
resistance of copper increase.  All resistances are connected end-to-end.
Copper is a metal. As we know that temperature co-  Potential difference across all resistances is the
efficient of metal is positive. Therefore the resistance same.
increases with increasing temperature.  The total current is the sum of the three separate
1055. Kelvin is the SI unit of : currents.
(a) Time (b) Current
(c) Temperature (d) Light intensity
DMRC JE 03.08.2014
Ans. (c) : Kelvin is the SI unit to measurement of
temperature.
 K  273.15  0 C 
 
1056. Which of the following is a vector quantity :
(a) Volume (b) Speed i  i1  i 2  i3
(c) Density (d) Acceleration Hence option (b) is incorrect.
DMRC JE 03.08.2014
1060. The circuit whose properties or characteristics
Ans. (d) : change with the direction of its operation is:
Acceleration is a vector quantity. (a) Non-linear (b) Unilateral
Velocity
Acceleration =
time
 m / s2  (c) Linear (d) Bilateral
DMRC JE 10.04.2018, Shift-II
Acceleration has both direction and magnitude while Ans : (b) The element in which the voltage and current
volume, speed density are scalar quantities. relationship is not same for current flowing in either
1057. According to Ohm’s law : direction (means changing input and output terminal
(a) The voltage is constant to current impact on the operation) is known as unilateral element
(b) The voltage is proportional to current Example-Vacuum tube, diode.
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1061. For the given circuit, current through 3  1064. What would be the total power drawn from the
resistance is: supply, when two heaters, rated at 1000 W, 250
V each are connected in series across a 250 V,
50 Hz supply?
(a) 1000 W (b) 500 W
i (c) 250 W (d) 2000 W
JKSSB JE 2014
(a) 1.7 A (from B to A) Ans. (b) : Given,
(b) 3.5 A (from B to A) P1= 1000 watt, Voltage = 250V
(c) 3 A (from A to B) P2 = 1000watt, Voltage = 250V
(d) 2 A (from A to B) Supply voltage = 250V
DMRC JE 10.04.2018, Shift-II Resistance of each heater-
Ans : (d) Applying KVL in given circuit - 250  250
6  3i  4i  4i  0 R1   62.5
1000
3i  6
250  250
i2 R2   62.5
1000
The movement of current is assumed as positive to Both heater connected series so total resistance
negative direction hence the current flows from (A to B). = R1+R2
1062. When a resistor R is connected to a current = 62.5 + 62.5 = 125 
source, it consumes a power of 18 W. When the V 250
same R is connected to a voltage source having Total current in series I    2A
the same magnitude as the current source, the R 125
2 2
power absorbed by R is 4.5 W. The magnitude Total drawn power = I1 R 1  I 2 R 2
of the current source and the value of R are Due to series circuit I1 = I2 = I
(a) 18A and 1 (b) 3A and 2 Then total power drawn = I2(R1+R2) = 22×125
(c) 1A and 18 (d) 6A and 0.5 P = 500 watt
JKSSB JE 2014
Ans. (b) : Given: I2R = 18 ...(1) 1065. When ‘n’ resistances each of value ‘r’ are
R=? connected in parallel, then the resultant
I=? resistance is ‘x’. When these ‘n’ resistances are
V2 connected in series, total resistance is
= 4.5 ...(2)
R (a) n2x (b) x/n
By Equation (2) (c) n2/x (d) nx2
V2 JKSSB JE 2014
R= Ans. (a) : When n resistor each of value 'r' connected in
4.5 n
put the value of R in Eq (1) parallel then total resistance is 'x'
I2 V 2 r
= 18 x=
4.5 n
(VI)2 = 18 × 4.5 r = nx
(VI)2 = 81 When these 'n' resistance are connected in series then
VI = 9 ... (3) total resistance
Since V=I RT = nr
Then, by Eqn (3) = [Link]
I2 = 9 RT = n2x
I = 3A
Now put the value of I in eqn (1) 1066. Three resistors of 4 Ω, 6 Ω and 9 Ω are
(3)2 R = 18 connected in parallel. Which resistor consumes
R = 2  the maximum power?
1063. A practical voltage source consists of an ideal (a) 4  (b) 6 
voltage source in (c) 9  (d) 17
(a) Series with internal resistance
JKSSB JE 2014
(b) Parallel with internal resistance
(c) Series with impedance Ans. (a) : If three resistor of 4, 6 and 9 are
(d) Series with capacitance connected in parallel then lowest value of resistor
JKSSB JE 2014 consume the maximum power. Because–
Ans. (a) : A practical voltage source consists of an ideal V2
voltage source in series with internal resistance. P
Wherever an ideal voltmeter consists infinite resistance R
in series of the voltmeter. Thus 4resistor consumed maximum power.

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1067. Which of the following is a scalar quantity? 1071. A DC source generating 400 V has an internal
(a) Electric field strength resistance of 500 . The value of load current
(b) Electric displacement density when the load resistance is 50  is:
(c) Electric potential (a) 1.25 (b) 0.72
(d) Force (c) 8 (d) 0.8
JKSSB JE 2014 DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Electronic potential at a point in an electric Ans. (b) :
field is defined as the amount of work to be done to
bring a unit positive electric charge from infinity to that
point it is given by–
W
V Volt
Q
Electric potential is a scalar quantity. Vs
1068. What is the dimensional representation of IL 
Rs  R L
Power?
400
(a) ML2T-3 (b) M2L2T-3 IL 
(c) MLT -3
(d) M2 LT-2 500  50
JKSSB JE 2014 400 40
IL  
Ans. (a) : Dimensional Representation of power:- 550 55
work done IL = 0.72
As we know that, power (P) = 1072. A lead acid battery fitted in a truck develops 14
time V and has an internal resistance of 0.02 . It is
ML2 T 2 used to supply current to the head lights. If the
P= total load is equal to 200 W, then the voltage
T
P = ML2T–3 drop in internal resistance is:
(a) 14.28 V (b) 0.028 V
1069. What is the equivalent resistance of a network (c) 1.428 V (d) 0.28 V
having 5 resistors of each 10 ohm connected in DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
parallel? Ans. (d) : For 200W load
(a) 10 Ohms (b) 50 Ohms P  VI
(c) 500 Ohms (d) 2 Ohms 200= I×14
JKSSB JE 2014 200
Ans. (d) : Give I
14
Voltage drop across internal resistance
200 2
V  
14 100
1 1 1 1 1 1 V  0.28V
    
R eq 10 10 10 10 10 1073. The unit of mass is:
(a) Metre (b) Kilogram
1 5 (c) Mole (d) Second

R eq 10 DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
10 Ans. (b) : Unit of mass in SI unit is kilogram.
R eq   2 1074. The average resistance of a human body is:
5
(a) 470  (b) 10 
1070. If the voltage source has a very high internal
(c) 570  (d) 1000 
impedance when compared to the external load
Nagaland PSC, CTSE (Diploma) 2018 Paper-II
impedance, then it can be considered as: DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
(a) external resistance UKPSC JE 2013, Paper-II
(b) internal resistance Ans. (d) : The average resistance of human body is
(c) constant current source 1000  but in dry body condition, body resistance is
(d) constant voltage source near about 100000  , it will vary person to person due
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I to different body size.
Ans. (c) : When resistance is very high of a voltage 1075. A coil consists of 2000 turns of copper wire
source, then it will behave like a constant current source. having a cross-sectional area of 0.8 mm2 .The
mean length per turn is 80 cm and the
resistivity of copper is 0.02 µ/m. The
resistance of the coil when connected across
110 V DC supply is:
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 (a) 80  (b) 40  1077. A battery of unknown emf is connected across
(c) 60  (d) 70  resistances as shown in the given figure. The
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I voltage drop across the 8 resistor is 20 V. The
Ans. (b) : Total mean length = 80 × 2000 cm current reading in the ammeter is:
= 160000 cm = 1600 m
 1600
Resistance R    0.02 106 
A 0.8  106
R  40 
1076. For the simple ladder network in the given
figure, the input voltage V(i) which produces a
current of 0.25 A in the 3  resistor is ______.
(All resistances are in ) (a) 0.5 A (b) 0.9 A
(c) 0.7 A (d) 0.8 A
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Given,
V8  20V
20
I  2.5A
(a) 40 V (b) 50 V 8
(c) 30 V (d) 20 V From current division-
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I 11
I 2  2.5 
Ans. (d) : 39
I2  0.70A
1078. The value of unknown resistor R in the given
figure is _____, if the voltage drop across the
500  resistor is 2.5 V.

Given, I1 = 0.25

I 2  0.25A (I1= I2)

(a) 250  (b) 233 
At node B (c) 240  (d) 270 
I 4  I1  I 2  0.25  0.25 DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
I4  0.50A Ans. (b) :

At node A
Then I3 = 0.5A V
I  I3  I 4 I
R
I  1A 2.5 25 1
I1     0.005A
500 5000 200
From voltage division rule-
500
2.5  V 
550
V  IR 550
V  2.5 
V  1 20 500
V = 20V V  2.75V

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 12  2.75 Ans. (a) :
I  0.0168A
550
Current in R = I R  0.0168  0.005
I R  0.0118
2.75
R  233.05  233
0.0118
1079. A capacitor of 4 μF capacitance is charged to a Apply KVL-
p.d. of 400 V and then connected in parallel 12 = I×1+4+I×R3
with an uncharged capacitor of 2 μF 8  I  IR 3
capacitance. The p.d. across the parallel
capacitors is: I 2 R 3  12
(a) 263 V (b) 260 V [Link] 3  12
(c) 267 V (d) 262 V (8-I) I =12
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
I 2  8I  12  0
Ans. (c) :
I 2  2I  6I  12  0
I  I  2  6  I  2  0
 I  2  I  6 
I  2, I  6
1083. A current of 10 A flows through a resistor for
10 minutes and the power dissipated by the
Given that, resistor is 100 watts. The p.d. across the
C1 = 4 F, V1 = 400 resistor is-
C2 = 2F, V2 = 0 (a) 15V (b) 10V
Parallel connection Ceq= C1+C2 = 4+2 = 6F (c) 8V (d) 12V
Overall parallel voltage DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
q eq C1V1  C 2 V2 Ans. (b) : From P = VI
V 
Ceq Ceq 100 = V×10
V = 10 Volt
400  4  106  2  106  0
= 1084. A coil has a resistance of 5.2 ohms; the
6  106
resistance has to be reduced to 5 by
400  4 800 connecting a shunt across the coil. If this shunt
V   266.66V
6 3 is made of Manganin wire of diameter 0.025
V  267V cm, then the length of wire required
1080. The unit of conductivity is: is____.(Specific resistance for Manganin is
(a) Resistance/m2 (b) Resistance/m 47×10–8×m)
(c) Siemens/m (d) Siemens/m2 (a) 14 m (b) 20 m
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I (c) 13.55 m (d) 18 m
Ans. (c) : Conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
unit will be Siemens/m. Ans. (c) : Resistance of manganin wire = R
1081. The amount of work done by an electric energy R.R1
source with a potential difference of 3 kV that Req. =
delivers a current of 1 A for 1 minute is: R  R1
(a) 180 kJ (b) 150 J 5.2  R
(c) 180 J (d) 150 kJ 5
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I 5.2 R
Ans. (a) : Energy/work done = vit 26.0  5R  5.2R
= 3×1×60×1000 26 = 0.2R
= 180 kJ 26
R  130
1082. Three resistors are connected in series across a 0.2
12-V battery. The first resistor has a value of 1 
Ω, second has a voltage drop of 4 V and the R   130
third has a power dissipation of 12 W. The A
2
value of the circuit current is: 130    0.025  102 
(a) both 2 A and 6 A (b) 12 A   
47 10 8  2 
(c) 6 A (d) 2 A
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I   13.57  13.55m

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1085. A 50 Ω resistor is in parallel with a 100 ohm (d) 3.1×1012 electrons/s
resistor. The current in the 50 Ω resistor is 7.2 DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
A. What is the value of the third resistance to Ans. (b) : Given, i = 0.5A, q = it = ne
be added in parallel to make the line current
it 0.5
12.1 A? n= 
(a) 300 Ω (b) 350 Ω e 1.6 1019
(c) 277 Ω (d) 280 Ω n 5 18
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I t  1.6  10
Ans. (c) : n
 3.1 1018 electrons / sec.
t
1089. An electric kettle needs six minutes to boil 2 kg
of water from the initial temperature of 20°C.
The cost of electrical energy required for this
operation is 12 paise. The rate being 40 paise
I50  7.2A per kWh. The kW-rating is:
(a) 8 kW (b) 3 kW
R2
I50  I  (c) 4 kW (d) 5 kW
R1  R 2 DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
100 12
7.2  I  Ans. (b) : Input energy = kWh  0.3kWh
150 40
7.2  15 108.0 input energy 0.3kWh
I   10.8 Input power =   3 kW
10 10 time 0.1h
When current is 12.1 A
P = 3 kW
R
10.8 = 12.1× 1090. The maximum voltage that can be applied
R  100 / 3 across a 100 Ω, 10 W resistor in order to keep
1080 within the resistor’s power rating is:
10.8R   12.1R
3 (a) 35 V (b) 31.6 V
10.8R  360  12.1R (c) 20 V (d) 15 V
R = 277  DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
1086. A 300 V energy source delivers 500 mA for 1 V2
Ans. (b) : P 
hour. The amount of energy represented is: R
(a) 540 k J (b) 54 k J V  PR
(c) 540 m J (d) 540 J
V  100  10
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
V  1000
Ans. (a) : Energy E  VIt
V = 31.6 Volt
E  300  500  103  3600
1091. An electromagnet of resistance 12.4 Ω requires
E = 150×3600 a current of 1.5 A to operate it. The required
E = 540 × 103 voltage is:
E = 540 kJ (a) 20 V (b) 16.7 V
1087. What is the maximum safe current flow in a 47 (c) 17 V (d) 18.6 V
Ω, 2 W resistor? DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
(a) 0.21A (b) 0.4A Ans. (d) : V  IR I  1.5A & R  12.4
(c) 0.1A (d) 0.3A V  1.5  12.4
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I V= 18.60 Volt
Ans. (a) : I 2 R  2 1092. A searchlight takes 100 A at 80 V. It is to be
I 2  2 / 47 operated from a 220 V supply. Find the value
I2 = 0.04255 of the resistor to be connected in series.
(a) 14 Ω (b) 1.4 k Ω
I = 0.206 (c) 1.4 Ω (d) 14 k Ω
I  0.21A DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
1088. A 60 W light bulb has a current of 0.5 A Ans. (c) :
flowing through it. The number of electrons
passing through a cross-section of the filament
is:
(a) 3.6×1018 electrons/s
(b) 3.1×1018 electrons/s
(c) 3.1×1016 electrons/s
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 80 1095. Find the current in a 28 Ω resistor in the
Imax=100A, Rse = circuit shown in the given figure:
100
80
220 = 100  100  R ext
100
140  100  R ext
R ext  1.4 
1093. The value of v in the circuit shown in the given (a) 2A (b) 6 A
figure is: (c) 8A (d) 4A
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (a) :

(a) 15 V (b) 10 V
(c) 12 V (d) 20 V
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I Source transformation-
Ans. (c) :

40  40
I28 =
4  28  8
i3 = 4 – i1 + 2i1 I(28) = 2A
= 4 + i1 1096. The voltage VAB in the circuit shown in the
Apply KVL- given figure is:
6i1  2i 3  0
6i1  2  4  i1   0
6i1  8  2i1  0
4i1  8  0
i1  2A (a) 0.7 V (b) 0.8 V
(c) 0.1 V (d) 0.9 V
V  6i1
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
 6  2  12 Volt Ans. (d) :
1094. All the resistances in the given figure are in
ohms. The effective resistance between the
points A and B is:

10
I1 
30
10
I2 
70
(a) 2 Ω (b) 3 Ω 10 20
VA  20  
(c) 4 Ω (d) 5 Ω 30 3
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I 10 40
VB  40  
Ans. (a) : RAD = 3 70 7
RAE = 3 20 40
VAB = 
RAF = 3 3 7
3 6 140  120 20
RAB = VAB  
36 21 21
RAB = 2 VAB  0.95V  0.90 V

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1097. The power delivered by the dependent-source Ans. (b) :
in the given figure is: Given, Inductance (L) = 0.2 H, f = 60 Hz,
V = 110 volt,
XL = L = 2 60  0.2 = 75.36 
V 110
I=   1.46 Amp.
X L 75.36
(a) 4.93 W (b) 1.11 W 1100. Find the value of 'I' in the circuit
(c) −1.11 W (d) −4.93 W
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (d) :

(a) 2 amp (b) 3 amp

(c) 4 amp (d) 1 amp
Apply KVL- UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
10  2I  4I  3I  0 Ans. : (d)
9I = 10
10
I= A
9
Current entering at positive terminal of dependent
source hence absorb power-
P = VI  4I  I
4  100
P = 4I2 =
81
P = 4.93 W
Power delivered = –power absorb By current division rule-
= – 4.93W
2.5  6
1098. A 100 watt, 250 V lamp is connected in parallel I=  1 Amp
with an unknown resistance R across a 250 V 6  9
supply. The total power dissipated in the circuit I  1 Amp
is 1100 watts. The value of unknown resistance
1101. In the circuit below, the current through E2 is
is ________. (Assume the resistance of the lamp
remains unaltered.)
(a) 62.5 Ω (b) 60 Ω
(c) 70 Ω (d) 65 Ω
DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : Total power = 1100W
Power dissipated in R = 1100 – 100
= 1000 W (a) 9 A discharging (b) 9 A charging
V 2 (c) 1 A discharging (d) 1 A charging
P UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
R
V 2
250  250 Ans. : (d)
R 
P 1000
625
R
10
R  62.5 
1099. A pure inductance of 0.2 Henry is connected
across 110 volts 60 Hz AC supply. What Total current flowing from E1 source is 5A and 4A
current flows in the circuit?
current flow in E3. So current in E2 source is 5-4=1A.
(a) 1.6 amps (b) 1.46 amps
(c) 2.0 amps (d) None of these 1A current entering in source E2. So source E2 is in
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1102. For the circuit of the given figure, the value of Equivalent resistance between A & B, in the
current I is figure above is
(a) 1.875Ω (b) 2.875Ω
(c) 0.53 (d) 2.125Ω
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
Ans. : (a)

(a) 1.0 A (b) 0.75 A

(c) 0.5 A (d) 0.25 A
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
Ans. : (c)

RAB  1.875
1105. In the circuit shown, if we connect a source of 2
12  6 volt with internal resistance of 1Ω at AA' with
Resistance = 12||6 = 4 positive terminal at A', then the current
18 through R is
R  12  4  16
12
I1 = = 0.75Amp
16
6I  12I1  12
6I  12  0.75  12 (a) 2 A (b) 1.66 A
(c) 1 A (d) 0.625 A
6I  12  9
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
6I  3 Ans. : (d)
3
I
6
I = 0.5A
1103. The electrical energy consumed by an
appliance of power rating P watts connected
across its rated V for t hours is
Pt
(a) P/V. tk Whr (b) k Whr
1000
Pt
(c) Pt k Whr (d) k Whr
3600
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
Ans. : (b)Electrical energy consumed
Power→ P watts
W = Pt Wh
Pt
W= kWh 2
1000 2.5 
I 3  5  53
1104. 2 3 3 8
2
3 8
3
5
I   0.625 I  0.625 A
8

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1106. Which of the following statements pertains to 1109. In the circuit, VS is
resistors only?
(a) They oppose sudden change in voltage.
(b) They can act as energy storage device.
(c) They can dissipate desired amount of power.
(d) None of the above
(a) 8 V (b) 10 V
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II (c) 12 V (d) 16 V
2
Ans. : (c) Resistance dissipates power (I R loss) in the UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
circuit. Ans. : (c)
 Resistance can dissipate desired amount of power.
1107. Current i4 in the figure will be

VS = ?
Current in 4 resistor
8
i   2 Amp
4
(a) 13 amp (b) 0.5 amp 2 resistor and 4 resistor are in series. So supply
(c) 4.5 amp (d) 8.5 amp voltage VS is equal to sum of voltage across 4 and
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II 2.
Ans. : (c) VS = 22+42=12 volt
VS  12V
1110. Which of the following elements is not
bilateral?
(a) Resistor (b) Inductor
(c) Capacitor (d) Transistor
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
Apply kirchhoff’s current law at node ‘N’ Ans. : (d) Transistor is not a bilateral element. A
Entering current = leaving current transistor is an active circuits elements it can amplify
2.5  4  I 4  2 power of a signal. It is an unilateral element conduction
I4 = 4.5A of currents in one direction is termed as unilateral
(Example diode, transistor etc).
1108. Find power absorbed/delivered by 120 V
1111. 1 Ton (unit of air conditioning load) in terms of
source.
kW is
(a) 3.5 kW (b) 4.7 kW
(c) 12 kW (d) 10.5 kW
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II
Ans. : (a) Unit of air conditioning load-
1Ton  3.5kW
(a) 120 watts (b) 240 watts
(c) 2 watts (d) 1 watt 1112. In the following figure, the voltage across C1
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II will be
Ans. : (b)

(a) 100V (b) 200V

(120  30) (c) 150V (d) 300V
i  2Amp UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-I
45
Since current entering at negative terminal and leaving Ans. (b) : By voltage devision rule for capacitor-
from positive terminal of 120 Volt battery. Hence, C2
Voltage across VC1 = V
power delivered by 120V battery. C1  C2
P = VI 2F
P = 120  2 = 240 Watt   300
1  2 F
P  240 Watt
= 200 Volt
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1113. In the following figure, resistor R2 becomes Ans. (c) : Given circuit diagram–
open circuited, the reading of voltmeter will be

C×C C C2 C C C
CAB = + = + = + =C
C + C 2 2C 2 2 2
CAB = C
1116. A charge of 0.1 coulomb moves through a given
(a) zero (b) 50 V point in every 0.05 seconds. The current
(c) 150 V (d) 200 V flowing through the point is
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-I (a) 2 mA (b) 5 mA
Ans. (d) : After R2 is an open circuit, the value of the (c) 2 A (d) 5 A
current in the circuit will be zero, so the entire source UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-I
voltage across the voltmeter will be used 200V, so the Ans. (c) : Given,
reading of the voltmeter will be 200V. q  0.1C , t  0.05sec.
1114. In the circuit shown below, the terminals A and i?
B are short circuited, the current drawn from
the battery is q 0.1 0.1 100 10
i     2A
t 0.05 5 5
i  2A
1117. The current I flowing in the following circuit is

V 2V
(a) (b)
R R
V (a) zero (b) 1 A
(c) (d) zero
2R 10
(c) –1 A (d) A
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-I 3
Ans. (b) : Terminal AB short circuited– UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-I
Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram–

R×R
R eq = R || R = VA  VB 100  100 0
R+R I
   0A
1 30 30 30
R eq = R I  0A
2
V 1118. A 220 V, 220 W bulb and a 220 V, 100 W bulb
I= are connected in series across a 220 V supply,
R eq
the power consumed by them will be
V 2V  2V  (a) 33.3 W (b) 66.6 W
I= =  I = 
1 R  R  (c) 100 W (d) 300 W
R HPSSC JE 2017 (Code-579)
2
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I
1115. In the following circuit, the equivalent
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-I
capacitance between terminals A and B is
Ans. (b) : Given, P1  220W , V1  220V
P2  100W , V2  220V
V2
R
P
C 2 V12 (220) 2 220  220
(a) (b) C R1   
2 3 P1 220 220
(c) C (d) 3C
 220 
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 V2 2 (220) 2 220  220 V2
R2    H1 = ×t
P2 100 100 2R
R2  484 (ii) In Parallel Combination
Req  R1  R2  220  484
 704 
V 2 (220) 2 220  220
 Ptotal   
R 704 704
48400 R
 Req 
704 2
Ptotal = 68.75 watt Supply voltage = V
 66.6 W
2V 2  V2 
1119. In the following figure, the equivalent H2 = t  P  
resistance at terminals A and B will be R  R 
V2
t
H1 : H2 = 2R2
2V
t
R
H1 : H 2 = 1 : 4
(a) 275 (b) 180 1121. The elements which are not capable of
(c) 118.75 (d) None of these delivering energy by its own are known as
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-I (a) Unilateral elements
Ans. (c) : (b) Passive elements
(c) Non-linear elements
(d) Active elements
WBPSC SAE 2000
Ans. (b) : Passive elements are not capable of
delivering energy. Passive elements are capable of
RAB  100   50 || 75 || 50  dissipate energy. Ex-R, L, C.
(75  50)  1122. If a 230V-100 Watt lamp is connected to 115

 100  50 || Volt D.C. supply the power consumed by the
 75  50  lamp is reduced to
 75  50  (a) 1/4 (b) 1/2
 100  50 ||  (c) 1/8 (d) 3/4
 125 
WBPSC SAE 2000
50  30 Ans. (a) : We know
 100  50 || 30  100 
80 V2
150 P 
 100  R
8 P  V2
800  150 950 2
  P2  V2 
8 8     R = constant 
P1  V1 
RAB  118.75
P2 115 115
1120. Two heater wires of equal length are connected 
first in series and then in parallel. The ratio of 100 230  230
heat generated from series to parallel P2 = 25W
connection will be P2 25

(a) 4 : 1 (b) 2 : 1 P1 100
(c) 1 : 2 (d) 1 : 4 1
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-I P2  P1
4
Ans. (d) : (i) In series connection
1123. Two batteries of 12 volts and 6 Volts are
connected in series with a 10 ohms resistance
but polarities are in opposition. The current
flowing through the resistance is.
(a) 1.2 amps (b) 0.6 amp
Req = 2R (c) 2.4 amps (d) 1.8 amps
Supply voltage = V WBPSC SAE 2000
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Ans. (b) : Ans. (a) :

V
I
12  6 6 R
I   0.6A eq
10 10 2
1124. A uniform wire of resistance R is divided into  Ampere
10
10 equal parts and all of them are connected in
parallel. The equivalent resistance will be 2
Voltage across 3   3  0.6Volt
(a) 0.01 R (b) 0.1 R 10
(c) 10 R (d) 100 R 1127. The smallest resistance obtained by connecting
HPSSC JE 2017 (Code-579) 1
Ans. (a) : R resistance of full wire- 50 resistances of ohm each is
4
(a) 50/4 (b) 4/50 
(c) 200  (d) 1/200 
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1
Ans. (d) : When we connect  resistor in parallel, so
1 10 10 10 4
  .................  total 10 term
Req R R R that for smallest resistance.
1 100

R eq R
R
Req =  0.01R
100
1125. Three 2 ohm resistors are connected to form a 1
triangle. The resistance between any two  4  4  ..........4 so 50 time
R 50
corners is
(a) 6  (b) 2  1
 200 
R 50
(c) 3/4 (d) 4/3
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R 50  
Ans. (d) : 200
1128. If the current in an electric bulb drops by 2%,
then power decreased by
(a) 1% (b) 2%
(c) 4% (d) 16%
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Ans. (c) :
Take point A and B Power (P) = I2R
2
R AB  2 ||  2  2   P1  I  R
 
  2 || 4   P2  0.98I  R
2
8 4 P1  1 
     
6 3 P 2  0.98 
1126. A cell of negligible resistance and e.m.f. 2 volts P2 = 0.96 P1
is connected to series combination of 2, 3 & 5 P P
Percentage decreased = 1 2  100%
ohms. The potential difference in volts between P1
the terminals of 3 ohm resistance will be P1  0.96P1
(a) 0.6 V (b) 2/3 V  100%  4%
P1
(c) 3 V (d) 6V
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1129. A 25 W, 220 V bulb and a 100 W, 220 V bulb 1131. Two capacitors of capacitance 3 F and 6 F
are joined in parallel and connected to 220 V in series will have a total capacitance of
supply. Which bulb will glow more brightly ? (a) 9 F (b) 2F
(a) 25 W bulb (c) 18F (d) 24F
(b) 100 W bulb HPSSC JE 2017 (Code-579)
(c) Both will glow with same brightness Ans. (b) :
(d) Neither bulb will glow
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2
V 2  220 
Ans. (b) : R B1    1936
P 25
 3 6 
Cab = 3F || 6F    F  2F
 3 6
1132. Two capacitors have capacitances 25 μF when
in parallel and 6 μF when in series. Their
individual capacitances are
(a) 12 F and 13 F (b) 15 F and 10 F
(c) 10 F and 8 F (d) None of the above
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Ans. (b) : When two capacitor are connected in
parallel-
2
 220 
 R B2   484 
100
V2
R CAB = C1 + C2
P CAB = C1 +C2 = 25F ...........................(i)
In parallel circuit low resistance will take more current When two capacitor are connected in series-
and glow more bright.
1130. Two electric bulbs rated at P1 watt, V volt and
P2 watt, V volt are connected in series across V
volt. The total power consumed is C1C2
CAB =  6F
(a) P1 + P2 (b)  P1P2  C1  C2
(c) (P1 + P2)/2 (d) (P1P2) / (P1 + P2) C1C2
 6 F
HPSSC JE 08.08.2021 25 F
HPSSC JE 2017 (Code-579) C1C 2  150 F2 c
Ans. (d) : 2 2
V2 V2  C1  C2    C1  C2   4C1C2
R1  , R2  2 2 2
P1 P2  C1  C2    25 F   4  150 F 
1 1 C1  C2  5 F …………………………(ii)
Req = V 2    Solving equation (i) and equation (ii)
 P1 P2  C1 = 15F
P P  C2 = 10F
Req = V 2  1 2  ............equation (i) 1133. If length and area of cross-section is doubled,
 P1P2 
then new resistance of wire will
We know that- (a) Increases four times (b) Decrease four times
V2 (c) Remains constant (d) Changes at random
PT  ........... equation (ii)
R eq HPSSC JE 2017 (Code-579)
From equation (i) put the value of Req in equation (ii) 
Ans. (c) : Resistance R =
V2 A
PT   1
P P  R1  ,  2  2 1
V2  1 2  A1
 P1P2 
21 1
PP A 2  2A1 , R2  
PT  1 2 2A 1 A1
P1  P2
R1 = R2
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1134. The potential difference across_____ is (a) 1A (b)  4 A
proportional to the rate of change of current in it. (c) 1 A (d) 4 A
(a) a resistor and a capacitor SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
(b) an inductor Ans. (a) :
(c) a capacitor
(d) an inductor and a capacitor
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
di
Ans. (b) : In an inductor VL  L
dt
di
Potential difference VL  KCL at node A
dt
ia + 3ia + im = 0
4ia + im = 0 ...(i)
At node B
V V  12
im = and ia =
1135. Determine the current in each branch (I1, I2, I3 2 4
and I4) of the given network. So put value of ia and im in equation (i)
 V  12 
4   im  0
 4 
V
V – 12 + =0
2
V = 8 Volt
(a) I1=8A, I2= 2A, I3=4A and I4= 2A V  12 8  12
(b) I1=6A, I2= 2A, I3=3A and I4= 1A Hence, ia =   1A
(c) I1=9A, I2= 2.25A, I3=4.5A and I4= 2.25A 4 4
(d) I1=6A, I2= 1.5A, I3=3A and I4= 1.5A 1137. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II unit, but derived unit?
Ans. (d) : (a) Kelvin (b) Watt
(c) Kilogram (d) Meter
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Ans. (b) : Kelvin, Kilogram and Meter are the
fundamental unit.
Power = Voltage × Current = Volt ×Ampere = Watt.
Power is not a fundamental unit, its a derived unit by
V1 assume as a node voltage the help of current and voltage.
Apply KCL at node V1 1138. Find the voltage 'vo' across 4 resistor in the
I1 = I2 + I3 +I4 following circuit.
60  V1 V1 V1 V1
  
7 12 6 12
60 V1 V1 V1 V1
   
7 7 12 6 12
60 12V1  7V1  14V1  7V1

7 84 (a) 12 V (b) 18 V
60 × 12 = 40 V1 (c) 24 V (d) 20 V
V1 = 18V SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
60  V1 60  18 42 Ans. (c) :
Hence, I1 =    6A
7 7 7
18 18
I2 =  1.5A , I3 =  3A
12 6
18
I4 =  1.5A
12
1136. Determine the current ia in the given network. Apply ohm’s law at 4  resistance-
v0
i0  ………….(i)
4
Apply KCL at node ‘a’
0.5i0 + 3 = i0
3 = i0 – 0.5i0  i0 = 6 A
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From equation (i) Apply KCL
V0  4i0 12  4i  2V0  4  V0  0
V0 = 6×4 16  V0  4i  0
v0  24V 4i  V0  16
1139. In an element from t=0s to t=5s, 12C of charge Apply ohm’s law at "6 " resistance
is entered. Find the flow of current in that  V  6i
0
element.
(a) 2.4 A (b) 1.2 A  V0
i
(c) 12 A (d) 60 A 6
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II 2
Ans. (a) : Given that q = 12 C V0  V0  16
3
t = 5-0 = 5 V0  48V
q  i t
1143. Three resistors, 150, 200 and 600 are
q 12 connected in parallel. Find the effective
i   2.4 A
t 5  0 resistance of the parallel
1140. What is the SI base unit of electric current? (a) 75 (b) 45
(a) Coulomb-Second (b) Coulomb/minute (c) 250 (d) 125
(c) Second/Coulomb (d) Ampere SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II Ans. (a) :
Ans. (d) : SI unit of electric current is Ampere.
1141. The total charge q(t), in coulombs, that
enters the terminal of an element is :
0 t0 for parallel connection-
 1 1 1 1
q  t    2t 0t2   
 2  t  2  R eq R l R 2 R 3
3  e t2
Determine the current at t = 5 s. 1 1 1 1
  
(a) 0 A (b) 2 A R eq 200 150 600
(c) 2e 6 A (d) 3 + e-6A 1 3  4 1
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II R  600
eq
Ans. (c) : Given,
2  t  2  600
q  3 e , t2 R eq   75 
8
dq d 2  t  2  2  t  2 
 i t   3  e   0e  2 1144. Identify the source that has the following
dt dt  
symbol.
2  t  2 
i  t   2e
At, t = 5
i  2e 6 A
1142. Find the value of 'v0' in the following circuit.

(a) Voltage-controlled voltage source

(b) Voltage-controlled current source
(c) Current-controlled current source
(d) Current-controlled voltage source
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
(a) 96 V (b) 24 V Ans. (b) :
(c) 12 V (d) 48 V
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (d) :

Current source is depended on voltage.

Hence, this is called voltage controlled current source
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1145. In a circuit, at a node, two currents I1 and I2 Ans : (c) R = 1 ohm/meter
are entering the node and three currents I3, I4 P = 1000 W
and I5 are leaving the node. If KCL is applied V = 200 V
at the node, the correct equation will be:
P = VI
(a) I1 + I2 + I3 + I4 + I5 = 0
P 1000
(b) I1  I2 = I3  I4  I5 I   5 Amp.
(c) I1 + I2  I3  I4  I5 = 0 V 200
(d) I1 + I3 + I5 = I2 + I4 V 200
R   40
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II I 5
Ans. (c) : length of conductor required is 1/m.
so, l = 40 m
1148. A lamp of 100 W at 200 V is supplied current
at 100 volts. It is equivalent to lamp of
(a) 20 W (b) 25 W
(c) 50 W (d) 75 W
UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015
Ans : (b) P = 100 watt
Rated voltage V = 200 V
Apply KCL at node A Supply voltage V = 100 volt
V2
I1+I2 = I3 + I4 + I5 I1  I 2  I3  I 4  I5  0  P
R
1146. Consider an element represented by the PV2 .......................At constant resistance
relationship between current i(t) and voltage  P' = ?
v(t) as follows; v(t) = i2(t). This device is P  V 2
classified as:  
P'  V ' 
(a) non-linear time invariant 2
(b) linear time invariant 100  200  100 100
    4  P' 
(c) non-linear time variant P'  100  P' 4
(d) linear time variant  P'= 25watt
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-II 1149. The resistance between X1 and X2 is
Ans. (a) : V(t) = i2(t)
this equation does not follow linearity and homogeneity
rule, hence this is non linear. (a) 10 ohm
V  t   i2  t  (b) Greater than 10 ohm
(c) Zero
Let V1  t   i12  t  (d) Less than 10 ohm
V2  t   i 22  t  UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015
2 2 Ans : (c)
V1  t   V2  t   i1  t   i 2  t  …………….(i)
2
V1  t   V2  t   i1  t   i 2  t   …………(ii)
Equation (i) and (ii) are not equal then system is non By point shifting method. X1 & X2 are same point
linear. There two resistance are connected in parallel with
For time in variant system With R1 = 10W and R2 = 0
V  t   i2  t  R1 ´ R 2 10´ 0
Then resultant R e q = = = 0W
2
V  t  t 0   i  t  t 0  .........................(iii) (R1 + R 2 ) (10 + 0)
V (t, t0) = i 2  t  t 0  …………………..(iv) 1150. In a circuit shown below, if I1 = 1.5 A, then I2
will be
Equation (iii) and (iv) are equal then the system is time
in variant.
1147. A nichrome wire used as a heater coil has the
resistance of 1 ohm/metre For a heater of 1000
W at 200 V. the length of wire required will be
(a) 5 m (b) 20 m (a) 0.5 A (b) 1.0 A
(c) 40 m (d) 50 m (c) 1.5 A (d) 3.0 A
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Ans : (c) 1154. A 100 W, 250 V bulb is put in series with a 40
W, 250 V bulb across 500 V supply. The total
resistance offered by both the bulbs in the
circuit in ohm is
(a) 218.75 (b) 318.75
(c) 3187.5 (d) 2187.25
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Ans. (d) : For B1 For B2
Given I1 = 1.5A (250) 2 2502 62500
Apply KVL R1 = R2 = 
6  2I1  2I 2  0 100 40 40
R1 = 625  R2 = 1562.5
6  2  1.5  2I 2  0 When connected in series total resistance-
I 2  1.5A R = R1 + R2
R = 625 + 1562.5
1151. Constant voltage source is :
R  2187.5
(a) Active and bilateral
(b) Passive and bilateral  2187.25
(c) Active and unilateral 1155. A voltage source and two resistors are
(d) passive and unilateral connected in the given circuit. Suppose that vs
UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015 = 150 V, R1 = 50 and R2 = 25, Find the
Ans : (c) Constant voltage source is active and unilateral. currents i1 and i2 in each resistor.
It provides constant voltage in one direction irrespective of
current.

(a) i1=3 A and i2 = 6A

1152. The current through an inductance follows : (b) i1=6 A and i2 = 3A
(a) A linear growth (c) i1=3 A and i2 = 6A
(b) A linear decay (d) i1= 3 A and i2 = 6A
(c) An exponential decay SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
(d) An exponential growth Ans. (c) : Given that,
UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015 Vs  150V, R1  50, R 2  25
Ans : (d) At the time of switching initially inductor acts
as open circuit and finally it acts as short circuit (i.e.
increasing). The current through inductor is non-linear
by nature. That means current through inductor is an
exponential growth.
1153. A wire of resistance R has its length and area of
cross-section doubled, its resistance becomes
(a) R (b) R/4 Voltage source is acting parallel to both resistance.
(c) 2R (d) 4R So
HPSSC JE 2017(Code-580) V 150
Ans. (a) : We know that i1  s 
R1 50

R=  i1  3A
A
  Vs
R1 =  1 and i 2 
A1 R2
If, 150
 2  2 1 A2 = 2A1 i2   6A
25
R2 =  .  2 / A 2 1156. The total current flowing through a parallel
.21 connection of 20 and 60 resistors is 40A.
R2 =
2A1 What will be the current flowing through the
.1 60 resistor?
R2 = (a) 15 A (b) 10 A
A1 (c) 20 A (d) 30 A
R2 = R1= R SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
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Ans. (b) : 1158. Determine the external resistor required to
reduce the line voltage from 120V to 72 V for
the operation of a device. The device is rated
for 120V, 100W.
(a) 96  (b) 240 
(c) 144  (d) 48 
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
By current division rule- Ans. (a) : Given that-
Current flowing through 60 resistor - V1 = 120 V, V2 = 72V
20 P = 100 W
i2  I 
 20  60  V 2 120  120
Resistance of the device R    144 
20 P 100
i 2  40  Current in the device at reduced voltage or V2
80
V 72
i 2  10A i 2   0.5A
R 144
1157. Find the value of 'Req' for the following circuit. Total resistance at rated voltage
120 1200
RT    240 
0.5 5
Now, External resistance- RT – R
240 – 144 = 96 
1159. A resistor is rated for 2.5 k, 1 watt.
Determine its maximum voltage and current
ratings.
(a) 14.4 (b) 24.4 (a) 100 V, 100 mA (b) 50 V, 200 mA
(c) 7.4 (d) 12.4 (c) 100 V, 10 mA (d) 50 V, 20 mA
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (a) :
Ans. (d) : Resistor is rated for 2.5 k, 1 watt.
R = 2.5 k = 2500 , P = 1 watt
maximum voltage (Vmax)
V2
P  max
R
Vmax  P  R  1 2500
63 Vmax  2500  50
6 || 3   2  Parallel combination 
63 Vmax  50V
1+5 = 6 (series combination)
2
Vmax
 P  V  Imax  I max
2
R
R
 I 2max R  P
1 1
I 2max  3

2.5  10 2500
Series = 2+2 = 4 1 1
I max  
2500 50
I max  20mA
1160. The resistance of 100 W, 250 V incandescent
lamp is
46 (a) 2.5  (b) 625 
Parallel = 4||6 =  2.4
46 (c) 25  (d) 25000 
WBPSC SAE 2005
Ans. (b) : Given,
V = 250 V
P = 100 W
R=?
Equivalent resistance across AB- V2
Req = 4 + 2.4 +8 P=
Req = 14.4 R

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 V2 1164. To determine the polarity of the voltage drop
R= across a resistor, it is necessary to know
P
2 (a) the value of current through the resistor
R=
 250 
=
62500 (b) the direction of current through the resistor
100 100 (c) the value of resistor
R = 625  (d) the emf in the circuit
1161. Usually resistances used in electronic circuitry WBPSC SAE 2018
use: ESIC JE -2016
(a) Voltage and ohmic ratings Ans. (b) : The polarity of the voltage drop across any
(b) Voltage and current ratings resistive component is determined by the direction of
(c) Ohmic and wattage ratings
current flow through its positive entering and negative
(d) Current and wattage ratings
exiting.
SSC JE 24.03.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Usually resistances used in electronic 1165. Two capacitors each having capacitance C and
breakdown voltage V are joined in series. The
circuitry used ohmic and wattage ratings.
capacitance and breakdown voltage of the
ohmic loss = I2R
combination will be-
V2 C V
Wattage rating = I2R =  I.V (a) 2C and 2V (b) and
R 2 2
If resistance wattage rating increase then resistance C V C
value decrease. (c) and (d) and 2V
4 2 2
1162. If a capacitor of 0.5 F charged to 100 V is WBPSC SAE 2018
connected across an uncharged 1.5 F Ans. (d) : We know that the charge on a capacitor is-
capacitor, then voltage across each capacitor q = CV
will become. 1
(a) 100 V (b) 10 V C
V
(c) 25 V (d) 75 V In series combination-
WBPSC SAE 2005 CC
Ans. (c) : Given, Ceq  1 2
C1  C2
C1 = 0.5 F C2 = 1.5  F
C
V1 = 100 V & V2 = 0 Ceq 
C V  C2 V2 2
V= 1 1 Vcombination = 2V
C1  C 2
1166. For the circuit shown in figure below, the
0.5 100  1.5  0 magnitude of current supplied by the source is
V=
2
50
V=  25
2
V = 25 V
1163. Two impedances (5+ j5)  and (5-j5)  are
connected in parallel. Their combined
(a) 28A (b) 4A
impedance is equal to (c) 20A (d) 30A
(a) 10 + j10  (b) 5 + j0  APGCL JM 2021
(c) 2.5 – j2.5  (d) 2.5 + j2.5  Ans. (c) : Phasor diagram of parallel RL circuit-
WBPSC SAE 2005
Ans. (b) : Z1 = (5 + j5)
Z2 = (5  j5) 
For parallel connection –
Z  Z2
Z 1
Z1  Z2

Z=
 5  j5 5  j5
5  j5  5  j5
2 2
 50  I  IR    I L 
Z =   0 j 
 10  2 2
 12   16  = 20 A
Z = (5 + 0j) 
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1167. The total resistance between the terminals X Ans : (b) Given–
and Y of the circuit shown in figure is Resistance of B (RB) = 500 
Resistance of C (RC) = 100 
Since material and cross section for both (B, C) are
same
B  C
Area AB  AC

(a) 4 (b) 3 As we know that 

(c) 0.36 (d) 6.66 
R 
APGCL JM 2021 A
Ans. (a) : As 6 || 3 For B–
63 
R1   2 500   B B ...........(i)
63 AB
R2 = (6+2) || 8 = 4 For C-
R3 = 8 || 8 = 4 
R4 = 4 + 4 = 8  100   C C .............(ii)
AC
Hence
Rxy = 8 || 8 = 4 Equation (i)  (ii)
1168. Calculate the energy efficiency when the input B
energy is 3000J and output energy is 1000J. 500 B A B
(a) 0.5 (b) 0.03 
(c) 0.3 (d) 0.333 100 C  C
UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I AC
Output energy B A  B  C 
Ans : (d) Energy efficiency (η) = 5 = B  C  
Input energy A B C . C  AB  AC 
1000 B
 5=
3000 C
  0.333
 B  5 C
1169. How is the voltage determined when the
current and resistance are given? Hence, B will be 5 times long than the C.
(a) Divide the current by the resistance 1171. _____ is defined as the no. of cycle completed
(b) Subtract the current from the resistance by an alternating quantity in one second.
(c) Multiply the current and resistance (a) Frequency (b) Cycle
(d) Add the current and the resistance (c) Amplitude (d) Instantaneous value
UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (c) When current and resistance are given then Ans : (a) Frequency is defined as the no. of cycle
voltage is obtained by multiplying both the value (I, R). completed by an alternating quantity in one second.
V  I.R 1
f
Ohm’s Law - ohm’s law is defined as “Under constant T
physical conditon, current through a conductor is 1172. The flow of charged particles in one
directly proportional to voltage across conductor unchanging direction is called:
IV (a) None of these
(b) Sinusoidal Current
V
or I (c) Direct Current
R (d) Alternating Current
V  I.R UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I
R is constant and called as “Resistance”. Ans : (c) Direct Current (D.C.) is the unidirectional
1170. Here are two threads B and C have the same flow of electric charge. A battery is a good example of
cross-section and are made of the same D.C. power supply
material. RB=500 and RC=100. The number 1173. In DC circuit, which of the following
of times B is longer than C is _____. components is used to reduce the voltage?
(a) 1 (b) 5 (a) Resistor (b) Inductor
(c) 4 (d) 3 (c) Reactor (d) Capacitor
UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I
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Ans : (a) In D.C. circuit, to reduce the voltage, we must Ans. (a) :
use the resistor. Resistor dissipate the energy from the
circuit.
1174. Calculate the current (in (Amperes) flowing in
the conductor when 51019 electrons are
flowing per second through it.
Convert star to Delta.
(a) 5 (b) 3
(c) 8 (d) 1
UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (c) Given–
No. of electrons (n)= 51019
Time (t) = 1 sec. R = 3 R
Current (i) = ?
As we know that –
q = it
q
i
t
n.e 9 9
Req =    ||18
i  q  n.e} 2 2
t
Req = 6
5  1019  1.6  1019
i
1
  e  1.6  1019 }
1177. Three resistors of 6 ohm, 3 ohm and 2 ohm are
connected in parallel and share a line current
i8 A of 6A. The power dissipated in 3 ohm resistor
will be.
[Link] the same length and cross-sectional area the (a) 18 W (b) 12 W
resistance of aluminium conductor is nearly- (c) 36 W (d) 6 W
times that of copper conductor. WBPSC SAE 2004
(a) 1.3 (b) 1.6 Ans. (b) :
(c) 2.3 (d) 2.0
WBPSC SAE 2004
Ans. (b) : Resistance of any material can be given by-

R 
A
Here, given same length and same cross-section of
aluminium and copper conductor therefore resistance of I = 6A
these conductor depends on resistivity of their material. Req = 6 | | 3 | | 2
Req = 1 
Al  2.7  10 6   cm
V = I.R = 6 × 1
cu  1.7  106   cm V=6V
R Al Al  Power dissipated in 3  resistor 
 So,
R cu cu
V=IR
R Al 2.7 10 6 6=I3
 6 I=2A
R cu 1.7  10
P=VI
RAl = 1.588 Rcu P=62
R Al  1.6 R cu P = 12 W
[Link] the circuit shown, the resistance between A 1178. The reactance offered by a capacitor to an
and B terminals will be alternating current of frequency 50 Hz is 20
ohms. If frequency is increased to 100 Hz,
reactance becomes
(a) 2.5 ohms (b) 5 ohms
(c) 10 ohms (d) 15 ohms
TSTRANSCO JE 2018
(a) 6  (b) 3.75  Ans. (c) : We know that –
(c) 3  (d) 12 
1 1
UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I XC  
WBPSC SAE 2004  C 2 fC

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 XC1 f2 2V1 + V2 = 28 ……. (i)
 V1 – V2 = 6 ……. (ii)
X C 2 f1 Solving (i) and (ii) we get –
20 100 3V1 = 34  V1 = 11.33 V

XC 2 50 V2 = 11.33 – 6 = 5.33 V
Hence, current through 4 resistor-
X C 2  10
V2 5.33
1179. Inductive reactance is defined as the opposition  4  4
offered by the ___ of a circuit to the flow of an
 1.3A
alternating sinusoidal current.
(a) Resistance (b) Inductance 1182. Consider the following circuit and find the
(c) Capacitance (d) Voltage current through the 6 resistor.
UPRVUNL JE 2014
VL (t)
Ans. (b) : As L  and X L  2 fL
di / dt
Hence, inductive reactance is defined as the opposition (a) 1.23 A (b) 1.11 A
offered by the inductance of a circuit to the flow of an (c) 2.03 A (d) 0.31 A
alternating sinusoidal current. UPRVUNL JE 2014
Ans. (c) : From the given figure-
1180. It is known that two 2 k, 2W resistors are
connected in parallel. Find the combined
resistance and wattage rating.
(a) 2k, 4W (b) 1k, 4W
(c) 1k, 2W (d) 2k, 2W By using source transformation theorem-
UPRVUNL JE 2014
Ans. (b) : From the figure-

R1  R 2
For parallel combination RT 
R1  R 2
2 2
RT   1k
22 Apply nodal analysis-
Total power P = P1 + P2 I1  3  I2  i
= 2W + 2W = 4W
1181. Consider the following image and find the 30  V V V
3 
current through the 4 resistor. 12 5 6
30 V V V
3  
12 12 5 6
5 5V  12V  10V
3
2 60
11 27V
(a) 1.3 A (b) 3.4 A 
(c) 2.8 A (d) 4.6 A 2 60
UPRVUNL JE 2014 V  11 30
Ans. (a) : 27
Current in 6 resistance-
11 30 55
i   2.03A
27  6 27
1183. Consider the following circuit and determine
the equivalent resistance between A and B.
Applying super node theorem –
V1 V2
 52  0
2 4
V1 V2
 7
2 4

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 (a) 15.76  (b) 1.63  1185. In the following circuit, determine the
(c) 23.52  (d) 2.04  equivalent resistance between points A and B.
UPRVUNL JE 2014
Ans. (c) : Combining the series resistance on the right
and on the left.

(a) 8.4 (b) 4

(c) 2.5 (d) 6.8
Replacing 20, 5 and 15 delta by star UPRVUNL JE 2014
20  5 Ans. (a) : The above circuit can be reduce to following
R1   2.5 manner-
40 C
20  15
R2   7.5
40
5 15
R3   1.875
40  RT = 15 || 10 + 6 || 4
Above circuit reduces to- 15 10 6  4
 
25 10
RT = 6 + 2.4 = 8.4 
1186. In the following dc circuit, determine the
current in branch A-B.

Replacing 3.875, 37.5 and 30 delta into star-

3.875  37.5
We get R 4   2.04
71.375
37.5  30
R5   15.76
71.375
3.875  30
R6   1.63 (a) 6.85 A (b) 5.75 A
71.375
The above circuit reduces to- (c) 4 A (d) 8.6 A
UPRVUNL JE 2014
Ans. (b) :

Now-
RAB = 15.76 + (14.54) || (15+1.63)
14.54  16.63
15.76 
= 31.17
 23.52 Let, current flows from the node A are i1, i then
1184. The electron relaxation time of metal A is 2.7 ×
10–4s and that of B is 1.35 × 10–4s. The ratio of
resistivity of B to resistivity of A will be :
(a) 4 (b) 2.0
(c) 0.5 (d) 0.25
UPRVUNL JE 2014
Ans. (b) : We know that,
m  1
 2   
ne t  t
B t A

A t B
Loop-I-
resistvitityof B 2.7×10-4 i1+i1 - 5 -i = 0
= = 2.0
resistivity of A 1.35×10-4 2i1 - i = 5 ......(i)

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Loop-II- Ans. (a) : Req = (3||6)+2
16-i-i1+12-i-i1-i=0 2  2  4
-3i - 2i1 = -28 1.6
2i1 + 3i = 28 ......(ii) Total current = i   0.4A
4
from equation (i) & (ii) - By current division rule-
2i1  3i  28 6
i 3  i
2i1  i  5 3 6
   6 2.4
  0.4  A
4i  23 9 9
Voltage across "3 "
23 v  IR
i  5.75A
4 2.4
v  3  0.8V
1187. In the following circuit, determine the current 9
I1 by using mesh analysis. 1190. Determine the value of VA, VB, VC, VD, VE,
denotes the voltage difference of point A with
respect to ground. Similarly, for others

(a) 3.52 A (b) 5.6 A

(c) 6.3 A (d) 1.71 A
UPRVUNL JE 2014
Ans. (d) : The above circuit can be reduced to the form-

(a) +16V, +16V, +10V, 0V, –2V

(b) +16V, +10V, +16V, 0V, –2V
Applying KVL on above circuit- (c) +10V, +16V, +10V, 0V, –2V
(- 8 +15 – 45+2) + I1 (7+5+9) = 0 (d) +16V, +16V, +10V, –2V, –2V
36 UPRVUNL JE 2014
or I1   1.71A Ans. (a) : From the figure-
21
1188. If 10 lamps are connected in series across a
power supply, then determine the voltage of the
supply when it is given that the voltage across
each lamp is 6.0 V.
(a) 60 V (b) 20 V
(c) 35 V (d) 42 V
UPRVUNL JE 2014
Ans. (a) : Total voltage of 10 lamps, having voltage of
each lamp is given by 6V is 18
Total current (I) =  2mA
= 10  6 = 60 V 9  103
1189. Consider the following given circuit and find Voltage across point A and D-
the value of total current drawn from the cell VA  2mA  8k
and the potential difference across the 3 V  16V
A
resistor respectively.
VB = VA = 16 V
VC = 2 m A  5 k = 10 V
VD = Vground = 0 V
VE = 0 – 2 V
=–2V
1191. Find the odd one out regarding Ohm's Law.
(a) Vacuum tubes (b) Conductor
(c) DC circuit (d) High voltage circuit
UPPCL JE 11.02.2018, Shift-I
Ans : (a) Vacuum tubes does not follow the ohm’s law.
(a) 0.4 A, 0.8 V (b) 0.85 A, 0.6 V Electrolytes, non linear resistors, vacuum tubes, arc
(c) 0.56 A, 0.8 V (d) 0.9 A, 0.8 V lamps, metal rectifiers, crystal detector do not follow
UPRVUNL JE 2014 ohm's law.
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1192. Which of the following quantities will increase by source transformation -
if an iron rod is inserted in the solenoid along
its axis if a constant current is maintained
inside the solenoid?
(a) magnetic field at the corner
(b) self-inductance of the solenoid
(c) rate of Joule heating 33
i=
(d) magnetic flux is not linked with the solenoid 24
KPTCL JE 2017 i = 1.375 A
1195. The composition of a Carbon resistor is :
Ans. (b) : When an iron rod is inserted inside a solenoid
the magnetic field inside the solenoid increases due to (a) pulverized charcoal
the high magnetic permeability of iron. Due to the (b) finely divided carbon black
increased magnetic field, the magnetic flux also (c) paper ash
increases. (d) pulverized coal
DFCCIL JE 17.04.2016

L Ans. (b) : The composition of carbon resistor is finely
I divided carbon black. Carbon resistor consist of a solid
L cylindrical resistive element with embedded wire.
 , L  1196. The point of intersection of two or more
branches in any network is known as:
Where, L self inductance
(a) Branch (b) Node
1193. Find out the node voltages of the given circuit. (c) Twig (d) Path
DFCCIL JE 17.04.2016
Ans. (b) : The point of intersection of two or more
branches in any network is known as node.
1197. If two or more components are connected in…..
they have same potential difference (voltage)
(a) Va = 0V, Vb = 120V across their ends.
(b) Va = 15V, Vb = 13.3V (a) series (b) parallel-series
(c) Va = 0V, Vb = 0V (c) parallel (d) opposite
(d) Va = 1.89V, Vb = 16V DFCCIL JE 17.04.2016
DFCCIL JE 17.04.2016
Ans. (c) : If two or more component are connected in
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram-
parallel they have the same potential difference across
the end. Because in parallel connection voltages are
same.
1198. What will be the resultant capacitance of the
given combination?
At node A at node B
Va Va  Vb V V  Va
2=  3= b  b
9 5 4 5
90 = 5Va+9Va–9Vb 60 = 5Vb+4Vb–4Va
14Va–9Vb=90 ...(1) 9Vb–4Va=60 ...(2)
(a) 0.67 mF (b) 0.48 mF
From equation (1) & (2) (c) 10 mF (d) 5 mF
Va = 15 V & Vb = 13.3 V DFCCIL JE 17.04.2016
1194. Find out the value of i. Ans. (c) : All capacitors are connected in parallel. So
Ceq = C1 + C2 = ------ + Cn
Ceq = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4
Ceq = 10 mF
1199. The current in a circuit follows the relation i-
(a) 2.889A (b) 7.985A 200sint, If frequency is 50Hz, how long will it
(c) 1.375A (d) 5.009A take for the current to rise to 100A?
DFCCIL JE 17.04.2016 (a) 0.32 ms (b) 1.66 ms
Ans. (c) : Given circuit diagram- (c) 5.98 ms (d) 3.33 ms
DFCCIL JE 17.04.2016
Ans. (b) : Given,
i = 200 sin t
100 = 200 sin t
1/2 = sin t

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 1
t = sin 1   
2
t = /6
2f × t = /6
1
t
12  f
1

12  50
t = 1.66 ms
1200. Find the voltage across the 3 resistor 'Vx' in
the circuit shown in Fig.

DGVCL JE 0.5.01.2021, Shift-II

Ans. (c) : From option (c)

(a) 0 V (b) 1 V
(c) 2 V (d) 3 V
DGVCL JE 0.5.01.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (c) : Here voltage source connected across the 3
resistor and current source. So voltage across
3 resistor is same as voltage source.
Hence, Vx  2 Volt
1201. For the network shown in Fig., the equivalent 2 2
capacitance between the terminals A and B is R AB   R AB  1
______. 22
1203. Three resistors of 20, 10 and 5 are
connected in parallel, what is the effective
resistance?
(a) 7.5 (b) 2.85
(c) 35 (d) 5
(a) 1F (b) 3F UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
(c) 2F (d) 1/ 3 F 1 1 1 1
Ans : (b)   
DGVCL JE 0.5.01.2021, Shift-II R eq 20 10 5
Ans. (b) : Rearrange the given network- 1 2 48
 
R eq 40
 R e q  2.85
1204. Due to which of the following properties of a
conductor, does it pass current?
(a) Reluctance (b) Inductance
(c) Conductance (d) Resistance
CAB = C1 + C2 + C3 UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
CAB = 1+ 1 + 1 Ans : (c) Current pass through the conductor due to the
CAB  3F conductance property.
1202. Show that how four 1 resistors must be conductance is symbolized by the English letter G. The
connected to give an overall resistance of 1 standard unit of conductance is the Siemens
across the terminals A and B. (abbreviated S), formerly known as the mho.
1205. A lamp rated at 60V, 40W is to be connected
across 230V. What is the value of resistance to
be connected in series with lamp?
(a) 100 (b) 255
(c) 90 (d) 345
UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
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Ans : (b) Rating of lamp = 60V, 40W 1208. Four resistors of 50, 50, 100 and 100
V 2
60´60 each are connected in parallel across 100V dc
 Resistance of lamp = = = 90 supply. What is the current through each
R 40
branch if both the resistors of 50 burn out?
V 60 2
 Current in the lamp = = = Amp (a) 1A (b) 6A
R 90 3 (c) 4A (d) 2A
Now lamp is connected 230V. UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
Let R resister s connected in series with the lamp to Ans : (a) 50, 50, 100 and 100 each are
safe operation  connected in parallel across 100V d.c.
2 If 50, 50 are burn -out (i.e. open-circuited).
 230 = (90 + R )
3
 690 = 180+2R
 2R = 510  R = 255W
1206. Three equal resistors of 50 each are
connected in parallel across 110V dc supply.
What is the current through each branch if one 100
I1   1Amp
of the resistors gets shorted? 100
(a) 0A (b) 2.2A 100
(c) 4.4A (d) 6.6A I2   1Amp
100
UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
1209. Find out resistance between X and Y in
Ans : (a) following:

I1 = I 2 = 0
Current always choose low resistance path.
1207. If the length of a wire having uniform
resistance R is stretched 'm' times with volume
remaining same. What will be new resistance
value? (a) 5  (b) 20 
(a) R/m (b) Rm2 (c) 10  (d) 40 
(c) mR (d) R/m2 UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016 Ans : (c)
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Ans : (b) We know that,
 
R1  1 , R2  2
A1 A2
R1  1 A 2
 
R 2 A1  2
Given   2  m. 1 R1 and R2 are in series
According to volume rule-  R12 = (10+10)  = 20 
R3 and R4 are in series
A1 1  A 2  2  R34 = (10+10)  = 20
A1 1  A 2 m 1
A1  mA 2
R1  A2
 1
R 2 mA 2 m 1  R12 and R 34 are in parallel Þ
R1 1 20´ 20
 2  R 2  m 2 R1 \ R XY = Þ R XY = 10W
R2 m 40

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1210. A linear circuit contains ideal resistors and Ceq1 & Ceq2 are parallel to each other.
ideal voltage source. If values of all the Hence,
resistors are halved then voltage across each CAB = Ceq1 + Ceq2
resistor becomes. = 2F+2F
(a) Halved C AB = 4F
(b) Doubled 1212. The current supplied by the battery in the
(c) Remain unchanged electric circuit shown in Fig. is
(d) Decreased by 4 times
UPRVUNL JE 09.11.2016
Ans : (c) A linear circuit contains ideal resistors and
ideal voltage source. If values of all the resistors are
halved then voltage across each resistor becomes
remain unchanged.
1211. The equivalent capacitance between the point (a) 6.5A (b) 2.25A
A and B for the circuit shown in Fig. is (c) 8.52A (d) 5.02A
DGVCL JE 06.01.2021, Shift-III
APGCL JM 2021
Ans. (d) : In given circuit,
3,5 and 2 are connected in parallel to
each other, hence
R eq1  3 || 5 || 2
 3 5 
(a) 2 μF (b) 6 μF R eq1    1.875  || 2  0.97
 35 
(c) 8 μF (d) 4 μF
DGVCL JE 06.01.2021, Shift-III
Ans. (d) : Given circuit diagram-

Now,
0.97 and 1 are in series and parallel with 2 resister
R eq2  1  0.97  || 2  1.97 || 2
After arranged the given circuit- 1.97  2
R eq2   0.99
1.97  2

The above bridge is balanced so between point C and

Hence,
point D capacitor is open & 4 F and 4F are
Req3 = 1+0.99 = 1.99
connected in series-
Total current supplied by the battery
4 4
Ceq1 =  2F V 10
8 I= 
R eq 1  0.99
4 4
Ceq2 =  2F 10
8 I=  5.02 A
1.99
1213. The voltage across the 40 Ω resistor in the
electric network shown in Fig. is

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 (a) 3.45 V (b) 1.25 V Req = 10 + 6 + 4
(c) 4.75 V (d) 6.25 V = 20
DGVCL JE 06.01.2021, Shift-III All resistors are connected in series, hence same current
Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram- will be flow in all resistors.
hence,
Current through 4
V 30
I= 
R eq 20
I = 1.5 A
Apply Nodal at A-
V  25 V V  10 1216. Identify the true statement
  0 (a) Force is vector quantity and time period is
50 40 10
scalar quantity
V V V 25 10
    (b) Force is scalar and time period is scalar quantity
40 10 50 50 10 (c) Force is vector quantity and time period is
29V 1 vector quantity

200 2 (d) Force is scalar quantity and time period is
100 vector quantity
V=   3.45V
29 BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I
So, voltage across 40  is 3.45 volt. Ans. (a) Force is a vector quantity and time period is a
1214. The voltage across A-B in the circuit shown in scalar quantity, because force has both magnitude and
Fig. is direction. Whereas time has only magnitude.
1217. The maximum number of electrons that can be
accommodated by p – sub shell is–
(a) 10 (b) 2
(c) 6 (d) 14
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : The maximum number of electrons in the p-
(a) 4 V (b) 2 V sub shell is 6. The maximum number of electrons in the
(c) 8 V (d) 10 V s sub shell is 2.
DGVCL JE 06.01.2021, Shift-III 1218. One of physical quantities which is not a base
Ans. (a) : From the given circuit- quantity is–
(a) length (b) force
(c) mass (d) time
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : Force is not a base quantity. This is a
physical quantity. The unit of force is Newton. Force is
Apply nodal on above circuit
a vector quantity.
VAB  10 VAB VAB
  0 Force = Mass  Acceleration
1 1 2
F  ma
2VAB  20  2VAB  VAB
0 1219. According to system international length of
2
5VAB = 20 substance is measured in–
VAB = 4 Volt (a) cm (b) m
1215. A voltage source of emf 30 V is connected to (c) km (d) mm
a load consisting of three resistors with BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I
resistances of 10 , 6 and 4 in series. Ans. (b) : According to international standards, the
Determine the current in 4 resistor. length of a substance is measured in meter unit, cm, km,
(a) 3A (b) 1.5 A
(c) 5A (d) 6A and mm all are units of length in other systems. In the
DGVCL JE 06.01.2021, Shift-III S.I. system, the unit of length is meter, the unit of time
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram- is second and the unit of mass is kilogram.
1220. Which one of the following quantities does not
have a Unit
(a) Velocity (b) Density
(c) Specific gravity (d) Mass
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I
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Ans. (c) : Specific gravity quantities does not have a Ans. (a) : The dimensions of force are-
unit. Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of force = Mass × Acceleration
substance and density of water at 4°C. F  ma Kgm / s 2
Density of Substance [MLT-2]
Specific gravity =
Density of water at 4°C 1225. A linear circuit is one whose parameters (e.g.
The specific gravity is measured by hydrometer. resistance) etc.
1221. A capacitor is charged by a constant current of (a) change with change in current
2 mA and results in a voltage increase of 12V at (b) change with change in voltage
10 sec interval. The value of capacitance is (c) do not change with voltage and current
(a) 0.75 milli Farad (b) 24 milli Farad (d) none of these
(c) 12 milli Farad (d) 1.67 milli Farad BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I Ans. (c) : A linear circuit is one whose parameters
Ans. (d) : I = 2 mA, V = 12 volt resistance does not change when voltage and current
changes. Therefore, V-I characteristics obtained a
t = 10 sec. straight line.
q = It = 2×10–3 × 10 = 20×10–3
V
q 20  103  R Called Ohm's law.
C=   1.67 mF I
V 12
C = 1.67 mF
1222. Twelve 6 ohm resistor are used as edge to form
a cube. The resistance between two diagonally
opposite corner of the cube is–
(a) 5/6 ohm (b) 6/5 ohm 1226. Dimension of Resistance-
(c) 5 ohm (d) 6 ohm (a) [ML2T-3A-2] (b) [MLT-3A-1]
2 -3 -1
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I (c) [M LT A ] (d) [ML2T-1A-1]
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 3 PM BSNL TTA (JE) 2013
Ans. (c) : If all the sides of a cube have resistance of Ans. : (a)
equal capacity, then the value of the equivalent Resistance  R   V
resistance between any two opposite diagonally corner I
of the cube is 5/6 R. That is why it is given here the  ML2 T 3 A 1 
value of resistance is 6 then the value of resistance = =  ML2 T 3 A 2 
A
between the corners of the diagonal of cube will be 
Rt = 5/6  6 = 5 1227. A pellet carrying a charge of 0.5C is
accelerated from rest through a p.d of 2000V,it
1223. For a given line voltage, four heating coils will attains K.E. of-
produce maximum heat when connected (a) 1000J (b) 1000 KW-hr
(a) all in parallel (c) 1000eV (d) zero
(b) all in series BSNL TTA (JE) 2013
(c) two parallel pairs in series Ans. : (a)
(d) one pair in parallel with the two in series W (kinetic energy)
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I Voltage difference (V )  Q (Charge)
Ans. (a) : For a given line voltage, four heating coils W
will produce maximum heat when connected all in 2000 
0.5
parallel. Because the voltage across the coil is the same,
and the equivalent resistance decreases, the current W= 20000.5
value increases, resulting in a maximum power loss and W  1000 J
produces maximum heat.
1228. Which has a higher resistance: a 2 kW electric
1224. The dimensions of force are– heater or a 200 W filament bulb, both marked
(a) MLT–2 (b) ML–1T–2 for 230V-
(c) MLT–1 (d) ML2T–2 (a) 200 W Bulb (b) 2 KW heater
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I (c) can't say (d) both are equal
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM BSNL TTA (JE) 2013
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Ans. : (a) P1  2  103 W (Heater) (a) Greater in R1 (b) Greater in R2
(c) Equal in both (d) Can't assess
P2  200W (Bulb)
BSNL TTA (JE) 2013
V  230V
V2
V 2  230 
2 Ans. : (b) Power dissipation P  VI 
Heater resistance   R
P1 2000
V2 V2
P1  P2 
52900 264.5 R1 R2
   26.45
2000 10  R1 > R2 so power dissipation P2 > P1
2
V 2  230  1231. A 100  resistor is connected to 220 V- 50 Hz
Resistance of bulb    264.5
P2 200 AC supply. What is the net power consumed
So, 200W bulb has higher resistance compare to 2kW for a complete cycle-
heater. (a) 242 W (b) 484 W
0 (c) 220 W (d) 100 W
1229. The resistance of a wire is 5 at 50 C and 6
0 0 BSNL TTA (JE) 2013
at 100 C. The resistance of the wire at 0 C will
2
be–
P 
V2  220  48400 = 484Watt.
(a) 1 (b) 4 Ans. : (b)  
R 100 100
(c) 3 (d) 2 1232. A conductor carries a current of 4 A and if
BSNL TTA (JE) 2013 magnitude of charge of an electron e = 1.610–19
Ans. : (b) R t  R o 1  t  Coulomb, then the number of electrons which
flow pass the cross section per sec is
If R 50  R o 1  .500 
(a) 2.510 19 (b) 1.610 19
19
5  R o 1  .500  ............(i) (c) 6.410 (d) 0.410 19
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and R100  R o 1  .1000 
Ans. : (a) Current (I) = 4A
6  R o 1  .1000  ............(ii) Charge of an electron (e) = 1.610–19C
time(t) = 1sec
Equation (i) divide by equation (ii)
q
5 1  50   i and q = ne
0

 t
6 1  100o  
ne n  1.6  1019
i , 4
5  500  6  300 t 1
200  1 4
n = 2.51019
1 1.6  1019

200 1233. A resistance thermometer has a temperature
Put value of  in equation (i) coefficient of resistance 10–3 per degree and its
 1  resistance at 00 C is 1.0. At what temperature
5  R o 1  .50 
 200  is its resistance 1.1 .
(a) 100C (b) 1000C
 1 0
5  R o 1   (c) 120 C (d) -100C
 4
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5 Ans. : (b) Temperature coefficient of resistance
5  Ro  
4 –3
() = 10 per degree
R o  4 Ro= 1
1230. In the given circuit, R1 > R2, Power dissipation Rt = 1.1
will be– T=?
Rt= Ro (1+T)
1.1 = 1(1+10–3T), 1.1=1+10–3T
0.1 = 10–3T
T = 0.1103 T  100o C

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1234. In the circuit shown in the given figure, power Convert current source to voltage source
dissipated in the 50 resistor is s 3+1=4I
4= 4I
4
I  1A
4
(a) Zero (b) 3.2 kW 1236. Two resistances R and 2 R are connected in
(c) 320W (d) 4kW parallel in an electric circuit. The thermal
BSNL TTA (JE) 2013 energy developed in R and 2 R are in the ratio
Ans. : (b) Given circuit diagram- (a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1
(c) 1 : 4 (d) 4 : 1
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Ans. : (b)

Apply KCL
8A = I +I2
V1 V1  V2 Resistance R and 2 R are connected in parallel so
8 
50 100 voltage across both resistance is same.
3V1  V2  800 ………(1) Thermal energy developed in the resistance R
10 = I1 –I2 V2
 H  I 2 Rt  t
V2  V1  V2  R
10  
40  100   H1 
V2
t
–2V1+7V2=2000 ………(2) R
Heat developed in the resistance 2 R–
By solving equation (1) and (2)
21V1  7V2  5600 V2
H2  t
2R
2V1  7V2  2000 7600
 V1   400 Thus the ratio of HR : H2R
19V1  7600 19
V2 V2
V 400 t:  t  2 :1
I 1  8A R 2R
50 50
HR : R2R = 2:1
P= I2 R=(8)250=6450=3200=3.2kW
1237. Two electric bulbs of 50 W and 100 W are
1235. The current flowing through the voltage source connected in series to mains. Which of the two
in the below circuit is- bulbs will glow brighter?
(a) 50 W
(b) 100 W
(c) Both 50 W and 100 W
(d) None of these
(a) 1.0A (b) 0.75A BSNL TTA (JE) 14.07.2013
(c) 0.5A (d) 0.25A Ans. : (a)
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Ans. : (a) Given circuit diagram-

When two bulbs are connected in series lower power

bulb will glows brighter. For same voltage rating of
bulbs, lower wattage bulb has higher resistance so 50 W
bulb dissipate more energy and 50 W bulb glow
brighter in series as compare to 100 W.

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1238. One commercial unit of electrical energy 1242. 1kWH is unit of:
converted to Joule is equal to (a) Time (b) Power
(a) 3.6  106 J (b) 24  106 J (c) Energy (d) Stress
(c) 0.36  106 J (d) 360  106 J RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 29.11.2020 BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM
PSPCL JE 2019, Shift-II Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
PGCIL Diploma Trainee 14.11.2018 BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 10 AM
BSNL TTA (JE) 14.07.2013
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade-II Ans. (c) kWH is a unit of energy.
DGVCL JE 2016 1kWH · 1000 watt 3600 sec
Ans. : (a) 1 commercial unit = 1 kWh = 36×105 watt second
= 1000 × 3600 watt-sec 1 kWH · 36105 Joule  3.6  106 Joule
= 3.6 × 106 watt-sec
= 3.6 × 106 J 36 105
1 kWH · calorie = 860 kcal
1239. 1 kWh is equal to, 4.18
(a) 3600 Joule (b) 3600 kilo Joule 1243. What is the value of Req?
(c) 36 Mega Joule (d) 36000 Kilo Joule
GSSSB AAE 2021
Ans. (b) : 1 kwh = 1×1000 watt × 3600 second
= 3600×103 watt – second
= 3600 kilo Joule
1240. Kirchhoff's Laws for Current and Voltage are (a) 11.86 (b) 10
applicable for (c) 25 (d) 11.18
(a) DC circuits only BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM
(b) AC circuits only
Ans. (d)
(c) Circuits containing resistance only
(d) Both AC and DC circuits
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Ans. : (d) Kirchhoff's law for current and voltage are
applicable for both AC and DC circuit. Kirchhoff law is
applicable only for lumped, passive and bidirectional
circuit.
KCL-The algebraic sum of all current at any meeting
point is zero. It is applicable for both ac and dc circuit.
KVL-The algebraic sum of all potential drop inside a
closed loop is zero. It is applicable for both ac and dc
network.
1241. In the circuit shown in Fig. the currents I1 and RAB = 5+10 || (5 + RAB)
I2, respectively are 10  5  R AB 
R AB  5 
10  5  R AB
75  5R AB  50  10R AB
R AB 
15  R AB
(a) 4 A and 8 A (b) 2 A and 4 A 125  15R AB
(c) 4 A and 2 A (d) 6/5 A and 12 A R AB 
BSNL TTA (JE) 14.07.2013 15  R AB
2
Ans. : (b) Given, I = 6 A, R1 = 4, R2 = 2 15R AB  R AB  125  15R AB
IR 2 2
R AB  125
I1 =
R1  R 2 R  11.18
AB
6 2
I1 =  I1 = 2 A 1244.
42
IR1
I2 =
R1  R 2
6 4
I2 =  I2 = 4 A
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 In the circuit as shown, the currents I1, I2 and 1 1 1
I3 through three resistors are, respectively  
R AB R1 R 2
(a) 2.08 A, 2.92 A and –0.08 A
1 1 1
(b) 3.08 A, 2.5 A and –0.06 A  
(c) 2.08 A, 2.5 A and –0.08 A 12 18 R 2
(d) 3.08 A, 2.92 A and –0.06 A 1 1 1 3 2 1
ESE 2018 R  12  18  36  36
2
Ans. (a) : Using Source Transformation–Changing
the current sources into voltage source, we get the R 2  36
following circuit :– 1247. Voltage drop across 14.5 ohm resistor as in
figure is:

35V
So, I2 =  2.92A
12
 I1 + I 2 = 5 (According to main figure)
I1 = 5 – I2 = 5–2.92 = 2.08A (a) 29 V (b) 30.5 V
I2 = I3 + 3 (c) 14V (d) 18V
I3 = I2 –3 = 2.92–3 = –0.08A BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM
So the values of I1, I2 and I3 are respectively 2.08A, Ans. (a) Vs = 200V R1 = 14.5 
2.92A, – 0.08A
R2 = 26.5 R3 = 60 
1245. In the above circuit the currents I1 and I2 are:
V
Is = s
R eq
Req = 14.5 + 26.5 + 60 (All R in series)
= 41 + 60
(a) 6 A, 3 A (b) 3 A, 6 A
(c) 4.5 A, 4.5 A (d) 5 A, 4 A Req = 101
BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM 200
Is = = 1.98Amp.
Ans. (a) Given circuit is - 101
Voltage drop across 14.5  resistor-
V1 = R1IS = 14.51.98 = 28.7 volt
V1 = 28.71 volt
V1  29 volt
Apply current divider rule- 1248. The total conductance of the circuit below:
9 6
I1   6A
63
93
I2   3A
63
1246. The resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of
(a) 13 (b) 1.6
two resistors is 12 ohms. One of the resistance
wire breaks and the effective resistance become (c) 6 (d) 2.5
18 ohms. The resistance of the broken wire is: BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM
(a) 48 ohms (b) 18 ohms Ans. (b) Given, circuit is -
(c) 36 ohms (d) 24 ohms
BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM
Ans. (c) Given,
R AB  12
R1  18
R2  ? 1 1 1 1
Parallel equivalent resistance,   
R eq 10 2 1
10
R eq  
16
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 1 1252. The value of voltage V1 and V2 for the circuit
Conductance , G eq  shown below is:
R eq
1
G eq 
10
16
16
G eq  · 1.6 Mho
10
1249. Domestic appliances are connected in parallel
across AC mains because:
(a) it is simple arrangement (a) 7/10 V, 3/7 V (b) 10/3 V, 7/3 V
(b) operation of each appliance becomes (c) 3/10 V, 3/7 V (d) 1/7 V, 3/4 V
independent of each other DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
(c) appliances have same current ratings Ans. (b) :
(d) none of these
BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM
Ans. (b) Domestic appliances are connected in parallel
across AC mains because, operation of each appliance
becomes independent of each other means current will
be drawn according to load. Light load appliance
consume low power and heavy load appliance consume
more power. Its depend upon the power factor of the load. For finding node voltage we apply nodal at node V1
1250. Kirchhoff's Voltage Law is known as: V  0 V1
(a) Conservation of charge 1 1 
5 10
(b) Conservation of Energy
(c) Both 3V 10
1  1 , V1  Volt
(d) None 10 3
BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM V1 10
I ,I
BSNL TTA (JE) 29.09.2016, 10 AM 10 3  10
Ans. (b) Kirchhoff's voltage law is also called principle 1
of conservation energy. According to this law, I  Amp
3
multiplication of current and resistance with addition of V1 - IR = V2
emf in a given circuit is equal to zero. 10 1
  3  V2
 IR+  emf  0 3 3
1251. A 230 V lamp is rated to pass a current of 0.24 7
V2  Volt
A. If a second similar lamp is connected in 3
parallel to the lamp calculate the supply
1253. It two capacitors having capacitances of 5 F
current required to give the same power output and 10 F respectively are connected in series
in each lamp. across a 200 V supply, find the potential
(a) 0.24 A (b) 1.5 A difference across each capacitor.
(c) 1.9 A (d) 0.48 A (a) 50 V, 100 V (b) 133.33 V, 66.66 V
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018 (c) 200 V, 100 V (d) 100 V, 200 V
Ans. (d) : DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (b) :

By the voltage divider rule

V  10F V  5F
V5F  V10F 
10F  5F 10F  5F
200  10F 200  5F
IRated = (I1+I2)Rated = =
10F  5F 15F
= 0.24 + 0.24 = 0.48Amp = 133.33V = 66.66V

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1254. A heater takes a current of 7 A from a 230 V 1257. For the figure shown below, the value of the
source for 12 h. Calculate the energy consumed supply voltage 'V' is _______ .
(in kWh).
(a) 2.76 kWh (b) 1.61 kWh
(c) 38.64 kWh (d) 19.32 kWh
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (d) : I = 7 Amp, V = 230 Volt
Time = 12 hrs
Energy consumed = V.I.T = 230×7×12 = 19.32 kWh
1255. For the network junction shown in figure,
calculate the current I3, given that I1 = 3 A, I2 =
4 A and I4 = 2 A. (a) 12 V (b) 4.5 V
(c) 19.5 V (d) 3 V
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (c) :

(a) 3 A (b) 4 A (c) 2 A (d) 6 A

DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (a) :

I1 = 3A, I2 = 4A, I4 = 2A Req = R1+R2+R3

By using KCL at Q point = 2 + 3 + 8 = 13
I1 + I3 =I2 + I4 Req = 13
I3 = I2 +I4 -I1 I = 1.5 A
I3 = 4+2-3 V = I Req = 1.5 × 13 = 19.5 V
I3 = 3A 1258. The value of currents in the network shown
1256. For the circuit shown in the figure, the value of below is:
current 'I' is ________ . I I 1 2

I1+I2

(a) 1 A (b) 2 A (c) 3 A (d) Zero

DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
(a) 2.85 A, 3.57 A, 0.72 A
Ans. (a) : (b) 2.85 A, –3.57 A, –0.72 A
(c) –2.85 A, 3.57 A, 0.72 A
(d) 2 A, 4A, 6A
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (c) :
Apply nodal at node VA
V V  VB
6 A  A ............  I 
1 2
VB = 3V ........(II)
By equation (I)
V V 3 Apply KVL in loop 1 & loop 2
6 A  A
1 2 10  I1  18  I1  I 2   0
2×6 = 2VA+VA- 3
10  19 I1  18 I 2 ......  i 
15 = 3VA
VA  5V VB = 3V 20  2I2  18  I1  I 2   0
VA  VB 20  20 I 2  18 I1 ......  ii 
I Solving equation (i) + (ii)
2
I1 = –2.85 Amp
53 I2 = 3.57 Amp
I=  1Amp
2 I1+ I2 = 0.72 Amp
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1259. A conductor of 0.5 mm diameter wire has a 1261. For the network shown in the figure, calculate
resistance of 400 . Find the resistance of the the effective resistance and the supply current.
same length of wire if it's diameter were
doubled.
(a) 150  (b) 50 
(c) 100  (d) 200 
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (c) : d1 = 0.5 mm
d2 = 0.5 × 2 =1 mm
R1 = 400 (a) 1.23 , 9.76A (b) 1.23, 4.88 A
R1  d 2 
2
(c) 13.7 , 4.88 A (d) 6.8, 9.76A
  DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
R 2  d1 
Ans. (a) :
400 1

R 2 0.25
R 2  100
1260. A resistance of 10 is connected in series with
two resistances, each of 15arranged in
parallel. What resistance must be shunted
across this parallel combination so that the Req = 6.8||4.7||2.2
total current taken shall be 1.5 A with 20 V R eq  1.23
applied voltage?
(a) 8  (b) 12  V 12 12
I    9.76Amp
(c) 5  (d) 6 R eq R eq 1.23
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018 1262. For the circuit shown in the figure, the value of
Ans. (d) : voltage VAB is_____ .

(a) 40 V (b) 25 V
Voltage drop across 10 (c) 10 V (d) 6 V
= 1.5 × 10 DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
= 15 V Ans. (d) :
Remaining Voltage across 15 
= 20–15
=5V
Current flow each 15 resistors
5 1
I1   A
15 3
5 1 Apply nodal at node B
I2   A VBA  10 VBA VBA  50
15 3   0
Current flow shunted resistor- 5 5 10
3 2 5VBA  30
I3   30
2 3 VBA   6V
5 5
I3  Amp or VAB    6   6V
6
5 6 1263. A voltage divider is to given an output voltage
Shunted unknown Resistance = R  of 10 V from an input voltage of 30 V as shown
5
in the figure. Given R2 = 100. The value of
R = 6 resistance R1 is:
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 1265. For the network shown in the figure, calculate
the power developed by resistor R1 and R2
respectively.

(a) 150  (b) 200

(c) 100 (d) 300
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018 (a) 160 W, 80W (b) 80 W, 160 W
Ans. (b) : (c) 140 W, 72 W (d) 72 W, 144 W
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (d) :

V  R2
V100 
R1  R 2

10 
 30  100 I1 
I 4
100  R1 8 4
1000 + 10 R1 = 3000 9 4
10R1 = 3000 – 1000 I1   3Amp I2 = 9-3 = 6 Amp
12
2000 PR1  I12  R1  72 Watt PR 2  I22  R 2  144W
R1  , R1  200
10
1264. For the network shown in figure, the value of 1266. A cable have two conductors which is
supply current and source emf is: connected together at the end for testing. When
cable is 700 m long then resistance measured
from the other end at the connecting loop is
100. The value of resistance of same cable
having 8 km length.
(a) 1,100  (b) 1, 134 
(c) 1,200  (d) 1,143 
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (d) : 1 = 700 m
(a) 4.5 A, 36 V (b) 1.5 A, 27 V R1 = 100
(c) 4.5 A, 87V (d) 1.5 A, 36 V  = 8 km = 8000 m
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018 2
Ans. (c) : R2 = ?
R1 1

R2 2
100 700

R 2 8000
R 2  1142.85  1143
1267. The value of potential difference across the
Given, I 4  3Amp 2  resistor for the network shown below is:
I  16 I  24
I4  , I 4
8  16 16
3  24 9
I   4.5Amp  Supply current
16 2
E = 8 × I + 6 × I + 8 × I4
= 14 × 4.5 + 8 × 3 = 63 + 24 (a) 2.8 V (b) 10.1 V
= 87 V (c) 5.2 V (d) 2.1 V
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
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Ans. (d) : Ans. (d) : The seven Basic SI units:
(i) Length - meter (m)
(ii) Time -second (s)
(iii) Amount of substance-mole
(iv) Electric current-Amp.
(v) Temperature-Kelvin (K)
(vi) Luminous intensity - candela (cd)
Apply nodal at node (1) (vii) Mass- kilogram (kg)
V1  10 V1 V1  20 1270. If a 60 W and 100 W lamps in series, which
  0
4 10 8 lamp will give more light
V1 V1 V1 10 20 (a) 100 W
    (b) 60 W
4 10 8 4 8 (c) Both will give same light
10V1  4V1  5V1 (d) None of the bulb will glow.
5
40 Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I
19V1  40  5 Ans. (b) : As we know that,
200 V2
V1  Volt P  VI  I 2 R 
19 R
V1 200 20 In series connection with same voltage supply I
I2    = constant.
10 19  10 19 (The resistance of 60W bulb is higher 1.6 than the
2  20 40 resistance of 100W bulb).
VR across 2    2.1Volt
19 19 In series connection, the lamp whose resistance is more,
1268. For the circuit shown in the figure below, the will give more light. Hence 60W lamp give more light.
value of currents I1 and I2 is: 1271. Power is defined as
(a) Product of force and distance
(b) Rate of doing work
(c) Capacity of doing work
(d) Energy dissipated by load.
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I
Ans. (b) : Force × distance = work done.
dW
Rate of doing work   Power
dt
(a) 2.5 A, 1.5 A (b) 3 A, 2.5 A Capacity of doing work = Energy
(c) 1 A, 1.5 A (d) 1.5 A, 0.5 A Energy dissipated by load = Power loss
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018 1272. Unit of electric power is
Ans. (d) : (a) Kilowatt (b) watt
(c) KW h (d) watt hour
SSC JE 23.01.2018, Shift-II
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I
Ans. (b) : The SI unit of power is watt
Unit of electrical power = Electrical energy/time period
= Joule/ second
= watt
NOTE- here in the question SI unit is asked, please
I  R2 don't confuse with kilowatt.
I3  1
R2  R3 1273. Resistance of open circuit is equal to
I1  60 (a) Zero (b) Infinity
1 (c) Less than 1  (d) None of the above
60  30
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I
1.5A  I1
Ans. (b) : In open circuit condition the current in that
I 2  I1  I 3 branch network must be equal to zero i.e.
I2 = 1.5  1 = 0.5Amp V  IR
V
1269. The number of basic SI units is: R
(a) 6 (b) 5 I
(c) 4 (d) 7 For open circuit I = 0
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018 Therefore, R  
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1274. Current is defined as Ans. (a) : When capacitances are connected in series,
(a) Gradual change in resistance the equivalent capacitance of the circuit will be
(b) Rate of flow of charge decreased. Because for series connection of capacitor
(c) Linear change in capacitance total equivalent capacitance is -
(d) None of the above. 1 1 1 1 1
   ........
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I Ceq C1 C2 C3 Cn
Ans. (b) : As we know that- 1280. The ideal characteristic of a stabilizer is
dq constant output
I (a) Current with low internal resistance
dt
(b) Voltage with high internal resistance
Hence current is defined as the rate of flow of electric (c) Frequency with variable output voltage
charge. (d) Voltage with low internal resistance
1275. When resistances are connected in parallel, Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I
the equivalent resistance Ans. (d) : A stabilizer must give constant output
(a) Decreases (b) Increases voltage. This is possible only if internal resistance is
(c) No change (d) Fluctuates low. Therefore the ideal characteristic of a stabilizer is
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I constant output voltage with low internal resistance.
Ans. (a) : When several resistance are connected in 1281. The fundamental unit which is common in
parallel there equivalent resistance is always less than CGS and SI system is?
one of resistances which have a minimum value i.e. (a) Second (b) Kilogram
(c) Gram (d) Metre
equivalent resistance decreases.
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM
1276. When inductors are connected in series, the Ans. (a) : CGS system of units- The unit of length is
equivalent inductance centimeter (cm). The unit of mass is gram (g). The unit
(a) Fluctuates (b) Increases of time is second(s).
(c) No change (d) Decrease SI system of units- The unit of length is metre (m). The unit
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I of mass is kilogram (kg). The unit of time is second (s).
Ans. (b) : When inductors are connected in series the So, "Second" is the unit which is common in CGS and
equivalent inductance are increased. SI system.
For series connection of inductor equivalent inductance- 1282. Calculate the current in I3 in the circuit-
Leq = L1 + L2 + ……………Ln
1277. Increased current is possible if resistors are
connected
(a) Parallel
(b) Series
(c) In series and parallel
(d) None of the above. (a) –8A (b) 8A
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I (c) 7A (d) 12A
Ans. (a) : In parallel combination of resistance, the BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM
equivalent resistance is lesser than least value of Ans. (b) By Kirchhoff's 1st law- "The algebraic sum
resistance. Thus current will increase when resistor are of current in a network of conductors meeting at a point
connected in parallel. is zero."
1278. 2 lamp of 60 W and 1 of 100 W are connected n
in series to a supply 220 V, the current flowing I
k 1
k 0
in the circuit will be
(a) 1A (b) 8A (c) 9A (d) 0A  Given that-
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I
Ans. (a) : Total power = 2 × 60 + 1 × 100= 220 Watt.
V = 220 Volt.
P 220
I  = 1A
V 220
1279. When capacitances are connected in series, the
I1 = 7 Amp I2 = 2 Amp.
equivalent capacitance
I4 = 3 Amp I3 = ?
(a) Decreases
(b) Increases I1  I4  I 2  I3
(c) No change I3 = (I1 + I4) – I2
(d) May increase or decrease I3 = (7 + 3) –2
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2017, Paper-I I3 = 8 Amp.
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1283. When 'n' resistor each of value 'r' are
connected in parallel, then resultant resistance
is x. When these 'n' resisters are connected in
series, total resistance is?
(a) nx (b) rnx
(c) x/n (d) n2x 6 and 6 are in parallel
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM 66
Ans. (d) : Where 'n' resistor each of value 'r' are  R 2   3
66
connected in parallel-

 5 Ω and 3 Ω are in series

 R3 = 5+3 = 8Ω
In case of parallel-
1 1 1 1
  .............  (n  times)
Rp r r r
1 n

Rp r 8 and 8 are in parallel
r 88
Rp   R4   4
n 8  8
 R4 = Rtotal = 4Ω
r
x 24
n I  6A
4
r = nx
8
Now, when these 'n' resistor each of value 'r' are I 2   6  3A
connected in series 88
6
I4   3  1.5A
66
R s  r  r  ..........nr Current in 2 resistance = 1.5 A.
R s  nr {r  nx} 1285. The current in 3kΩ resistors in figure by
converting the current source into voltage
R s  n  nx
source will be-
Rs  n2x
1284. A battery of 24V is applied across terminals
AB of the circuit shown in fig. Current in 2
Ohm resister will be-
(a) 10 mA (b) 12 mA
(c) 6 mA (d) 5 mA
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM
Ans. (a) : Given circuit is-

(a) 3A (b) 6A
(c) 2.5A (d) 1.5A
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM After converting the current source into voltage source-
Ans. (d) Given circuit is-

Now, current in 3k resistor-

90V 90
I=  mA
 2Ω and 4Ω are in series 6k  3k 9
 R1 = 4 + 2 = 6Ω I= 10 mA

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1286. We have assigned a frequency of 50 Hz to 1
power system because it- T2   0.01 sec at f 2  100 Hz
100 Hz
(a) Can be easily obtained
(b) Gives best result when used for operating 1 1
T3    0.0001 sec at f3  10kHz
both lights and machinery 10 kHz 10  1000
(c) Easy calculations 1 1
(d) None T4    0.00001 sec at f3  100 kHz
100 kHz 100  103
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM
So, we can see that 10 Hz has the greatest period.
Ans. (a) : The Indian power supply rule of India is
220V-250V and 50Hz, the major reason is the Indian 1290. The effect of an inductance is such that current
temperature is higher and higher frequency can heat up flowing through it-
(a) Can not change instantaneously
wiring etc. The frequency of 50 Hz and the voltage of
(b) Can change instantaneously
220-250V and frequency 60Hz needs less voltage. (c) Can not change
1287. A network which contain one or more than one (d) Is opposed by the inductance
source of emf is known as? BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM
(a) Active Network (b) Passive Network Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
(c) Electric Network (d) None of these Ans. (a) : The current in an inductor cannot change
BSNL TTA 21.02.2016 instantaneously because it implies an infinite voltage
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM will exist, which is not going to happen. This
UPRVUNL JE 21.09.2015 inductance to change is because of the energy stored in
Ans. (a) : An active network contains at least one the inductor, magnetic field. The current in an inductor
voltage source or current source that can supply energy does not change instantaneously.
to the network. 1291. Total current drawn from two 3.0 volt batteries
A passive network does not contain any active source in parallel is 1 amp. Each battery supplies-
(a) 1 amp (b) 0.5 amp
of electromotive force. They consist of passive elements (c) 2 amp (d) 0.30 amp
like resistors and capacitors. BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM
1288. To determine the value of the net resistance (R) Ans. (b) :
for three parallel resistor R1, R2, R3, we can use
the following equation-
(a) R = R1 + R2 + R3
(b) R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3
(c) 1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3
(d) 1/R = R1 + R2 + R3
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM  Both batteries are in parallel, and have equal voltage,
Ans. (c) : If three resistance R1, R2, R3 connected in 3V, so they give equal current:-
parallel then net resistance (R) is-  I1  I 2  I  I1  I2
I1  I1  1
2I1  1
I 2  I1  0.5
Thus, each battery supplies 0.5A.
1 1 1 1 1292. For a 1000 micro Amp movement with 100
   ohms resistance, it voltage V, at HI scale
R R1 R 2 R 3
deflection is-
If three resistance R1, R2, R3 connected in series then (a) 250 micro volt (b) 0.1 Volt
net resistance, R is- (c) 0.2 Volt (d) 0.5 Volt
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM
Ans. (b) : Given that,
R = R1 + R2 + R3 Im = 1000 amp
Rm = 100
1289. Which has the greatest period?
Vm = [Link]
(a) 10 Hz (b) 100 Hz
= 1000 × 10–6×100
(c) 10 kHz (d) 100 kHz
Vm = 0.1 Volt
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM
1293. A 16mA current source has an internal
Ans. (a) : As we know that,
resistance of 10k ohm. How much current will
1 flow in a 2.5k ohm load connected across its
T
f terminals?
1 (a) 4.2 mA (b) 6 mA
T1  sec  0.1sec at f1  10Hz (c) 11.5 mA (d) 12.8 mA
10 Hz BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM
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Ans. (d) Given, R1 = 10 kΩ, I = 16 mA, R2 = 2.5 kΩ Ans. (d) : As we know that,
dW
V Volt
dQ
Thus one volt is the same as one joule per coulomb.
1298. For which of the following 'ampere second'
could be the unit?
(a) Power (b) Charge
(c) Energy (d) Reluctance.
By current dividing rule, current in 2.5 k, Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
R1 BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, 3PM
I2 = I
R1  R 2 Ans. (b) : As we know that electric charge can be given
3 by– q = i × t
10  10 160
= 16 × 10–3× 3 3
= 3
Where i = current in Ampere
10 10  2.5 10 12.5 10 t = time in second.
I2 = 12.8 mA Thus the 'ampere-second' could be unit of charge.
1294. A 12 mA current source has an internal 1299. A 230V, 100 W rated incandescent blub is
resistance, RS of 1.2kΩ. The equivalent voltage
operated at a constant voltage of 250V. The
source is–
approximate power consumption of bulb is
(a) 1.44V (b) 14.4V
(c) 7.2V (d) 72 mV (a) 118 W (b) 100 W
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 10 AM (c) 85 W (d) none of the above
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
Ans. (b) : Given that -
Ans. (a) : Given Rating of bulb, 230 V, 100 W power P
I = 12mA , R= 1.2 k at 250 V = ?
V = IR 2
–3
V = 12 × 10 × 1.2 × 10 3 V 2  230 
R   529
V = 14.4 V P 100
1295. Capacitance of a network can be increased by Power consumption at V = 250 V
putting V 2  250 
2

(a) Capacitor in Series P   118.14 P  118 W

(b) Capacitor in Parallel R 529
(c) Capacitor Anywhere in the network 1300. A terminal where three or more branches meet
(d) Putting Resistor in Series is known as
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 10 AM (a) combination (b) terminus
Ans. (b) : Capacitance of a network can be increased (c) anode (d) node
by putting capacitor in parallel. The capacitance of Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
capacitor is called its capacitance. Ans. (d) : A terminal where three or more branches are
In other words; the capacitance of a capacitor can be meet is known as node.
defined as, the amount of charge required to produce a unit 1301. Which of the following has non-linear V-I
potential in the between of plates is called capacitance. characteristics?
1296. A circuit component that opposes the change in (a) Vacuum diode (b) Transistor
circuit voltage is (c) Filament bulb (d) All of these
(a) resistance (b) capacitance Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I
(c) inductance (d) All of these Ans. (d) : The device which has non-linear V-I
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 10 AM
BSNL TTA (JE) 25.09.2016, Shift-I
characteristics are-
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM (1) Vacuum diode (2) Transistor (3) Filament bulb
Ans. (b) : A circuit component that opposes the change 1302. Consider a pure resistive heater. The output
in circuit voltage is capacitances. Because the capacitor power of the heater is 1 kW. If it is to be
does not have a current flowing continuously due to operated with a supply voltage of 250 Volt. its
dielectric layer between the conductor plates, but the resistance should be.
transient current in the circuit causes the electric charge (a) 62.5 Ohm (b) 125 Ohm
to accumulate. (c) 31.25 Ohm (d) 10 Ohm
1297. One volt is the same as one GSSSB AAE 2021
(a) watt per ohm (b) watt hour Ans. (a) : Given P = 1 kW = 1000 Watt
(c) coulomb per joule (d) joule per coulomb V = 250 Volt
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2016, Paper-I V2 V 2 250  250
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM P  , R   62.5 
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 10 AM R P 1000

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1303. Three resistors 30 Ohm each are connected in 1307. The resistance of a 100W, 200V lamp is-
parallel. What is the equivalent resistance of (a) 100 ohm (b) 400 ohm
the parallel combination ? (c) 1600 ohm (d) 200 ohm
(a) 10 Ohm (b) 30 Ohm BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM
(c) 90 Ohm (d) 3 Ohm Ans. (b) Given that, P = 100W, V = 200 Volt
GSSSB AAE 2021  P = V.I
Ans. (a) : V2
P
R
V2
 R
P
2
R1= R2 = R3 = 30
R 
 200 
30 100
 R eq 
3 R = 400Ω
= 10  1308. The element which are not capable of
1304. The unit of admittance is : delivering energy by its own are known as
(a) Coulomb (b) Henry (a) Unilateral elements
(c) Mho (d) Watt (b) Nonlinear elements
GSSSB AAE 2021 (c) Passive elements
Ans. (c) : Unit of admittance – Mho (d) Active elements
1305. Inductance has the dimensions of, SSC JE 04.03.2017, Shift-II
(a) Voltage/current (b) Flux/reluctance Ans : (c) The element which are not capable of
(c) Flux/current (d) (Voltage)2/current delivering energy by its own are known as passive
GSSSB AAE 2021 element.
UPSSSC JE 21.07.2016  These are the component which can only receive
Ans. (c) : As flux linkage energy but can't supply.
  N  Li  These element can absorb or dissipate or store
energy.
N  Do not need any term of electrical power to operate.
or L
i  Not able to control the flow of charge.
Hence, inductance has the dimension of flux/current. 1309. Ohm's law is applicable to-
1306. Magnetic induction and magnetic flux differ in (a) Resistive circuits
the dimensions of- (b) Reactive circuits
(a) Time (b) Mass (c) Both resistive circuits & reactive circuits
(c) Electric current (d) Length (d) None of these
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM
Ans. (d) Magnetic induction and magnetic flux differ Ans.(c) Ohm's law states that the voltage across a
in a length as follows. We know that, conductor is directly proportional to the current flowing
F through it, provided all physical conditions and
Magnetic flux ()  BA  .A F  qvB
qv temperature remain constant.
 MLT   2  VI
  .  L2
 Hence, Ohm's law is applicable to both resistive and
 AT   LT 1    reactive circuit.
1 2
  MA T   L  2 1310.

   ML2T 2 A 1  …….(i)
F F
And, Magnetic induction  B  
qv itv
 MLT 2 
[B]   
 A  L
 B   MT 2 A 1  ……(ii)
(a) Voltage source (b) Capacitor
Hence, by comparing both the equation (i) and (ii) (c) Current source (d) Resistance
dimensions differ in length. BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM
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Ans. (c) 1315. An ideal voltage source will charge an ideal
capacitor-
(a) In infinite time (b) Exponentially
(c) Instantaneously (d) None of the above
BSNL TTA 21.02.2016
Ans : (c) An ideal voltage source will charge an ideal
capacitor instantaneously. The internal resistance of an
ideal voltage source must be zero or negligible.
Therefore, the time constant for the circuit becomes
Above given figure represents current source. A current zero. Hence the capacitor will charge and discharge
source is an active circuit element that is capable of instantaneously.
supplying a constant current flow to a circuit regardless 1316. The device which does not have frequency
of the voltage developed across its terminals. dependent properties on its own is?
1311. A network having a battery source in one of its (a) Inductor (b) Capacitor
arms is termed as–––––––– (c) Resistor (d) All the above
(a) Linear network (b) Bilateral network BSNL TTA 21.02.2016
(c) Active network (d) Passive network Ans : (c) The device which does not have frequency
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM dependent properties on its own is resistor. While
Ans. (c) An active network is a network that contains capacitive and inductive reactance depend on
an active source, either a voltage source or current frequency.
source that can supply energy to the network 1
capacitive reactance (XC) =
indefinitely. A passive network is a network that does 2fC
not contain any active source, they consist of passive Inductive reactance (XL) = 2fL
elements like resistor, inductors and capacitors. This is clear that if frequency f is increase then
1312. If four 80 micro farad capacitors are connected capacitive reactance decrease and inductive reactance
in series, the net capacitance is- increase. But no any change in the of R (Resistance).
(a) 20 micro Farads (b) 40 micro Farads 1317. If a capacitance is charged by a square wave
(c) 160 micro Farads (d) 320 micro Farads current source, then the voltage across the
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM capacitor will be:
Ans. (a) Four Capacitors are connected in series as- (a) Square wave (b) Step function
(c) Triangular wave (d) Zero
NSCL Diploma Trainee 24.02.2021
Ans. (c) : Voltage across the capacitor is given by the
relation–
The net Capacitance is 1
1 1 1 1 1 4 V   idt
    = C
Ceq 80 80 80 80 80  Since the integration of square wave gives triangular
Ceq = 20 F wave. So the voltage across the capacitor will be like a
1313. Energy is given by the product of- triangular wave.
(a) Force and time (b) Time and power 1318. Electron volt is unit of-
(c) Power and distance (d) Force and distance (a) Current (b) Potential
RSMSSB JEN Diploma 29.11.2020 (c) Energy (d) Magnetic force
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 3 PM
Ans. (b) Energy- It is a quantitative property that must Ans : (c) Electron volt is the unit of energy. It is
be transferred to an object in order to perform work. commonly used in nuclear physics, equal to the energy
So, Energy (E) = Power (P)  Time (t) gained by an electron when the electrical potential
increased by one volt at electron.
1314. An active element in a circuit is one-
1 eV  1.602  1012 erg.  1 Joule = 107 erg
(a) Receives energy
(b) Supplies energy 1 eV = 1.602×1019 joule.
(c) Both receives and supplies energy 1319. The dimensional formula of Planck constant is-
(d) None of these (a) [MLT] (b) [MT–1L2]
2 2
BSNL TTA 28.09.2016, 3 PM (c) [MT L ] (d) [MT–2L2]
Ans. (b) Active components:- It is an electronic BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 3 PM
component which supplies energy to a circuit. Active Ans : (b) As we know that
element have the ability to electrically control electron Energy  E 
flow (i.e. the flow of charge). All electronic circuits Planck's constant  h  
Frequency   
must contain at least one active component. Active
1 2 –2
elements are- Voltage sources, Current sources, Dimensional formula of energy = M L T
Generators, Transistor, Diodes etc. Dimensional formula of frequency = M0L0T–1
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 M1L2 T 2 1323. The value of V in the circuit shown in the given
Now, h  figure is
M 0 L0 T 1
h  ML2 T 1
Hence, the dimensional formula of Planck's constant is
ML2 T–1 =  MT 1L2  .
1320. Resistance of a wire is r ohms. The wire is
stretched to double its length, and its radius is
(a) 1V (b) 2V
halved then its resistance in ohms is-
(c) 3V (d) 4V
(a) r/2 (b) 4r (c) 8r (d) r/4
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 3 PM ESE-2001
Ans : (c) We know that Ans. (c) :

r
a
It wire is stretched then
 
new length  '  2

new radius  r '   r / 2

Applying nodal at node A
2 r 2
1 V+3 V
a'   r'    a -3 + + =0
4 4 1 1
Then new resistance- V=0
' Current through 1 
r'   '
a I0
 2    So voltage across 1 
r '    8
1  a V  3 volt
 a
 4 1324. Potential difference has the unit of-
r '  8r (a) Charge (b) Power
1321. The energy provided by ideal voltage source (c) Energy (d) None
when the load is open circuit- BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 3 PM
(a) Zero (b) Infinite Ans : (d) Volt is the unit of potential difference. The
(c) Unity (d) Not specific total work done to transfer unit charge from one point to
another is an electric field is called potential difference
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 3 PM
Ans : (a) When load is open circuit then the currentbetween these two points.
1325. Two resistances R1 and R2 when connected in
flowing through the circuit is zero, so energy provided
by ideal voltage source is zero. series give an equivalent resistance of 9 ohms
 Energy = V×I×t Joules. and 2 ohms when connected in parallel. The
1322. A 40W tube light is in parallel with a room value of R1 & R2 are?
heater on a main line. What happens when the (a) 3 ohms & 9 ohms (b) 3 ohms & 6 ohms
(c) 6 ohms & 1.5 ohms (d) 9 ohms & 1 ohms
light is switched off?
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 3 PM
(a) The heater output remains the same
Ans : (b) When R1 and R2 connected in series then-
(b) The heater output is larger
R1+R2 = 9 ...........(i)
(c) The heater output is smaller When R1 and R2 connected in parallel-
(d) None
R1.R 2
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 3 PM  2
Ans : (a) R1  R 2
R1. R2 =2×9 =18 ..........(ii)
We know that
2
R1  R 2   R1  R 2   4R 1R 2
R 1  R 2  92  4  18
The heater and tube light is connected in parallel to
each other, so voltage across the each load is same. The  81  72  9
current i1 and i2 are independant to each other. If light is R1  R 2  3.............(iii)
switch off (open circuit i1 =0) then current i2 is remain After solving equation (i) and (iii)
same while source current is decrease. So heater output R1  6 and R 2  3
is remain same. Hence, resistances are 6 and 3.
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1326. A passive element in a circuit is one which? Ans. (d) : Colour code of resister is given by-
(a) Supplies energy AB  10C  %D
(b) Receives energy Where,
(c) Both supplies and receives energy A, B = first two significant figure of resistance in 
(d) None of these C = decimal multiplier
BSNL TTA 26.09.2016, 3 PM D = % tolerance (Gold 5%, Silver-10%, No colour
Ans : (b) If the element consumes energy then it is 20%)
called passive element. Passive elements includes  for yellow-violet-orange-gold we have-
resistances, capacitors and coils (also called inductors). A =4, B=7 & C =3 Also D =5%
1327. The current between the nodes A and B in the i.e. 47  103  5% or 47k  5% tolerance
given circuit is: (Colour) (Value) Multiplier Tolerance %
Black 0 100(1) 0
Brown 1 101 1
Red 2 102 2
Orange 3 103 –
Yellow 4 104 –
Green 5 105 0.5
Blue 6 106 0.25
(a) 1.006A (b) 1A Violet 7 107 0.1
(c) 1.6A (d) 0.06A Gray 8 108 –
MPPEB Sub. Engineer 0.8.07.2017 Shift-I White 9 109 –
Ans. (c) : Gold – 10–1 5
Silver – 10–2 10
1331. For the circuit shown in the given figure the
current I is given by

Let B be the reference point. Applying nodal at node A

V  10 V V  2
  0
3 1 3 (a) 3 A (b) 2 A
V– 10 + 3V + V + 2 = 0 (c) 1 A (d) zero
5V = 8 ESE-2001
V = 8/5 = 1.6 V Ans. (c) :
1.6
 Current through A to B =  1.6 Amp
1
1328. What is the end point of branch called?
(a) Node (b) Graph
(c) Path (d) Tree
MPPEB Sub. Engineer 0.8.07.2017 Shift-I
Ans. (a) : A branch is defined by line joining by two Apply nodal at node a-
nodes. Va Va  Vb
 6
Hence end of a branch is called node. 1 2
1329. A _______ is a part of a network that lies V 3
Va  a 6
between two junction. 2
(a) loop (b) branch 3Va – 3 = 12
(c) mesh (d) node 3Va = 15
MPPEB Sub. Engineer 0.8.07.2017 Shift-I Va = 5
Ans. (b) : A line joining between two nodes is called a Current through 2 is–
branch in an electric circuit. 53 2
Hence a branch is a part of network that lies between I   1A
2 2
two junctions.
1332. Consider the following circuit :
1330. A resistor coloured Yellow-Violet-Orange-Gold
would be _______.
(a) 47 with a tolerance of +/-10%
(b) 47 with a tolerance of +/-5%
(c) 4.7 with a tolerance of +/-10%
(d) 47k with a tolerance of +/-5%
MPPEB Sub. Engineer 0.8.07.2017 Shift-I
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 In the above circuit, when Vs = 3 V, I = 4A, (c) 114 mA (d) 1.14 A
What is the value of I when Vs = 12 V? BSNL TTA 25.09.2016, 3:00 P.M.
(a) 5.5 A (b) 10 A
Ans : (d)
(c) 15 A (d) 20 A
ESE-2004
Ans. (a) : When, VS = 3V
Voltage of the node a
V1 = I × 3 = 4 × 3 = 12 V
Given that RL = 680 
RS = 12 k  = 12×103 = 12000
Source current = 1.2 A
Then current by load resistance by current divider rule
By applying KCL at node a R  1.2 12000  1.2
IL  S  = 1.135 A  1.14 A
V  VS 12  3 R S  R L 12000  680
Is  I  1  4  7A
3 3 1336. Four 100 W bulbs are connected in parallel
When, VS = 12V
Again applying KCL at node a, across 200V supply line. If one bulb gets fused
then :
V V  VS
IS  1  1 (a) no bulb will light
3 3
(b) all the four bulbs will light
V1 V1  12
 7   V1  16.5V (c) rest of the three bulbs will light
3 3
V 16.5 (d) None of these
I 1   5.5A BSNL TTA 25.09.2016, 3:00 P.M.
3 3
1333. kg m2 per sec is the unit of- Ans : (c) If one bulb gets fused then remaining three
(a) Energy (b) Momentum bulbs will light because in parallel connection every
(c) Angular momentum (d) Power bulb gets same voltage.
BSNL TTA 21.02.2016 1337. Two capacitors of 2 F and 3 F are connected
Ans : (c) kg.m2 per sec is the unit of angular in series across 10V. The potential difference
momentum.
across the 2F capacitor will be :
Angular momentum = Moment of inertia × Angular
velocity (a) 4V (b) 6V
Angular displacement (c) 10V (d) 0V
 MR 2  BSNL TTA 21.02.2016
Time
1 BSNL TTA 25.09.2016, 3:00 P.M.
Unit  kg.m 2  Ans : (b) Given that
t(sec)
C1 = 2F, C2 =3F
Unit = kg  m2/sec
1334. Potential difference is :
(a) Scalar quantity
(b) Vector quantity
(c) Both scalar quantity & vector quantity
(d) None of these
BSNL TTA 25.09.2016, 3:00 P.M. Using voltage divider rule voltage across 2F will be
ESIC JE 2016
1
Ans : (a) Potential difference is a scalar quantity. 10 
Potential difference is the difference of potential V 2  6 volt
between two point charges. 1 1

W 2 3
V  (volt) 1338. The charge of an electron is :
q
(a) 1.6  10–17 Coulomb
Work done by a unit positive charge to move from one (b) 1.6  10–19 Coulomb
point to other point is called potential difference. (c) 1.6  10–21 Coulomb
1335. A 680  load resistor RL, is connected across a (d) 1.6  10–23 Coulomb
constant current source of 1.2A source DSSSB JE 19.03.2021, Shift-I
resistance, RS is 12k. The load current BSNL TTA 25.09.2016, 3:00 P.M.
through RL is : Ans : (b) The charge of an electron is
(a) 12A (b) 1.2A = 1.6×10–19 coulomb
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1339. In the interconnection of ideal sources shown in I  I1  I2  30 mA
the following figure, it is known that the 60 V Vs  I  R eq
source is absorbing power.
Which of the following can be the value of the R eq  8  3.5  12
current source I? R eq  23.5
Vs  30 mA  23.5
Vs  705 mV
1342. A filament lamp of 40W, 110V is connected in
series with resistance R. If the supply voltage is
(a) 15 A (b) 18 A 230 V, the value of resistance R should be :
(c) 10 A (d) 13 A (a) 330 ohm (b) 340 ohm
KVS WET 2017 (c) 130 ohm (d) 240 ohm
Ans. (c) : In given circuit is- KVS WET 2017
Ans. (a) : Given, P1 = 40 Watt, V1 = 110 V, R1 = ?
V12
 P=
R1
110 2
40 =
At node B apply KCL- R1
IS+I=12 110  110
IS =12-I R1 =  302.5
To get IS +Ve, I < 12 Amp 40
So, I = 10Amp
1340. If a capacitor stores 100 C charge at 10 volts,
the capacitance value is :
(a) 100 F (b) 1000 F
(c) 10 F (d) 1 F
KVS WET 2017 110  110
Ans. (c) : Given, Capacitor charged store (q) = Resistance of bulbs =
100C, 40
Vbulb = 110V
voltage = 10 volts
Vr = 230 – 110 = 120 V
q = CV
By using voltage division rule,
q 100  106 230  r
C= = 120 =
V 10 302.5  r
C = 10 F r  330 
1341. For the network shown in the following figure
the value of Vs which makes I0 = 7.5 mA is : 1343. If I is the current flowing through conductor
and V is the potential difference across its end,
then Ohm's Law is expressed as :
L1 1L
(a) V  I (b) V  I
A A
L A
(c) V   I (d) V   I
(a) 705 mV (b) 725 mV A L
(c) 680 mV (d) 695 mV KVS WET 2017
KVS WET 2017 Ans. (b) : We know that,
Ans. (a) : 
R =  .....(i)
A
V = IR .....(ii)
Put the value of R in equation (ii)

V= I
A
 Resistivity is the reciprocal of conductivity-
From the given figure- 1
I3  I0  7.5mA  because 6 || 6   =

I1  I0  I3  15mA 1 I
I1  I2  15mA  becasue7 || 7  V
A

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1344. Using mesh analysis the current through the 4 1 Joule
ohm resistor in a circuit shown below is : 1 Watt =  1W  J / sec
1 second
1J
1 Watt-hour =  3600sec  3.6 103 Joule
1sec
1347. Which of the following is a common unit of a
35 40 physical quantity in M.K.S. & S.I. systems.
(a) A (b) A
22 22 (a) ampere (b) kelvin
39 5 (c) mole (d) joule/sec
(c) A (d) A
22 12 BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 10 AM
KVS WET 2017 Ans : (d) The unit of power in MKS system is the joule
Ans. (a) : Given circuit is- per second or watt and the unit of power in SI system is
the Joule per second. Thus both are same in MKS and
SI system,
Power (P) = VI
Energy (E) = P × t
By KVL (for first loop) energy  E 
10  2I1  4  I1  I 2   0 P = Power  P  
time  t 
10  2I1  4I1  4I2  0 1348. If 120 C of charge passes through a conductor
6I1  4I 2  10 in 60 sec, the current in the conductor is
6I1  4I 2  10 ........................(i) (a) 3.33 A (b) 1 A
Similarly, KVL for second loop. (c) 2 A (d) 0.3 A
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 10 AM
5  6I 2  4  I1  I 2   0 BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM
5  6I2  4I 2  4I1  0 Ans : (c) Given that:-
4I1+10I2 =5 .......(ii) Q = 120 C
from equation (i) and (ii) t = 60 sec
20 5 I=?
I1  , I2 
11 22 Q 120
I= =
Hence, current through the 4 ohm resistor is- t 60
20 5 40  5 I = 2A
I = I1+I2 =  =
11 22 22 1349. Ratio of the voltage and electric current in a
35 closed circuit :
I A
22 (a) remains constant (b) varies
1345. When 'I' is the current in amperes, the (c) increases (d) decreases
temperature rises at which fuse wire will melt BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 10 AM
is proportional to Ans : (a) Ohm's law:- It states that the current through
(a) I (b) I2 a conductor between two points is directly proportional
(c) 1/I (d) 1/I2 to the voltage across the two points. Introducing the
Nagaland PSC CTSE (Diploma) 2018, Paper-II constant of proportionality, the resistance.
Ans. (b) : Power loss in fusing current with respect to V
I=
temperature R
V = IR (at constant temp. and pressure)
PL  I2 R
1350. A 220V, 100W Bulb is connected to a 110 V
Where R = resistance per unit length. source. Calculate the power consumed by the
Hence PL  I 2 bulb?
(a) 20 W (b) 15 W
1346. One Watt hour contains ______Joules (c) 10 W (d) 25 W
(a) 3.6  108 (b) 3.6  105 BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 10 AM
(c) 3.6  10 3
(d) 3.6  101 Ans : (d) Given that,
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 10 AM from rating  voltage (V) = 220 Volt
ESIC JE 2019 Power (P) = 100 Watt
Ans : (c) The SI unit of power is Watt (W). The power V2 220  220
of an object is one Watt when it works at the rate of 1
 R= 
P(Watt) 100
Joule per second or R = 484Ω
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 Now, if V = 110 V 1355. Find the voltage across RL in figure when
then P=? RL = 1 k and 2 k
V2
P
R
110 110 12100
P 
484 484
P = 25 Watt
(a) 9V, 12V (b) 4V, 8V
1351. An electric circuit contains (c) 16V, 24V (d) 18V, 36V
(a) active elements only BSNL TTA 27.09.2016, 3 PM
(b) passive elements only
Ans : (a) The given figure is-
(c) both active and passive elements
(d) None of these
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 10 AM
Ans : (c) An electric circuit contains both active and
passive elements. Active circuits are those which can
provide gain, either voltage gain or current gain. EX:-
Current source & voltage source are Active sources. Applying nodal on node A-
Passive circuits are those which cannot or do not When RL = 1 k
provide any gain. e.g.:- resistance, inductor, capacitor. Va  45 Va Va
1352. The power consumed by a pure capacitor is 3
 3
 3
 12  103  0
1.5  10 3 10 1 10
(a) 1 W (b) 0.5 W
(c)  W (d) 0 W 4Va  180  2Va  6Va  12  6
0
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 10 AM 6  103
Ans : (d) The purely capacitive circuit consumes no 12Va = 180  72
active power. When AC is applied to pure capacitive 12Va = 108
circuit, some power will be taken in first quarter cycle Va = 9V
of AC and returned back to supply during next quarter When, RL = 2 k
cycle, so the net power consumed is zero. Va  45 Va Va
3
 3
 3
12 103  0
A 1.510 310 2 10
C Farad
d 4Va 180  2Va  3Va 12 10 3  6 103
0
1353. Which one of the following is not correctly 6 103
match? 9Va = 180 – 72 = 108
(a) Kilowatt-hour-energy Va = 12V
(b) Celsius-name of a king 1356. Two lamps of 100 W and 200W rated for 220 V
(c) Balance wheel in watch-invar
are placed in series and a 440V applied across
(d) Newton-forces
them, then-
BSNL TTA 27.09.2016, 3 PM
(a) Only 100W lamp will fuse
Ans : (b) Kilowatt hour (symbolized kW-h as per SI) is (b) Only 200W lamp will fuse
a composite unit of electric energy equivalent to one (c) Both lamps will fuse
kilowatt (1 kW) of power sustained for one hour. (d) No lamp will fuse
 The degree Celsius is a unit of temperature on the BSNL TTA 27.09.2016, 3 PM
Celsius scale, a temperature scale originally known as Ans : (a) Given,
the centigrade scale. It is not a name of king. P1 = 100 W, P2 = 200 W
 A balance wheel, or balance, is the time keeping V = 220 V
device used in mechanical watches and small clocks. Two lamp's resistance are connected in series with
 The Newton is the International system of units 440V-
derived unit of force.
1354. Which one of the following is not a unit of
time?
(a) Micro second (b) Second
(c) Year (d) Light year
BSNL TTA 27.09.2016, 3 PM
Ans : (d) Light year are those practical units which are
used to measure large distance for example, the distance V 2 220  220
R1    484
between sun and earth or other celestial bodies, so they P1 100
are the units of length not time. Here, second,
microsecond, year represent unit of time V 2 220  220
R2    242
1 Light year = 9.46  1015m P2 200

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 V 440 220 1359. In the circuit of figure below, the value of the
i   voltage source E is
R eq 726 363
220  220
PR1  i 2 R1   484  177.78W
363  363
220  220
PR 2  i 2 R 2   242  88.89W
363  363
Hence, 100W lamp will fuse.
1357. In a linear network, a 1 resistor consumes a
power of 4 W when voltage source of 4 V is (a) –16V (b) 4V
applied to the entire circuit, and 16 W when the (c) –6V (d) 16V
voltage source is replaced by an 8 V source. APGCL AM 2021
The power consumed by the 1  resistor when Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram: , E = ?
12 V is applied will be
(a) 0 W (b) 20 W
(c) 36 W (d) 144 W
ESE 2012
Ans. (c) :

applying KVL in loop (1)

1 + E + 5 + 10 = 0
E + 16 = 0
V1 = AV2 + BI2 .....(i) E = -16V
I1 = CV2 + DI2 .....(ii)
When V = 4 V and P = 4 W 1360. All resistances in the circuit in figure below are
of R ohms each. The switch is initially open.
P
 P = I 22 R  I2  What happens to the lamp's intensity when the
R switch is closed?
2
V
and P  2  V2  PR
R
P
4  A PR  B
R
As R = 1
 4 = PA  PB
4 = 2A + 2B ----(iii)
When V = 8 V and P = 16 W (a) Increases
8=4A+4B ----(iv) (b) Decreases
Adding equation (iii) and (iv) (c) Remains the same
12 = 6A + 6B (d) Answer depends on the value of R.
 V2 = 6A and I2 = 6A APGCL AM 2021
Therefore power consumed by 1 resistor Ans. (c) : Given circuit diagram
I 22 R  36W
1358. Which of the following is a passive component?
(a) Semiconductor devices
(b) Vacuum tube devices
(c) Capacitors
(d) All of these
BSNL TTA 27.09.2016, 3 PM
Ans : (c) Passive component:- It is an electronic
component which can only receive energy, which it can
either dissipate, absorb or store it in an electric field or a Given circuit diagram is a balance bridge so no current
magnetic field. Passive elements do not need any form flow through the middle resistance (a-b) therefore there
of electrical power to operate and do not provide gain or is no any effect of switch in the circuit in respective of
amplification, oscillate or generate an electrical signal their position open or close. Thus the lamp intensity
passive component are as Resistor, inductor, capacitor, before switch and after switch closed is remain the
transformer. same.
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1361. The value of voltage V1 for the circuit shown in Rt Rt  R0
figure below is (c) (d)
R 0  t 2  t1  R 0  t 2  t1 
KVS WET 2017
Ans. (a) : The temperature coefficient of resistance of a
material is given as-
Rt = Ro[1 +  (T2 – T1)]
Rt = Ro + Ro (T2 – T1)
Rt – Ro =  Ro(T2 – T1)
R t  Ro R t  Ro
= =
(a) 3.043V (b) 8.5V R o  T2  T1  R o  T2  T1 
(c) 30.05V (d) 15.532V Where,
APGCL AM 2021  = Temperature coefficient of resistance material
Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram. Rt = Conductor resistance at temperature T°C
Ro = Conductor resistance at 0°C
T1 = Conductor temperature in °C
T2 = Reference temperature that  specified Celsius.
1364. The color code for a 47  resistor with 1%
tolerance would be :
(a) yellow, violet, black, brown
(b) yellow, blue, black, black
(c) yellow, green, brown, gold
By super node concept. (d) yellow, blue, brown, silver
V1  V2  10.............(i) KVS WET 2017
Ans. (a) : Color code for resistor is-
V3  V2  5i 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
5V  V BBR O Y G BV G W
V3  V2  1  i  1  47   Color coding with 1% tolerance means-
2  2
V3  2.5V1  V2 ..................(ii)
and,
V1 V2 V3 Hence, we have (yellow, violet, Black, Brown)
   0 ...............(iii)
2 4 3 1365. The temperature coefficient of resistance of a
Put the value of V3 from equation (ii) into (iii) wire is 0.0008/ºC. If the resistance of the wire is
8 ohm at 0ºC, what is the resistance at 100º C?
6V1  3V2  4  2.5V1  V2   0 (a) 8.64 Ohm (b) 8.08 Ohm
16V1 + 7V2 = 0 ...............(iv) (c) 7.92 Ohm (d) 7.20 Ohm
ESE-2007
from equation (i) and (iv)
Ans. (a) : R  R 0 1  t 
V1 = 3.043V
= 8 (1+0.0008×100) = 8.64 
1362. If the diameter of a copper wire is increased by 1366. A copper conductor has a resistance of 15.5 
two times keeping its terminal voltage same,
at 0oC. What is its percentage conductivity at
then the drift velocity will
(a) become twice (b) become half 16oC (to nearest unit value) assuming the
(c) become four times (d) remain unchanged temperature coefficient of copper as 0.00428
ESE-2015 per oC at 0oC?
(a) 54% (b) 68% (c) 94% (d) 98%
Ans. (d) : If the diameter of a copper wire is increased
by two times keeping its terminal voltage same, then the ESE 2017
drift velocity will remain unchanged. Ans. (c) : We know that
Vd is independent upon diameter. R T  R 0 1  T 
 Vd  E 1 1
 1  T 
 dependent upon temperature T  0
So, Vd dependent upon Electric field.  1  1
1363. The temperature coefficient of resistance of a T   1  T  0  1  0.00428  16  0 = 0.9339 0
material is given as :
R t  R0 R0  R t 0.9359  0
(a) (b) % of 0 = 100 i.e. 93.59% of 0
R 0  t 2  t1  R t  t1  t 2  0

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1367. Since resistance is independent of frequency, it Ans. (c) : The ohm's law deals with the relation
is represented graphically by a _______. between current and p.d (potential difference).
(a) circle (b) hyperbola At constant physical condition-
(c) parabola (d) straight line
IV
MPPEB Sub. Engineer 0.8.07.2017 Shift-I
V
Ans. (d) : As X L  2fL  X L  f I
R
1 1
XC   XC  1371. A dc circuit can be represented by an internal
2fC f
voltage source of 50V with an output resistance
and XL  represents a straight line passes through
origin with respect to frequency. of 100 k. In order to achieve accuracy better
XC  represents hyperbola with respect to (+ve) than 99% for voltage measurement across its
frequency terminals, the voltage measuring device should
R  independent of frequency which represents a have a resistance of at least.
straight line with independent of frequency. (a) 10 M (b) 1 M
1368. What happens to the resistance of a conductor (c) 10 k (d) 1 k
if its length is increased three times and ESE 2002
diameter is halved? Ans. (a) : For given arrangement, load current
(a) Resistance remains the same
50
(b) Resistance is increased 3 times iL   0.5mA
(c) Resistance is increased 6 times 100  103
(d) Resistance is increased 12 times 99% Accuracy means, 99% current passing through the
ESE-2015 load and rest current out 0.5 mA passing through the
Ans. (d) : Resistance, 1
meter i.e. 1% of 0.5 mA I m  0.5mA   5 
 1 100
R1   1  . 2
......(i) After achieving 99% accuracy, voltmeter reading will
A1  d1 
  come 49.5 V which potential drop across voltmeter.
2 So, 49.5 = 5.0 × 10–6 × r
31 r = 9.9M  10M
R2   2
........(ii)
 d1  1372. The circuit shown in Fig. is equivalent to a load
  of
4
from equation (i) & (ii)
d12
R1 4 1
 16 2  
R2 d1 3 16 12
3
4 (a) 2.4  (b) 4.2 
R 2  12 R1 (c) 6  (d) 10 
1369. The specific resistance of the conductor JPSC AE 10.04.2021, Paper II
depends upon its : Ans. (b) :
(a) length per unit area
(b) cross-sectional area
(c) material
(d) length
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : The resistivity of a conductivity substances is Apply nodal at node A-
the resistance of the unit volume of that conducting V V  3I
substance. It depends on the nature of the substance.  I
6 4
2
R.A.   m V V 3I
Formula –       m (ohm-meter)   I
 m 6 4 4
1370. The ohm's law deals with the relation between : 2V  3V 7I
(a) charge and resistance 
12 4
(b) charge and capacity 5V = 21I
(c) current and p.d.
V 21
(d) capacity and p.d. Equivalent load =   4.2 
MRPL (Tech. Asstt. Trainee), 21.02.2021 I 5

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1373. The current in the given circuit is Ans. (a) : After the rearrangement of given circuit-

(a) 9 A (b) 7.75 A

(c) 10.25A (d) 4 A
JPSC AE 10.04.2021, Paper II
Ans. (d) : Given circuit, RAB = 1 + 3 = 4 
1376. For the circuit shown in Fig., find the value of
the current 'I' and the resistance 'R'

Apply KVL-
–36 + 5I + 4I = 0
9I = 36
I=4A
(a) 3A and 15 (b) 4A and 20
1374. Find the capacitance to be connected in series
(c) 2A and 10 (d) 5A and 40
with a 10F capacitor for the equivalent Vizag Steel MT 13.12.2020
capacitance to be 7.5F. Ans. (b) :
(a) 20 F (b) 40 F
(c) 10 F (d) 30 F
Vizag Steel MT 13.12.2020
Ans. (d) : Given,
C  10F , Ceq  7.5F , C1 = ?

Apply KVL in loop-1

100  10  I  2   10I  0
20I  20  100  0
Then,
20I  80
C  C1
Ceq  Current across 10  resistor, I = 4A
C  C1  Voltage across R  -
10f  C1 VR  10I  10  4 = 40V
7.5f 
10f  C1 Value of resistance 'R'-
75  7.5C1  10C1 V 40
R   20 
75  2.5C1 I 2
1377. In the circuit shown below, what will be the
C1  30 F
value of current through resistance
1375. For the circuit shown in Fig, find the
equivalent resistance between nodes A and B.

R?
3 3
(a) A (b) A
2 4
(a) 4  (b) 6  9
(c) 0 A (d) A
(c) 2  (d) 8  4
Vizag Steel MT 13.12.2020 UPPSC AE 13.12.2020, Paper-I
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Ans. (c) : Ans. (b) : Given circuit:

Arrange the circuit as bridge- From figure-

I1 = 5 + 3 + 4 = 12A
I2 = I1 + 6 = 12 + 6 = 18A
I = I2 – 7
= 18 – 7
I = 11A
1380. Find the current I flowing towards the node
(N) in the circuit shown below.

 R1R3 = R2R4
 10 × 20 = 10 × 20
200 = 200
Therefore, above circuit is at balanced condition so
current through resistance R = 2  is zero. (a) 15A (b) 1A
1378. The current "I' in the network given below is (c) 5A (d) 10A
DMRC JE, 26.02.2020
Ans. (c) : Incoming current = Outgoing current
1+I+4=2+3+5
I5

(a) 9 Amps (b) 12 Amps

(c) 6 Amps (d) 3 Amps
TSPSC Manager (Engg.)HMWSSB 2020
Ans. (b) : Given network-

1381. According to Kirchhoff's law, the algebraic

sum of all IR drops and emf's in any closed
loop of a network is always:
Apply KVL in loop (1) (a) Negative (b) Positive
+4 + 2 (I  2)  3 VR + 5 I = 0 (c) Zero (d) One
4 + 2 I  4  3 VR + 5 I = 0 DMRC JE 2018, Shift III
2 I  3 VR + 5 I = 0 Ans. (c) : Kirchhoff's law- According to Kirchhoff's
7 I = 3 VR voltage law algebraic sum of all IR drop and emf's in
any closed loop of a network is always zero.
 VR = 2 (I  2) = 2 I  4
IR  emf  0
 7 I = 3 (2 I  4)  It is independent on nature of the elements.
7 I = 6 I  12  It is work on the principle of law of conservation of
I =  12 Amps energy.
1379. The value of current I for the given circuit is: 1382.

(a) 6A (b) 11A

(c) 7A (d) 3A Find the current flowing through the 6 
DMRC JE 2018, Shift-I resistor in the above figure.
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 (a) 6 A (b) 2 A Ans. (b) : KCL for AC circuit- The phasors sum of
(c) 4 A (d) 5 A currents entering the node is equal to phasors sum of
TSPSC Manager (Engg.)HMWSSB 2020 currents leaving the node.
DMRC JE 2018, Shift III KCL for DC circuit- The algebraic sum of currents
Ans. (c) : Given circuit diagram current through entering the node is equal to algebraic sum of currents
6resistor =? leaving the node.
It hold law of conservation of charge..
1385. The value of current 'I' in the Figure shown
below is _______.

4  12 48
R eq    3
4  12 16
Current through 6  resistor-
(a) 20 A (b) 100 A
(c) 50 A (d) 80 A
GSECL 2020 Shift-I
Ans. (d) :

3  12 3  12
I2    4A
36 9
I2  4A
1383. Find Va -Vb in the following part of a closed
circuit where Va and Vb are the potentials at a Apply KCL at point 'F'
and b. Total incoming current = Total outgoing current
120 = 40 + I
I = 80 Amp
KCL (Kirchhoff's current law)–The algebraic sum of
(a) 10 V (b) 15 V the current meeting at a junction in a electrical circuit is
(c) 3. 5 V (d) 2 A zero
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019  KCL is based on conservation of charge.
Ans. (a) : 1386. According to KVL, the algebraic sum of all IR
drops and emfs in any closed loop of a network
is always
(a) Zero
(b) Positive
(c) Negative
(d) Determined by battery emf
Apply KVL- Karnataka PSC JE 2017
Va – 10V + 5V – 5V – Vb = 0 Ans. (a) : According to KVL, the algebraic sum of all
Va – Vb = 10 – 5 + 5 IR drops and emfs in any closed loop of a network is
Va – Vb = 10V always zero
1384. The Kirchoff's current law as applied to ac
circuits is defined as:
(a) The algebraic sum of currents entering the
node is equal to algebraic sum of current
leaving the node
(b) The phasors sum of currents entering the node
is equal to phasors sum of currents leaving
the node
(c) The sum of magnitude of currents at the node E+(-V ) + (-V )+(-V ) = 0
1 2 3
is equal to zero
E-V1-V2-V3 = 0
(d) The total algebraic sum of currents at the
node is equal to zero E  V1  V2  V3

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E = IR1 + IR2 + IR3 2
I =  0.2A
 E   IR  E – IR = 0 10
Applied voltage = sum of all voltage drops The potential difference between 3  terminals
or V3W = I´3Volt
The source voltage is equal to the sum of all voltage = 0.2×3 Volt
drops. V3W = 0.6 Volt
1387. Three 2 ohm resistors are connected to form a 1389. Kirchhoff’s laws are applicable to
triangle. The resistance between any two (a) D.C. only (b) A.C. only
corners is (c) both A.C. and D.C. (d) none of these
Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PHED) 2014 Paper-I
(a) 6 (b) 2
Ans. (c) : Kirchhoff's law are applicable to both AC and
(c) 3/4 (d) 4/3 D.C.
HPSSC JE 18.07.2021 1390. In the figure given below the value of R is
HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579)
Ans. (d) :

(a) 2.5  (b) 5.0 

(c) 7.5 (d) 10.0 
Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PHED) 2014 Paper-I
The resistance between A and C corners (R) Ans. (c) : Req= 10||10+R
= R AC (R AB + R BC )

R = 2W (2W + 2W)

R= 2W 4W
2´ 4
R= W Req = 5+R
2+ 4 V = I Req = 8(5+R)
4 100 = 40+8R
R= W
3 60
R  7.5 
1388. A cell of negligible resistance and e.m.f. 2 volts 8
is connected to series combination of 2, 3 & 5 1391. Series connection of current sources is not
ohms. The potential difference in volts between allowed because it violates
(a) Principle of energy conservation
the terminals of 3 ohm resistance will be
(b) Ohm’s law
(a) 0.6 V (b) 2/3 V (c) KCL
(c) 3 V (d) 6 V (d) KVL
HPSSSB JE-2017 (Post code- 579) Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PHED) 2014 Paper-I
Ans. (a) : Ans. (c) : Current source are not allowed to be
connected together in series , either of the same value or
ones with different value.
1392. Which one of the following statement is TRUE
about the Kirchhoff's voltage law?
(a) The algebraic sum of all the voltage around
any closed path is infinite.
(b) The algebraic sum of all the voltages around
any closed path is negative.
V (c) The algebraic sum of all the voltages around
Total Current flowing through the circuit is I 
R any closed path is one.
 total Resistance R = 2+3+5 (d) The algebraic sum of all the voltages around
= 10 any closed path is zero.
V = 2 Volt SSC JE 22.01.2018, Shift-I
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Ans : (d) In Kirchhoff's Voltage Law, Algebraic sum of (c) Instantaneously (d) None of these
all voltages are equal to zero in any closed loop. BSNL TTA 25.09.2016, 3:00 P.M.
according to Kirchhoff's voltage law in any closed loop Ans : (c) Since the voltage source is ideal so its
multiplication of flowing current and its all resistance is internal resistance will be zero and hence the time
equal to algebraic sum of all e.m.f. in that loop. It is constant for the circuit zero. That's why capacitor will
also based on energy conservation law. charge and discharge instantaneously.
 IR   EMF  0 1397. For the circuit given below, the voltage across
the 1 resistor is:
1393. The internal impedance of ideal voltage source
and current source are respectively-
(a) zero and zero
(b) infinity and zero
(c) zero and infinity
(d) infinity and infinity
UPRVUNL AE 04.07.2021 (a) 7/4 V (b) 5/4 V
Ans. (c) : The internal impedance of ideal voltage (c) 7/3 V (d) 2/3 V
source is zero and internal impedance of ideal current OPPSC AE 2021, Paper-I
source is infinity. Ans. (a) :
1394. A______ is formed by enclosing a dependent or
independent voltage source connected between
two non reference nodes and any elements
connected in parallel with it
(a) superloop (b) supernode
(c) dependent node (d) dependent loop Applying nodal at node A-
UPRVUNL AE 04.07.2021 VA  4 VA
 1  0
Ans. (b) : A supernode is formed by enclosing a 3 1
dependent or independent voltage source connected VA – 4 + 3 V A = 3
between two non reference nodes and any elements 4VA = 7
connected in parallel with it. VA = 7/4 V
1395. As shown in the figure, 1  resistance is 7
hence, voltage across 1 ohm resistance is volt
connected across a source that has a load line 4
v + i = 100. The current through the resistance 1398. In the following circuit, currents I1 and I2 are
is respectively:

(a)
1.818 A and 0.4545 A
(a) 25 A (b) 50 A (b)
2.451 A and -1.568 A
(c) 100 A (d) 200 A (c)
0.4545 A and - 1.818 A
ESE-2014 (d)
1.56 A and-2.45A
Ans. (b) : OPPSC AE 2021, Paper-I
Ans. (c) : By converting current source into voltage
source-

Apply KVL in above circuit-

V = i ...........................(i)
V + i = 100...................(ii) applying nodal at node A
From equation (i) and (ii) VA  50 VA VA  100
2i = 100   0
10 20 30
i = 50 A
6  VA  50   3VA  2  VA  100 
1396. An ideal voltage source will charge an ideal 0
capacitor. 60
(a) in infinite time (b) Exponentially 11VA  300  200  0

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 500 37
VA  V VA  Volt
11 2
Current in 5 resister is -
V0 = 2I1
500
50  V
11  50 I1  A
i1  5
10 110
i1  0.454 Amp 37
=  3.7Amp
2
Current in 30 resistor is -
500 5
 100 V0  2  I1  2  3.7  7.4V
i 2  11  1.818 Amp
30 1401. What is the value of v0 in the given circuit?
i 2  1.818 Amp
1399. In the network shown below ,what is the
current I in the direction shown ?

(a) 12 V (b) 6 V
(c) 24 V (d) 15 V
ESE (Pre) 18.07.2021
Ans. (c) :
(a) 0 (b) 1/3A
(c) 5/6A (d) 4A
OPPSC AE 2021, Paper-I
Ans. (a) : By converting 10A current source into
voltage source.
Apply KCL,
0.5i 0  i 0  3  0
 0.5i 0  3
3
i0 
0.5
Apply KVL –
i0 = 6A
10  5I  10  0
V0  i 0  4  6  4  24V
I0
1402. Three light bulbs are connected to a 9V battery
1400. Find V0 in the following circuit- as shown in the figure. What are the values of
the resistance of 20 W, 15 W, 10 W bulbs
respectively?

(a) 10 V (b) 12 V
(c) 7.4 V (d) 4.6 V
(a) 4.05 , 1.945, 1.297 
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
(b) 6.02 , 3.762, 3.162 
Ans. (c) :
(c) 7.672 , 4.887, 4.223 
(d) 8.345 , 6.893, 5.634 
ESE (Pre) 18.07.2021
Ans. (a) :

Apply KCL
V  12 VA
5 A 
5 5
12 2VA 37 2VA V2
5  ,  P20 
5 5 5 5 R 20

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 9  9 81 1404. An energy source forces a constant current of 2
R 20    4.05 A for 10 s to flow through a light bulb. If 2.3 kJ
20 20
Power of first branch, is given off in the form of light and heat energy,
P = 10 + 15 = 25W what is the voltage drop across the bulb?
Total resistance of first branch, (a) 120 V (b) 115 V
99 (c) 110 V (d) 105 V
R  3.24
25 ESE (Pre) 18.07.2021
Current through first branch, Ans. (b) : Given,
9 I = 2A, t = 10 sec, H = 2.3k J, V = ?
I = 2.777A H = I2R t
3.24
2
P15 = I R15 H = I.V.t
15 = 2.777×2.777 × R15 2.3×103 = 2×V×10
15 2.3  103
R15 = = 1.945 V=
2.777  2.777 2  10
P10 = I2 R10 V  115V
P 10
R10  102 = = 1.297 1405. For an ideal power supply, the output voltage is
I 2.777  2.77
independent of the load and the percentage
1403. For the circuit in figure, the values of i1 and i4
are respectively, regulation is
(a) equal to zero.
(b) equal to unity.
(c) greater than unity.
(d) less than unity but not zero.
ESE (Pre) 18.07.2021
Ans. (a) : For an ideal power supply, the output voltage
is independent of the load and the percentage regulation
is equal to zero .
1406. The equivalent capacitance of the combination
given below is:
(a) –7.5 A, 2.143 A (b) – 2.5 A, 3.93 A
(c) 3.4 A, – 6.5 A (d) 7.1 A, – 3.5 A
ESE (Pre) 18.07.2021
Ans. (a) : Write KVL in 4th loop,
10 i4 – 8 i3 = –10 ....(i)
Substitute i4 = –I0 in eq (i)
10 I0 + 8 i3 = 10
I0 = 1– 0.8 i3
write KVL equation for 3 loops at a time (a) 12.5 mF (b) 50 mF
2i1  6i 2  12i 3  8i 4  0 (c) 2.5 mF (d) 25 mF
i 4  I0 DMRC JE 2018, Shift-I
2i1  6i 2  12i3  8I0  0 .....(ii) Ans. (b) : Given circuit & diagram-
Substitute I0 value in equation (ii)
2i1  6i 2  5.6i3  8 ...(iii)
i 2  i1  5 ...(iv)
i 2  i3  3I0 ...(v)
Sub. I0 value in eq (v)
i 2  i3  3 1  0.8i3 
i 2  1.4i3  3 ...(vi) For parallel connection equivalent capacitance-
Solve eq. (iii), (iv) and (vi) Ceq = C1 + C2 + ..........Cn
i1 = –7.5 A Ceq = C1 + C2
i3 = 3.928 A = 25 + 25
i4 = i0 = –2.143A Ceq = 50 mF

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1407. Determine V0 in the circuit shown below: Applying nodal at node 'a'
V  15 V  10 V
  0
5 10 10
2V - 30 + V - 10 + V = 0
4V - 40 = 0  V = 10V
 V  15  V
i1     i2 
 5  10
(a) 48 V (b) 8 V  10  15  10
(c) 3 V (d) 16 V    i2 
ESIC JE 2019  5  10
Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram  5  i 2  1A
V0 = ? i1    
 5
i1  1A
1409. Find V0 and i0, respectively, in the following
circuit.

applying KVL in the loop

12-4i-2V0 +4-6i = 0 (a) 6 V, 12 A (b) 12 V, 6 A
- 2V0 -10i + 16 = 0 _____(1) (c) 3 V, 24 A (d) 6 V, 24 A
V0 = - 6i ________(2) ESIC JE 2019
put the value of V0 from eqn (2) in (1) Ans. (b) : From circuit diagram-
-2 (-6i) -10i +16 = 0
12i - 10i = -16
2i = -16
i 8A
put the value of i in equation (2)
V0 = -6(-8) applying super node at point a
9 = i0+i0/4+V0/8 _________(i)
V0  48V V0 = 2i0 __________(2)
1408. Find i1 and i2. respectively, in the given circuit. put the value of V0 in equation (1)
i 2i
9 = i0 + 0 + 0
4 8
36 = 4i0 +i0 + i0
6i0 = 36
36
i0 
6
i 0  6A
(a) 1 A, 0 A (b) 0 A, 0 A V0 = 2i0 = 2×6 = 12V
(c) 1 A, 1 A (d) 0 A, 1 A 1410. Using source transformation, find vo in the
ESIC JE 2019 below circuit.
Ans. (c) : Given circuit diagram.

(a) 8 V (b) 10 V
(c) 12 V (d) 3.2 V
ESIC JE 2019

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Ans. (d) : Given circuit diagram: By Eqn (1) & (2)
6i 1  4i 2  15
2i1  4i 2  5
  
4i1  10
10
i1 =
4
i1  2.5A
Put the value of i1 in Eqn (2)
2×2.5 - 4i2 = 5
5.0 - 4i2 =5
4i2 = 5-5
Applying nodal at node 'a'
i 2  0A
V  12 V V  12
  0 1412. In the circuit-
6 8 3
4V + 48 + 3V + 8V - 96 = 0
15 V -48 = 0
15 V = 48
48 16
V 
15 5 The value of ix is-
16 (a) 2A (b) –0.6A
From figure, V = V0 = (c) 2.6A (d) 1.4A
5 Mizoram PSC Jr. Grade (PWD) 2018 Paper-I
V0 3.2V Ans. (d) :
1411. Find i1 and i2, respectively, in the given circuit.

Applying KVL in ABCDEFA

2I x  1 I x  3  2I x  10  0

(a) 5 A, 2.5 A (b) 0 A, 2.5 A 5I x  7  0

(c) 2.5 A, 5 A (d) 2.5 A, 0 A 7
I x   1.4A
ESIC JE 2019 5
Ans. (d) : Given circuit diagram- 1413. In the circuit shown in the figure, find the
current flowing through the 8 resistor?

(a) 0.25 A (b) 0.50 A

(c) 0.75 A (d) 0.10 A
applying KVL in loop (I) DMRC JE 20.02.2020
–18i1 + 12i2 = –45 Ans. (a) :
– 6i1 + 4i2 = –15
6i1 – 4i2 = 15 ...(1)
Applying KVL in loop (II)
-30 - 9i2 - 3i2 - 12i2 + 12i1= 0
- 30 - 24i2+12i1= 0
-5 - 4i2+2i1= 0 ...(2)

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Apply KCL-
Rab = 10  2  3  10  6
i 1  i 2  i  0 23 5
V5 V3 V 56
  0 =  11.2
2 4 8 5
4V  20  2V  6  V 1416. The current supplied by the battery shown
0
8 below is:
7V-14=0
14
V  2V
7
2
i   0.25A
8
1414. Find the value of Vx in the given circuit? (a) 1.4A (b) 3A
(c) 0.43A (d) 0.4A
DMRC JE 2018, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram-

(a) 15 V (b) 10 V
(c) 5 V (d) -5 V
DMRC JE 20.02.2020
Ans. (b) : Current will not flow through 20 resistor because it is
parallel with short wire (Zero Resistance).

Req  5  10
Apply KVL- 5 10 10
-35+10I+2Vx+5I=0 [ Vx=10I ] R eq  
5  10 3
-35+10I+20I+5I=0
current supplied by battery-
35I= 35
I= 1A V 10
I =
Hence, R eq 10 / 3
Vx = 10×1 10  3
= 10 V 
10
1415. Find the value of resistance (Rab) in the
following circuit - I = 3A
1417. For the circuit given below, current through
1 resistance is:

(a) 15 (b) 5.6 (a) 1.14A (b) 2A

(c) 21 (d) 11.2 (c) 1.43A (d) 1.67A
DMRC JE 20.02.2020 DMRC JE 2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : Ans. (c) : Given circuit diagram

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By applying Nodal method- (a) 10A (b) 1A
10  2  Va Va Va  4 (c) 7A (d) 4A
  DMRC JE, 26.02.2020
6 2 2
12  Va 2Va  4 Ans. (d) :

6 2
12  Va  6Va  12
7Va  24
24
Va  Nodal apply at point A,
7
VA  20 V
Current through 1 resistor (I)  10  A  0
24 2 8
12  VA VA
I 7  84  24  10  10  0
6 76 2 8
I  1.4285  1.43A 5VA 20  8
 20 VA  = 32V
1418. For the circuit given below, current through 8 5
8 is: current through 3
V 32
I A   4A
8 8
1420. In the circuit shown below the voltage across
100 Ω resistance is:

(a) 2.5A (b) 4A

(c) 1A (d) 1.42A
DMRC JE 2018, Shift-I (a) 50 V (b) 100 V
Ans. (d) : Given circuit diagram- (c) 60 V (d) 120 V
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
Ans. (d) :

Applying KCL at node (b)-

V – 20 V V –10
  0 Let voltage across 100  resistance is V
4 8 2 Apply nodal analysis-
2V – 40 + V + 4V – 40 = 0 V V V
7V = 80   8
20 100 150
80 15V  3V  2V
V 8
7 300
Current through 8 resistor- 20V
80 8
300
V 7 20V  2400
I 
8 8 2400
V
80 20
I
8 7 V = 120 Volt
I = 1.42A 1421. Equivalent resistance of the circuit shown
1419. What is the value of the current flowing in 3 below between X and Y:
resistor?

(a) 6 Ω (b) 9 Ω
(c) 18 Ω (d) 12 Ω
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
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Ans. (b) : 1 1 1
 
R eq 5 20
1 4 1

R eq 20

5 and 3 are connected in series- 1 5 1

 
R '  5  3  8 R eq 20 4
5 4 Req = 4 
X
1423. In the circuit below, the value of resistance R
8 8
8 is:
Y
8 and 8 connected in parallel
8  8 64
R ''    4
16 16
(a) 20 Ω (b) 30 Ω
(c) 10 Ω (d) 40 Ω
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
Ans. (a) :

4 and 4 are connected in series-

R '''  4  4  8

Voltage across 10  is-

100  V
6
10
8 and 8 are connected in parallel- 100 – V = 60
8  8 64 V  40
R ''''    4
16 16 Current across 10  is
40
I  4A
10
Current across R ohm is 2A
V = IR
5 and 4 are connected in series then equivalent 40
I  20
resistance of the circuit between X and Y is = 5 2
+4 1424. A non- ideal current source of 25 mA is
1422. Equivalent resistance seen between the supplying a resistive load of 5 kΩ. If the actual
terminals a and b for the circuit shown below
current flowing through the load is 20 mA,
is:
then the internal resistance of the source is:
(a) 1 kΩ (b) 10 kΩ
(c) 5 kΩ (d) 20 kΩ
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
(a) 20 Ω (b) 4 Ω Ans. (d) :
(c) 25 Ω (d) 5 Ω
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
Ans. (b) :

Put, Internal Resistance is r.

Here,
V1 = V 2
5mA  r  20mA  5K
To find out the equivalent resistance voltage source
short circuited and current source open circuited. r  20k

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1425. In the circuit shown below, the current drawn 1427. Two resistance of 4 and 6 are connected in
by the 6 Ω resistor is 2A. then the value of parallel. The combination is connected across a
resistance R is: 6 volt battery of negligible resistance. Calculate
the power supplied by the battery.
(a) 15 W (b) 25 W
(c) 35 W (d) 45 W
NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar)
(a) 9 Ω (b) 18 Ω
Ans. (a) :
(c) 3 Ω (d) 6 Ω
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019
Ans. (a) :

6 4
total resistance R eq   2.4
10
V6 6
2 Supply current I   2.5 A
6 2.4
V  12  6 Supply power P = I2 Req
V = 18 volt = (2.5)2 (2.4)
V = 15 W
The value of R is
I 1428. Two coils are said to be `magnetically isolated',
18 provided the coefficient of coupling K……….?
R (a) is equal to one
2
R=9 (b) is less than one
(c) is less than or equal to one
1426. In the circuit below, the voltage across 9 Ω (d) is equal to zero
resistor is: SSC JE 26.09.2019, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : is equal to zero K = 0 , when flux produced
by one coil, does not link at all with the other coil and
thus the coils are said to be magnetically isolated.
The value of K is unity when the flux of one coil if fully
(a) 54 V (b) 50 V link with the other coil.
(c) 75 V (d) 45 V K=1
DSSSB JE 05.11.2019 In this state the coil are strongly coupled.
Ans. (d) : M
K
L1L 2
1429. For the network shown as below, when I = 0,
V = 20 V and when R = 0. I = 10A, If now R = 3
15 and 9 are parallel- , what is the value of the current?
15  9 45
Equivalent resistance =  
15  9 8

(a) 6.67 A (b) 6.0 A

(c) 4.0 A (d) 10 A
45 ESE-2006
The voltage across  are same as 9 because in
8 Ans. (c) :
parallel connection voltage are same.
45
125 
Voltage across 9  8 (Voltage divides)
45
 10
8
125  45
 = 45V
125

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When I = 0, V = 20 V 1432. If the network has a/an ______ between two
VTh = 20 V nodes concept of Super node is used instead of
When R = 0, Ish = 10 A nodal analysis.
V 20 (a) voltage source
RTh = Th   2
Ish 10 (b) dependent current source
If R = 3 (c) independent current source
VTh 20 (d) resistor
I   4A SSC JE 20.10.2020, Shift-I
R Th  R 2  3
Ans. (a) : The network between two nodes by voltage
[Link] V-I relation for the network shown in the source is the concept of super node is used instead of
given box is V = 4I – 9. If now a resistor R = 2  nodal analysis.
is connected across it, then the value of I will be
+ I
Network V R = 2
-

(a) – 4.5 A (b) – 1.5 A 1433. In nodal analysis, for a network of N nodes, the
(c) 1.5 A (d) 4.5 A number of simultaneous equations to be solved
SSC JE 2011, Shift-II to get the unknowns is:
Ans: (d) Given that (a) N(N + 1) (b) N  1
V = 4I – 9 ..................(i) (c) N (d) N(N  1)
DMRC JE 10.04.2018, Shift-II
Ans : (b) Nodal analysis is based on Kirchhoff's current
law having N-node there will be N-1 simultaneous
from figure V= 2I .................. (ii) equation to solve and all voltage can be obtained. The
Now, number of non reference nodes is equal to the number
from equation (i) and equation (ii) of nodal equations that can be obtained.
2I = 4I - 9 1434. The power absorbed by a 10 V source in the
I = 4.5 A given circuit is.
1431. For the circuit shown in the figure below, I is

(a) 0 A (b) 1 A
(c) 2 A (d) 3 A (a) 30 W (b) 50 W
ESE-2010 (c) 10 W (d) 20 W
Ans. (b) : LMRC (SCTO) 17.04.2021
Ans. (d) :

Apply nodal on point A

V V 3
6  A  A 0
1 2
VA  5Volt
Current through 2 Current in 10V battery I = 5 – 3 = 2A
V 3 53 Absorbed power in battery P = V1
I A  1 = 10 × 2
2 2
I = 1 Amp = 20 W

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1435. Which of following is represented in the given (c) source-P is a current dependent current source
figure? and source-Q is a current dependent voltage
source.
(d) source-P is a voltage dependent current
source and Source-Q is a voltage dependent
voltage source.
LMRC (SCTO) 17.04.2021
Ans. (d) :

(a) Source-M is a current dependent current

source and source-N is a voltage dependent
voltage source.
(b) Source-M is a voltage dependent current
source and source-N is a voltage dependent
current source. Source-P is a voltage dependent current source-
(c) Source-M is a current dependent current
source and Source-N is a voltage dependent
current source.
(d) Source-M is a voltage dependent current
source and Source is a current dependent
current source. Source-Q is a voltage dependent voltage source.
LMRC (SCTO) 17.04.2021 1437. A consumer has five lamps of 40 W each and
two fans of 300 W each. On an average, he uses
Ans. (c) : the appliances for five hours a day. Find the
energy consumption for the month of April.
(a) 124 kWh (b) 120 kWh
(c) 62 kWh (d) 60 kWh
LMRC (SCTO) 17.04.2021
Ans. (b) : Given that,
5 lamp = 40 W
2 fan = 300 W
Source-M is a current dependent current source- Total power of 5 lamp P1 = 5 × 40
P1 = 200 W
Total power 2 fan P2 = 2 × 300
P2 = 600
Total power P = P1 + P2
P = 200 + 600
P = 800 W
5 lamps and 2 fan are running 5 hours in a day-
Source-N is a voltage dependent current source. Energy consume = power × time
= 800 × 5 = 4000 Wh = 4 kWh
1436. Which of the following is represented in the Total energy consumption in April month = 30 × 4
given figure? = 120 kWh
1438. The voltage and current of a single phase
circuit are related by pair of equations:
2V + 3I = 530; V − I = 190. If the power factor
is 0.8, the power of the circuit is:
(a) 6.6 kW (b) 5.28 kW
(c) 2.64 kW (d) 3.3 kW
(a) Source-P is a voltage dependent current LMRC (SCTO) 17.04.2021
source and source-Q is a current dependent Ans. (b) : Given that,
voltage source cos  = 0.8
(b) Source-P is a current dependent current 2 V + 3I = 530 ...(i)
source and source-Q is a voltage dependent V – I = 190 ...(ii)
voltage source. V = 190 + I
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Put value of V in equation (i) Ans. (d) : Resistance of wire - 1,
2(190 + I) + 3I = 530 
380 + 5 I = 530 R1 = 12 1
 d1 / 4
I = 30 A
V = 190+I 4 11
R1 
 V = 190 + 30 = 220 V  d12
Power P = VI cos  Resistance of wire-2 ,
= 220 × 30 × .8 4 
= 5280 W = 5.28 kW R2  2 2 2
 d2
1439. In the given figure, the voltage across R is
Since both resistance connected in parallel hence
voltage across both terminal will be equal
Voltage across R1 = Voltage across R2
V1 = V 2
I1 R1 = I2 R2
4 11
I1  d12   d2
(a) 9 V (b) 17 V   1  1  22
(c) 13 V (d) 21 V I2 4 2  2 2  2 d1
LMRC (SCTO) 17.04.2021  d 22
Ans. (c) : I1 3 1 1 3
   
I2 4 2 4 32
or I2:I1 = 32 : 3
1442. 1 kWh is equal to ............ Calories
(a) 8.6105 (b) 7.46105
5
(c) 4.1810 (d) 3.6105
ISRO VSSC (TA) 14.07.2021
Apply KVL in loop ABCDA Ans. (a) : We know that-
–2 + 2 × 2 + V – 15 = 0 1 kWh = 3.6106 joule
V = 13 V Also 1 calorie = 4.2 joule
So, voltage across R resistor is 13V. 1
 1joule = calorie
1440. In a circuit at a node, three branches meet. 4.2
The node has an incoming current of 2 A and
3.6 106
an outgoing current of 3A from two of these  3.6106joule =
branches. The third branches will have an 4.2
(a) Outgoing current of –1 A = .857106 = 8.57105 = 8.6105 Calorie
(b) Outgoing current of 5 A 1443. In the following circuit, current read by the
(c) Incoming current of 5 A ammeter is 2A. Which of the following is a
(d) Incoming current of – 1 A likely trouble in the circuit?
LMRC (SCTO) 17.04.2021
Ans. (a) : According to KCL at any junction algebraic
sum of incoming current and out going current is zero.
Incoming current = 2A
Out going current = 3A (a) 2 resistor is open (b) 4 resistor is open
Current in third branch I=? (c) 6 resistor is open (d) 12 resistor is open
–2+3+I=0 ISRO VSSC (TA) 14.07.2021
I = –1 Ans. (c) :
So current in third branch is –1A out going.
1441. Two wires of circular cross section are
connected in parallel. Their resistivities are in
the ratio 3:4, lengths are in the ratio 1:2 and
diameters are in the ratio 2:1. If the
combination is connected to a voltage source,
what is the ratio between the currents passing
through the resistors.
(a) 3:4 (b) 1:2
(c) 16:3 (d) 32:3
ISRO VSSC (TA) 14.07.2021
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If 6 is open- Ans. (d) : For balance condition-
Given that
Ammeter reads = 2A
Apply KVL in loop 1st
40  2I1  12  I1  I 2 
P R
14I1  12I 2  40 …………………..(i) 
Q S
Apply KVL in loop 2nd 1.5 3 || R

4I 2  2I1  0 4.5 6
2I 2  I1 1 3R
6 
3 3 R
I1 6  2R  3R
I2  …………………………(ii)
2 R = 6
Equation (i) and (ii) 1446. The resistance seen from the terminals A and B
I  of the device whose characteristic is shown in
14I1  12  1   40 the figure below is
2
14I1  6I1  40
20I1  40
I1 = 2A
So, 6 resistance is open. (a) –5  (b) –1/ 5
1444. Two resistors of 10 and 5 are connected in (c) 1/5  (d) 5 
ESE-2002
series. Temperature coefficient of resistance of
Ans. (d) : Given,
the first resistor is 0.004 per °C and that of the
V = 20 Volt
second resistor is 0.005 per °C (at 0°C). What is I = –4 Amp
the effective temperature coefficient of 20
resistance of the combination of resistors at RAB = 
4
0°C.
R AB  5
(a) 0.0043 per °C (b) 0.0048 per °C
(c) 0.0052 per °C (d) 0.0037 per °C So, RAB = 5 
ISRO VSSC (TA) 14.07.2021 ( value of resistance always positive)
Ans. (a) : Where two resistance are connected in series.1447. If a resistance has the following colour code,
find the value of resistance.
then effective temperature coefficient
Gray, Red, Green, Silver
 R  2R 2 (a) 82k  10% (b) 8.2k  10%
 eff  1 1
R1  R 2 (c) 82M  10% (d) 8.2M  10%
DMRC JE 20.02.2020
R1 = 10, 1 = 0.004/°C ESIC JE 2019
R2 = 5 2 = 0.005/°C NPCIL ST 2019 (Kakrapar)
0.004  10  0.005  5 Ans. (d) :
 eff (0)  Colour Digit Multiplier Tolerance
10  5
Black 0 1 –
0.04  0.025 0.065 Brown 1 101 1%
  = 0.00433/°C
15 15 Red 2 10 2 2%
3
1445. In the following circuit, what is the value of Orange 3 10 –
resistance to be added to make the power Yellow 4 104 –
5
dissipated in the 1 resistor zero. Green 5 10  0.5%
Blue 6 106  0.25%
Violet 7 107  0.1%
Gray 8 108  0.05%
White 9 109 –
–1
(a) 0.5 in series with 1.5 resistor Gold 10  5%
Silver 10–2  10%
(b) 15 in series with 3 resistor Colourless –  20%
(c) 3 in parallel with 1.5 resistor Hence, Gray, Red, Green, Silver.
(d) 6 in parallel with 3 resistor 82×105 10%
ISRO VSSC (TA) 14.07.2021 or 8.2 M  10%
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1448. One metric HP = _______ Watts. Work done
(a) 746 (b) 756 Ans. (a) : Power =
time
(c) 735.6 (d) 756.5
Power is measured in Joules/second.
Kerala PSC Draftman 2016, Grade II
1453. The RMS value of a half-wave rectified current
Ans. (c) : Horse power (HP) is a unit of measurement of
is 10 Ampere. Its value for full-wave
power, or the rate at which work is done.
The mechanical horsepower (or imperial horse power), rectification would be:
which is about 745.7  746 watts and the metric (a) 10 ampere (b) 14.14 ampere
horsepower, which is approximately 735.5 watts. (c) 31.4 ampere (d) 20 ampere
RPSC Lect. (Tech. Edu. Dept.) 09.01.2016
1449. The effective value of an alternating voltage is
its: Ans. (b) : For half wave rectifier -
(a) Instantaneous voltage I
RMS current  I rms  = m = 10
(b) RMS voltage 2
(c) Maximum voltage Im = 10×2
(d) Average = 20 A
DMRC JE 2018, Shift-I I
Ans. (b) : The effective value of an alternating voltage For full wave rectifier I rms  m
2
is its r.m.s. voltage. If instantaneous value of an
alternating voltage is- 20
  14.14 A
v = Vm sint 2
then r.m.s. value of the voltage is- 1454. Vx in the network below is:
V
Vr.m.s  m
2
1450. For the circuit shown in the figure, the value of
Voltage V(t) is:

(a) 1 Volt (b) –2 Volt

(c) –1 Volt (d) 2 Volt
RPSC Lect. (Tech. Edu. Dept.) 09.01.2016
(a) aeat + bebt (b) eat + ebt Ans. (b) :
(c) eat – ebt (d) aeat – bebt
DFCCIL-JE 11.11.2018
Ans. (a) :

By nodal method,
at bt I1 = I 2 + I3
I=e +e
I1 - I2 - I3 = 0
dI d  teat  e bt  Vx (Vx  2Vx )
V t  L =1 1  0
dt dt 2 1
at
V  t   ae  be bt V
 x  Vx  1
2
1451. Inductance affects the direct current flows
Vx = –2 volt
(a) only at the time of turning on
(b) at the time of turning on and off 1455. In given figure, the value of resistance R in
(c) at all the time of operations  is
(d) only at the time of turning off
ESIC JE-2016
Ans. (b) : Inductance affects the direct current flows at
the time of turning on and off.
1452. Power is measured in_______
(a) Joules/second (b) Coulomb/second (a) 20 (b) 30
(c) Watt/second (d) Joules (c) 40 (d) 10
PSTCL AE 06.08.2021 RPSC ACF& FRO 23.02.2021
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Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram- Ans. (c)
formula – P = I2R
Given that–
R = 3Ω
i = 2A
P = (2)2  3
Applying KCL at node =43
V  100 V P = 12W
 20 1459. Find the current through the series
10 10
combination of 8 Ω and 4 Ω resistance, in the
V = 40 volt
following circuit.
Therefore,
V = iR
V 40
R   20 
i 2
1456. The current i0 in the circuit shown below is:
(a) 0.5 A (b) 0.75 A
(c) 0.25 A (d) 1 A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (a)

(a) 6A (b) 2A
(c) 1.5A (d) 3A
RPSC ACF& FRO 23.02.2021
Ans. (a) : Given circuit diagram-

R eq1 = R2 + R3
= 4 + 8 = 12Ω

Apply KCL at node V-

0.5i 0  i 0  3  0
0.5i0 = 3
3 R eq1 and R4 are in parallel combination–
i0   6 Amp
0.5 1 1 1
1457. Three resistances are connected in parallel. If  
R eq2 R eq1 R 4
each dissipates 30 W, then total power supplied
by the voltage source equals. 1 1
 
(a) 10 W (b) 90 W 12 12
(c) 20 W (d) 60 W R eq2  6
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (b)

Now total resistance

Formula– R eq3  R1  R eq 2
P = P1 + P2 + P 3
= 30W + 30W + 30W = 6 + 6 = 12Ω
= 90W V 12
Total current flow in the circuit (I)    1A
Powers are additive in parallel combination. R 12
1458. A 3Ω resistor with 2A current will dissipate By using current division rule–
power of: 12 12
(a) 4 W (b) 3 W I1  1 
12  4  8 24
(c) 12 W (d) 8 W I1 = 0.5A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
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1460. Find the total current in the circuit shown. Ans. (c) :

(a) 0.5 A (b) 2 A 1 1 1

  
(c) 1 A (d) 1.5 A R eq1 R 3 R 4
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
1 1
Ans. (c)  
4 12
R eq1 = 3Ω

R eq1 = R2 + R3  R eq2  R1  R 2  R eq1

= 4 + 8 = 12Ω =5+8+3
= 16Ω

1462. Find the current through the 12Ω resistance, in

the given circuit.

1 1 1
 
R eq2 R eq1 R 4
1 1
 
12 12
R eq2  6 (a) 1 A (b) 1.5 A
(c) 2 A (d) 0.5 A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d)

R eq3  R1  R eq 2
= 6 + 6 = 12Ω
V 12
 Itotal =   1A
R eq3 12
1461. If we want to replace the following circuit by a
simple circuit containing one voltage source R eq1 = R2 + R3
and a resistance, then value of that resistance = 4 + 8 = 12Ω
will be:

(a) 12.33 Ω (b) 10 Ω 1 1 1 1 1

   
(c) 16 Ω (d) 22 Ω R eq2 R eq1 R 4 12 12
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
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 R eq2  6 R e q1  3  9  12
R e q 2  8  4  12

 R eq  R1  R eq
3 2

 6  6  12 1 1 1 1
V 12   
I    1 Amp R eq3 12 12 12
R eq3 12
R e q3  4

Req4= R1+ Req3 = 6+4 = 10

By using current division rule-
I  12
 I2 
12  12
1 12 12
   0.5Amp
24 24
V
1463. The potential difference of an energy source Hence total current I 
that provides 75 mJ of energy for every micro- R e q4

coulomb of charge that flows is: 30

(a) 750 V (b) 75 V I  3A
10
(c) 7.5 V (d) 75 kV
1465. According to kirchoff's current law (KCL), the
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
algebraic sum of currents leaving at a junction,
Ans. (d) : Given that– W = 75mJ = 7510–3J is equal to the which of the following quantity?
q = 10–6C (a) Sum of the currents entering at the junction.
W (b) Sum of products of all the branch voltage and
Formula – V  resistance at the junction
q
(c) Zero
75  10 –3 (d) Infinite
V
10 –6 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
V = 7510 V 3 Ans. (a) : According to KCL, the algebraic sum of the
V = 75kV currents found or meeting at the junction is zero. That
1464. Find the total current in the circuit shown is, incoming currents at the junction is equal to the
below. outgoing currents from the junction.
I3 + I 4 + I 5 = I1 + I 2

(a) 4 A (b) 2 A 1466. A 100W electric bulb is connected to 250V AC

(c) 1 A (d) 3 A supply. The current in the circuit is:
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I (a) 4 A (b) 0.3 A
(c) 0.4 A (d) 0.6 A
Ans. (d) : UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Formula – P = VI
V = 250V
So,
P 100
I= =
V 250
I = 0.4A

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1467. A filament lamp has a normal rating of 240V, Ans. (b) :
60W, if switched ON at a temperature of 200C
V2 1
to the 240V supply, it draws an initial current As P  or P 
0
of 2.5A, if the temperature coefficient at 20 C is R R
0.005 per 0C, then the temperature of the R 1 P2 200
filament is approximately :  
0 0 R 2 P1 500
(a) 1656.3 C (b) 165.63 C
(c) 180 0C (d) 1800 0C R1 2

UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I R 2 5
Ans. (d) 1470. Three resistors of 6Ω each are connected in
V 2
240  240 parallel. Then, the equivalent resistance will
Rt    960  be:
P 60
(a) 9Ω (b) 2Ω
V 240 (c) 18Ω (d) 6Ω
Ro    96 
I 2.5 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
R t  R o 1  o t  Ans. (b) : As Equivalent resistance of n parallel equal
960  96 1  o t  resistor connected in parallel is given by
R 6
10  1   o t R T    2
n 3
9  o t 1471. The temperature coefficient of resistance of a
9 9000 wire is 0.00125 per 0C at 300 K, its resistance is
t   1800 º C
0.005 5 1Ω. the resistance of the wire will be 2Ω at ----:
0 (a) 1,154 K (b) 1,127 K
1468. The resistance of a silver conductor at 25 C is
0 0 (c) 1,100 K (d) 1,400 K
55Ω and at 75 C is 57.2Ω. Find its RTC at 0 C.
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
(a) 0.9/0C (b) 0.009/0C
(c) 0.0009/0C (d) 0.09/0C Ans. (b) : Given that–
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I 0  0.00125 / 0 C
Ans. (c) : Formula– R t  R 300  1
Rt = R0 (1+0t) t  300 K  300  273  27C
1st Condition–
formula–
Rt = 55Ω
R t  R 0 1  0 t 
t = 250C
55 = R0 (1+0  25)------------ (I) 1  R 0 1  0.00125  27 
2nd Condition– 1  R0 (1  0.03375)
Rt = 57.2Ω
1  R0 (1.03375)
t = 750C
57.2 = R0 (1+0  75)------------ (II) 1
R0 
By using equation (I) and (II) 1.03375
55 R 0 1   0  25  R0  0.967
 Then Rt  R0 (1   0 .t )
57.2 R 0 1   0  75 
2  0.967  (1  0.00125  t )
55 +  0  75  55 = 57.2 +  025  57.2
2.2 = 2695  0 2  0.967  0.967  0.00125  t
2.2 2  0.967  0.967  0.00125  t
0  1.033  0.967  0.00125  t
2695
 0 = 0.0008163 1.033
t
 0 ≃ 0.0009/0C 0.967  0.00125
1469. Two bulbs with power 500W and 200W 1.033

respectively, and rated at 250V, will have the 0.00121
resistance ratio as: t  854.7C
(a) 5 : 2 (b) 2 : 5  (854.7  273) K  1127.7 K
(c) 25 : 4 (d) 4 : 25
 1127 K
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1472. In the figure shown, current through the 1.5Ω 6 × 4 24
resistor is : R eq3 =   2.4 
6 + 4 10
2.4 × 12 2.4 12
R eq4 =   2
2.4 + 12 14.4

(a) 2.25 A (b) 2.5 A

(c) 2 A (d) 1.5 A 3V
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (d) :
R eq5 = 2 + 1 = 3

3V

By current division rule 1474. In order to replace internal resistance, the ideal
R1 current source is replaced by:
I2  I 
R1  R 2 (a) voltage source (b) capacitor
2  4.5 (c) open circuit (d) short circuit
 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
4.5  1.5
DMRC JE 03.08.2014
9 3
   1.5 Amp Ans. (c) : In order to replace internal resistance, the
6 2 ideal current source is replaced by an open circuit and
1473. If we want to replace the following curcuit by a the ideal voltage source is replaced by short circuit.
simple circuit containing one voltage source
and a resistance, then the value of that 1475. From the analysis of following figure, find the
resistance will be : current through the 8Ω resistor.

(a) 6Ω (b) 3Ω (a) 0.263 A (b) 1.895 A

(c) 4.5Ω (d) 1.5Ω (c) 1.632 A (d) 2.434 A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
Ans. (b) Ans. (c)

3V

10 × 10
R eq1 =  5
10+10 By using Nodal Analysis
KCL at Node A
I2 + I 3 = I 1 .....(1)
VA  12 VA 20  VA
3V  
8 4 10
VA  12 VA VA  20
  0
R eq2 = 5 + 1  6  4 2 5
5VA  60  10VA  4VA  80
0
20
3V or 19VA – 20 = 0
20
or VA  V
19
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So, current in 8  1 1 1
V  12  
I2  A Ceq C1 C 2
8 CC
20 Ceq  1 2
 12 C1  C2
248
 19  15C2
8 152 5
I2 = 1.632A 15  C2
1476. A current of 3A flows for 50 hours through a 75+5C2 = 15C2
6Ω resistor. The energy consumed by the 10C2 = 75
resistor. C2 = 7.5F
(a) 0.9 kWh (b) 9 kWh 1480. If a number of capacitors are connected in
(c) 27 kWh (d) 2.7 kWh series, then the total capacitance of the
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I combination will be______.
(a) The average of the capacitances of all the
Ans. (d) : Given that– capacitors
i = 3A (b) greater than the capacitance of any individual
R = 6Ω capacitor
t = 50 hours (c) greater than the capacitance of the largest
Formula – E = i2 R  t capacitor
E = (3)2  6  50 = 9  6  50 (d) smaller than the capacitance of the smallest
E = 2700 Wh capacitor
E = 2.7 kWh UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II
1477. A copper conductor has a resistance of 10Ω at Ans. (d) : In series connection-
200C and RTC of 0.0039 per 0C at 200C. Find 1 1 1 1
RTC at 00C.    ........
Ceq C1 C 2 Cn
(a) 0.0000423 per 0C (b) 0.00324 per 0C
(c) 0.00423 per C 0
(d) 0.000124 per 0C In series connection of capacitor the equivalent
capacitance will be smaller than the capacitance of the
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
smallest capacitor.
α0 In Parallel Combination–
Ans. (c) :  αt =
1+ α 0 t Ceq = C1 + C2 + .........Cn
In parallel connection of capacitor the equivalent
α0 capacitance will be greater than the capacitance of the
0.0039 
1+ α 0 × 20 largest capacitor.
0.0039  0.0039  0  20   0 1481. If two 5-F capacitors are connected in
 0 (1  0.0039  20)  0.0039 parallel, then the effective capacitance will
be_____.
 0 (0.922)  0.0039 (a) 25 F (b) 20 F
0.0039 (c) 2.5 F (d) 10 F
0  UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II
0.922
Ans. (d) : Given that–
RTC at 0 °C α 0 = 0.00423per°C
C1 = C2 = 5F
1478. The SI unit of electric potential is: For parallel connection of capacitance-
(a) siemens (b) coulomb Ceq = C1+C2=5+5=10F
(c) ohm (d) volts 1482. A voltage is said to be alternating when it
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I changes in ______.
Ans. (d) : The SI unit of electric potential is volts. (a) magnitude only
Unit of charge  Coulomb. (b) direction only
Unit of resistance  ohm. (c) both magnitude and direction
1479. What capacitance must be placed in series with (d) neither magnitude nor direction
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II
a 15-F capacitor to obtain a total capacitance
Ans. (c) : A voltage is said to be alternating when it
of 5 F?
changes in both magnitude & direction with respect to
(a) 7.5 F (b) 10 F time.
(c) 4 F (d) 25 F
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Given that-
Ceq  5F, C1  15F
C2 = ?
When capacitor connected in series
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1483. Determine the current flowing through the 5 Ans. (b) : In parallel connection of capacitor-
resistor in the following circuit Ceq = C1 + C2 + C3 ......... +C10
= C + C + C........... + C
Ceq  10C 
1486. The total capacitance of 10 capacitors, each of
(a) 3.9 A (b) 10.523 A 5 F in series, will be______
(c) 14.79 A (d) 5 A (a) 0.5 F (b) 5 F
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II (c) 10 F (d) 2 F
Ans. (c) : UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Given that-
C1= C2 = C3 .................= C10 = 5F
For series connection-
1 1 1 1 1
   ....... 
Ceq C1 C 2 C3 C10
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10
          
Ceq 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
5
Ceq   0.5F
10
Given that 1487. Determine the current flowing through the
I =50A 7 and 3 resistors, respectively, in the
Assume at node A voltage = V following circuit
Apply KCL at Node (A)

V V V
I  
7 3 5 (a)11.254 A and 9.582 A
15  35  21 V 50 105 (b)5 A and 4.8 A
50   V (c)2 A and 4 A
7  3 5 71 (d)10.56 A and 24.65 A
5250 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II
V
71 Ans. (d) : From the given circuit-
Current in 5  resistor-
V  I3 R
V
I3 
R
5250 5250
I3    14.788  14.79A
71 5 355
1484. The frequency of the DC system in India is
_____.
(a) 0 Hz (b) 110 Hz
(c) 60 Hz (d) 50 Hz
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II Assume voltage 'VA' at node A
RRBSSE (Shift-II), 01.09.2015 Applied node analysis at node 'A'
Ans. (a) : The frequency of DC system is zero, as the I  I1  I 2  I3
current only flows in one direction. V V V
For DC system frequency (f) = 0 Hz 50  A  A  A
7 3 5
For AC system frequency (f) = 50Hz
50  7  3  5  15VA  35VA  21VA
1485. What will be the total capacitance of 10
5250 = 71VA
capacitors of equal capacitance C connected in
parallel? 5250
VA   73.94 V
C 71
(a) 9 (b) 10 C V 73.94
10 Current in 7 resistor  I1   A   10.56A
C 7 7
(c) (d) C V 73.94
10 Current in 3 resistor  A   24.65A
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II 3 3
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1488. Find the node voltage at node 1 in the following 1490. A current of 18 A flows through a conductor
circuit. for half a minute. The total charge flown
within the conductor in the same time was–
(a) 724 C (b) 90 C
(c) 540 C (d) 9 C
UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
Ans : (c) Given that
(a) 23.7 V (b) 53.7 V i = 18A
(c) 33.7 V (d) 42.7 V t = 30 sec
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II q = it
Ans. (c) : From the given circuit- = 18 × 30
q = 540 C
1491. In a circuit, two 3 ohms resistance are
connected in series to a parallel combination of
three 3 ohms resistance. If the supply voltage is
Assume voltage (V1) at node (1) & V2 at node 2- 14 V, the value of current in the circuit will be–
Apply KCL at node 1 (a) 3 A (b) 2 A
(c) 7/3 A (d) 42 A
V1 V1  V2 UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
  10
10 3 Ans : (b) Number of resistance = 3
13V1  10V2  300 .......(i) 1 1 1 1
At Node-2     In parallel connection 
R e q R1 R 2 R 3
V2  10 V2 V2  V1
  0 1 1 1 1
1 5 3   
23V2  5V1  150 R eq 3 3 3
150  5V1 1 3
V2  .......(ii)  1
23 Req 3
Putting value of V2 in equation (i)  R e q  1
 150  5V1  In series connection. Number of resistance = 2
13V1  10    300
 23  R 'eq  R1  R 2
249V1 = 8400
=3+3=6
8400 '
V1  = 33.7V Total resistance = R eq  R eq  1  6  7
249
Voltage (V) = 14V
1489. Three capacitors of 3F, 6F and 12F are
14
connected in parallel across an AC source. The Current (I) =  2Amp
maximum current will pass through the 7
______. 1492. The ratio of voltage drop across a conductor to
(a) all the capacitors (b) 6 F capacitor the resistive capacity of the conductor is
(c) 12 F capacitor (d) 3 F capacitor defined as-
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II (a) Electric field intensity (b) Current
Ans. (c) : In parallel connection, voltage same across (c) Magnetic field (d) Magnetic flux
each branch. UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
V Ans : (b) The ratio of the voltage drop across the
 IC  conductor to the resistive capacity of a conductor is
XC  current. The material that opposes the current flow in
1  V
XC  the conductor is called resistance.  I  
2 f C  R
 XC 
1   
C R   a  
 
According to the above equation, the higher value of
1493. Ohm's Law is applicable to–
capacitance then less the value of XC will decrease due
to which the maximum current will flow. 1. Conductors
Hence the maximum current will flow in the 12 F 2. Thermistors
capacitor 3. Alloys
4. Diodes
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 1 and 4
(c) Only 1, 3 and 4 (d) Only 1 and 2
UPPCL JE 14.03.2016
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 2 2
Ans : (a) Ohm's law applies to conductor. If the  C1  C2    C1  C 2   4C1C 2
physical state of a conductor remains unchanged then
2
the ratio of the voltage and current flowing in the  C1  C2    0.16   4  0.0048
conductor is always constant.
V = 0.0064
 Constant
I C1  C2  0.08F ____(III)
This constant value of conductor is called resistance. Solving eq (II) and (III)
1494. The sum of currents entering a junction is 9A. C2  0.04F, C1  0.12F
If the current leaves the junction from 3
different paths having the same resistance, the 1498. 1 torr______ .
current leaving from any one of the path will (a) 1 inch of Hg (b) 133 Pa
be– (c) 14.6 psi (d) 1 bar
(a) 1 A UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I
(b) 9 A
(c) 3 A Ans : (b) 1 torr =133.322 Pascals
(d) It cannot be determined or
UPPCL JE 14.03.2016 = 133 Pascals
Ans : (c) The sum of current entering a junction is 9A. The torr is the unit of pressure
If the current leaves the junction from 3 different path 1499. Three wires having conductances 2, 3 and 6
having the same resistance, the current leaving from any mho respectively are connected in parallel in a
one of the path will be 3A. circuit. The equivalent resistance in the circuit
9 will be :
 3A
3 (a) 11 ohms (b) 1 ohm
1495. A resistor is colour coded with blue, grey (c) 1/11 ohms (d) 33 ohms
orange and silver bands. Find the value. UPPCL JE 11.11.2016
(a) 68   10% (b) 6.8 k  5% Ans : (c) Given ,
(c) 68 k  10% (d) 6.8 k  10% G1  2mho
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I
Ans : (c) Blue – 6 G 2  3mho
Grey–8 G 3  6mho
Orange–3
G  G1  G 2  G 3 (In parallel combination)
Silver–10%
Value of Resistance = AB×10C  tolerance G  2 3 6
= 68×103  10% G  11mho
=68kΩ  10%
1 1
1496. In USA, the power supply frequency is:  R  R 
(a) 100 Hz (b) 120 Hz G 11
(c) 60 Hz (d) 50 Hz 1500. Which of the following pair is not correctly
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matched ?
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I
(a) Mass–kg
Ans : (c) In USA, the power supply frequency is 60 Hz, (b) Current–A
while 50 Hz in India.
(c) Temperature–0C
1497. Two capacitors connected in series results in to (d) Luminous Intensity–Cd
the total capacitance of 0.03 F. If connected in UPPCL JE 11.11.2016
parallel the total capacitance is 0.16 F. the Ans : (c) There are 7 base Quantity in S.I. Unit
values of the capacitors will be: Base Quantity Base unit Symbol
(a) 0.02 F and 0.14F
Length meter m
(b) 0.08 F and 0.08 F
Mass kilogram Kg
(c) 0.06 F and 0.10 F
(d) 0.04 F and 0.12 F Time second s
UPPCL JE 27.11.2019, Shift-I Electric Current ampere A
Ans : (d) Given Temperature kelvin K
C1C2 Amount of substance mole mol
 0.03F ____ in series __(I) Luminous intensity candela Cd
C1  C2
1501. A capacitor dissipates............ energy :
C1  C2  0.16F _____ in parallel __(II)
(a) no (b) 10% of the stored
Put the value of C1 +C2 in eq (I) (c) 20% of the stored (d) 50% of the stored
C1C2 = 0.03 × 0.16 = 0.0048 F UPPCL JE 11.11.2016
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Ans : (a) Pc  Vci 1505. What capacitance must be connected in series
with a 30F capacitor for the equivalent
 
Pc  E msin [Link] sin  t   capacitance to be 10F ?
 2 (a) 15F (b) 20F
Pc  E m .I m .sin t cos t (c) 10F (d) 5F
DGVCL JE 06.01.2021, Shift-I
E m .I m
or Pc  sin 2t Ans. (a) : In series connected capacitance, the
2 equivalent capacitance will be-
Average value of Pc  0 1 1 1
 
Hence, capacitor dissipates zero energy in itself. Ceq C1 C 2
1502. Ohm's law is followed by :
1 1 1
(a) Metal rectifier (b) Copper electrode  
(c) Crystal detector (d) Arc lamp 10 C1 30
UPPCL JE 11.11.2016 1 1 1 3 1 2 1
Ans : (b) Copper electrode follows the Ohm's law. Metal     
C1 10 30 30 30 15
rectifier, crystal detector, arc lamp does not follow the
ohm's law. C1  15F
1503. If 2.2 m long conductor has a cross sectional 1506. The input voltage applied to a 1k resistance
area of 0.025 m2 and resistance of 5 ohms, find in order that a current 100 mA may flow is:
its resistivity : (a) 10 V (b) 100 V
(a) 0.072 ohm m (b) 0.057 ohm m (c) 1 V (d) 0.1V
(c) 0.58 ohm m (d) 0.67 ohm m DGVCL JE 06.01.2021, Shift-I
UPPCL JE 11.11.2016 Ans. (b) : Given, R  1k
BWSSB Code 85, 10.04.2016 i = 100 mA
Ans : (b) Given Input voltage (V) = iR = 1000×100×10–3
Length of the conductor = 2.2 m V = 100 Volt
cross-sectional area of conductor = 0.025 m2 1507. For the circuit shown in Fig., find the value of
Resistance (R) = 5 ohms. resistor Rx such that the total power dissipated
Resistivity () = ? in the circuit is 2.5kW.
As we know -
 RA 5 0.025
R ,  
A  2.2
 0.0568
  0.057   m
1504. Two heaters, rated at 500W, 250V each are (a) 21 (b) 38
connected in series across a 250V, 50 Hz mains. (c) 12 (d) 19
The total power drawn from the supply would DGVCL JE 06.01.2021, Shift-I
be _______ watt. Ans. (b) : From the given circuit-
(a) 500 (b) 250
(c) 1000 (d) 125
GETCO JE 2015
Ans. (b) : Two heaters connected in series as-
V2
So, resistance  R   Given values are :
P
2 Power = 2.5 kW = 2500 watt
R
 
250 Voltage = 250 Volt
500  Equivalent resistance for dissipating 2500 watt
250  250 power.
R= 2
500 V 2  250  62500
R  125  R eq     25
P 2500 2500
As, heaters connected in series- According to given circuit diagram in question
Total resistance  R T   125  125 R eq  15 ||10    38 || R x 
RT = 250 25  6   38 || R x 
2
V 250  250 38  R x
Power drawn (P) =  38 || R x  19   19
RT 250 38  R x
P  250W Rx = 38

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1508. When temperature increases, resistance of Ans. (b) : Given, f = 25 Hz
copper 1 1
(a) Increases T  so, time required to reach from zero to
(b) Decreases f 25
(c) Will not change maximum is quarter time period time
(d) Dependent on the application
ISRO TA 2015
Ans. (a) : The effect of rise in temperature is to increase
the resistance of pure metals. e.g. copper, aluminium
etc. Metals have a positive temperature co- efficient of Required= T = 1 = 0.01 sec.
resistance. 4 25× 4
1509. Three 12 ohm resistors are connected in 1512. Three capacitors of value 8F, 16F and 32F
parallel and connected across 10V battery,
are connected in series, the total capacitance
current drawn from the battery will be
(a) 1.2 Ampere (b) 1.6 Ampere will be
(c) 2.5 Ampere (d) 1 Ampere (a) 32/7F (b) 7.32F
ISRO TA 2015 (c) 56F (d) 32F
Ans. (c) : ISRO TA 2015
Ans. (a) : The capacitors connected in series–

1 1 1 1
= + +
Ceq 8 16 32
Total equivalent resistance 1 4 + 2 +1 7
= =
1 1 1 1 Ceq 32 32
  
R eq 12 12 12 32
12 Ceq = μF
R eq   4 7
3 1513. The following components are all active
10 components–
I  2.5A
4 (a) a resistor and an inductor
1510. If a 220 V heater is used in 110V supply, heat (b) a diode, a BJT and a FET
produced by it will be
(c) a capacitor, and an inductor
(a) One- half (b) Twice
(c) One fourth (d) Four times (d) an Op-amp, a BJT and thermionic triode
UJVNL JE 2016 ISRO TA 2015
ISRO TA 2015 Ans. (b) : A diode, a BJT and a FET are all active
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-I components.
Ans. (c) : Given, V1 = 220V, V2 = 110V
1514. "Zero inductance and infinite resistance" are
Current I1 = I
the features of _________.
I
Current I2 = (a) Short circuited coil
2 (b) Open coil
2
Heat produce H1 = I RT .......(i)
2 (c) Coil connected to a DC voltage source
2 I RT
H2 = I 2 RT  .......(ii) (d) Coil connected to a AC voltage source
4
Both equation are divided NLC GET 17.11.2020
H1 I 2 RT Ans. (b) : "Zero inductance and infinite resistance" are
 2 the features of open coil. For ideal transformer, Rc= 
H 2 I RT / 4
and Xm = 0 in open circuit condition.
H1 4
 1515. The law in mechanical system which is
H2 1 analogous to Kirchhoff's law in electrical
H1 system is?
H2 =
4 (a) De Alemberts principle
1511. A.C. time taken by sinusoidal A.C. frequency (b) First Law of motion
25Hz to rise from zero to its maximum value is (c) Third law of motion
(a) 0.02 seconds (b) 0.01 seconds (d) Second law of motion
(c) 0.005 seconds (d) 0.5 seconds
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Ans. (a) : The law in mechanical system which is Ans : (a) Planck's constant value is 6.662 × 10–34 Js. It
analogous to Kirchhoff's law in the electrical system is is denoted by h.
De Alembert's principle.
hc
In such type circuit system two fundamental law E
analogous to Kirchhoff law for the electrical circuit 
have been- 1521. Quantities that are used to describe laws of
1) De Alembert's principle: The algebraic sum of
forces or torque acting on a node is zero physics are called
2) Energy Conservation principle: The algebraic sum (a) Atomic quantities
of velocity changes around loop in zero. (b) Nuclear quantities
1516. The SI is a globally agreed system of unit, with (c) Mechanical quantities
.............. base units (d) Physical quantities
(a) 5 (b) 6 BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm
(c) 7 (d) 8 Ans : (d) Quantities that are used to describe causes of
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm physics are called physical quantities. In physics there
Ans : (c) International system (SI) has 7 base units are seven physical fundamental quantities like length,
globally as- mass, time, amount of substance, Luminous intensity,
Quantity Unit current, temperature.
1. Length meter (m) 1522. The charge of an electron is known to be
2. Time second (s)
3. Amount of substance mole (mole) 1.6×10–19 coulomb. In a circuit the current
4. Electric current ampere (A) flowing is 1A. How many electrons will be
5. Temperature Kelvin (K) flowing through the circuit in a second?
6. Luminous Intensity candela (Cd) (a) 1.5 × 10–19 (b) 1.6 × 10–19
19
7. Mass kilogram (kg) (c) 0.625 × 10 (d) 0.625 × 10–19
1517. The mass of electron is UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
(a) 9.1 × 10–26g (b) 9.1 × 10–27g BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm
(c) 9.1 × 10 g –28
(d) 9.1 × 10–29g Ans : (c) Given, e = 1.6 × 10–19 C , i = 1A, t = 1 sec
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm  q= i×t
Ans : (c) The Mass of electron = 9.1  10–31 kg q = 1 × 1 = 1C
= 9.1  10–31  103 g q = ne
= 9.1  10–28 g As we know q = ne
1518. kg m2 per sec is the unit of- n ,
q
n
1
(a) Energy (b) Momentum e 1.6  1019
19
(c) Angular momentum (d) Power n = 0.625 × 10
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm 1523. When a battery of 1.5 V is connected to wire of
Ans : (c) Angular momentum is a vector quantity. It is 5 m, having cross sectional area 2.5 ×10–7 m2,
defined as the property of any rotating object given by
the current passing through wire is 0.75 A.
moment of inertia times angular velocity
   Then the resistivity of the wire is ............ ohm
L  I meter
= mr2 ×

( I  moment of inertia) (a) 1 × 10–7 (b) 1.1 × 10–7
–7
t (c) 2 × 10 (d) 2.1 × 10–7
kg - m 2 BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm
 Ans : (a) Given that,
sec
1519. Which one of the following units is a Length () = 5 meter
fundamental unit? Area (A) = 2.5 × 10–7 m2
(a) Watt (b) Joule/sec Voltage (V) = 1.5 Volt
(c) Ampere (d) Newton
Current (I) = 0.75 Amp
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm
Ans : (c) Ampere is the fundamental unit according to Resistivity () = ?
international system (SI). Ampere is the unit of current V 1.5
R   2
which is a fundamental unit. I 0.75
1520. Planck's constant 
R
(a) 6.62 × 10– 34 [Link] A
(b) 6.62 × 10– 34 [Link] RA 2  2.5  107
(c) 6.62 × 10– 34 Cal .sec  
(d) 6.62 × 10– 34 Cal .min  5
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm  = 1.0 × 10–7 -m
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1524. Electron volt is the unit of 1529. A battery is connected across the series
(a) Charge (b) Potential combination of the resistors of value 5 Ohms
(c) Energy (d) Electric power and 30 ohms. The voltage across 5 ohms
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm resistor is 20V. The battery voltage will be
Ans : (c) Electron volt is the unit of energy as we know (a) 105V (b) 140V
that- (c) 175V (d) 200V
W BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm
V W = energy
q Ans : (b) Given that,
W = qV = neV n= 1, V = 1Volt R1 = 5 Ω, R2 = 30Ω
= 1ev V1 = 20 Volt V2 = ? VB = ?
W = 1.6 × 10–19 coulomb - volt
= 1.6 × 10–19 Joule
1525. Farad is the unit of
(a) Inductance (b) Voltage
(c) Current (d) Capacitance
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm Then,
SSC JE 24.08.2018, Shift-II Req = 5 + 30 = 35 
Ans : (d) Farad is the unit of capacitance both the resistors are in series hence same current will
q flow in the resistors given that R1 has 20 volt drop then
C   coulomb / volt
V current in R1
Coulomb/volt is known as Farad (F). 20
I   4 Amp.
1526. Two individual heater coils are connected to 5
parallel across the mains. If one of the coil V2 = 4  30 = 120 Volt
break, the other coil Then, battery voltage (VB) = V1 + V2= 20 + 120 =140 V
(a) Develops lower temperature 1530. Two resistance R1 and R2 are connected in
(b) Develops same temperature as before
series R1 = 528  5 and R2 = 325  3. The
(c) Develops higher temperature
total resistance will be–
(d) Will also not be heated
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm (a) 853  2 (b) 853  5
(c) 853  3 (d) 853  8
Ans : (b) As they are connected in parallel, even if one
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm
of the coil is broken there will be no effect on the
voltage across the coil as well as the current through it. Ans : (d)
Hence, it will develop the same temperature as before.
1527. Capacitor is
(a) Active component
(b) Passive component
(c) Both active component & Passive component
(d) None of these Full value (R) = R1 + R2 = 528 + 325 = 853
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm Fraction value (R') = 5 + 3 = 8
Then total resistance can be written-
Ans : (b) Capacitor is a passive component because it
does not produce energy but stores energy. It does not Req = 853  8
consume energy as well. 1531. Siemen is a unit for measuring..................
1528. Current always flow in direction (a) Conductance (b) Resistance
(a) Opposite to that of Electron (c) Flux density (d) Electric field
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(b) Direction same as of electron
UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-I
(c) Independent of electron flow NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2016
(d) None of these BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm ISRO TA 2015
Ans : (a) Current always flow in direction opposite to Ans : (a) Siemen is a unit for measuring conductance
that of electron. 1 
Conductance  G  
R

 or Siemen 
Conductance is the quality of a material which makes
material for easy flow of current.
1
G
R
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1532. An electric circuit contains 1534. What is the effective resistance between A and
(a) Active elements only B in the following diagram
(b) Passive elements only
(c) Both active and passive elements
(d) None of these
BSNL TTA 29.09.2016, 3 pm
(a) 1 (b) 2
Ans : (c) An electric circuit contains both active and
passive elements. An electric circuit is a combination of (c) 1  3  (d) 1  2 3
resistance, inductance, capacitance, battery etc. Active ISRO TA 2017
elements generate energy and passive elements use Ans. (c) : Given circuit diagram-
energy of active elements.
1533. What is the equivalent resistance between A
and B in the following diagram?
The transformation of given circuit can be reduced to

R
2R
R 1
(a) R (b) 0.5R R + 2 (R + 1) = R(R + 1)
(c) 2 R (d) 4R 3R + 2 = R2 + R
ISRO TA 2017 or R 2  2R  2  0
Ans. (a) :
 b  b 2  4ac
X
2a
2 48 2 2 3
 R 
2 2
R  1 3 
1535. In the following circuit the ratio of heat
produced in resister R1 to the heat produced in
resister R3 is

(a) 25:10 (b) 25:18

(c) 20:14 (d) 1:4
ISRO TA 2017
Ans. (b) : Given circuit diagram–

3R(I) 3
I1 =  I  0.6I A
2R  3R 5
2RI
I2 =  0.4I A
5R
PR1 I2R 1 100 100 25
    
PR 3  0.6I  2  2R 0.36  2 36  2 72 18
RAB = R = 25:18
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1536. When a resistance element of a heater gets 1539. Example of active device is:
fused. We remove a portion of it and reconnect (a) Electric bulb
it to the same supply, the power drawn by the (b) Transformer
heater will (c) Loud speaker
(a) Increase (b) Decrease (d) None of the above
(c) Remain unchanged (d) None of the above UJVNL JE 2016
Punjab Mandi Board JE 2014 Ans. (d) : Active devices are those devices which are
Ans. (a) : Power given by- capable of providing or delivering energy or provide
V2 gain of input energy.
P Some example of active devices are current source,
R
1 voltage source, FET, MOSFET, JFET.
P 1540. Two resistors of 200 ohm and 100 ohm are
R
As we remove or decrease resistance power drawn by connected in parallel to a 100 volt source. The
the heater will increase. total current taking by the circuit will be-
(a) 0.66 A (b) 3.0 A
1537. A copper wire is having resistance R . If the
new diameter of wire is half and length is (c) 0.33 A (d) 1.5 A
double. Then new resistance of wire will be: LMRC JE 2016
(a) R (b) 4 R Ans : (d)
1
(c) 8 R (d) R
8
UJVNL JE 2016
Ans. (c) : Resistance of the wire-
l l
R  ,R K 2
A d Given that,
Where, l = length of wire. R1= 200, R2 = 100, V = 100V
d = diameter of wire R1 & R 2 are in parallel
K = constant So,
l 2l R  R2
R1  K 2 R2  K 2 R eq  1
d d R1  R 2
 
2 200  100

 l  200  100
R 2  8  K 2   8R1
 d  200
R eq  
R2 = 8R1= 8R 3
1538. One kWh of electrical energy is equal to: V 100  3
(a) 3600 J (b) 860 k cal I   1.5 A
R eq 200
(c) 4186 J (d) 735.5 W
RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020 1541. The resistance R offered by a conductor varies:
UPSSSC JE 31.07.2016 (a) directly as its cross sectional area and the
UJVNL JE 2016 resistivity of the material and inversely as its
KPTCL 2015 length
Rajasthan JE (PHED) 2015 (b) directly as the temperature and cross
Ans. (b) : 1 kilowatt hour is the energy produced by 1 sectional area of the material and inversely as
kilowatt power source in one hour. its length
1kWh  1kW  1 hour  1000 W × 3600 s (c) directly as its length and cross sectional area
of the material and inversely as its resistivity
= 3600000 Ws
(d) directly as the resistivity and length of the
= 36×105 J = 3.6 × 106 J
material and inversely as its cross sectional area
1 calorie = 4.2 joules
LMRC JE 2016
1
1 joules = calorie Ans : (d) The resistance R offered by a conductor varies
4.2 directly as the resistivity and length of the material and
3.6  106 inversely as its cross sectional area.
3.6  106 joules  calorie
4.2 
= 860 kilo calorie R 
= 860 k cal. A

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1542. In any electric circuit the flow of electron 1544. The standard resistor is a coil of wire of some
constitutes : alloy having the properties of
(a) magnetic charge (a) Low electrical resistivity and high temperature
(b) an electric current coefficient of resistance.
(c) an electric charge (b) High electrical resistivity and high temperature
coefficient of resistance
(d) an electro motive force
(c) Low electrical resistivity and low temperature
LMRC JE 2016 coefficient of resistance
Ans : (b) In any electric circuit the flow of electron (d) High electrical resistivity and low temperature
constitutes an electric current. coefficient of resistance
Current is the rate of change of flow of charge or ESE 2019
electron. Ans. (d) : Properties of a standard Resistor:
 High electrical resistivity and low temperature
Q Charge
i  coefficient of resistance.
t time  Long term stability and high frequency properties
1543. Consider the following statements: i.e. parasitic effect are negligible.
1. The rules for series and parallel 1545. If the voltage across an element in a circuit is
combinations of capacitors are opposite to linearly proportional to the current through it,
those for resistors. then it is a
(a) Capacitor (b) Transformer
2. The rules for series and parallel
(c) Resistor (d) Inductor
combinations of inductors are same as ESE 2019
those for resistors.
Ans. (c) : I  V from ohm's law
3. An inductor is a short circuit to dc V = RI
currents. R is resistor.
Which of the above statements are correct? 1546. The voltage and current waveform for an
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only element are shown in the figure.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
ESE 2019
Ans. (d) : ZAB (series) = Z1 + Z2
RAB = R1 + R2
1 1 1
 
CAB C1 C2
ZAB (Parallel) =
The circuit element and its value are
(a) Capacitor, 2 F (b) Inductor, 2 H
(c) Capacitor, 0.5 F (d) Inductor, 0.5 H
ESE 2017
Ans. (b) : From graph,

1 1 1
 
ZAB Z1 Z2
1 1 1
  (For resistance)
R AB R1 R 2
CAB C1 C2
  (for Capacitance)
1 1 1 Voltage across given element
 Series of Inductor ZAB = Z1 + Z2 di  Where,i  current flowing 
LAB = L1 + L2 VK  
dt  through element 
Parallel combination of Inductor
So, it is an inductor.
1 1 1 1 1 1 Inductance
    
ZAB Z1 Z2 LAB L1 L2 di
V= L
 Impedance of Inductor ZL = L dt
DC current  = 0 so ZL = 0  2
2 = L
So behave as short circuit at steady state. 2
All statements 1, 2 and 3 true. L=2H
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1547. What is the current through the 8  resistance 1549. A drawn wire of resistance 5  is further
connected across terminals, M and N in the drawn so that its diameter becomes one-fifth of
circuit? the original. What is its resistance with volume
remaining the same?
(a) 25  (b) 125 
(c) 625  (d) 3125 
ESE 2017
d1
Ans. (d) : Given, d2 =
5
R = 5
(a) 0.34 A from M to N
(b) 0.29 A from M to N Since volume is same, πr12 l1 = πr22 l2
(c) 0.29 A from N to M d 
2
d 
2

(d) 0.34 A from N to M   1  l1    2  l2

2  2 
ESE 2017
2 2
UKPSC JE 2013, PAPER-II d  d   d1 
Ans. (d) :
  1  l1    1  l2  d 2  5 
2  10   
d12 d2
l1  1 l2
4 100
l2 = 25 l1
l l l1
R=   2  2
 5
A r d
 1
 
Applying KCL and M, 2
Vx  8 Vx Vx  2 New resistance,
  0
12 8 8 25l1 l1
R2 =  2
 25  25 2
2Vx + 16 + 3Vx + 3Vx + 6 = 0  d2   d1 
8Vx = -22      
 10  2
22
Vx = V R2 = 625 R
8
R2 = 625  5 = 3125 
 22 
0  1550. Kirchhoff's current law is applicable to
0  Vx  8 
I  1. Closed loops in a circuit
8 8
22 2. Junction in a circuit
 A 3. Magnetic circuits
64
= 0.343 A from N to M Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1548. What is the potential drop across the 80 
resistor in the figure? (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
ESE 2017
Ans. (b) : Kirchhoff's current law states that current
flowing in a node (or a junction) must be equal to
current flowing out of it.
(a) 20 V (b) 15 V So, it is applicable to junctions (or node) in a circuit.
(c) 10 V (d) 5 V 1551. What is the current through the 5  resistance
ESE 2017 in the circuit shown?
Ans. (a) :

25 (a) 5.33 A (b) 4.66 A

V=IR  I  0.25 A
100 (c) 2.66 A (d) 1.33 A
V80 = I  R = 0.25  80 = 20 V ESE 2017
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Ans. (c) : Transforming current sources in voltage V – 100 V
source with their corresponding resistance.  40
12 14
7V – 700  6V  84  4
0
7 6 2
13V = 700–336
V = 28
V 60  20 40 V 28
I=    2.66A  The value of R =   7
i 4
R 4  5  6 15
1552. 1554. Which of the following parameters does NOT
depend upon material used and physical
dimensions of the conductor ?
(a) Resistance (b) Shunt conductance
(c) Inductance (d) Capacitance
UPPCL JE 08.09.2021, Shift-1
Ans. (b) : Shunt conductance does NOT depend upon
material used and physical dimensions of the conductor.
1555. Which among the following electrical
The voltage and current characteristic of an appliances consumes the maximum electricity?
element is as shown in figure. The nature and (a) Fan (b) Light-bulb
value of the element are (c) Television (d) Electric heater
(a) Capacitor of 3.3 F (b) Inductor of 2.5 H UPPCL JE 08.09.2021, Shift-1
(c) Capacitor of 6.7 F (d) Inductor of 5.0 H Ans. (d) : Electric heater consumes maximum
ESE 2018 electricity.
Ans. (b)  Electric heater wire is made up of Nichrome -
Nickel (80%), Chromium (20%)
 Nichrome is an alloy material
 Alloy material have very small temperature
coefficient.
v(t) = 10t 1556. A 5.0 ampere ammeter has a resistance of
Putting the value in the above equation :– 0.01Ω. Determine the efficiency of the
2
1 10 t 2 instrument.
i(t)= 
L
0
10tdt 
L 2 (a) 25.01 A/W (b) 20 A/W
(c) 2 A/W (d) 10 A/W
from the plot, we have t = 1 sec when i = 2A UPPCL JE 08.09.2021, Shift-I
10  1 UPPCL JE 07.09.2021, Shift-II
So : 2 =
2L
Ampere
L = 10/4 = 2.5H. Inductor of 2.5H Ans. (b) : Efficiency of the instrument =
Watt
1553.
5.0
 2
 5.0   0.01
5
  20 Amp / Watt
0.25
1557. For best conductivity, which type of copper is
In the circuit shown, what value of R will result suitable?
in I = 4A? (a) Pure annealed copper
(a) 9Ω (b) 7Ω (b) Silicon mix copper
(c) 5.5Ω (d) 3.5Ω (c) Politer type of copper
ESE 2018 (d) Hard type of copper
Ans. (b)
UPPCL JE 07.09.2021, Shift-I
From the circuit Diagram
Ans. (a) : Pure annealed copper has best conductivity.
When copper is heat treated its ductility is increases to
make the copper soft and flexible. The process of heat
treating is known as annealing. Annealed copper has
increased conductivity.
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 (c) a short circuit
II. Steady State and Transient (d) a constant voltage source
state Analysis GSECL 2020 Shift-I
1. Which circuit will not always produce any Ans. (b) : If an inductor carries an initial current I0
transients? before switching action (t = 0–) then at instant after
(a) RL circuit switching action (t = 0+) it act as a constant current
(b) Linear circuit source because inductor oppose sudden change in
(c) RLC circuit current through itself so. i(0–) = i(0) = i(0+)
(d) Pure resistive circuit 5. The time constant of an RC circuit is :
PGCIL NR-III, 22.08.2021 (a) RC (b) RC
RSMSSB JEN (Degree) 29.11.2020 R C
SSC JE 29.10.2020, Shift-II (c) (d)
C R
EESL Engineer (Technical) 2020 UPPCL JE 27.08.2018, Shift-II
UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II SSC JE 24.01.2018, Shift-I
ESE 2014 UPPCL JE 2018, Shift-II
Ans (d) : A pure resistive circuit is always transient KVS WET 2017
free because there will not be any energy storing BSNL TTA (JE) 27.09.2016, 10 AM
element present and transients are only occurs because JKSSB JE 2014
of energy storing element present in the circuit. RSEB JE 2011
2. In a loss free R-L-C circuit the transient Ans. (a) : Time constant of an RC circuit is-
current is
(a) sinusoidal (b) non-oscillating
(c) oscillating (d) Square wave
PGCIL NR-III, 22.08.2021
RPSC Lect. (Tech. Edu. Dept.) 09.01.2016
ESIC JE -2016
RC =  = Time constant
Ans. (a) : In a loss free R-L-C circuit the transient This RC time constant only specifies a rate of change
current is sinusoidal. where,
3. An inductor connected in series with a DC R  Resistance ()
source, in a closed circuit, will behave in steady C  Capacitor (farad)
state as: 6. A DC voltage source is connected across a
(a) open circuit (b) resistance series R-L-C circuit, under steady state
(c) voltage source (d) current source condition, the applied DC voltage drops
EESL Engineer (Technical) 2020 entirely across ____.
(a) L only (b) C only
Ans. (d) : (c) R only (d) R and L combination
JUVNL JE-2017
Ans. (b) :

We know that voltage across inductor

di
VL The steady state response is the final value of V(t). In
dt the circuit the final value of the capacitor voltage is the
For steady state dc current- same as the source voltage Vs. In steady state condition
di the capacitor behave like open circuit.
0
dt 7. When switch 'S' is closed in given figure, then
then V  0 current's value at time t = 0 will be
It means voltage is zero and inductor becomes short
circuit and inductor behaves like a current source.
4. If an inductor carries an initial current I0
before switching action (t = 0–), then at instant
t = 0+ it acts as ____. (a) 20 mA (b) 30 mA
(a) an open circuit (c) 60 mA (d) 120 mA
(b) a constant current source RSMSSB JEN (Diploma) 26.12.2020
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