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Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
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Course / Subject Code: BE01000051
Course / Subject Name: Basic Electrical Engineering
Chapter 1: DC Circuits
3-Mark Questions:
1. State and explain Kirchhoff’s current law (KCL) with an example.
2. Write a short note on star-delta conversion.
3. Define and differentiate between independent voltage and current sources.
4-Mark Questions:
1. Explain Thevenin’s theorem with an example.
2. Derive the expression for the time-domain analysis of an RC circuit.
3. Explain the process of converting a delta network into a star network.
7-Mark Questions:
1. Analyze a given RL circuit in the time domain for a DC excitation.
2. Apply superposition theorem to solve a circuit containing multiple sources.
3. Explain Norton’s theorem and its application with an example.
Chapter 2: AC Circuits
3-Mark Questions:
1. Define and differentiate between real power, reactive power, and apparent power.
2. Write a short note on power factor and its significance.
3. Explain the terms form factor and peak factor for sinusoidal waveforms.
4-Mark Questions:
1. Analyze a series RLC circuit and derive the condition for resonance.
2. Explain the voltage and current relations in a three-phase star connection.
3. Derive expressions for RMS and average values of a sinusoidal waveform.
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7-Mark Questions:
1. Analyze a three-phase balanced circuit and derive the power measurement formula.
2. Discuss the phasor representation of AC quantities with an example.
3. Explain series and parallel resonance in AC circuits with diagrams and practical
applications.
Chapter 3: Magnetic Circuits & Transformers
3-Mark Questions:
1. Define m.m.f, flux, flux density, and reluctance.
2. What is a hysteresis loop? Explain its significance in magnetic circuits.
3. Write a short note on eddy current losses.
4-Mark Questions:
1. Derive the analogy between electric and magnetic circuits.
2. Explain the construction and working principle of a single-phase transformer.
3. What are hysteresis and eddy current losses? How can they be minimized?
7-Mark Questions:
1. Draw and explain the B-H curve and its importance in magnetic circuits.
2. Discuss the ideal and practical transformers with voltage and current ratios.
3. Explain the construction, principle, and efficiency of a single-phase transformer.
Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Electrical Machines
3-Mark Questions:
1. What is a rotating magnetic field? How is it generated?
2. Write a short note on capacitor-start single-phase induction motors.
3. Mention two applications of brushless DC motors.
4-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the construction and working of a permanent split capacitor motor.
2. Discuss the applications of single-phase induction motors in domestic appliances.
3. Describe the construction and working of brushless DC motors.
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7-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the working of split-phase induction motors with a neat diagram.
2. Discuss the applications of brushless DC motors in electrical vehicles and household
appliances.
3. Explain the construction, working, and advantages of capacitor start/capacitor run
motors.
Chapter 5: Electrical Wiring and Installations
3-Mark Questions:
1. Write a short note on the importance of earthing.
2. List the characteristics of batteries (voltage, storage capacity, discharge curve).
3. What is the working principle of an ammeter?
4-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the types of earthing and their significance in electrical safety.
2. Discuss the construction and working of an MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker).
3. What are the lumen requirements for domestic and industrial premises?
7-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the types of LT switchgear components (SFU, MCB, ELCB, MCCB) with
applications.
2. Calculate the energy consumption and electricity bill for a household with given
appliance usage.
3. Discuss the safety precautions to be followed while using electrical appliances.
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