1.

Basic Electricity
1. According to Kirchhoff's voltage law, ''all IR (I n2R = – 2R
= Current, R = Resistance) and EMF'', the n2 = 2
algebraic sum of always ....... n= 2
(a) Zero (b) Positive
n = 1.414
(c) Negative (d) e.m.f
RRB S.S.E (Bhopal) 21.12.2014 3. Which is the closed path in a circuit ?
Ans : (a) According to Kirchhoff's voltage law(K.V.L) (a) Node (b) Junction
- in any closed circuit, the algebraic sum of IR and (c) Branch (d) Loop
e.m.f. is zero. NHPC JE (EE) 05.04.2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d) : A loop is a closed path in a circuit.
Loop-loop is that group of branches, which together
form a closed path. If even one branch is removed from
it, the path becomes open.
V 1 4. Which of the following is INCORRECT?
∑ IR + ∑ emf = 0 (a) A Reactive power can be positive or negative
(the sign specifies whether a load is of
Where, IR is voltage drop.
inductive or capacitive type).
2. In the circuit shown in the following figure, (b) The reactive power is proportional to the
what should be the value of n for maximum
difference between the electric energy stored
current :
in inductors and the energy stored in
capacitors.
(c) If the reactive power is absent, the power
factor of the load will be zero.
(d) The sum of all reactive powers in a node of a
(a) 2 (b) 1.4142 power system is zero.
(c) 4 (d) 1.732 DSSSB AE (E & M)-21.03.2022(Shift-I)
DSSSB AE (E & M)-21.03.2022(Shift-I) Ans. (c) : If the reactive power is absent i.e. zero, then
Ans. (b) : the power factor of the load will be zero. This statement
is wrong.
• Because the load circuit becomes resistive when the
reactance is zero. In that case both the apparent power
and the active power become equal, hence the power
nR and nR is combine in parallel so– factor of the load becomes unity.
nR × nR
R'=
2nR
nR
R'=
2
Again R' and R/n combine in series so total resistance–
R nR R
R T = R '+ = +
n 2 n
n 2 R + 2R Hence, reactive power becomes zero–
RT =
2n Active power = Apparent power
For the maximum current, the equivalent resistance are VI cos φ = VI
the circuit should be minimum i.e zero. VI
RT = 0 cos φ =
VI
n 2 R + 2R
=0 cos φ = 1
2n
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5. 1 kWh is equal to: (iii) Resistance (R) = (iii) Reluctance (S) =
(a) 3418 [Link].U ρl l AT
(b) 3443 [Link].U Ω or H–1
A µ 0µ r A Wb
(c) 3718 [Link].U
(iv) Conductivity (iv) Permeability (µ) =
(d) 3481 [Link].U
1℧ siemens µ0µr H/m
DSSSB AE (E & M)-21.03.2022(Shift-I) (σ) = or
ρm meter
Ans. (a) : 1kWh = 3418 B.T.U.
(v) Specific resistance 1
∵ 1 BTU = 0.0002925 kWh (v) Reluctivity = m/H
1
(ρ) = Ω-m µ
1 kWh = 36 × 105 Joule
σ
1 kWh = 860 kcal
9. Which one of the following is not a scalar
6. When two equal wattage bulbs, one having
tungsten filament and the other having carbon quantity?
filament, are connected in series to the mains, (a) Volume (b) Mass
then : (c) Force (d) Length
(a) Both the bulbs glow equally RRB JE (Bilaspur/Kolkata/Mumbai /Guwahati)
(b) The bulb with tungsten filament glows less -14.12.2014
(c) The bulb with carbon filament glows less. Ans. (c) : Force is a vector quantity because it requires
(d) The bulb with tungsten filament glows more. both magnitude and direction to be expressed.
DSSSB AE (E & M)-21.03.2022(Shift-I) Vector quantity = Force, acceleration, velocity,
Ans. (b) : When two bulbs of same wattage, one having displacement.
tungsten filament and the other having carbon filament Scalar quantity = Work, time, distance, current, etc.
are connected in series to the main's, then the bulb with 10. Ampere second is the unit of:
tungsten filament glows less. Due to the low resistance
(a) Charge (b) Power
of tungsten filament lamp as compared to carbon, the
bulb glows less. (c) Voltage (d) Energy
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7. A magnetic circuit of length 1 mm has a field (Bilaspur/Kolkata/Mumbai/Guwahati)-
intensity of 8 × 105 AT/m. If the magnetic flux 14.12.2014
associated with it is 2 mWb, then what is the
reluctance offered by the magnetic circuit? Ans. (a) : Ampere second is the unit of charge.
(a) 4 × 108 AT/wb (b) 4 × 105 AT/wb • The unit of power is the watt or Joule/second
3
(c) 1.6 × 10 AT/wb (d) 4 × 102 AT/wb • The unit of voltage is the volt.
DSSSB AE (E & M)-21.03.2022(Shift-I) • The unit of current is ampere.
Ans. (b) : Given that, 11.
Ratio of the voltage and the DC current in a
l = 1 mm, H = 8 × 105 AT/m, φ = 2 × 10–3 Wb, S = ? closed circuit:
∵ MMf = Hl =φS = NI (a) remains constant (b) varies
Hl (c) increases (d) decreases
S=
φ RRB JE (Chennai) 14.12.2014
8 ×10 2 Ans. (a) : Voltage and direct current ratio remains
S= = 4 × 105 AT/wb constant in a closed circuit.
2 × 10 –3

8. The flux in a magnetic circuit is analogous to According to Ohm's law-

which of the following quantity in an electric V
circuit? = Constant = R
I
(a) Reactance (b) Voltage
(c) Current (d) Resistance 12. In a capacitor, the electric charge is stored in:
DSSSB AE (E & M)-21.03.2022(Shift-I) (a) Metal plates (b) dielectric
Ans. (c) : Electric current is analogous to flux in a (c) both (a) and (b) (d) none of the above
magnetic circuit. RRB JE (Chennai) 14.12.2014
Analogous in Electric and Magnetic circuit Ans. (b) : In a capacitor, the electric charge is stored in
Electric circuit Magnetic circuit dielectric.
(i) Electric current (I) (i) Magnetic flux (φ) 1
Hence, stored energy E = CV 2 Joule
(ii) emf (ii) mmf 2
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 15. Four wires of same material, same cross section
area and the same length, when connected in
parallel, give effective resistance of 0.25 ohm. If
these four wires are connected in series, then
the effective resistance will be:
(a) 4 ohm (b) 1 ohm
(c) 2 ohm (d) 0.50 ohm
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Ans : (a) On combine parallel
Capacitance (C) of parallel plate capacitor
εεA
C = o r Farad
d
13. Find the current 'I' in following circuit
1 1 1 1 1
= + + +
R eq R R R R
1 4
=
0.25 R
(a) 0.6A (b) 0.4A R = 0.25×4=1Ω
(c) 0.2A (d) 0.8A Now combine in series
DDA JE (E&M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-III)
A
Ans. (a) :
Req = R1+R2+R3+R4
Req = 1+1+1+1
Req = 4Ω
16. The electric field strength of a charge
(a) Increases with distance
(b) Decreases with cube of distance
(c) Decreases with distance
According to Kirchhoff's law–
(d Decreases with square of distance
Incoming current · Outgoing current RRB JE (Bilaspur/Guwahati ) 14.12.2014
0.2 + 0.6 + 0.7 = 0.4 + I + 0.5
Ans : (d): Electric field strength (E) of a charge,
1.5 = 0.9 + I decreases with square of distance.
I = 1.5 – 0.9 According to Coloumb's law -
I = 0.6A (i) Force between two charge q1 and q2 directly
14. Power Factor of the following circuit will be proportional to the product of the charge.
unity: (ii) Inversely proportional to the square of the distance.
(a) Inductance
(b) Resistance
(c) Capacitance
(d) Inductance and Capacitance qq
Hence, F ∝ 1 2 2
RRB S.S.E (Bilaspur/Secunderabad) 21.12.2014 d
Ans : (b) Power factor of the resistive circuit is unity q1q 2
because phase difference b/w voltage and current is F= Newton
4πεo ε r d 2
zero. i.e. it will be in same phase.
φ= 00 E= =
F q
0
pf = cos0 = 1 q 4πε º ε r d 2
Where,
εo = Absolute permittivity of air
C2
εo = 8.854×10-12 or Farad/ meter
N − m2
εr = Relative permittivity of air, εr =1
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17. If the frequency of a pure inductive circuit is 21. Domestic supply of electricity in India is 220 V
half, then the current of the circuit will be - AC, 220 V refers to the ......... of the voltage.
(a) Constant (b) Double (a) rms value (b) peak value
(c) half (d) four times
(c) mean value (d) minimum value
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Ans. (b) :
In inductive circuit Ans. (a) : The domestic supply of electricity in India is
220 V AC and it represent 220 Vrms value.
V = IX L
V
V V Vrms = max = 0.707Vmax
I= = 2
XL 2πfL
22. In a given AC ciruit there is a phase difference of
1
I∝ π/2 between voltage and current. The circuit is
f (a) resistive (b) inductive
I 2 f1 (c) capacitive (d) can't say
=
I1 f 2 RRB JE (Bilaspur/Guwahati/Patna) 14.12.2014
I2 f1 Ans. (d) : The phase difference b/w voltage and current
= in an AC circuit is 90º. forward and backward are not
I1 f1 / 2
mentioned in the question therefore nothing can be said
I2 = 2I1 whether the circuit is inductive or capacitive.
Hence, the current in the circuit will be twice. R1 R 2
18. ..........Flow due to the flow of electrons in a 23. The formula R = R1 + R 2 represents
circuit. (a) series connection (b) Parallel connection
(a) Magnetic charge (b) An e.m.f.
(c) bridge connection (d) linear connection
(c) An Electric current (d) An electric charge
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Ans : (c) Electric current flow due to flow of electron Ans. (b) Formula of two resistance in parallel.
in any circuit. 1 1 1
= +
Charge (q) = ne R R1 R 2
Charge (q) = it 1R
Where, q = Charge
A B
e= electron R 2

t = time
n = number of electron R 1R 2
or R AB =
19. In Fleming's Right Hand rule, the thumb R1 + R 2
points towards
24. In the circuit given below, what is the current
(a) direction of flux
(b) direction of induced e.m.f flowing in the 6 Ω resistance?
(c) direction of motion of conductor, if fore
finger points along the lines of flux
(d) direction of motion of the conductor if fore
finger points in the direction of generated e.m.f.
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Ans : (c) In Fleming's Right Hand rule, the thumb
(a) 0.22 (b) 0.55 A
points towards direction of motion of conductor, if fore
finger points along the lines of flux. (c) 2.22 A (d) 2.775 A
20. Alternating current can be measured by RRB JE (Bilaspur/Guwahati/Patna) 14.12.2014
(a) Moving iron repulsion type voltmeter Ans. (b) : Value of current in 6Ω resistance.
(b) Permanent Magnet type Ammeter
(c) Electronic Voltmeter
(d) Induction Ammeter
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Ans : (d) Alternating current can be measured by Applying nodal analysis at node A,
induction ammeter. Ammeter always measure the
V − 10 V V
current , which is measured by applying series order to + + =0
the circuit. The internal resistance of the ammeter is 2 2 8
very small. 4V − 40 + 4V + V = 0
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 40 27. A positively charged particle is projected on to
V= the side parallel to the current carrying
9
conductor in the direction of current flow in
Hence, the current flowing in 6Ω
the conductor the charged particle will be.......
V 40 40 (a) Deflected towards the cable
I= = =
R 9 × 8 72 (b) Deflected away from the cable
I = 0.55A (c) Remains on effected
(d) Deflected towards away from the cable
Now I = 0.55A
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25. When 2A current flows through a copper wire Ans : (b) A positively charged particle is projected on the
for 3 microseconds, what will be the side parallel to the current carrying conductor parallel to
approximate number of electrons flowing in the direction of current flow in the conductor, then the
the cross-section of the wire during that time charged particle will be deflected away from the
(change of electron = 6×10–19C) conductor.
(a) 3.75 × 1011 (b) 3.75 × 1012 28. A charge q1, exerts some force on a second
(c) 3.75 × 10 13
(d) 3.75 × 1014 charge q2. Now, if a third charge q3 is brought
RRB S.S.E (Bhopal) 21.12.2014 near, then the force exerted by q1 in q2:
Ans : (c) Current (I) = 2 Ampere (a) will increase in magnitude
Time (t) = 3 µsec ⇒ 3 × 10–6 sec (b) will decrease in magnitude
(c) will remain unaffected
Charge (Q) = I × t
(d) will increase if q3 is of the same sing as q1
Q = 2 × 3 × 10–6 and will decrease if q3 is of opposite charge
Q = 6 × 10–6 Coulomb to q1
Charge on electron (e)= 1.6×10-19 Coulomb RRB JE (Muzaffarpur) 14.12.2014
Q 6 × 10−6 Ans. (c) : In a system of different electric charges the
Hence number of electrons = n = ⇒ effect of one charge is assumed to be independent of the
e 1.6 × 10−19
effect of other charges therefore the effect of the force
n = 3.75 × 10 13
of q1 on q2 will be remain constant due to the arrival of
26. The concept of an electric heating element is as the charge q3.
follows 29. Cosine of angle between voltage and current is
Which dissipates 450 watt on 250 volt mains called–
and is made from a nichrome ribbon 1 mm (a) power factor (b) phase difference
wide and 0.05 mm thick. If the resistivity of (c) peak factor (d) form factor
nichrome is 1.1×10–8Ω-m. What is the length of RRB JE (Muzaffarpur) 14.12.2014
ribbon required. Ans. (a) : Cosine of angle b/w voltage and current is
(a) 63.1 m (b) 6.31 m called power factor. P = VI cos θ
(c) 6310 m (d) 631 m
P
RRB S.S.E (Bhopal) 21.12.2014 cos θ =
VI
Ans : (d) V = 250 Volt
R
P = 450 watt cos θ =
Z
Formula-
V2 Ω
P
R = 138.88 Ω
Formula-
ℓ
R =ρ
A
Where,
Meter Active power kW
So, cos θ = =
Meter Apparent power kVA
30. The algebraic sum of the IR (I = current, R =
R×A resistance) drop is primarily dependent upon the:
ℓ= Then area = Length × Breath
ρ (a) amount of current flowing through it
138.88 × 1 × 10−3 × 5 × 10−5 (b) value of R
l= (c) direction of current flow
1.10 × 10−8
(d) battery connection
ℓ = 631 meter
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Ans. (a): The algebraic sum of the IR (current and Ans. (c): When inductor, capacitor and resistance are
resistance) drop is primarily depends on the amount of connected in series circuit then.
current passing through it.
Voltage drop (V) = IR
31. What is the resistance of a wire of length 100 m
having an area of cross section of 0.1 mm2 and
a resistivity of 50 × 10–8 Ω–m?
(a) 500 Ω (b) 5000 Ω
(c) 250 Ω (d) 50 Ω Then, Impedance Z-
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Ans. (a) : Length of wire (l) = 100 m Vs = VR2 + (VL − VC )2
Area of cross section (A) = 0.1 mm2
Impedance ( Z ) = R 2 + ( X L − X C )
2

= 0.1 × 10–6 m2
Resistivity ( ρ ) = 50 × 10–8 Ω – m 35. Power loss in a resistor is given by:
V2
∵ Resistance l (a) P = V2R (b) P =
R
50 ×10−8 ×100 I2 V
R= (c) P = (d) P =
0.1× 10−6 R I
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R = 500Ω Ahmedabad/Bangalore) 14.12.2014
32. Electric current in a metal wire is due to the Ans : (b) Power losses in resistance.
flow of : V2
(a) Protrons (b) Electrons P= Watt
R
(c) lons (d) None of these
RRB JE (Muzaffarpur) 14.12.2014 P = VI = I2R = W
Ans. (b) : Electric current in a metal wire is due to the t
flow of electrons. The charge of the electron is 36. Lagging power factor means–
considered to be negative. (a) current leads voltage
33. What is the SI unit of absolute permittivity of a (b) voltage lags current
medium? (c) current lags voltage
J C 2 (d) none of above
(a) (b)
C ( Nm ) 2 RRB JE(Patna/Muzaffarpur/Chennai/
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(c)
C2
(d)
( Nm ) Ans : (c) Lagging power factor means current will be
( Nm ) C2 lagging to voltage and in pure inductor current lags to
voltage 90o.
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Ans. (b) :
Coloumb 2 C2
Permittivity = =
Newton meter 2
N − m2
It units is also farad/meter.
34. When Inductance (L), Capacitance (C) and Current leading voltage 90º in pure capacitor.
Current is in same phase to the voltage in pure resistor.
Resistance (R) in series, then Impedance of the
circuit is– 37 . Time constant of a series R–L circuit is:
(a) Z = R + XL + XC L
(a) LR seconds (b) seconds
1 R
(b) Z = R + XL + (c) L2 R seconds (d) LR2 seconds
XC
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R 2 + ( XL − XC )
2
(c) Z = Ahmedabad/Bangalore) 14.12.2014
Ans : (b) Time constant of a series R-L circuit
R 2 + ( XL + XC )
2
(d) Z = L
is second.
RRB JE(Patna/Muzaffarpur/Chennai/ R
Ahmedabad/Bangalore) 14.12.2014 And in R-C series circuit, time constant (T) = RC
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38. Which of the following is an active component 42. According to Joule's Law, heat energy
of a circuit? produced by a current I while flowing through
(a) Transistor (b) Resistor a conductor of Resistance R for a Length L and
Time T, is proportional to
(c) Capacitor (d) Inductor
(a) T only (b) I2 RT
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(c) I RL (d) IRL
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Ans : (a) Those element which can supply energy or
Ans : (b) Joules law states that when a current flows in a
power for long time independently is called active conductor the amount of heat generated is proportional to
element current, resistance and time in the current flowing.
Ex- Voltage source, current source, transistor etc. H = I2RT
39. In series resonance, impedance of the circuit 43. Reciprocal of magnetic permeability is
is– (a) Conductance (b) Susceptance
(a) zero (b) minimum (c) Reluctivity (d) Permittivity
(c) maximum (d) infinite RRB S.S.E (Bilaspur/Secunderabad) 21.12.2014
RRB JE(Patna/Muzaffarpur/Chennai/ Ans : (c) Reciprocal of magnetic permeability is
Ahmedabad/Bangalore) 14.12.2014 Reluctivity.
Ans : (b) In series resonance, impedance of the circuit Henry
is minimum. Unit of magnetic permeability is
meter
In series resonance–
Ampere − turn
XL = XC Unit of Reluctance is
Weber
Impedance, Z = R 2 + (X L − X C ) 2 Unit of permeance is
Weber
Ampere − turn
Z = R 2 + 0 ⇒ (Ζ = R) minimum
44. Toaster and electric iron, that are commonly
40. In A.C. circuits, power losses occur in which of used electrical appliances are mainly–
the following? (a) Inductive load (b) Capacitive load
(a) resistance and inductance (c) Resistive load (d) None of these
(b) only in capacitor RRB S.S.E (Bilaspur/Secunderabad) 21.12.2014
(c) only in inductor Ans : (c) Toaster and electric iron, that are commonly
(d) only in resistor used electrical appliances are mainly resistive load.
RRB JE(Patna/Muzaffarpur/Chennai/ H = I 2 Rt
Ahmedabad/Bangalore) 14.12.2014 According to Joule Law
Ans : (d) In A.C. circuit power losses occur in only in 45. When we switch on an electric bulb or a fan in
the resistance. our house, the appliance starts almost
Power Losses in the resistance = I2R immediately. The drift velocity of electrons in
Higher value of resistance then power losses will be the wires would be close to–
high. (a) 1 mm/sec (b) 1 m/sec
41. If two conductors carry current in the same (c) 3 × 108 m/sec (d) None of these
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direction
(a) Conductors attract each other Ans : (c) We know that the current is generated due to
the effect of electric field and potential, which is due to
(b) Conductors are in resonance the excess of electrons, the current flows fast, whose
(c) Conductors repels each other speed is equal (almost) the speed of light.
(d) Voltage between two conductors increases Drift Velocity = (3×108m/s
RRB S.S.E (Bilaspur/Secunderabad) 21.12.2014 46. In a circuit in which resistance, capacitance
Ans : (a) If two conductors carry current in the same and inductance are in series, the impedance
direction then conductors attract each other, and if two would be–
conductor carry current in the opposite direction then V
(b) R 2 + ( X L − X C )
2
there is a force of repulsion between them. (a)
R 2 + ( X L − XC )
2

1
R 2 + ( XL − XC )
3 2
(c) (d)
R + ( X L − XC )
2 2

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Ans: (b) Current is same and voltage is different in
series circuit.

connection is Series of R–L–C

R 2 + ( XL − XC )
2
Z=
47. Two bulbs are rated 100 W, 220V each. If these Therefore, as much power (–Q) is consumed due to
bulbs are connected in series to the mains inductance. In long transmission line, the same time
supply, 220V, the total power consumed by period, capacitor bank supplied that power by delivering
both the bulbs would be– it.
(a) 25 Watts (b) 50 Watts 50. Watt hour is the unit of :
(c) 100 Watts (d) 200 Watts (a) Electric power (b) Electric capacity
RRB S.S.E (Bilaspur/Secunderabad) 21.12.2014 (c) Electric energy (d) Electric charge
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Ans : (b) Given,
Ans : (c) Watt hour is the unit of electric energy.
P1 = P2 = 100 W
Multiplication of electric power and time is electric
P × P 100 × 100 energy. Its represent by 'E'. Its units is watt second and
Power consumed = 1 2 = =
P1 + P2 200 joule. Which is measured in kilowatt hour by energy
meter.
= 50 Watts
The unit of electric charge is coulomb.
48. Match the following: The multiplication of electric current (I) and voltage
1. Magnetic flux density a. (V) in the electric power.
Tesla So, P = VI
Unit of electric energy is watt hour or kilo watt hour.
2. Self inductance b. 51. The power-factor at resonance in R-L-C circuit
Weber is :
3. Magnetic flux c. (a) Zero (b) Unity
Henry (c) 0.5 lagging (d) 0.5 leading
(a) 1 – b, 2 – c, 3 – a (b) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b RRB S.S.E. 01.09.2015 (Shift-III)
(c) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c (d) 1 – a, 2 – c, 3 – b Ans : (b) The power factor is unity in R-L-C resonance
circuit. Whether it is series resonance or parallel
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resonance.
Ans : (d)
⇒ XL = XC ( Re sonance condition )
1. Magnetic flux density = a. Tesla
Z = R 2 + ( XL − XC )
2
2. Self inductance = c. Henry
3. Magnetic flux = b. Weber
Hence, Z = R (Pure Resistive circuit)
49. What are capacitor banks in the context of
at ω = ω0 , R-L-C resonant frequency circuit become
electricity supply to city?
pure resistive circuit. Due to the power factor of the
(a) They add capacitance in the supply so that circuit will be unity.
(b) These banks are storage spaces so that 52. Resistance of a wire is r ohms. The wire is
capacitors are available to maintenance stretched to double its length, then its
engineers in case of failures resistance in ohms is :
(c) They balance the inductive component of (a) r/2 (b) 4r
transformer coils to smoothen the supply (c) 2r (d) r/4
(d) They balance the inductive loads to improve RRB S.S.E. 01.09.2015 (Shift-III)
the power factor Ans : (b) Resistance of wire = r
RRB S.S.E (Bilaspur/Secunderabad) 21.12.2014 n = 2
2
Ans : (d) In the content of city power supply, Rnew =n Rold
2
capacitor banks balance the inductive load to improve Rnew =2 r
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53. Which of the following will remain the same in Ans: (a) In a AC circuit, the ration of kW and kVA is
all parts of a series circuit? called power factor.
(a) Voltage (b) Current kW
(c) Power (d) Resistance cos φ =
kVA
RRB S.S.E. 01.09.2015 (Shift-III) The value of power factor between 0 to 1.
Ans : (b) In series circuit, the value of current is same R
in all parts and voltage is different. In parallel circuit Power Factor =
voltage is same and current is different in different parts Z
we take current on reference in series circuit, and we 60. The frequency of D.C. supply is ..........
take voltage on reference in parallel circuit. 2
54. Electric heater utilizes.............effect of current. (a) Zero (b) 16 Hz
3
(a) chemical (b) heating (c) 50 Hz (d) 100 Hz
(c) meachincal (d) field RRB S.S.E. 01.09.2015 (Shift-II)
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Ans : (a) The frequency of D.C. supply is 0 (zero).
Ans : (b) Electric heater uses the heating effect current Direct current flows uniformly over the entire area of
when an electric current is passed through a heating the conductor.
conductor. The conductor gets heated after some times
and its produces heat.
55. One B.O.T. is–
(a) 1 kWh (b) 0.1 kWh
(c) 0.01 kWh (d) 0.001 kWh
RRB JE 16.09.2015 (Shift-III) 61. Two resister are in parallel. Resistor A carries
Ans : (a) 1 B.O.T = Board of trade = 1 kWh twice the current of resistor B, which means
that:
56. A capacitor is basically constructed of– (a) the voltage accross B is twice that across A
(a) Conductor and Semiconductor (b) the voltage across A is twice that across B
(b) Conductor and Dielectric (c) A has half the resistance of B
(c) Two conductors separated by a dielectric (d) B has half the resistance of A
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Ans (c) : When Two resister are connected in parallel.
Ans : (c) A capacitor is basically constructed of resistor A carries twice the current of resistor B, Which
insulating material (dielectric material) between two means the A has half the resistance of B.
parallel conducting dielectric plates. The conducting
plates are electrically isolated. 62. What determines the inductance of a coil?
(a) The core material, the number of turns used to
57. Electron Volt is a unit of– winding the core and the frequency of the
(a) Voltage (b) Charge current through the coil.
(c) Momentum (d) Energy (b) The core material, the core diameter, the length
RRB JE 16.09.2015 (Shift-III) of the coil and the number of turns of wire used
Ans : (d) Electron volt is a unit of energy. to wind the coil.
58. In A.C. circuit the product of voltage and (c) The core diameter, the number of turns of wire
current is known as : used to wind the coil and the type of metal used
(a) Power. (b) Real power. for the wire.
(c) Resistive power (d) Apparent power (d) The core material, the core diameter, the length
RRB S.S.E. 01.09.2015 (Shift-II) of the coil and whether the coil is mounted
horizontally or vertically.
Ans : (d) In AC circuit the product of voltage and
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current is known as apparent power.
Apparent power:- The product of the r.m.s. value of µ0 N 2 A
voltage and current is called apparent power. Ans (b) : L =
ℓ
It unit is VA, kVA, MVA. To determine the inductance of coil the core material,
Active power = VI cosφ the core diameter, the length of the coil and the number
Reactive power = VI sinφ of turns of wire used to wind the coil.
Apparent power = VI 63. To replace a faulty 10 millihenry choke, you
59. In an AC circuit, the ratio of kW/kVA could use :
represents : (a) Two 20 millihenry chokes in series
(a) Power factor (b) Load factor (b) Two 5 millihenry chokes in series
(c) Form factor (d) Diversity factor (c) Two 30 millihenry chokes in parallel
RRB S.S.E. 01.09.2015 (Shift-II) (d) Two 0.5 millihenry chokes in parallel
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Ans (b): To replace a faulty 10 millihenry of choke, we (c) When the impedance of the load is equal to the
could use two 5 millihenry choke, in series. impedance of the source
L = L1 + L2 (d) When the load resistance is infinite
= 5 + 5 = 10 RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-II)
64. The reactance of capacitors increases as : Ans (c) :In any power supply, the load will be
(a) applied voltage increases maximum output when the impedance of the load is
(b) AC frequency increases equal to the impedance of the source.
(c) applied voltage decreases Zs = Zl
(d) AC frequency decreases 68. Heating effect in a heating coil is directly
RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-II) proportional to–
Ans (d) : The reactance of capacitors increases as AC (a) I (b) I2
frequency decreases. (c) R 2
(d) √R
1 RRB JE 30.08.2015 (Shift-III)
Hence X C =
ωc Ans : (b) Heating effect in a heating coil is directly
1 proportional to I2
Capacitive reactance (X C ) = H =I2Rt
2πfC
1 H∝I2
↑ XC = H∝R
f↓
H∝t
65. The strength of the magnetic field around a
conductor in air is : 69. Resistance of a conductor is NOT directly
(a) inversely proportional to the diameter of the proportional to–
conductor. (a) Temperature
(b) directly proportional to the diameter of the (b) Resistivity
conductor. (c) Length
(c) directly proportional to the current in the (d) Area of cross section
conductor. RRB JE 30.08.2015 (Shift-III)
(d) inversely proportional to the voltage on the Ans : (d) Resistance of a conductor is not directly
conductor.
proportional to area of cross section.
RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-II)
ℓ
Ans (c) : The strength of the magnetic field around a R = ρ.
conductor in air is directly proportional to the current in a
the conductor. ℓ
R∝
Hence, The strength of magnetic field of conductor. a
NI Where, R = Resistance of conductor in ohm.
H= AT / m
2 πr ρ = Resistivity of conductive material which is
H∝I directly proportional to resistance, unit of ρ
66. Resonance is an electrical property used to (ohm meter)
describe:
(a) an inductor
ℓ = Length of conductor in meter which is
(b) a set of parallel inductors directly proportional to resistance.
(c) the results of tuning a varicap (varactor) a = cross sectional area of conductor in meter2
(d) the frequency characteristic of a coil and which is inversely proportional to resistance.
capacitor circuit 70. Which of the following is one of the conditions
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for the validity of Ohm’s law?
Ans (d) : Resonance is an electrical property in R.L.C.
Circuit. (a) temperature should remain constant
In which XL = XC, fC = fL The Frequency characteristic (b) current should be proportional to voltage
of a coil and capacitor circuit. (c) resistance must be wire-wound type
1 (d) all of these
Resonance frequency f r = RRB JE (Ranchi) 04.01.2015
2π LC
67. When will a power source diliver maximum Ans : (a) According to ohm's, ''The current flowing
output to the load? through a conductor is directly proportional to the
(a) When air wound transformers are used instead potential difference across. Its ends provided that the
of iron-core transformers horizontal conditions. (Temperature, length width,
(b) When the power-supply fuse rating equals the pressure) of the conductor remain the same.'' Hence it is
primary winding current clear that the temperature is constant in ohm's law.

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71. If two parallel conductors carry current in Ans. (b) Solenoid is a type of magnet. The magnetic
opposite directions, there will be field inside the solenoid in uniform.
(a) a force of attraction between the two 76. If two equal-value capacitors are connected in
conductors parallel, what is their equivalent capacitance?
(b) a force of repulsion between the two conductors (a) The same value of either capacitor
(c) no force between them (b) Half the value of either capacitor
(d) none of these (c) Twice the value of either capacitor
RRB JE (Ranchi) 04.01.2015 (d) None of these
Ans : (b) If two parallel conductors carry current in RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-III)
opposite directions, there will be a force of repulsion
between the two conductors. Ans : (c) Ceq = C + C
• Two current carrying conductors attract each other Ceq = 2C
when the current is in the same direction.
The current remains the same in series across the
72. The number of magnetic lines of force per unit capacitor while voltage remains same in parallel.
area is a measure of the
77. Heating effect of current is used in
(a) magnetic flux density
(a) ammeters
(b) magnetic field intensity
(b) voltmeters
(c) magneto motive force
(c) both ammeters and voltmeters
(d) susceptibility
(d) Wattmeters
RRB JE (Ranchi) 04.01.2015
RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-III)
Ans : (a) The number of magnetic lines of force per unit
area is a measure of the magnetic flux density. Ans : (c) Heating effect of current is used in both
ammeter and voltmeter when electric current is passed
φ
B= through a conductor, then heat is generated in it.
A
Wb H = I2 R × t
The unit of the magnetic flux density is 2 or Tesla.
m 78. Fleming's Right Hand Rule is used for the
73. The power factor of a purely resistive circuit determination of direction of :
is : (a) Force acting on a current carrying conductor
(a) Zero (b) Lagging kept in a magnetic field
(c) Unity (d) Leading (b) Motion of a current carrying conductor kept
RRB S.S.E. (Secunderabad) 01.09.2015 (Shift-I) in an electric field
Ans. (c) The power factor of a pure resistive circuit is (c) Current induced in a conductor Due to its
unity and power factor of a pure inductive circuit is zero motion in a magnetic field
lagging. And the power factor is also zero in pure (d) Deflection of a charged particle moving in a
capacitive circuit. In figure, phase difference angle magnetic field
between voltage and current is zero i.e. cos0o = 1 RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-III)
Ans : (c) Fleming's Right Hand Rule is used for the
determination of direction of current induced in a
conductor Due to its motion in a magnetic field.
• According to Fleming's right hand rule, if the right
hand is placed in such a way that the thumb, fore finger
and middle one at right angle to each other, then the
74. Superposition theorem can be applicable only thumb is the direction of motion of the force, the fore
to circuits having .............. elements : finger is the magnetic field and the middle finger is the
(a) Non–linear (b) Passive induced emf.
(c) Resistive (d) Linear, bilateral
79. A and B are two points at same distance from
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the centre of a short electric dipole on axial line
Ans. (d) Superposition theorem can be applicable only and equatorial line respectively. E1 and E2 are
to circuits having linear, bilateral elements. respectively the resultant electric fields due to
75. The magnetic field inside the solenoid : the dipole at these points. Identify the only
(a) Zero correct condition between E1 and E2 from the
(b) Uniform following for this situation
(c) Increases with distance from axis (a) E1 = 4E2 (b) E2 = 4 E1
(d) Decreases with distance from axis (c) E1 = E2 (d) E1 = 2E2
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Ans : (d) (a) 5.7 mH (b) 5.85 mH
(c) 6 mH (d) 6.15 mH
RRB JE (Ranchi) 04.01.2015
Ans : (a) Self inductance of first coil = 2 mH
Self inductance of second coil = 4 mH
Mutual inductance = 0.15 mH
Both coil connection in different form

Hence, formula of total inductance.

 1 q   1 q  L = L1+L2 – 2M = 2 +4 – 2 ².15= 6 – .30
Then E1 =  2−
π ∈ ( ) π ∈ ( ℓ ) 
2
 4 0 x − ℓ   4 0 x + L = 5.70 mH.
q  1 1  82. Which of the following is non-linear circuit
= −
4π ∈0  ( x − ℓ ) ( x + ℓ ) 
 2 2 parameter?
(a) Inductance (b) Condenser
q  (x + ℓ) − (x − ℓ) 
2 2
(c) Wire wound resistor (d) Transistor
=  
4π ∈0  ( x 2 − ℓ 2 )2 RRB JE (Ranchi) 04.01.2015

Ans : (d) Non linear circuit - A non-linear circuit is
q 4xℓ
= {∵ ℓ <<< x that circuit whose parameters change with voltage or
4π ∈0 ( x 2 − ℓ 2 )2 current and circuit does not obey ohm's law.
1 2 ( 2qℓ ) Ex – Transistor, Diode etc.
= Linear Circuit – A linear circuit is one whose
4π ∈0 x 3 parameters are constant with time and they do not
Where P = Dipole moment change with voltage or current and circuit obey ohm's
1 2P law.
E1 = Ex – R, L, C.
4 π ∈0 x 3
83. For a frequency of 200 Hz the time period will
 1 q  be......
And E 2 = 2E cos θ = 2  2 )
cos θ
 4 π ∈ 0 ( x +ℓ 
2 (a) 0.05 s (b) 0.005 s
(c) 0.005s (d) 0.5 s
 1 q  ℓ RRB JE (Ranchi) 04.01.2015
E2 = 2  2 )
 4 π ∈ (
0 x +ℓ
2
 x + ℓ2
2
Ans : (b) Frequency, inversely proportional to time
 period.
ℓ
∵ cos θ = 1 1
 x + ℓ2
2
ie T= =
n f ( Hz )
1 ( 2qℓ )
E2 = {∵ ℓ <<< x Thus f = 200Hz
4π ∈0 ( x 2 + ℓ 2 )3/ 2
1 1
1 P T= =
E2 = f 200
4π ∈0 x 3
= .005 Sec
Hence, E1 = 2E 2 84. A network contains only independent current
sources and resistors. If the values of all resistors
80. Normal frequency adopted for a.c. generation are doubled the value of the node voltages
in our country is (a) will become half (b)will remain unchanged
(a) 60 Hz (b) 25 Hz
(c) will become double
(c) 50 Hz (d) 30 Hz
(d) cannot be determined unless the circuit
RRB JE (Ranchi) 04.01.2015
configuration and the values of the resistors
Ans : (c) Normal frequency adopted for A.C. generation are known
in our country is 50 Hz. At this time in India, the design
of the equipment has been prepared on this, generating RRB JE (Ranchi) 04.01.2015
more frequency than this will affect the efficiency of the Ans : (c) A network contains only independent current
equipment. sources and resistors. If the value of resistors are
doubled the valued of the voltages are also doubled.
81. Two coils in differential connection have self
Current source whose internal resistance is very high.
inductance of 2mH and 4mH and a mutual While the internal resistance of the ammeter is very
inductance of 0.15 mH. The equivalent
less.
inductance of the combination is
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85. A resistor in a circuit becomes very hot and Ans : (c) The function of any resistance is to dissipate
starts to burn. This is because the resistor is electric energy or to stop electric current. When an
dissipating too much : electric current is blocked by a resistance, the resistance
(a) voltage (b) resistance convents energy in the form of heat due to which the
(c) current (d) power resistance gets heated.
RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-I) Heat ∝ I 2 Rt Joule.
Ans : (d) We know that only resistance consumes
power and not capacitor and inductor. for this reason, 89. What term means the number of cycle per
due to high power consumption in the resistance, it heat second that an alternating current flows back
up and also gets burnt. and forth?
(a) Speed (b) Pulse rate
86. In a parallel circuit with a voltage source and
several branch resistors, how is the total (c) Frequency (d) Inductance
current related to the current in the branch RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-I)
resistors? Ans : (c) The flow of alternating current (AC) is in
(a) It equals the sum of the branch current form of sinusoidal wave. the alternating movements of
through each resistor positive and Negative through this wave is called
(b) It equals the average of the branch current frequency of alternating current. One cycle/second is
through each resistor called frequency. Its unit is Hertz.
(c) It decreases as more parallel resistors are 1
Frequncy =
added to the circuit T
(d) It is the sum of each resistor's voltage drop
multiplied by the total number of resistors
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Ans : (a) The value of the current flowing in each of the
resistors in parallel circuit is unequal. But the sum of
the current flowing in all the resistors will be equal to
the total current and the voltage across each resistance
will be the same.
• That is, the voltage remains the same in a parallel 90. The reciprocal of resistance is :
circuit. (a) conductance (b) reactance
(c) reluctance (d) permeability
RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-I)
Ans: (a) The reciprocal of resistance will be
conductance because resistance oppose the flowing
current and conductance helps to flowing current.
ℓ
Hence, R = ρ ohm
a

87. A current of one quarter ampere may be 1

or conductance (G) = ℧
written as : R
(a) 0.5 amperes (b) 0.25 milliampere 91. A given power supply is capable of providing 6
(c) 250 microampere (d) 250 milliamperes A for 3.5 h. Its ampere-hour rating is :
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(a) 0.58 Ah (b) 2.1 Ah
Ans : (d) Current value of quarter ampere is 250
milliamper. (c) 21 Ah (d) 58 Ah
1 quarter = 250 milliampere RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-I)
OR 1 quarter = 0.25 Ampere Ans : (c) Ampere-hour rating = A × h
88. Why do resistors sometimes get hot when in use? = 6 × 3.5
(a) Their reactance makes them heat up
(b) Hotter circuit components nearby heat them = 21 Ah
up 92. If you used 400 W of power for 30 h., you have
(c) Some electrical energy passing through them used :
is lost as heat (a) 1.3 kWh (b) 13.3 kWh
(d) They absorb magnetic energy which makes
them hot (c) 1.2 kWh (d) 12 kWh
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Ans : (d) P = 400 watt 94. Kirchhoff's junction rule and loop rule for an
electrical network are respectively based on
W (a) Conservation of energy, Conservation of
Time = 30 hours P =
t charge
(b) Conservation of charge, conservation of
Then total energy = P × t momentum
= 400 × 30 = 12000 watt-hour (c) Conservation of energy, conservation of
W= 12 kWh momentum
(d) Conservation of charge, conservation of
93. P and Q are two points at same distance from
energy
the centre of a short electric dipole on axial line RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-I)
and equatorial line respectively. V1 and V2 are
Ans : (d) Kirchhoff's Junction rule and loop rule for an
the resultant electric potential due to the dipole electrical network are respectively based on
at P and Q. The only correct condition for V1 conservation of charge, conservation of energy.
and V2 for this situation is Kirchhoff's Junction Rule–When two or more
(a) V1 = 2V2 (b) V2 = 2V1 currents meet at a junction, then the total sum of
incoming current is equal to the total sum of outgoing
(c) V1 = 0; V2 ≠ 0 (d) V2 = 0; V1 ≠ 0 current, this is a charge conservation law. It is called
RRB S.S.E. 03.09.2015 (Shift-I) K.C.L. that is it is also called Kirchhoff currents law.
Ans : (d) The distance of points P and Q from the Kirchhoff's Loop rule –It is also called Kirchhoff's
voltage law. KVL is based on conservation of energy.
center of the supposed electric dipole.
95. The dimensions of EMF are
(a) ML2I–1T–3 (b) M–1T–3
2 –2 –3
(c) ML I T (d) ML3I–1T–3
RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-II)
Ans : (a) Dimensions of EMF are ML2I–1T–3
Work Joule
EMF or potential = =
Charge Coulomb
Force × Displacement  MLT  × [ L ]
The resultant potential 'V1' due to the electric dipole at −2

point P. = =
Current × Time [ I] × [T ]
 1  ( + q )  1  ( −q )
V1 =   +  =  ML2 T −2  ×  I −1T −1 
 4πε 0  ( x − ℓ )  4πε0  ( x + ℓ )
Dimensions of EMF = ML2I–1T–3
+q  1 1  96. Magnetic field intensity has the dimensions–
V1 =  − 
4πε0  ( x − ℓ ) x + ℓ 
 (a) IL
–1
(b) I2L
(c) IL (d) IL–2
q  x+ℓ−x+ℓ RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-II)
V1 =  
4πε0  x 2 − ℓ 2  Ans : (c) Dimension of Magnetic field intensity is IL–1
q 2ℓ NI
V1 = H=
4πε0 ( x 2 − ℓ 2 ) ℓ
Dimension of Magnetic field
1 P Dimension of I
V1 = intensity =
4πε0 ( x − ℓ 2 )
2
Dimension of L
{Where 'P' is electric dipole moment}
=
[I]
That is V1 ≠ 0 [ℓ ]
Then the resultant potential 'V2' due to the electric = [IL–1]
dipole at point Q. 97. A current of 1A flows towards right in a
conductor. The number of electrons passing
1 ( +q ) 1 ( −q ) per second through any cross section of the
V2 = +
4πε 0 x + ℓ
2 2 4πε 0 x 2 + ℓ 2 conductor and their direction is about–
(a) 6 × 1018 towards right
q  1 1 
V2 =  −  (b) 6 × 1018 towards left
4πε0  x 2 + ℓ 2 x +ℓ 
2 2
(c) 6 × 1016 towards right
V2 = 0 (d) 6 × 1016 towards left
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 q ne 102. What is the relationship between current (i)
Ans : (b) Electric current (i) = = and voltage (v) in a circuit consisting of a
t t capacitor in series with a resistor?
∵ t = 1sec and i = 1amp (a) i and v are in phase across the capacitor
n × 1.6 × 10−19 (b) i leads v across the resistor
Hence, 1 = (c) v leads i across the capacitor
1 (d) i and v are in phase across the resistor
1 RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III)
n=
1.6 × 10−19 Ans : (d) Voltage and current are in same phase across
n = 6.2 × 1018 e– Left Side the resistor because phase difference b/w current and
n ≃ 6 × 1018 voltage is zero in pure resistance.
98. An ideal current source has–
(a) large value of voltage
(b) large value of current
(c) infinite internal resistance
(d) zero internal resistance
RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-I) 103. What is the "power factor"?
(a) ratio of true power to apparent power
Ans : (c) The internal resistance of an ideal current
source is infinite. So that the load can get full current. In (b) peak power times 0.707
an ideal current sources the internal resistance is place in (c) sine of the phase difference between v and i
parallel with the current source. (d) cos of the phase angle between true power
and apparent power
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Ans : (a) Power factor– Ratio of true power and
apparent power.
True Power kW
Hence, Power factor = =
Apparent Power kVA
99. Mesh analysis is based on– 104. What is the applied voltage on a circuit in
(a) Kirchhoff's Voltage law which 5 A is flowing and 10 W is generated?
(b) Kirchhoff's Current law (a) 2 V (b) 5 V (c) 20 V (d) 50 V
(c) Law of Conservation of Momentum RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III)
(d) Law of Conservation of Energy Ans : (a) Given, I = 5 A P = 10 W
RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-I) Then V = ?
Ans : (a) Mesh analysis is based on Kirchhoff's voltage Formula P = VI
law. ΣIR + Σ E.M.F = 0 10 = 5 × V
100. The RMS value of a sine wave is 100 A. Its 10
V= = 2 Volt
peak value is– 5
(a) 70.7 A (b) 141 A 105. What is the term used to describe the ability of
(c) 63.6 A (d) 126 A a device to store energy in the form of an
RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-I) electrical charge?
Ans : (b) Given, Irms = 100 A (a) inductance (b) conductance
I max (c) reactance (d) capacitance
Irms = RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III)
2
Ans : (d) Capacitance is the used to describe the ability of
Imax = I rms × 2 a device to store energy in the form of an electric charge.
= 100 × 1.41= 141 A Capacitor– It stores electrical energy and it is provide
101. What is the peak voltage of a sine wave that energy when we need.
measures 220 V, AC rms? 1
Energy stored in capacitor = CV 2
(a) 155 V (b) 169 V 2
(c) 311 V (d) 440 V 106. A 33 Ω half-watt resistor and a 330 Ω half-watt
RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III) resistor are connected across a 12 V source.
Ans : (c) Given, Vrms = 220V, Vmax =? Which one (s) will overheat?
(a) 33 Ω (b) 330 Ω
Vmax = Vrms × 2 = 220 × 2
(c) Both resistors (d) neither resistor
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Ans : (a) Ans : (a) A.C. Frequency of a signal is inversely
proportional to period.
1
Or f= Where, T = Time or period
T
Given, 1
f∝
R1 = 33 Ω R2 = 330Ω T
V1 = 12 V V2 = 12V Alternative current (A.C.) frequency is the number of
From– V = IR From V = IR cycle per second in an A.C. sine wave.
12 111. 5 × 1016 electrons pass across the section of a
I1 = = 0.36 A conductor in 1 minute 20 sec. The current
33 flowing is :
12 (a) 1 mA (b) 0.1 mA
I2 = = 0.036A
330 (c) 0.01 mA (d) 10 mA
Therefore, due to the high value of current in the 33Ω RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III)
resistance, the 33Ω resistance will be heat up more. Ans : (b) q = it Where i = Current, t = Time
107. In 0.025 W, there are :
(a) 25 kW (b) 0.00025 mW q = ne Where n = Number of electron
(c) 2,500 µW (d) 25 mW e = Charge on one electron.
RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III)
ne 5 × 10 × 1.6 ×10−19
16

Ans : (d) 0.025 Watt i= ⇒ = 0.1mA

t 80
∴ 1 kW = 1000 Watt
1 milli watt = 10–3 Watt 112. What is the unit of measure for electrical
pressure or electromotive force?
Hence, 0.025 Watt ⇒ 25 × 10 Watt. –3
(a) amps (b) ohms
= 25mW (c) volts (d) Watts
108. Which of the following is represented by the RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III)
symbol XL? Ans : (c) The unit of electromotive force is volts. The
(a) Impedance of a load electric force used for the flow of electric current in a
(b) reactance of a coil circuit, which gives motion to the electron, is called
(c) resonant frequency of a filter electromotive force.
(d) output level of a source 113. If a resistor suddenly decreases in value
RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III) (resistance decreases), what will happen to the
Ans : (b) XL = Reactance of coil current through the resistor?
The property of opposing the current following in a coil (a) increases
is called reactance it is represented by the symbol XL (b) remains unchanged
XL = 2πfL (c) decreases
109. One coulomb-per-second is equal to one: (d) fluctuates
(a) watt (b) joule RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III)
(c) volt (d) ampere Ans : (a) According to Ohm's law
RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III) V 1
Ans : (d) One coulomb-per-second is equal to one I= ⇒ ↑I∝
R R↓
ampere.
If resistance value decreases the current value will be
1 ampere = coulomb/second
increases.
Hence, q = i × t
114. Which of the following circuit configurations
q
i= has the same amount of voltage drop across
t each of its components?
Charge in Coulomb (a) parallel (b) series-parallel
Or Current (Ampere) =
Time in second (c) series (d) combination
110. The frequency of a signal is inversely RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III)
proportional to which of the following : Ans : (a) Voltage drop is same in parallel circuit and
(a) period (b) amplitude current value is different.
(c) phase (d) power Current value is same in series circuit and voltage drop
RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III) is different.
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normal number, it is said to be–
(a) neutral (b) atom
(c) negatively charged (d) positively charged
RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-III)
Ans : (d) Positively charged body– A body in which
the number of electron is slightly less than the number of
protons is called a positively charged body.
Neutral body–a body in which the number of proton
and electron are equal is called a natural body. It is also
called the normal state of the body. It is a chargeless
body. Such as atoms, molecules.
Negatively charged body– Such a body in which the
in series ckt - i = i1 = i 2 = i3 number of electrons is slightly more than the number of
protons is called negatively charge body.
in parallel ckt- V = V1 = V2 = V3
118. Electric current may be defined as–
115. Two resistors of 2 Ω and 3 Ω are connected in (a) Rate of transfer of electric charge
series between two points A and B. A third (b) Velocity of charge
resistor of 5 Ω is also connected between the (c) Capacity to store charges
same points. When points A and B are (d) Charging of Battery
connected to terminals of a battery, power RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-III)
dissipated in the 5 Ω resistor is 10 W. The Ans : (a) The rate of flow of electric charge is called
power dissipated in 2 Ω resistor is : electric current or when free electrons move from one
(a) 1 W (b) 2 W place to another place in a conductor. When the current
(c) 3 W (d) 4 W flow, the rate of this flows is called electric current.
q
RRB S.S.E. 02.09.2015 (Shift-III) i = = n.e- Ampere
t
Ans : (d)
119. Insertion of a dielectric material between the
plates of an air capacitor–
(a) increases the capacitance
(b) decreases capacitance
(c) has no effect on capacitance
(d) increases breakdown voltage
RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-III)
Current in 5Ω resistor-
ε0 A
P = I 2R Ans : (a) capacitance of capacitor (C) =
10 = I2×5 d
C ∝ ε0 (Dielectricity)
I = 2A C ∝ A (Area of plate)
1
Hence current in 2Ω resistor is also 2A . C ∝ (Distance between plate)
d
( )
2
Then power loss = 2 ×2 By placing dielectric material between the plate of an
= 4W air capacitor then the capacitance increases.
120. The current through the coil of an
116. What is the ripple 2 V on average of 50 V–
electromagnet is doubled. The magnetic field
(a) 0.02 (b) 100 around the coil–
(c) 0.04 (d) 25 (a) is halved (b) is doubled
RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-III) (c) becomes four times (d) remains the same
Ans : (c) Average Value = d.c Value = 50V RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-III)
rms value of a.c. component µ I
Ripple factor (γ) = Ans : (b) B = 0
rms value of d.c. component 2πR
2 B∝I
γ=
50 It is clear from the above relation that on doubling the
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121. Current density has the dimensions– By Nodal-
(a) IL (b) IL–2 Vo – 30 Vo – 20 Vo
(c) IL –3
(d) I2L–2 + + =0
2 5 4
RRB JE 29.08.2015 (Shift-III) 10Vo – 300 + 4Vo – 80 + 5Vo = 0
I Ampere 19 Vo = 380
Ans : (b) Electric current density (J) = =
A Meter 2 Vo = 20 volt
–2
The dimension of current density= [I L ] 125. The number of atoms in a body centred unit
122. Which of the following is not a non-linear cell is–
element? (a) 1 (b) 2
(a) Gas diode (b) Heater coil (c) 3 (d) 4
(c) Tunnel diode (d) Electric arc RRB JE 26.08.2015 (Shift-I)
RRB JE 26.08.2015 (Shift-III) Ans : (b) The number of atom is body centred unit
Ans : (b) An elements that does not follow Ohm's law. cell is 2.
i.e. the ratio of voltage and current does not remain Structure Atom per cell
constant. It is called non-linear element . Like- diode,
transistor amplifier. The heater coil is a linear element. SC 1
123. Two conducting wires A (resistance RA) and B BCC 2
(resistance RB) are made of same material and FCC 4
have the same length. If the diameter of wire B HCP 2
is twice that of wire A, the ratio RA/RB is– 126. Two resistors of 3Ω and 6Ω are connected in
(a) 4 (b) 1/4 parallel. This combination in turn is connected
(c) 1/2 (d) 1 in series with a 2Ω resistors and a 6V battery.
RRB JE 26.08.2015 (Shift-III) The current in the 2Ω resistor is–
Ans : (a) Given, Diameter of wire A (DA) = d (a) 3.7 A (b) 5.4 A
Diameter of wire B (DB) = 2d (c) 1.5 A (d) 3.0 A
ℓ RRB JE 26.08.2015 (Shift-I)
Formula R = ρ
A Ans : (c)
ℓ
ρ
RA A1
=
RB ρ ℓ
A2
2
R A A 2  DB  3Ω and 6Ω are connected in parallel–
= = 
R B A1  D A  6× 3
Hence equivalent resistance = = 2Ω
R A 4d 2 6+3
= 2 =4
RB d Now, 2Ω and 2Ω resistances are connected in series so
resultant resistance = 2 + 2 = 4Ω
RA
=4
RB
124. Find voltage 'Vo' in the following circuit.
+ -

V
Electric current in the circuit (i) =
R
(a) 10 V (b) 30 V 6
(c) 15 V (d) 20 V i=
4
DDA JE (E & M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-II) i = 1.5 A
Ans. (d) : Given, circuit is- Hence, the current flowing through 2Ω resistance is
1.5A.
127. The flow of current in solids is due to–
(a) electrons (b) electrons and ions
(c) atoms (d) atoms and nucleus
RRB JE 26.08.2015 (Shift-II)
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and the flow of current in liquid and gas is due to source of emf is known as :
positive and negative ion. (a) Active network (b) Linear circuit
128. Ohm's law is applicable for– (c) Bilateral network (d) Passive network
(a) conductors only RRB JE 27.08.2015 (Shift-II)
(b) superconductors only Ans : (d) A network or circuit that does not contain any
source of emf is known as passive network. a circuit
(c) conductors and semiconductors
which consist of atleast one source of energy is called
(d) semiconductors only active network.
RRB JE 26.08.2015 (Shift-II) Example of active network - Voltage source, ac/dc
Ans : (a) Ohm's law is applicable for only to generator, transistor etc.
conductors. This law does not apply to insulators and 132. Thevenin's equivalent circuit consists of ............
semiconductor. (a) Series combination of RTh, ETh and RL.
According to Ohm's law (b) Series combination of RTh, ETh.
I∝V (c) Parallel combination of RTh, ETh.
or (d) Parallel combination of RTh, ETh and RL
V RRB S.S.E. (Secunderabad) 02.09.2015 (Shift-I)
I=
R Ans : (b) Thevenin's equivalent circuit consists of
This law does not apply in transmission line. Series combination of RTh, ETh.
129. "The algebraic sum of the currents meeting at
a point in a circuit is equal to zero." This
statement is–
(a) Kirchhoff's Junction Rule
(b) Ampere Circuital Law
(c) Kirchhoff's loop Rule
(d) Lenz Rule
RRB JE 26.08.2015 (Shift-II)
133. The frequency of AC supply in India
Ans : (a) "The algebraic sum of the currents meeting at
(a) 20 Hz (b) 40 Hz
a point in a circuit is equal to zero." This statement is
(c) 55 Hz (d) 50 Hz
Kirchhoff's Junction Rule.
RRB S.S.E. (Secunderabad) 02.09.2015 (Shift-I)
ΣI = 0
Ans : (d) The frequency of AC supply in India is 50 Hz.
Incoming current = Outgoing current
134. Under the condition of resonance, RLC series
I1 + I2 + I4 = I5 + I3 circuit behaves as a :
I1 + I2+ (–I3) + I4 + (–I5) = 0 (a) Purely resistive circuit
(b) Purely inductive circuit
(c) Capacitive circuit
(d) Reactive circuit
RRB S.S.E. (Secunderabad) 02.09.2015 (Shift-I)
Ans : (a) In resonance condition, the RLC series circuit
130. Three resistors, each with resistance r, are in
behave like a pure resistive circuit.
series in a circuit. They are replaced by one
equivalent resistor of resistance R. Which of ∵ Z= R 2 + ( X L ~ X c )2
the following statements is correct?
In resonance condition
(a) R is smaller than r
XL = XC
(b) The voltage across R equals the voltage Then Z = R (Purely resistive)
across r
R
(c) The current through R equals the current Power factor ( cos φ ) = = 1( unity )
through r Z
(d) The power dissipated in R equals the power 135. The Q- factor of a coil is given by
dissipated in r (a) Its power factor cos φ
RRB JE 26.08.2015 (Shift-II) (b) Ratio of max. energy stored & energy
Ans : (c) Three resistors, each with resistance r, are in dissipated per cycle
series in a circuit. They are replaced by one equivalent (c) Reciprocal of its power factor
resistor of resistance R. Then the current through R (d) Ratio R/Z
equals the current through r. RRB S.S.E. (Secunderabad) 02.09.2015 (Shift-I)
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Ans: (b) The Q- factor of a coil is Ratio of max. energy Solving equation (i) & (ii)
stored & energy dissipated per cycle. R1R2 = 6 × 25
Maximum energystored = 150
Q = 2π× We know that,
Energy dissipated per cycle
ωL R1 − R 2 = ( R1 + R 2 )2 − 4R1R 2
or Q Factor =
R
136. The unit of inductance is
= ( 25)2 − 4 × 150
(a) Ohm (b) Mho = 625 − 600
(c) Farad (d) Henry
= 25
RRB S.S.E. (Secunderabad) 02.09.2015 (Shift-I)
=5
Ans : (d) The unit of inductance is Henry.
R1 – R2 = 5 ………. (iii)
Unit of resistance – Ohm
Solving equation (i) and (iii)
Unit of conductance – Mho R1 + R2 = 25
Unit of capacitance – Farad
R1 − R 2 = 5
137. A battery is a source of
2R1 = 30
(a) DC voltage. (b) 1-φ AC voltgage.
(c) 3-φ AC voltage. (d) AC or DC voltage R1 = 15
RRB S.S.E. (Secunderabad) 02.09.2015 (Shift-I) Putting the value of R1 in equation (i)
Ans : (a) A battery is a source of DC voltage. It is a R1 + R 2 = 25
device that stores energy and then discharges it by
converting chemical energy into electricity. 15 + R 2 = 25
138. Consider the electric field between two parallel R 2 = 10
plates of a charged capacitor. The electric field is
(a) strongest in magnitude near the positive plate Hence, R1 = 15Ω and R2 = 10Ω
(b) strongest in magnitude near the negative plate 140. Which of the following cannot actually move?
(c) strongest in magnitude midway between the (a) Free electrons (b) Ions
plates (c) holes (d) majority careers
(d) constant throughout the space between the RRB JE 27.08.2015 (Shift-I)
plates Ans : (b) Ions does not actually move. Ions are static in
RRB S.S.E. (Secunderabad) 02.09.2015 (Shift-I) nature whereas free electrons and holes are mobile
Ans : (d) The electric field and electric potential carrier and they can move.
between two parallel plates of a charged capacitor are 141. A 4Ω resistor is connected in a circuit
always constant. The electric field is constant
containing 4 V supply. The current drawn is–
throughout the space between the plates.
(a) 8 A (b) 4 A
139. Effective resistance of two wires when connected (c) 1 A (d) 16 A
in series and in parallel are 25 ohms and 6 ohms
RRB JE 27.08.2015 (Shift-III)
respectively. The resistances of two wires is
V
(a) 10 ohms and 15 ohms Ans : (c) Formula– I =
(b) 20 ohms and 30 ohms R
(c) 5 ohms and 10 ohms
(d) 10 ohms and 20 ohms
RRB JE 27.08.2015 (Shift-I)
Ans : (a) Let the resistance of the two wires R1 and R2
respectively
When the wires are connected in series combination
Then
R1 + R 2 = 25 4
..............(i) I= = 1Amp.
4
When the wires are connected in parallel combination
142. Light-emitting diode is an example of
Then
(a) photonic devices
1 1 1
+ = (b) mechanical devices
R1 R 2 6 (c) optoelectronic devices
R 1R 2 (d) sensing devices
or =6 ..............(ii)
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 Ans. (c):Light-emitting diode is an example of C
optoelectronic devices. Quality factor (Q) = R
L
1/ 2 1
= 40 = 40 ×
2 2
• LED is unidirectional device which works only in
forward bias condition. Q = 20
• In reverse biased mode it acts like a normal diode 146. A negative resistance is an element
and does not emit light. (a) that can act only as a source of active power
• LED that emit invisible infrared light are also used (b) that can act as a source of both active as well
for remote control. as reactive power
143. The time constant of an R-C circuit is one (c) That can act only as a source of reactive
second. Then in one second the capacitor is power
charged to (d) that will store energy
(a) about 66% (b) about 98% BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 16.09.2018
(c) 100% (d) None of the above Ans. (c) : A negative resistance is an element that can
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 16.09.2018 act only as a source of reactive power.
Ans. (a) : The time constant of an R-C circuit is one A positive resistance is an element that can at only as a
second. Then in one second the capacitor is charged to source of active power.
about 66%. 147. A network which contains one or more than
Time constant τ = RC one source of emf is known as:-
The voltage that can be supplied across the capacitor (a) Active network (b) Passive network
during charging. (c) Electric network (d) Non-linear network
Vc (t) = V(1 – e–t/τ) UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016
Vc(t) = V(1 – e–t/RC) ∵τ = RC = 1sec Ans. (a) : A network which contains one or more than
At t = 1 sec one source of emf is known as Active network.
Vc = V(1 – e–1/1) A circuit which consist of at least one source of energy
Vc = V(1 – e–1) is called active network.
Vc = V(1 – 0.367) Ex- Voltage source, current source etc.
Vc = 0.6333 V The element which can either store or dissipates energy
are called passive elements.
0.633V
%Vc = × 100 148. In a circuit shown below, if I1 = 1.5A, Then I2
V will be:-
Vc = 63.33%
≃ 66%
144. A linear circuit must obey
6
(a) superposition theorem
(b) superposition theorem and Thevenin's
theorem (a) 0.5 A (b) 1.0 A
(c) superposition, Thevenin's theorem and (c) 1.5 A (d) 3.0 A
Norton's theorem UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016
(d) superposition and Norton's theorem
Ans. (c) : Given, I1 = 1.5A I2 = ?
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 16.09.2018 V
Ans. (c) : A linear circuit must obey superposition, 1.5A
Thevenin's theorem and Norton's theorem. 2Ω
Linear components always obey ohm's law.
145. In a parallel R-L-C circuit, the values of R, L
and C are 40 ohms, 2 henries and 1/2 farad
respectively. The quality factor Q of the circuit 3−V V
will be 1.5 + =
2 2
(a) 1/20 (b) 20 3+3 –V = V
(c) 40 (d) 80 2V = 6
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 16.09.2018 V = 3Volt
Ans. (b) : Given, V 3
1 I2 = =
R = 40 Ω, L = 2H, C = F 2 2
2
I2 = 1.5A
Quality factor (Q) = ?
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149. Kirchhoff's voltage law is concerned with:- 153. The resistance of 100 watts, 250 V lamp is:-
(a) IR drop (a) 250 ohm (b) 625 ohm
(b) Battery emf's (c) 4 ohm (d) 2.5 ohm
(c) Junction voltage UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016
(d) Both IR drops and battery emf's Ans. (b) : Given–
UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016 P = 100 W
Ans. (d) : Kirchhoff's voltage law is concerned with V = 250 Volt
Both IR drops and battery emf's. In other words, In a V2
closed circuit, the algebraic sum of all the emfs and the Resistance of lamp (R) =
P
algebraic sum of all the voltage drop (IR) is zero.
250 × 250
150. The Unit of Power in S.I. units is:- =
(a) Newton meter (b) Watt 100
(c) Kg meter/Sec. (d) Pascal/sec. Hence resistance of lamp = 625Ω
UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016 154. Which one is the correct unit of the reactive
power?
Ans. (b) : The Unit of Power in S.I. units is Watt.
(a) kW (b) VA
Power is the amount of energy transferred per unit time.
(c) kVAr (d) kVA
Power is the scalar quantity.
UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016
1 watt = 1J/s
Ans. (c) :
151. A lamp of 100 W at 200 V is supplied current
at 100 Volts. It is equivalent to lamp of:-
(a) 20W (b) 25W
(c) 50W (d) 75W
UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016
Ans. (b) :
• The unit of Reactive Power (Q) = kVAr
• The unit of Active Power (P) = kW
• The unit of Apparent Power (S) = kVA
155. The thumb in Fleming's left hand rule
indicate:-
Resistance of lamps filament (a) Motion
2 (b) Current
V 200 × 200 (c) Field
R= =
P 100 (d) None from the above
= 400Ω UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016
The power of the lamp on providing a voltage of 100V Ans. (a) : Fleming left hand rule states that if we
100 × 100 arrange our thumb, forefinger and middle finger of the
PL = left hand perpendicular to each other then the thumb
400
points towards the direction of the force experienced by
PL = 25W the conductor, the forefinger points towards the
direction of the magnetic field and the middle finger
152. The period of a sine wave is 0.02 seconds the
points current flow in the conductor.
frequency is:-
(a) 20 Hz (b) 30 Hz 156. A nichrome wire used as a heater coil has the
resistance of 1 ohm/metre. For a heater of 1000
(c) 40 Hz (d) 50 Hz
W at 200 V, the length of wire required will be:-
UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016 (a) 5 metre (b) 20 metre
Ans. (d) : given– (c) 40 metre (d) 50 metre
Time period T = 0.02 second UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016
Frequency of sine wave f = ? Ans. (c) : Resistance of nichrome wire (R) = 1Ω/m
1 and Length of 1Ω resistance = 1m
Frequency f =
T V = 200 Volt, P = 1000 W
1 V2
= Resistance of wire (R) = = 0 = 40Ω
0.02 P
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157. 1 kW = ––––––– HP 160. What is the current obtained when a 30 V
(a) 1.36 (b) 1.34 voltage source with an internal resistance of 6Ω
(c) 1.49 (d) 1.5 is transformed to a current source?
UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016 (a) 5 A (b) 180 A
Ans. (b) : Given– (c) 150 A (d) It cannot be transformed
1 KW = 1.34 HP JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG)-2017
∵ 1HP = 746W Ans. (a) : Given,
1KW = 1000 W voltage source (Vs) · 30V
1KW 1000 Internal resistance (Rin)· 6Ω
=
1HP 746 voltage source transformed to a current source
1KW V
= 1.34 I= s
1HP R in

Hence, 1KW = 1.34HP 30

I= = 5A
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158. SI Unit of Potential Difference is:-
(a) Volt (b) Ohm 161. What is the total inductance of the circuit
(c) Ampere (d) Watt having L1 = 5 H, L2 = 10 H connected in series
and mutual inductance of 3 H?
UP JAL Nigam JE (E &M) 16.12.2016
(a) 21 H (b) 12 H
Ans. (a) : SI unit of potential difference is volt or joule
(c) 11 H (d) 3 H
per coulomb. Potential difference between any two
points in the electric field is defined as the amount of JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG)-2017
work done in moving a unit positive charge without Ans. (a) : Given, L1 = 5 Henry
acceleration from one point to another point along any L2 = 10 Henry
path between the two points. M = 3 Henry
159. What is the impedance of a circuit containing a Total inductance Leq = L1+L2+ 2M
resistance of 8Ω and inductance of 0.08 H = 5+10+2 x 3 = 5+10+6
across a supply of 100 V with a frequency of 25 Leq = 21 Henry
Hz? 162. On what factor does the electrical resistance of
(a) 12.5 Ω (b) 14.9 Ω a conductor directly vary with?
(c) 16.8 Ω (d) 225 Ω (a) Volume of the conductor
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG)-2017 (b) Eddy current
Ans. (b) : Given, (c) Inductance of the conductor
Resistance ( R ) = 8Ω (d) Length of the conductor
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG)-2017
Inductance ( L ) = 0.08 H
Ans. (d) : The electrical resistance of a conductor
Voltage ( V ) = 100V directly proportional with Length of the conductor.
Frequency ( f ) = 25 ∵R =ρ
l
A
∴R ∝ℓ
Where,
R = Resistance of conductor
ρ = Resistivity
l = Length of conductor
XL= 2×3.14×25×0.08 = 12.5 A = Cross sectional area of conductor
X L =12.56Ω 163. The energy stored by a capacitor is given by
(a) 0.5 LI2 (b) 0.5 CV2
(R ) + ( XL )
2 2
Z=
(c) C2V (d) Q/CV
(8) + (12.56 ) JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG)-2017
2 2
Z=
Ans. (b) : Energy stored by a capacitor
Z = 64 + 157.75
1
W = CV 2
Z = 221.57 2
Z = 14.9Ω W = 0.5CV 2 Joule
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164. What is the specific weight of water in SI units? 168. The resistance and reactance in a series R-C
(a) 9.81 gm (b) 981 gm circuit are 7.5Ω each. In this circuit
(c) 9.81 kN/m3 (d) 9.81×103kN/m2 (a) Voltage leads the current by 45°
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG)-2017 (b) current leads the voltage by 45°
Ans. (c) : The specific weight of water in SI units is (c) voltage leads the current by 60°
9.81 kN/m3. (d) current leads the voltage by 15°
W = 1000 kg/m3 MPSC AE PRE.- 23.06.2019
= 1000×9.81 = 9810 N/m3 Ans. (b) : Given- Resistance (R) = 7.5Ω
W= 9.81 kN/m3 Reactance (Xc) = 7.5Ω
165. According to Faraday's second law of X 
electrolysis, chemical equivalent is the ratio of φ = tan –1  c 
 R 
(a) molecular weight to atomic weight
(b) molecular weight to valency  7.5 
φ = tan –1  
(c) valency to atomic weight  7.5 
(d) atomic weight to valency φ = 45 0

JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG)-2017 In a series R-C circuit current leads the voltage by
Ans. (d) : According to Faraday's second law of 45o.
electrolysis, chemical equivalent is the ratio of atomic 169. Find the current through resister R4 in the
weight to valency. figure given below :
Farady's second law- when the same quantity of
electricity passes through solutions of different
electrolytes, the amount of the substance liberated at the R2
electrode are directly proportion at to their chemical
equivalents.
(a) 0.6 A (b) 0.8 A
166. What is the SI unit of Coefficient of coupling?
(c) 0.5 A (d) 1.0 A
(a) Unitless (b) Lumen
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(c) Henry/meter (d) Henry
Ans. (b) :
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG)-2017
Applying nodal at node V. V
Ans. (a) : The SI unit of Coefficient of coupling
V – 12 V V
unitless + + =0 R2
Unit of self inductance – Henry (H) 4 8 4+6
3
Unit of mutual inductance –Henry (H)
V – 12 V 3V
M H + + =0
Coefficient of Coupling(K) = = = Unit less 4 8 22
L1L 2 H⋅H
( V − 12 ) 22 + 11V + 12V
→Values of K always less than 1. =0
88
→ For perfect coupling the value of K = 1
22V − 264 + 11V + 12V = 0
→ For isolated magnetic circuit the value K =0
45V = 264
167. The amount of voltage induced in the
conductor is proportional to 264
V=
(a) sinusoidal nature 45
(b) area of cross section of conductor V = 5.866 Volt
(c) force acting on conductor Current flowing in R4 resistance
(d) the speed of flux cutting action 5.866 5.866
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG)-2017 i= = ×3
4 22
Ans. (d) : The amount of voltage induced in the + 6
3
conductor is proportional to the speed of flux cutting
action. i = 0.8A
 dφ  170. Number of equations required to be analyzed
 e = −N  in a given network by nodal analysis is equal to
 dt 
(a) The number of independent loops
Where N - number of turn in coil
(b) One less than the number of loops
dφ
- rate of flux cutting. (c) The number of nodes
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Ans. (d) : Number of equations required to be analyzed 173. Which of the following 3-phase systems is
in a given network by nodal analysis is equal to one less sometimes also called as 3-phase, 4-wire
than the number of nodes. system?
Number of equation = number of node –1 (a) 3-phase star-connected
= n–1 (b) 3-phase delta-connected
171. Two capacitors of 80 µF and 50µF are (c) 3-phase zig-zag connected
connected in series. Find the maximum energy (d) any 3-phase system.
stored in the circuit when 200 V at 50 Hz are MPSC AE PRE.- 23.06.2019
applied across the series circuit. Ans. (a) : 3-phase systems is sometimes also called as
(a) 1230 J (b) 1.23 J 3-phase, 4-wire system when 3-phase system is
(c) 123 J (d) 980 J connected in star-connection.
MPSC AE PRE.- 23.06.2019 In star connection,
Ans. (b) :

3-phase, 4-wire
In delta connection,

80 × 50
Ceq =
130
400
Ceq = µF 3-phase, 3-wire
13
Vrms = 200 Volt ♦ In a delta connection no any neutral point.
174. Three similar resistors are connected in star
Vm = Vrms × 2
across 400 V , 3-phase lines. The line current is
Vm = 200 2 Volt 5A . Calculate the value of each resistor.
Maximum energy stored by capacitor, (a) 46.2Ω (b) 80Ω
1 (c) 138.40Ω
E max = Ceq (Vmax ) 2
2 (d) None of the above
1 400 MPSC AE PRE.- 23.06.2019
E max = × × 10 –6 × 200 × 200 × 2
2 13 Ans. (a) : Given- Line current (IL) = 5A
16 Line voltage (VL) = 400V
E max = Joule
13 In star connection,
Emax = 1.23 Joule V
VP = L
172. The admittance of a branch with Z = 3+j4 ohm 3
in an a.c. circuit is ________ 400
(a) (0.3–j0.25) mho (b) (0.6–j0.8) mho VP = Volt
3
(c) (0.25–j0.3) mho (d) (0.12 – j 0.16)mho
I = I = 5A
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400
Ans. (d) : impedance Z = 3+j4 ohm each resistance per phase = = 46.2Ω
3 ×5
1
Admittance (Y) = mho 175. A 3-phase load is balanced if all the three
Z
phases have the same
1 (a) impedance (b) power factor
Y=
3 + j4 (c) impedance and power factor
1 (3 – j4) (d) None of these
Y= × MPSC AE PRE.-08.07.2018
3 + j4 (3 – j4)
Ans. (c) : A 3-phase load is balanced if all the three
3 – j4
Y= phases have the same impedance and power factor.
25 ⇒ Each phase draw same current.
3 4 ⇒ Each phase having equal magnitude and 120o phase
Y= –j
25 25 difference.
Y = (0.12 – j 0.16) mho ⇒ Each phase have same impedance, power factor.

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176. RMS value of a current given by Ans. (b) : Given–
I = 10 + 5 cos (628 t + 30°) is
(a) 3.53 A (b) 5 A
(c) 10.6 A (d) 15.6 A
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Ans. (c) : Given- i = 10 + 5 cos (628t + 30°)
Irms = ? i(t)rms = ?
2 Voltage equation– V = 1.0 sint
 5 
Irms = 102 +   Compare from V = V m sinωt
 2 V
Vm = 1, Vrms = m
25 2
I rms = 100 +
2 1
I rms = 112.5 = 10. 606 Amp ω=1 Vrms = Volt
2
177. A balanced star connected load has a line For path A, B-
voltage VL line current IL and impedance per
phase Z. When it is connected in equivalent 1
XL = ω L, X C = (C = 1F,L = 1H,R = 0)
delta connected system for same line values of ωC
voltage and current as in case of star connected XL = 1, XC = 1
system, the per phase impedance will be
Z = R + (X L – X C ) 2
2

(a) Z Ω (b) 3 ZΩ
(c) 3ZΩ Z = 0 + (1 – 1) 2
(d) Not determined from given data Z=0
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Ans. (c) : In a balance star connection–
Line voltage = VL
Line current = IL
Impedance on phase = ZΩ Total resistance (R) = 1Ω
Star to delta conversion– V 1/ 2
I rms = rms =
R 1
1
Irms = Amp
2
179. Three resistances of 3 Ω each are connected in
delta. The value of the resistance in the
 ZAN × ZBN  equivalent star is
 ZAB = ZAN + ZBN + 
 ZCN  (a) 27 Ω (b) 9 Ω
Z× Z (c) 1.5 Ω (d) 1 Ω
= Z+ Z+ MPSC AE PRE.-08.07.2018
Z
ZAB = 3Z Ans. (d) : Given– 3Ω resister are connected in delta.
∵ per phase impedance are equal
Hence [ZAB = ZBC = ZCA= 3Z]
Note : Z∆ = 3 × ZY
178. The RMS value of the current i(t) in the circuit
shown below is
Delta to star conversion–

1 1
(a) A (b) A R AB × R CA 3× 3 9
2 2 R AN = = = =1
R AB + R BC + R CA 3 + 3 + 3 9
(c) 1A (d) 2
Note– Formula for equal resistance- R ∆ = 3 × R Y
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180. The maximum power transferred to a load for 182. For a series R–C circuit VR is (the voltage across
a resistive Thevenin's circuit and condition for the Resistance, R) measured to be 8V and VC is
which it occurs are (the voltage across the capacitance, C) measured
2 as 6V . The ac source voltage will be
4V
(a) Pmax = T and R L = R T (a) 14 V (b) 8 V
RT (c) 10 V (d) 12 V
V 2 MPSC AE PRE.-08.07.2018
(b) Pmax = T and R L = R T Ans. (c) : In a R-C circuit–
4R T
Given– VR = 8V
2VT2 VC = 6V
(c) Pmax = and R L = R T
RT Supply voltage (V) = ?
VT2 R V = VR 2 + VC 2
(d) Pmax = and R L = T
2R T 2
V = 82 + 62 = 100
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Ans. (b) : The condition for maximum power transfer to V = 10 Volt
the load is- 183. The magnetic flux produced by current in
RL = RT linear inductor is:
(a) Proportional to the current
 VT  (b) Proportional to the temperature
Pmax = I R T
2
I = 
 RT + RL  (c) Proportional to the humidity
(d) Proportional to the voltage
VT V
I= = T JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.11.2022
R T + R L 2R T Ans. (a) : The magnetic flux produced by current in
2 linear inductor is proportional to the current.
 V 
Pmax =  T  × R T Nφ
 2R T  L=
We know that, I
VT 2 VT 2 N=[Link] turn (Constant)
Pmax = × R T , Pmax =
4R T 2 4R T I∝φ
184. The average power absorbed by a purely
VT 2 reactive element is:
Pmax = leLee R L = R T
4R T (a) Negative
(b) Zero
181. An electric heater is rated as 1 kW 250 V (c) Some value based on calculation
calculate the current taken by it if it is
(d) Infinite
connected to 200V supply
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.11.2022
(a) 4.5 A (b) 3.2 A (c) 5 A (d) 3 A
MPSC AE PRE.-08.07.2018 Ans. (b) : The average power absorbed by a purely
reactive element is zero.
Ans. (b) : Given– In electric heater
Average power (P) = VI cos φ
P = 1 kW = 1000 Watt
V = 250 Volt, I = ? = VI cos 900
When supply voltage (V) = 250 Volt P = 0W
In Ist case– P = 1000 Watt ⇒ In a pure inductive circuit the current lags the
V = 250 Volt voltage by 90o.
V 2 250 × 250 ⇒ In this the supply frequency is half of the power
R= = frequency.
P 1000 ⇒ In pure inductive circuit, the value of electric power
R = 62.5Ω (P) is zero and the total apparent power is
converted into reactive power,
nd
In II case– Resistance (R) = 62.5Ω P = 0 S = Q = VI
Voltage (V) = 200 Volt 185. The correct representation of sinusoidal V2 in
Current (I) = ? the given figure is:
V 200 2000
I= = =
R 62.5 625
80 16
I= = = 3.2
25 5
I = 3.2 Amp
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 (a)
V2 = Vm2 Sin (5t + 30º) (a) ampere (b) work
(b)
V2 = Vm2 Sin (30º) (c) celsius (d) voltage
(c)
V2 = Vm2 Sin (5t) JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.11.2022
(d)
V2 = Vm2 Sin (5t – 30º) Ans. (a) : A fundamental unit of charge is defined in
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.11.2022 terms of ampere by counting the total charge that passes
Ans. (d) : According to the vector diagram shown in through an arbitrary cross section of a wire during an
question can be expressed in sinusoidal form as. interval of one second.
V2 = Vm2 Sin(5t − 30o ) q = it = ne Coulomb
Where
V1 = Vm2 Sin(5t + 100o ) q = Total charge
V1 = Vm2 Sin(5t − 260o ) i = Current flowing wire
t = Time
186. The product of instantaneous voltage across the
n = Number of electron
device and the instantaneous current through it
is known as: e = Charge on electron
(a) impulse power 189. Which of the following is zero inside a charged
(b) average power conducting sphere?
(c) RMS power (a) Potential (b) Electric intensity
(d) instantaneous power (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.11.2022 JPSC AE (GEN. ENGG)-2013
Ans. (d) : The product of instantaneous voltage across Ans. (b) : Electric intensity is zero inside a charged
the device and the instantaneous current through it is conducting sphere.
known as instantaneous power
P = νi watt
Instantaneous valueŠ- The value of an alternating
quantity at a particular instant is called instantaneous
value.
V = Vmax sin ωt For a charged conducting sphere–
i = Imax Sin ωt (i) Charge is zero.
(ii) Electric intensity is zero.
P = Vmax I m ax sin 2 ωt (iii) The value of flux is zero.
187. The correct frequency domain representation 190. Thevenin resistance Rth is found
of the given components is: (a) between any two open terminals
(b) by short-circuiting the given two terminals
(c) by removing voltage sources along with their
internal resistances
(d) between same open terminal as for Vth
(a) V = RI (b) V = 1 JPSC AE (GEN. ENGG)-2013
1 Ans. (d) : Thevenin resistance Rth is found between
(c) V = jωLI (d) V = I
jωC same open terminal as for Vth.
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.11.2022 Thevenin theorem:- Thevenin theorem states that
Ans. (d) : "Any linear circuit containing several voltage and
resistances can be replaced by a single voltage in series
with a single resister."

V = IiX C
1
{ ∵X c = }
jωC
1 Vth
V = Ii IL =
jωC R th + R L
188. The term Coulomb which is a fundamental unit
of charge is defined in terms of______by 191. Two heaters rated at 1000 W, 250 volts each,
counting the total charge that passes through are connected in series across a 250 volts, 50 Hz
AC mains. The total power drawn from the
an arbitrary cross section of a wire during an
supply would be
interval of one second.
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 (a) 1000 W (b) 500 W (c) magnetomotive force
(c) 250 W (d) 2000 W (d) magnetic pole strength
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Ans. (b) : Ans. (d) : Ampere-metre (A-m) is the unit of magnetic
pole strength.
Magnetic moment
Magnetic pole strength =
magnetic length
Am 2
P1 = 1000 W unit⇒ = A−m
m
P2 = 1000 W
φ
Total power supply (P) Magnetic flux density (B) = wb / m 2
A
P ×P 1000 ×1000 Magneto-motive force = NI A-T
P= 1 2 =
P1 + P2 2000 Magnetic flux (φ) → Weber.
P = 500 W 196. The average power dissipated in a pure
192. At half-power points of a resonance curve, the inductor is:
current is how much times the maximum 1
current? (a) I2 R W (b) I2R W
2
(a) 2 (b) 2 (c) 2I2R W (d) 0 W
(c) 1 2 (d) 1/ 2 JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.) 04.11.2022
Ans. (d) : The average power dissipated in a pure
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inductor is 0 W.
Ans. (d) : At half-power points of a resonance curve,
P = VI cosφ
the current is 1/ 2 times the maximum current.
For pure inductor, φ = 90°
P = VI cos 90°
P=0
197. Consider the electrical network shown below.
The voltage at point x is given by:

193. Power dissipated in a pure capacitor is

(a) minimum (b) maximum
(c) infinite (d) zero
JPSC AE (GEN. ENGG)-2013
Ans. (d) : Power dissipated in a pure capacitor is zero.
Average power in AC circuit (P) = VrmsIrmscosφ
For pure capacitive circuit φ = 90o
Then P = VrmsIrmscos 90o = 0 (a) 10V (b) –10V
194. In the following circuit, the current I is: (c) 5V (d) –5V
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.) 04.11.2022
Ans. (a) :

(a) 25 A (b) 30 A
(c) 5 A (d) 20 A
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.) 04.11.2022
Ans. (b) : According to KCL-
X − 5 X − 20 X + 5 X
Incoming current = outgoing current + + + =0
1000 1000 5000 5000
30 ± 5 · 5 ± I
5X − 25 + 5X − 100 + X + 5 + X
I = 30 A =0
5000
195. Ampere-metre (A-m) is the unit of:
(a) magnetic flux 12X − 120 = 0
(b) magnetic flux density X = 10 V
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path to the flux. (d) 16V, 12V and 25V
(a) MMF (b) Resistance JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.) 04.11.2022
(c) Reluctance (d) EMF
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.) 04.11.2022 Ans. (a) : VR-L = VR 2 + VL 2 = 20V
Ans. (c) : In a magnetic circuit reluctance is opposed by VR 2 + VL 2 = ( 20 ) = 400
2

magnetic path to the flux.

Reluctance in a magnetic circuit is analogous to the VL − VC = 9V
Resistance in an electric circuit but resistance in an VR 2 + ( VL − VC ) = (15 ) = 225
2 2

electrical circuit dissipates the electrical energy and the

VR 2 = 225 − ( 9 )
2
reluctance in magnetic circuit stores the magnetic
energy. = 225 − 81
mmf ℓ NI
S= = = VR = 12V
φ µA φ
( 20 ) − (12 )
2 2
S – Reluctance VL = = 16V
N – Number of turn VL = 16V
φ – Magnetic flux
Now
I – Current
VC = VL − 9 = 16 − 9
A – Cross-sectional area
µ – Permeability VC = 7V or VC = VL + 9 ⇒ Vc = 16+9 = 25
199. Calculate the current 'I' flowing through 12 Ω VC =25V
resistor in the circuit shown. 201. Calculate the magnetomotive force required to
produce a flux of 0.02 Wb across an air-gap of
2mm, having an effective area of 0.03 m2.
(a) 2565 A (b) 1493 A
(c) 566 A (d) 1061 A
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Ans. (d) : Given,
(a) 3.25 A (b) 7.25 A
(c) 1.25 A (d) 5.55 A Flux (φ) · 0.02 Wb ℓ = 2mm = 2×10–3m
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.) 04.11.2022 Area (A) = 0.03 m
2

Ans. (c) : After calculating equivalent resistance MMF = ?

Req = 10Ω MMF
V 50
∵ From φ =
Current flowing in the circuit I = = = 5A S
R e q 10
1 ℓ
According to current division rule. The current in 12Ω ∵ From S = µ a
resistor is–
Resistance across 6Ω and12Ω 1 2 ×10 –3
I12 Ω = I × S= ×
Sum of resistance across 6Ω ,12Ω and12Ω 4π × 10 –7
0.03
4
4 20 10 10000
= 5× = = =
12 + 4 16 2 × 3.14 × 0.03 0.1884
I12 Ω = 1.25A MMF = φ.S
200. In the case of the RLC circuit shown in the = 0.02×53078.55
following figure, the voltage across the R,L and = 1061.56
C would be, respectively: =1061A
202. For the circuit shown below, the value of
current through 4 ohm resistor will be :

(a) 0.81 A (b) 2.45 A

(a) 12V, 16V, 7V or 25V (c) 2.72 A (d) 1.63 A
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Ans. (b): Ans. (b) :
I1 I3
I2

Applying nodal at point V– The value of R to transfer maximum power to load is

I1+I2+I3 =0 minimum.
V – 12 V V – 18 Hence the value of R = 0.
+ + =0
2 4 6 205. The ionisation energy of hydrogen atom is :
(a) 3.66 eV (b) 13.6 eV
6V – 72 + 3V + 2V – 36
⇒ =0 (c) 3.2 eV (d) 10.1 eV
12
DSSSB AE (E&M) 08.03.2022 (Shift -II)
⇒ 11V = 108 Ans. (b) : The ionisation energy of hydrogen atom is
108 13.6 eV.
⇒ V=
Ionisation energy =13.6 Z2eV
11
108 Ionisation energy is defined for ground state only.
Current in 4Ω = For hydrogen, Z=1 then ionisation energy = 13.6×(1)2
11× 4
= 13.6 eV
= 2.45 Amp
206. Three capacitor each of 10µF are connected in
203. A 3-phase star connected load 6 – 8j ohms is
parallel, the total equivalent capacitance is :
connected across a 400 V supply. The total
(a) 3.33 µF (b) 33.3 µF
power dissipated will be :
(c) 10 µF (d) 30 µF
(a) 4.267 kW
NHPC JE (ME) 06.04.2022 (Shift-II)
(b) 7.39 kW
(c) 22.17 kW Ans. (d) :
F
(d) 12.8 kW
DSSSB AE (E&M) 08.03.2022 (Shift -II) F

Ans. (*) : Given, per phase impedance

Zph = 6 – 8j F

= 62 + (8) 2 If all capacitances are connected in parallel then–

Zph = 10Ω CAB = C1 + C2 + C3 = (10 + 10 + 10) µF = 30µF
RMS value of phase voltage 207. The value of Ka (Crest Factor) for sinusoidal
400 AC waveform is :
Vph = = 231V
3 (a) 1.732 (b) 1.414
V (c) 0.707 (d) 1.459
231
Phase current I ph = ph = = 23.1A NHPC JE (ME) 06.04.2022 (Shift-II)
Zph 10
Ans. (b) : Ka (Crest Factor) for sinusoidal AC
Total power loss in the circuit P = 3Iph
2
R waveform–
= 3 × 23.1 × 23.1 × 6 peak or maximum
Ka =
= 9604.98W = 9.604kW r.m.s.
204. What should be the value of R to transfer maximum
r.m.s.=
maximum power to load? 2
maximum
Ka = = 1.414
maximum / 2
Form factor–
rms I / 2
Kf = = m
(a) Open circuit or infinite (b) 0 ohm average 2Im / π
(c) 3 ohm (d) 1 ohm π
Kf = = 1.11
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208. V = 20 sin( ωt + 20) Ans. (b) : Self – induction is sometimes analogously
I = 10sin( ωt + 50) called Electromagnetic inertia.
Calculate the phase difference between V and l. 212. The imaginary part of the impedance is called
(a) 50° (b) 70° ___.
(c) 0° (d) 30° (a) susceptance (b) admittance
NHPC JE (ME) 06.04.2022 (Shift-II) (c) reactance (d) resistance
Ans. (d) : Given– NHPC JE (Civil) 04.04.2022 (Shift-I)
V = 20 sin(ωt+20º) Ans. (c) : The imaginary part of the impedance is called
I = 10 sin (ωt +50º) reactance.
Phase difference between V and I = ? (Z = R ± jX)
Now, Where R → Real Part (Resistance)
jX → Imaginary Part (Reactance)
Susceptance is a imaginary part of admittance.
(Y = G + jB)
Where G → Real Part (Conductance)
Phase difference between V and I = {(ωt+50º– jB → Imaginary Part (Susceptance)
(ωt+20º)} 213. In a magnetic circuit, ______ is a measure of
=30º the opposition offered by the magnetic circuit
209. Two resistances, each of 100Ω are connected in to the establishment of magnetic flux.
parallel across a 100V DC source, then the (a) reluctance
current flowing through the circuit is ____. (b) magnetomotive force
(a) 2 A (b) 0.2 A (c) flux density
(c) 0.5 A (d) 20 A (d) permeance
NHPC JE (ME) 06.04.2022 (Shift-II) NHPC JE (Civil) 04.04.2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (a) : Ans. (a) : In a magnetic circuit, reluctance is a measure
of the opposition offered by the magnetic circuit to the
establishment of magnetic flux.
Magneto motive force (mmf) = reluctance×flux
In the circuit R1 and R2 are connected in parallel NI = Sφ
combination– NI
S=
R × R 2 100 ×100 φ
R eq = 1 =
R 1 + R 2 100 + 100 Its unit is Ampere-tern/Weber
Req = 50Ω 214. A sinusoidal voltage is represented by the
V 100 expression, v(t) = 20 sin ωt. What will be the
Total current flowing in circuit ( I ) = = peak to peak amplitude of the signal ?
R eq 50
(a) 20 V (b) 37.37 V
I = 2A (c) 40 V (d) 28.28 V
210. For finding Thevenin equivalent circuit, the NHPC JE (Civil) 04.04.2022 (Shift-I)
Circuit Current Sources have been replaced by: Ans. (c) : V(t) = Vmsinωt ______(i)
(a) infinite resistance Where Vm = maximum amplitude
(b) internal admittance According to question
(c) finite resistance
V(t) = 20 sinωt _____(ii)
(d) zero resistance
Comparing eqn. (i) and (ii)
NHPC JE (EE) 05.04.2022 (Shift-I) Vm = 20V
Ans. (a) : For finding Thevenin equivalent circuit, the So peak to peak amplitude is
Circuit Current Sources have been replaced by infinite VP – P = 2 Vm
resistance and voltage source have been replaced by = 2 × 20
zero resistance.
VP – P = 40V
211. Self – induction is sometimes analogously
called: 215. Joules/Coulomb is the unit of _____.
(a) Mechanical inertia (a) power
(b) Electromagnetic inertia (b) current
(c) Kinetic energy (c) electric potential
(d) Potential energy (d) work done
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Ans. (c): SI unit of potential difference is volt or joule
per coulomb. Potential difference between any two V
points in the electric field is defined as the amount of = Constant
I
work done in moving a unit positive charge without
acceleration from one point to another along any path V
=R
between the two points. I
216. In a DC circuit, a 250 Ω resistor carries 40 mA V
R = , V = IR , I = V
current. Find the voltage drop across the I R
resistor. R = Resistance in ohm
(a) 1000 V (b) 10 V V = Potential difference
(c) 100 V (d) 1 V I = Current
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219. Which of the following values of AC sine wave
Ans. (b) : Given– is also known as root mean square (rms) value?
Resistance (R) = 250Ω (a) Peak to peak value
Current (I) = 40 mA = 40×10-3A (b) Instantaneous value
From ohm's law– (c) Maximum value
Voltage drop across resistor (d) Effective value
V = IR = 250×40×10-3 = 10V JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 31.10.2022
217. What is the value of the current I in the given Ans. (d) : Effective value of AC sine wave is also
circuit? known as root mean square (rms) value
It is the equivalent steady DC (constant) value which
give the same effect.
V
Vrms = m
(a) 30 A (b) 9 A 2
(c) 3 A (d) 10 A V rms = 0.707 Vm
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 31.10.2022 For a sinusoidal wave RMS value is 0.707 times of peak
Ans. (c) : value.
220. A series RLC circuit has R = 2Ω, L = 0.025 H
and C = 10 µF. Find the Q-factor.
(a) 45 (b) 25
(c) 50 (d) 30
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Ans. (b) : Given that,
Applying nodal– R = 2Ω, L = 0.025 H, C = 10 µf
I1 + I2 = I Quality factor (Q) = ?
15 − V V For series RLC circuit, quality factor is-
a
+6 = a
5 10 1 L
Q=
15 − Va + 30 Va R C
=
5 10
1 0.025
30 − 2Va + 60 = Va Q=
2 10 × 10 –6
3Va = 90
1 1
Va = 30V = 2500 = × 50
2 2
Va 30
I= = = 3A Q = 25
10 10
218. Which of the following formulas represents 221. Consider the following mesh circuit and
Ohm's law? compute I2 and I3.
(a) V = I . R (b) V = C.Q
I L
(c) V = (d) V =
R I
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 31.10.2022
Ans. (a) : If the physical condition of a conductor are (a) l2 = 7A,I3 = 3A (b) I2 = 7A,I3 = IA
kept constant then the current (I) passing through
(c) l2 = 2A,I3 = 3A (d) I2 = 3A,I3 = 2A
conductor is directly proportional to the potential
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Ans. (a): Apply KVL in loop 2 Ans. (d): The leading power factor is caused when the
6(I2 - I3) - 36 - 12(6 - I2) = 0 net load is capacitive.
6I2 - 6I3 - 36 - 72 + 12 I2 = 0 If resultant load is inductive then power factor is
18 I2 - 6 I3 - 108 = 0 lagging and load is resistive then power factor is
6I2 - 2I3 = 36 -----(i) unity.
Apply KVL in loop 3 R Active power
Power factor ( cos φ ) = =
3I3 + 2I3 +9 - 6(I2 -I3) = 0 Z Apparent Power
5I3 + 9 - 6I2 +6I3 =0 225. Which type of current signal shape has average
-6 I2 + 11I3 + 9 = 0 value of zero?
-6I2 +11I3 = -9 -------(ii) (a) Pulsed (b) Sinusoidal
By solving eqn. (i) and eqn. (ii) (c) Straight line (d) Exponential
6I2 - 2I3 = 36 JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)-23.10.2022
-6I 2 +11I3 = -9 Ans. (b) : The average value of a complete cycle of a
9I3 = 27 sinusoidal type current signal is zero.
I3 = 3A
Put the value of I3 eqn. (i)
6I 2 − 2 × 3 = 36
6I 2 = 42
I 2 = 7A
222. The frequency of AC sine wave is :
(a) the amount of voltage produced per second
(b) the amount of flux produced per second • As per figure the average value of current will be
(c) the number of cycles produced per second zero.
(d) the amount of current produced per second • Alternating current is a current that changes its
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 31.10.2022 magnitude and polarity at regular interval of time.
Ans. (c) : The frequency of AC sine wave is the • Pulse, straight line and exponential type signal do
number of cycles produced per second. not have zero average value.
The frequency is symbolized by 'f' in cycles per second226. The equivalent resistance of four resistors
or in hertz unit. joined in parallel is 20 ohms. The current
flowing through them are 0.6, 0.3, 0.2 and 0.1
1 ampere. The value of each resistor is :
f = Hz
T (a) 240 ohms, 240 ohms, 240 ohms, 240 ohms
Where T = Time period. (b) 4 ohms, 8 ohms, 12 ohms, 24 ohms
223. An electric circuit is supplied with –10V DC (c) 40 ohms, 80 ohms, 120 ohms, 240 ohms
and it takes input current of –10A. Which of (d) 40 ohms, 40 ohms, 40 ohms, 40 ohms
the following is the correct statement about the JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)-23.10.2022
power of the element of electric circuit? Ans. (c) : Given– According to question,
(a) The power cannot be computed
(b) It generated 100 W of power
(c) The power loss is 100 W
(d) It consume 100 W of power
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)-23.10.2022
Ans. (b) : Supply voltage V = -10 volt ∼
input current I = -10 Ampere
IT = 1.2 A, Req = 20Ω
P = VI
= -10 ² -10 Supply voltage ( V ) = IT R e q
P = + 100 watt · 1.2 ² 20 · 24 volt
P ⇒ + → Power generate • Voltage drop of parallel connected resistance equal to
P ⇒ - → Power Consume. supply voltage-
Therefore it is generated 100 W of power. So,
224. The leading power factor is caused when the 0.6R 1 = 24
net load is : 24
(a) resistive (b) motor load R1 = = 40Ω
0.6
(c) inductive (d) capacitive
R 1 = 40Ω
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)-23.10.2022
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0.3R2 = 24 ⇒ R2 =80Ω 229. In the given circuit, the total power dissipation
0.2 R3 = 24 ⇒ R3 = 120Ω is 270 W, then the value of unknown resistance
0.1 R4 = 24 ⇒ R4 = 240Ω R is.
227. Find the effective rms value of current i = 2 sin
100 πt + 2 cos (100 πt + 30º).
(a) 2 2A (b) 3 2A
(c) 2A (d) 2A
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.07.2022
Ans. (d) : i = 2 sin 100 πt + 2 cos (100 πt + 30º).
(a) 60Ω (b) 5.6Ω
2 2
 Im   I m  (c) 10Ω
I rms =  1  + 2 
(d) More than one of the above
 2  2
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.07.2022
2 2
 2   2  Ans. (d) :
I rms =   + 
 2  2
I rms = 4
I rms = 2A
228. Eight resistances are connected between points
X, Y and Z as shown in the figure. Then the net
10||10 and 60||60 in parallel connected , 5Ω and 10Ω
resistance will be maximum between
connected in series.
Now new circuit can redraw-

(a) X and Y (b) Y and Z

(c) X and Z
It is clear from the above circuit that the given circuit is a
(d) Equal at any two points
wheatstone bridge. In a balanced wheatstone bridge branch
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.07.2022 BC will act as a open circuit.
Ans. (a): Hence, the value of R will be infinite or the highest of the
given value.
230. If an electron, a neutron and a proton having
same momentum enter perpendicularly to a
magnetic field, then :
(a) curved path of electron, neutron and proton
will be same
Net resistance between point x and y (b) they will move undeflected
( R1) = 6 + 6 = 12Ω (c) curved path of electron will be more curved
Net resistance between point x and z than that of proton
1 1 1 1
= + + (d) curved path of electron and proton will be
R 2 12 12 12 same but neutron will move undeflected
 1  3 JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 03.07.2022
 = Ans. (d) : If an electron, a neutron and a proton having
 R 2  12 same momentum enter perpendicularly to a magnetic
12 field, then curved path of electron and proton will be
R2 = = 4Ω
3 same but neutron will move undeflected.
8× 8 While passing through the magnetic field, the charged
Net resistance between point y and z ( R 3 ) = +2 particle experience a force.
8+8
64 (
F = q V×B )
= + 2 = 4 + 2 = 6Ω
16 Since there is no charge on the neutron therefore F = 0
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• There is a positive charge on the proton and a negative (c) Refer to a circuit in which current is same
charge on the electron. throughout the circuit
So the electron will move opposite to the proton. (d) Show only a single path for the current
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Ans. (b) : Parallel electrical circuits Refer to a circuit
with more than one path through which current flows
• Voltage in the same in a parallel electric circuit.
In the above figure- • In a parallel electric circuit, the current is different in
C→ neutron all the components.
A → electron 233. The RMS voltage of a sinusoidal waveform
B→ proton. having peak voltage of 20 volts is
231. Thevenin's theorem (a) 15.5 V (b) 14.14 V
(a) says to ignore internal resistance of voltage (c) 20 V (d) 15 V
sources BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 11.11.2022
(b) is applicable to both linear and non-linear Ans. (b) : Given that, Vm= 20 volt
electrical circuits V
(c) fails to simplify a complicated series and Sinusoidal RMS. voltage(Vrms) = m
2
parallel linear two-terminal network
(d) states that a two-terminal electrical circuit Vrms = 20
(linear) can be replaced by an equivalent 2
circuit consisting of a voltage source Vth in
Vrms = 14.14volt
series with a resistor known as equivalent
resistance of entire network 234. In superposition theorem, when we consider
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 11.11.2022 the effect of one current source, all the other
JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)- 31.10.2022 current sources are
(a) shorted (b) opened
Ans. (d) According to this theorem, if a complex circuit
(c) removed (d) undisturbed
has many sources and resistance, then this circuit can be
converted into such an equivalent circuit between any BPSC AE (GEN ENGG.)-25/03/2022
given terminal. In which only a voltage source (Called Ans. (b) : In superposition theorem, when we consider
Thevenin voltage Vth) and a resistance called Thevenin the effect of one current source, all the other current
sources are opened.
resistance (Rth) are connected in series.
• The superposition theorem is used to calculate voltage
• Steps to find Thevenin's circuit- and current across the resistance of a complex circuit
Step-1 The load (in which the current is to be when more than one independent voltage or current
determined) from the circuit is temporary isolated from source is present in the circuit.
the circuit. • Calculation of power in any resistance by super
Step-2 The open circuit voltage across the load terminal position theorem can not be done.
also find out by any one method (KCL, KVL, mesh or 235. In inductive circuit, when inductance (L) or
Nodal) This open circuit voltage is called Thevenin inductive reactance (XL) increases, the circuit
voltage (Vth) current
Step-3 Find the equivalent resistance of the circuit (a) also increases (b) decreases
between the load terminals (between which the load is (c) remains same (d) None of the above
removed) and the equivalent resistance is called the BPSC AE (GEN ENGG.)-25/03/2022
Thevenin resistance (Rth) Ans. (b) : In inductive circuit, when inductance (L) or
• While finding Rth, all the sources are replaced by their inductive reactance (XL) increases, the circuit current
internal resistance. decreases.
Step-4 Connect Vth, Rth in series with RL

V 1
232. Parallel electrical circuits I= , I ↓∝
(a) Connect the components in such a way that if XL XL ↑
any fault happens in the circuit, the current V
will not flow through the circuit I= , (XL = L.ɷ)
L.ω
(b) Refer to a circuit with more than one path
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• The current (I) is inversely proportional to the Ans. (c): The magnetic field lines do not cross one
inductive reactance (XL). another.
• When the value of inductive reactance (XL) increases
then the value of current (I) decreases.
236. In pure inductive circuit, the power is
(a) infinite (b) maximum
(c) normal (d) zero
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Ans. (d) : In pure inductive circuit, the power is zero If a unit north pole is placed in a magnetic field, then a
∵ Angle (φ) = 90º lag force acts on this north pole, due to this force that pole
Power, (P) = VIcosφ moves, the path it follows to move by drawing
imaginary lines on it, this path is obtained in the form of
P = VI cos90º a curve. These curved lines are called magnetic field
P = 0 Watt lines.
• The direction of magnetic lines of force is from north
pole to south pole outside to magnet.
• Direction of magnetic lines of force south pole to
north pole inside the magnet.
• magnetic lines of force are like elastic cords in closed
current which repel each other.
• In a purely inductive circuit, the current lags the
voltage by 90º. 240. Thevenin's theorem can be applied to networks
containing
• There is no energy loss in a purely inductive circuit.
(a) Passive elements only
237. The relationship between impedance (Z) and (b) Active elements only
admittance (Y) is (c) Linear elements only
(a) Z = 1/Y (b) Z = 1+Y
2 (d) All of these
(c) Z = 1-Y (d) Z = Y
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Ans. (d) : Thevenin's theorem states that it is possible
Ans. (a) : The relationship between impedance (Z) and to simplify any linear circuit, irrespective of how
1 complex it is, to an equivalent circuit with a single
admittance (Y) is- Z =
Y voltage source and a series resistance. It can be applied
• Impedance- to network containing passive, Active and linear
• It is the vector sum of resistance (R) and reactance (x) elements only.
Z= (R 2
+ X2 ) Ω
• According to ohm's law, the value of impedance (z) is
an alternating current circuit is the ratio of voltage (V)
and current (I)
Admittance- Vth
• The value of admittance (Y) is equal to the vector sum IL =
R th + R L
of conductivity (G) and susceptance (B).
Y= (G 2
+ B2 )
241. When a Q-factor of a circuit is low , then
(a) power factor of the circuit is low
238. The magnetic effect of current was discovered by (b) impedance to resistance ratio of the circuit is
(a) Maxwell (b) Fleming low
(c) Oersted (d) Faraday (c) bandwidth is zero
BPSC AE (GEN ENGG.)-25/03/2022 (d) None of the above
Ans. (c) : The magnetic effect of current was MPSC AE PRE -09.07.2017
discovered by Oersted. Ans. (b) : When a Q-factor of a circuit is low , then
He told that when an electric current flows through a impedance to resistance ratio of the circuit is low.
conductor, a magnetic field is generated around it.
• Q-factor is inversely proportional to power factor
239. The magnetic field lines
1 1 Z
(a) intersect at right angles to one another Q − factor = = =
(b) intersect at an angle of 45º to each other Power factor cos θ R
(c) do not cross one another
Z
(d) cross at an angle of 60º ↓ Q − factor =   ↓
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 Maximum stored energy Ans. (a) : The increment of length and area of a wire
Q − factor = 2π× separately, the resistance of a wire increases and
Energy dissipated per cycle
decreases, respectively.
• When the Q-factor of a circuit high then the l
impedance is high. R =ρ Ω
A
Q-factor for a series RLC circuit-
• If the length of the wire is increased then the
V V ωL 1 1 L f f resistance of wire will be increases
Q= L = C = 0 = = = 0 = 0
V V R ω0 CR R C BW f 2 – f1 R∝l
Q-factor for parallel RLC circuit- • The area of wire increased then the resistance of wire
decreases
I I R C
Q= L = C = = ω0 CR = R 1
I I ω0 L L R∝
A
242. In a balanced star-connected system, line 245. The current waveform have been expressed as
voltages are ________ ahead of their respective i(t) = 3 + 4 2 sin ωt . Find out the RMS value of
phase voltage. the current waveform.
(a) 30° (b) 60° (a) 6A (b) 5A
(c) 120° (d) None of the above (c) 4A (d) 8A
MPSC AE PRE -09.07.2017 NHPC JE (ME) 06.04.2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (a) : In a balance star connected system, line
2
voltages are 30º ahead of their respective phase voltage. 4 2
Ans. (b) : RMS value = 32 +  
 2 
= 9 + 16 = 25 = 5A
246. Calculate the equivalent resistance if eight
resistances of 80 ohm is connected in parallel.
(a) 10 ohm (b) 640 ohm
(c) 80 ohm (d) 8 ohm
NHPC JE (ME) 06.04.2022 (Shift-I)
Ans. (a) : Given that,
3-φ active power R = 80Ω
No of Resistance, n = 8
P = 3VL I L cos φ = 3VP I P cos φ
Equivalent resistance in parallel–
243. The superposition theorem is essentially based R 80
on RP = , Rp =
n 8
(a) Reciprocity (b) Linearity Rp = 10Ω
(c) Duality (d) None of the above
247. Calculate the time period of the signal given
MPSC AE PRE -09.07.2017 below :
Ans. (b) : Superposition theorem is essentially based on I(t) = 20 sin (314t + 50)
linearity. According to the superposition theorem, if in a (a) 30 msec (b) 50 msec
linear network consisting of several voltage or current
sources and impedances, the current flowing through (c) 20 msec (d) 10 msec
any branch is the vector sum of all the currents obtained NHPC JE (ME) 06.04.2022 (Shift-I)
when the sources connected in the circuit are activated Ans. (c) : Given that,
individually. While all other sources (except the active I(t) = 20 sin (314t + 50)
source) is replaced by their internal resistance. It is not I(t) = Im sin ωt
used in power calculation because power is non linear.
ωt = 314t
244. The increment of length and area of a wire ω = 314
separately, the resistance of a wire____ and
2πf = 314
_____, respectively.
314
(a) increases and decreases f= = 50Hz
(b) decreases and decreases 2 × 3.14
(c) decreases and increases Time period–
(d) increases and increases 1 1
T= = = 0.02sec = 20msec.
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248. Calculate the energy stored in a coil if the coil Ans. (d) : Kilowatt is a unit of power-
carries a current of 10 A and inductance of the Work are energy – Newton meter or joule
coil is 20 mH.
Power – Joule sec–1 or watt
(a) 8 J (b) 2 J
Impulse – Newton - sec
(c) 1 J (d) 4 J -1
NHPC JE (ME) 06.04.2022 (Shift-I) Velocity – [Link]
Ans. (c) : Given that, Force – kg-ms–2 or Newton
I = 10A Linear momentum – kg-ms–1
L = 20mH = 20 × 10–3H 252. Which of the following is NOT a mode of heat
1 2 transfer?
Energy stored in the coil (E) = LI
2 (a) Vibration (b) Radiation
1 (c) Conduction (d) Convection
= × 20 × 10 –3 × 10 ×10 NHPC JE (EE) 05.04.2022 (Shift-II)
2
E = 1 Joule Ans. (a) : Vibration is not a mode of heat transfer
Methods of heat transfer-
249. A 20 V ideal d.c. source is connected to a 50 Ω (i) Conduction
resistance in series with two 100 Ω resistance in
(ii) Convection
parallel. The current flowing from the source
will be- (iii) Radiation
(a) 0.8 amp (b) 0.4 amp Conduction- The transfer of energy from one molecule
(c) 0.2 amp (d) none of these to another by direct contact.
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.)-2001 Convection- The movement of heat by a fluid such as
Ans. (c) : water or air.
Radiation- The transfer of heat by electromagnetic
waves.
253. A 100Ω resistor and a 25Ω resistor are
connected in parallel. What will be the effective
100Ω ||100Ω resistance of the parallel connection?
Rp=100×100/(100+100) = 50 Ω (a) 12.5Ω (b) 125Ω
(c) 25Ω (d) 20Ω
NHPC JE (EE) 05.04.2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d) :

V = 20 volt
Req = 50+50=100Ω
Current flow from source
In above figure resistance R1 and R2 connected in
V 20
I= = = 0.2 Amp. parallel
R e q 100
Formula
250. For a sinusoidal voltage r.m.s. value is R × R 2 100 × 25
(a) 2 times the maximum value RAB = 1 = = 20Ω
R1 + R 2 100 + 25
(b) 0.707 times the maximum value
254. An alternating current is given by the expression
(c) 2 times the average value
i(t) = 60 sin 314t. Calculate the frequency.
(d) none of these
(a) 25 Hz (b) 50 Hz
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(c) 100 Hz (d) 500 Hz
Ans. (b) RMS value of sinusoidal voltage-
NHPC JE (EE) 05.04.2022 (Shift-II)
V
Vrms = m Ans. (b) : Given that,
2 i(t) = 60 sin 314t
Vrms = 0.707 Vm Compare with i(t) = Im sin ωt
ω = 314
251. Kilowatt is a unit of
2πf = 314
(a) energy (b) force
314
(c) work (d) none of these f= = 50Hz
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255. For v1(t) = 50 sin ( ωt + 100) and v2(t) = 20 sin ν = 141.4 sin 2πft
( ωt + 500), which of the following statements is = 141.4 sin 2 × 3.14 × 50t
true? ν = 141.4 sin 314t
(a) V1 leads V2
(b) V2 and V1 are in phrase 259. Calculate the resistance of the coil of an electric
lamp rated at 200V, 2000 watt.
(c) V2 leads V1
(d) V2 lags V1 (a) 20Ω (b) 50Ω
NHPC JE (EE) 05.04.2022 (Shift-II) (c) 10Ω (d) 40Ω
Ans. (c) : Given that, NHPC JE (Civil) 04.04.2022 (Shift-II)
0
v1(t) = 50 sin (ωt + 10 ) --------- (i) Ans. (a) : Given that,
0
v2(t) = 20 sin (ωt + 50 ) --------- (ii) V = 200V
P = 2000 watt
R=?
V2
Formula: P =
R
φ = φ2-φ1=50-10=400 V2
According to both equation- V2 leads V1 by 40º. R=
P
256. In magnetic circuits, the unit of specific
reluctance is ____. (200) 2
∴ R =
(a) Wb/m2 (b) henry/meter 2000
(c) meter/henry (d) Wb/A 40000
R=
NHPC JE (EE) 05.04.2022 (Shift-II) 2000
Ans. (c) : The unit of specific reluctance is meter/henry. R = 20Ω
Specific reluctance is inversely proportional to 260. Three 1 ohm resistance are connected in delta
magnetization.
form. What will be the resistance of each
257. At resonance condition in any R-L-C series branch for equivalent star conversion ?
circuit, the power factor will be : (a) 3 (b) 1.5
(a) 0 (b) unity (c) 1 (d) 1/3
(c) 0.5 lagging (d) 0.5 leading
NHPC JE (Civil) 04.04.2022 (Shift-II)
NHPC JE (Civil) 04.04.2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (d) :Delta to star conversion
Ans. (b) : At resonance condition in any R-L-C series
circuit, the power factor will be unity. R AB R AC
RA =
At resonance condition R AB + R AC + R BC
XL = XC R AB R BC
RB =
So– Z = R + (X L – X C )
2 2 R AB + R AC + R BC
R AC .R BC
Z = R2 + 0 ( ∵ XL = XC ) RC =
R AB + R AC + R BC
Z=R
Application-It is given that in delta combination, of
R R
∵ Power factor cos φ = = each arm's resistance is 1Ω then the resistance of star
Z R combination is -
cos φ = 1 (Unity) R 1
258. What will be the equation of 50 Hz voltage sine R eq = = Ω
3 3
wave having the RMS value of 100 V ?
261. Calculate the energy stored in a coil if the coil
(a) 100 sin 50t (b) 100 sin 314t
carries a current of 10 A and the inductance of
(c) 50 sin 100t (d) 141.4 sin 314t the coil is 80 mH.
NHPC JE (Civil) 04.04.2022 (Shift-II) (a) 8 J (b) 4 J
Ans. (d) : Given that (f) = 50 Hz (c) 2 J (d) 12 J
Vrms = 100 V NHPC JE (Civil) 04.04.2022 (Shift-II)
∵ Vm = 2 Vrms Ans. (b) : Given that,
= 1.414 × 100 = 141.4 i = 10A (i = current)
So, the sine wave equation– L = 80 mH =80×10-3 H (L = Inductance of coil)
ν = Vm sin ωt E = ? (E = Stored energy)

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We know that– Store energy in any coil 265. How is the paramagnetic susceptibility related
1 1 to the absolute temperature for ordinary fields
E = × L × i 2 , E = × 80 × 10−3 × 102 temperatures?
2 2
(a) The paramagnetic susceptibility is inversely
1
E = × 80 × 10−1 proportional to the absolute temperature.
2 (b) The paramagnetic susceptibility is directly
40 proportional to square of the absolute
E=
10 temperature.
E = 4 Joule (c) The paramagnetic susceptibility is directly
262. The equation for 25 cycles per second current sine proportional to the absolute temperature.
wave having RMS value of 30 Ampere, will be (d) The paramagnetic susceptibility is inversely
(a) 30 sin (25t) (b) 30 sin (25πt) proportional to square of the absolute
(c) 42.4 sin (25πt) (d) 42.4 sin (50πt) temperature.
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Ans. (d) : Given that, Ans. (a) : The paramagnetic susceptibility is inversely
f = 25 cycles per second = 25 Hz proportional to the absolute temperature
Irms = 30 A 1
χ ∝
Im = 2 × I rms T0
Im = 2 × 30 Paramagnetic material
Im = 42.4 A The magnetic moment of the paramagnetic material is
We know that, i = Im sin ωt stable but they are displaced the randomly in normal
condition.
i = Im sin 2πft
i = 42.4 sin 2π × 25 × t • Its atoms have randomly oriented magnetic dipole
moments.
i = 42.4 sin (50 πt)
• There susceptibility is positive.
263. How is the form factor for sinusoidal
alternating quantities with Im as the peak value Ex- Al, Pt, O2, Fe2O3, MnSO4, FeCl2
expressed ? 266. The given circuit is :
0.637I m 0.707 I m
(a) K f = (b) K f =
0.707I m 0.637 I m
0.707 I m Im
(c) K f = (d) K f =
Im 0.707 I m
MPSC AE PRE -09.07.2017 (a) Series clamper with DC supply
Ans. (b) : The form factor of an alternating current (b) parallel clamper with DC supply
waveform (signal) is the ratio of the RMS (root mean (c) series clipper with DC supply
square) value to the average value.
(d) parallel clipper with DC supply
Im JSSC JE (GEN. ENGG.)-23.10.2022
I rms 2
Form factor (Kf) = = Ans. (c) : The given circuit is series clipper with DC
Iave 2 I m supply.
π
0.707 I m
Kf =
0.637 I m
Kf = 1.11
264. A charge of 5 C moving from point X to Y, 140
J of work is done. Find the potential difference Series clipper- In series clipper diode is connected in
between the points X and Y is : series with the load.
(a) 28 V (b) 70 V Parallel Clipper-
(c) 10 V (d) 280 V In parallel clipper diode is connected in parallel to the
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Ans. (a) : Given that, Q = 5C 267. The voltage across a terminal pair is a measure
W = 140 Joule of _____ requires to move charge through the
element.
W 140 (a) energy (b) temperature
V= =
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Ans. (d): The voltage across a terminal pair is a 270. Unit of magnetic reluctance is
measure of work requires to move charge through the (a) Ampere - Turn
element. (b) Ampere/Turn
w (c) Ampere - Turn meter
V= (Volt) (d) Ampere - Turn/weber
q
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Where, V = Voltage
Ans. (d) : Unit of magnetic reluctance is Ampere -
W = work
Turn/weber
q = charge
mmf
268. What is the new resistance of a motor winding S=
wire if the old resistance wire is stretched to X φ
times its original value? NI
(a) R/x2 (b) X2R
S= ( Ampere − Turn / weber )
φ
(c) X2/R (d) XR • Magnetic reluctance opposes the flow of flux in a
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magnetic circuit and it acts equivalent to resistance in
Ans. (b) For a wire-
an electric circuit.
l1
R1 = ρ
A1 271. It is difficult to magnetize steel because
If the old resistance of wire is stretched to X times its (a) It has high gravity
original value, then – (b) It has high permeability
(c) It has low permeability
l2
R2 = ρ (d) It corrodes easily
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Where, l2 = Xl1 Ans. (c) : It is difficult to magnetize steel because it has
low permeability. Steel is a hard magnetic material
A
A2 = 1 whose magnetization is less than that of soft magnetic
X material. The material whose magnetism is low, the
Therefore new resistance, reluctance of that material is high, therefore steel is very
Xl1 difficult to magnetize.
R2 =ρ 272. In the magnetic field, in Left Hand Rule, the
A1 / X
thumb always represents
R 2 = X 2 R1 (a) Current
(b) Voltage
or R new = X 2 R (c) Magnetic field
(d) Direction of force on conductor
269. An increasing current in magnitude is flowing
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from x to y in given figure. What will be the
direction of induced current in conductor loop Ans. (d) : In the magnetic field, in Left Hand Rule, the
as shown in figure? thumb always represents Direction of force on
conductor.
Fleming's left hand rule states that it we arrange our
thumb, forefinger and middle finger of the left-hand
perpendicular to each other, then the thumb points
towards the direction of the force experienced by the
(a) Anti- clockwise conductor the forefinger points towards the direction of
the magnetic field and the middle figure points towards
(b) Clockwise
the direction of the electric current.
(c) No current will flow
(d) Some time clockwise, some time anti- 273. For what value of resistance across terminal A-
B, The power transfer will be maximum?
clockwise
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Ans. (b) : In the above figure, the resultant of current is
increasing from x to y. As shown in the figure, the
direction of induced current in conductor loop is clock
wise according to Lenz's law generated current flows (a) 2Ω (b) 9Ω
always in such a direction as to oppose the change (c) 6Ω (d) 18Ω
which is given rise to it.
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Ans. (c) : Given that circuit - Ans. (c) : Given that,

for Rth, Voltage source short

Kirchhoff's Current Law - the algebraic sum of all

currents entering and exiting a node most equal zero.
Incoming current · Outgoing current
Rth = 6Ω 4 · 2+1+1+ I
We know that, for Maximum Power transfer 4=4+I
R L = R th I=0
∵ Rth = 6Ω 276. In a series RLC circuit which of the following is
the condition for electrical resonance? Where
then RL = 6Ω
XL = Inductive reactance and XC = Capacitive
The value of load resistance (RL) between A and B will reactance.
be 6Ω.
(a) R = X L − X C (b) XL =XC
274. The value of current I in the following circuit is
(c) XL = 10XC (d) XC = 10 XL
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Ans. (b) : Resonance condition for series RLC circuit
XL = XC
Where,
(a) 0.5A (b) 1.0 A X L = Inductive reactance, X C = Capacitive reactance
(c) 2.0 A (d) 4.0 A In Series RLC resonance-
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Diploma 26.12.2020 • At Resonance condition is X L = X C
Ans. (c) : Given that- • Power factor is unity
• At resonance impedance is minimum hence current is
maximum.
• This circuit is mainly used in voltage magnification
• At resonance voltage across L & C Q-times increases
All resistance connected in parallel R
• Circuit bandwidth (B.W)=
1 1 1 1 L
= + +
R R1 R 2 R 3 1 L
• Quality factor of circuit Q =
R C
1 1 1 1
= + + 277. The real power taken by three-phase load is
R 3 3 3 given by -
1 3 (a) 3VL I L cos θ (b) 3VL IL cos θ
=
R 3
(c) 3VL I L sin θ (d) 3VL I LSinθ
R = 1Ω
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V 2
Current ( I ) = = = 2 Amp. Ans. (b) : The real power taken by three-phase load is
R 1 given by 3VL IL cos θ
275. Value of current I in a junction of following In star connection-
circuit will be - Let the phase voltage of each phase is Vp, Phase current
is Ip and Power factor Cosφ
Hence power in every phase = VpIpCosφ
All three phases are balance
So the total power is-
 V 
P = 3Vp I p Cosφ ∵  Vp = L and I p = I L 
(a) 1.0 A (b) 2.0 A  3 
(c) 0 A (d) 3.0 A P = 3VL I L Cosφ
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278. In a series circuit, current leads voltage by 900 (a)
Positive
What type of circuit is this ? (b)
Negative
(a) R-L Circuit (b) Pure Capacitor (c)
Zero
(c) Pure Inductor (d) R-C Circuit (d)
Depends upon e.m.f. of batteries
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Ans. (b) : In a series circuit, current leads voltage by Ans. (c) : According to Kirchhoff Voltage, law, the
900 hence, this is pure capacitor algebraic sum of all voltage drop and e.m.f. in any
• If the current leads the voltage by 90º in a circuit this closed circuit in a network is equal to zero
will be pure capacitor. • It works on the principle of energy conservation.
• If the current lags the voltage by 90º in a circuit then
it will be a pure inductor. K b
• power factor of both pure inductive and pure ∑ V = ∑ IR
k =1 b =1
capacitive circuit are zero.
• Active power is zero for both pure inductive and 282. Superposition theorem is valid for which of the
capacitive circuit. following circuit elements?
279. In resonance, a parallel RLC circuit will have (a) Non-linear elements
(a) Highest impedance (b) Passive elements
(b) Low value of pure resistance (c) Linear bilateral elements
(c) Minimum impedance (d) Resistive elements
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Ans. (a) : In resonance, a parallel RLC circuit will have bilateral elements.
highest impedance • Super position is not applicable in non- linear
R-L-C Parallel resonance circuit- elements
• It is not used in power calculation because power is
• Resultant susceptance is zero.
non-linear.
• Admitance is equal to conductance
283. Root Mean Square value of current given by
equation i = 10 + 5cos ( 628t + 30 0 ) Will be
L
• Dynamic Impedance = ohm
CR
• At resonance the line current is minimum but it is in (a) 8 A (b) 10 A
(c) 10.6 A (d) 15 A
V
phase with applied voltage I L = RSMSSB JE (E&M) Diploma 26.12.2020
L CR
Ans. (c) : Given that,
• power factor of the circuit unity i = 10 + 5 cos (628t + 30°)
1  1 R2  i 
2
• Resonance circuit f 0 =  −  i rms = ( i DC )
2
+  AC 
2π  LC L2   2
280. Which of the following quantity is equal to 1.0 2
 5 
kilo-watt-hour ? (10 )
2
i rms = + 
(a) 1000 Watt (b) 4186 Joule  2
(c) 735.5 Watt (d) 860 kilo-Calorie i rms = 100 + 12.5
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Ans. (d) : 860 kilo-Calorie is equal to 1.0 kilo-watt- irms = 112.5
hour. i rms = 10.6Amp.
2
V
• Σp = VIt = I 2 Rt = t 284. When switch 'S' is closed in given figure, then
R current's value at time t= 0 will be
• 1 KWh =3.6²106 Joule or Watt-sec
• 1 KWH =860 kilo calorie
• The electrical energy consume in home is measured
in kilowatt hour . (a) 20 mA
• kilowatt hour is also called board of trade unit (B.T.U) (b) 30 mA
(c) 60 mA
281. According to Kirchhoff Voltage, law, the
algebraic sum of all voltage drop and e.m.f. in (d) 120 mA
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Ans. (c) : Ans. (c) : Property of magnetic material which opposes
to establish the flux in it is called reluctance.
l
Reluctance(S) = AT/Wb
µ 0µ r A
• Property of magnetic material which aiding to
establish the flux in it is called permanence.
(t = 0) Switch is closed 1
Permeance(P) =
Initial Capacitor behave short circuit- Reluctance (S)
V 12
I= = µ 0µ r A
R 200 P=
l
6
I= = .06 288. Which of the following is true for the parallel
100 connection of resistors?
I = 60mA (a) Voltage in each branch is different
285. For the current wave shown in figure. average (b) Current in each branch is same
value of current will be- (c) Total power is equal to sum of individual
branch power
(d) Total power is equal to power in any branch.
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Ans. (c) : Total power is equal to sum of individual
branch power in parallel connected resistor.
(a) 1.0 A (b) 1.1 A P = P1 + P2 + P3 ......
(c) 1.5 A (d) 2.0 A Voltage in each branch is equal in parallel connected
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Diploma 26.12.2020 circuit.
Area 289. If the voltage and current in an A.C. circuit is
Ans. (c) : Average current = 900 out of phase, then the power in the circuit
Time Period
will be-
1 (a) Minimum (b) Maximum
× 1× 2π + 2π× 1
Average current = 2 (c) Zero (d) 90 Watt
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π + 2π 3π Ans. (c) : Given that,
Average current = =
2π 2π V = Voltage Angle θ = 90°
Average current = 1.5 Amp. I = Current P = Power
We know that,
286. Which of the following is unit of specific
Power (P) = VI Cosθ
resistance?
(a) Ohm P = VI Cos90°
(b) Ohm- meter P=0 [cos90° = 0]
(c) Ohm/meter 290. Both the number of turns and the length of the
(d) Ohm/meter2 core of a solenoid are doubled, then its
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Diploma 26.12.2020 inductance will be -
Ans. (b) : Ohm- meter is unit of specific resistance. (a) Quadrupled (b) Doubled
• The unit of resistance is ohm (c) Halved (d) Unaffected
• Unit of capacitive reactance is ohm RSMSSB JE (E&M) Diploma 26.12.2020
• Unit of inductive reactance is ohm Ans. (b) : Given that,
• Unit of inductance is Henry l2=2l1
• Unit of capacitance is farad N2 = 2N1
287. Property of magnetic material which opposes
to establish the flux in it is called. ∵ Self inductance of solenoid
(a) Magnetic flux µ N2A
(b) Magneto motive force L= 0
l
(c) Reluctance 2
(d) Magnetic permeability N
L∝
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 N12 292. A series RLC circuit has a resonance frequency
L1 = ............. (i) of 1 kHz and a quality factor Q of 100. If each
l1 of R, L and C is doubled from its original
N 22 Value, the new quality factor Q of the circuit is
L2 = ............... (ii) (a) 25 (b) 50
l2 (c) 100 (d) 200
L1 N12l2 RSMSSB JE (E & M) Degree- 20.05.2022
= Ans. (b) : Given that,
L 2 N 22l1
Resonance frequency (fr) = 1 kHz
L1 N12 2l1 2N12l1 Quality factor (Q1) = 100
= =
L 2 ( 2N1 )2 l1 4N12l1 1 L
∵ Q=
L1 1 R C
=
L2 2 If R, L & C are doubled

L 2 = 2L1 1 L
Q1 R C
Hence, Both the number of turns and the length of the =
Q2 1 2L
core of a solenoid are doubled, then its inductance will
2R 2C
be doubled.
100 1
291. Thevenin's voltage and Thevenin's equivalent =
Q2 1
resistance at terminal a - b in given circuit is -
2
Q2 = 50
293. A 10V battery with an internal resistance of 1Ω
is connected across a non-linear load whose V-I
characteristics is given by 7I = V2 + 2V. The
current delivered by the battery is -
(a) 5V and 2Ω (a) 0 (b) 10A
(b) 7.5V and 2.5Ω (c) 5A (d) 8A
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(c) 4V and 2Ω
Ans. (c) : Non linear load- 7I = V2 + 2V …(i)
(d) 3V and 2.5Ω
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Ans. (b) :

V = 10 – I
I = 10 – V …(ii)
Put the value equation (ii) in equation (i)–
Nodal method– 7 (10 – V) = V2 + 2V
V V –10 V + V –10 70 –7V = V2 + 2V
1= + = V2 + 9V – 70 = 0
5 5 5 V2 + 14V – 5V – 70 = 0
5 = 2V – 10 V(V + 14) – 5 (V + 14) = 0
V = 7.5 volt V = 5, – 14
VTH = 7.5 volt From equation (ii)–
V –10 7.5 –10 I = 10 – 5
I1 = = = 0.5Amp. I = 5 Ampere
5 5
Rth in circuit– 294. A total charge 'Q' is uniformly distributed
throughout the sphere of radius 'a'. The field
intensity E at any point r < a is given by -
Q Q
(a) Ir (b) Ir
4π ∈0 r 2
4π ∈0 a 2
Qr Qr 2
5×5 (c) Ir (d) Ir
Rab = Rth = = 2.5Ω 4π ∈0 a 3
4π ∈0 a 2
10
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Ans. (c): Ans. (c) : The double energy transient occurs in the R - L -
C circuit because it has both L & C energy storage
element.
1
• Energy store in inductor (E) = LI2 Joule
2
1
Where, radius r at point p and q = charge enclosed by • Energy store in capacitor (C) = CV Joule
2

this surface, then by– 2

According to gauss theorem– 298. In series RLC circuit, R = 2kΩ, L = 1H & C =
E × 4πr = q1/ε0
2 1
µF, then resonant frequency will be -
1 q' 400
E= . ........ (i)
4πε0 r 2 (a) 2 × 104 Hz
1
(b) × 104 Hz
Q 4 3 r 3 π
q' = × π r = Q. .......... (ii) (c) 10 4
Hz (d) 2π × 104 Hz
4 / 3πa 3 3 a3
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Put the value of equation (ii) in equation (i)–
Ans. (B) :Given that,
1 r3
E= .Q 3 2 L = 1H, C =
1
µF = 0.0025 × 10 –6 , R = 2 kΩ
4πε0 a r 400
1 Qr fr = ?
E= . 3 1
4πε0 a Resonance frequency (f r ) =
2π LC
295. Point charges Q1 = 1 nC and Q2 = 2 nC are at a
distance apart. Which of the following 1 1
= =
statement is incorrect? 2π 1× 0.0025 × 10 –6 2 π× 0.00005
(a) The force on Q1 is repulsive.
1 1× 105 105
(b) The force on Q2 is the same in magnitude as = = =
that on Q1. 2π× 5 × 10 –5 2π× 5 10π
(c) As the distance between them decreases, the 1
force on Q1 increases linearly. f r = × 104 Hz
π
(d) The force on Q2 is along the line joining them.
RSMSSB JE (E & M) Degree- 20.05.2022 299. Mesh analysis employs the method of -
Ans. (c) : Given that, (a) KVL (b) KCL
st
Point 1 charges (Q1) =1nC (c) Both KVL & KCL
Point 2nd charges (Q2) = 2 nC (d) Neither KVL nor KCL
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(i) Both the charges slow the same sign so that Ans. (a) :Mesh analysis employs the method of KVL
there will be repulsion forces between the charges • It works on the principle of energy conservation
(ii) Since there are only two charges, the forces are • It is used to find the mesh or branch current
equal in magnitude on each other.
k b
(iii) Since the force between these charges is
repulsive and no other force is present that is why
∑
k =1
V = ∑ IR
b =1
force on Q2 is along the line. 300. A sinusoidal alternating voltage of 50 Hz has an
Hence, only option (c) is incorrect. r.m.s. value of 200 V , the equation for
296. What is the unit of magnetic charge? instantaneous value is :
(a) Ampere meter2 (b) Coulomb (a) 200 sin 100 π.t (b) 282.2 sin 100 π.t
(c) Ampere (d) Ampere meter (c) 200 sin 200 π.t (d) None of the above
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Ans. (d) : Ampere meter is the unit of magnetic charge Ans. (b) : Given that- Vrms = 200 Volt
• Unit of electric current is ampere Frequency = 50 Hz
• The unit of electric charge is coulomb Equation for instantaneous value
297. The double energy transient occurs in the -
V = Vm sin ωt (∵ ω = 2πf)
(a) R - C circuit
(b) R - L circuit V = 200× 2 × sin (100πt) (∵ Vm = 2 ×Vrms)
(c) R - L - C circuit
= 200×1.414×sin (100πt)
(d) Purely inductive circuit
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301. The Thevenin's equivalent resistance when the 360
current is to be obtained through 2Ω resistance I = 180
in figure is : I = 2A
Vth = 150×2
Vth = 300V

(a) 5Ω (b) 2Ω For maximum power transfer

(c) 1.33Ω (d) 1.5 Ω R th = R L
MPSC AE PRE -27.03.2021 Vth2 Vth2 300 × 300
P= × RL = =
Ans. (c) : Find the Rth across AB ( R L + R th ) 4 × 25
2
4R th
Then figure-
P = 900 W
303. The circuit of figure involves the combination
of three parallel resistors in series with the
resistor R1 For the resistance values shown,
find the value of current flowing from the
voltage source. All resistance values are
expressed in ohms.
4× 2
R th =
6
8
R th = = 1.33Ω
6
Rth = 1.33 Ω (a) 2 A (b) 3 A
302. Figure shows feeding a load RL . (c) 1.66 A
(d) None of the above
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Ans. (a) :

Find the value of maximum power that can be

distributed in the Load RL.
(a) 150 W (b) 300 W
(c) 600 W (d) 900 W
20 × 50
MPSC AE PRE -27.03.2021 R bc = = 14.28Ω
70
Ans. (d) :

Removing RL and short circuit the voltage source

14.28 × 33.33
150 × 30 Req =
R th = = 25Ω 14.28 + 33.33
180
Req = 9.9996
Fine Vth Rt = 40+9.999
Rt = 49.999Ω
Hence current flow from 100 V source-
100
I= = 2.00008Amp
49.99
I = 2 Amp
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resonance when its __________. (a) Voltage different (b) Electrical power
(a) Net resistance is zero (c) Electrical Energy (d) Charge
(b) Net impedance is zero DSSSB JE (E & M) 28.12.2014
(c) Net reactance is zero Ans. (c) Kilowatt hour is unit of electric energy
(d) None of the above Electrical energy is equal to the product of power and
MPSC AE PRE -27.03.2021 time E = P×t
Ans. (c) : A series circuit is said to be in electrical
It's SI unit is joule (J)
resonance when its net reactance is zero - 1J = 1 W×1 Sec
Z= R 2 + (X L – X C ) 2 308. The Unit of power is SI unit is
(a) joule (b) watt
Where, XL = XC (c) Horse power (d) Kg.m
Z = R minimum DSSSB JE (E & M) 28.12.2014
Hence option (c) will be right. Ans. (b) The SI unit of the power is watt
305. The RMS value of the current i(t) in the circuit • Power is the amount energy transferred per unit time
shown below is : W
P=
t
1 Watt equal to 1 Joule/Sec
309. The property of a substance which oppose the
flow of current is known as
(a) Conductance (b) reluctance
(c) resistance (d) admittance
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(a) 1 Amp (b) 1 Amp Ans. (c) The property of a substance which oppose the
2 2 flow of current is known as resistance.
(c) 1 Amp (d) 2Amp • Resistance is represented by R and its unit is ohm
MPSC AE PRE -27.03.2021 V
R=
Ans. (b) : Condition for resonance- I
XL = XC 310. Find Req in the following circuit.
Then net reactance of circuit is zero
So,

(a) 5 Ω (b) 18 Ω
Equivalent resistance (c) 7 Ω (d) 3 Ω
R e q = 1Ω DDA JE (E & M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-II)
Ans. (a) : Given, circuit is-
1 V 1 1 1
I rms = = =
2 R 21 2
1
I rms = Amp
2
306. The unit of resistivity is ;
(a) ohm (b) ohm/m
(c) ohm-m (d) mho
DSSSB JE (E & M) 28.12.2014 According to the given circuit-
Ans. (c) The unit of resistivity is ohm-m 1Ω and 2Ω are connected in series and 6Ω is connected
 RA  in parallel with it -
Resistivity ρ =  Unit ohm meter
 l  (1 + 2) × 6 3 × 6
So, R = = = 2Ω
• Resistivity or specific resistance depends on the (1 + 2) + 6 9
nature of material. Now, 2Ω and 2Ω are in series and 4Ω is parallel with it-
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 314. An energy source whose resistance is 40 kΩ is
connected to load of 200 Ω. The source will be
(a) a current source
(b) a voltage-source
(c) both current and voltage source
(d) none of the above
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(2 + 2) × 4 4 × 4
So, R ' = = = 2Ω Ans. (a) : An energy source resistance is 40kΩ is
(2 + 2) + 4 4 + 4 connected to load of 200Ω. The source well be a
Now, 2Ω and 3Ω are in series- current source.
So, equivalent resistance- Current source-
Req = 2Ω + 3Ω
R e q = 5Ω
311. The unit of current is
(a) ampere (b) watt
(c) volt (d) coulomb
DSSSB JE (E & M) 28.12.2014 • An ideal current source has infinite internal
resistance.
Ans. (a) The unit of current is ampere • An ideal voltage source has Zero internal resistance.
• The rate of flow of charge in conductor is called 315. A series RLC circuit has a resonant frequency
current of 1000 Hz. The maximum voltage across C is
likely to occur at a frequency of about:
• Current is a scalar quantity (a) 1025 Hz (b) 2000 Hz
 dq  (c) 900 Hz (d) 1000 Hz
• i =  Coulomb/sec DDA JE (E & M) 25.04.2018
 dt 
Ans. (c) : Resonance is a condition in an RLC circuit in
312. Which of the law states that in any closed
which the capacitive and inductive reactance are equal
circuit the current is directly proportional to
in magnitude. There by resulting in a purely resistive
the voltage. provided the physical conditions of impedance.
the circuit are kept constant?
• The maximum voltage across C is likely to occur at a
(a) Voltage law (b) Current law frequency of less than resonance frequency
(c) Kirchhoff's law (d) Ohm's law (f < fr) (900<1000)Hz
DSSSB JE (E & M) 28.12.2014 316. An ideal voltage source should have:
Ans. (d) According to ohm's law- (a) infinite source resistance
Ohm's law state that in any closed circuit the current is (b) large value of emf
directly proportional to the voltage. provided the (c) small value of emf
physical conditions of the circuit are kept constant (d) zero source resistance
V DDA JE (E & M) 25.04.2018
= Constant
I Ans. (d) : An ideal voltage source should have zero
V  source resistance.
 = R  ohm'law
 I 
• Ohm's law is valid for only Linear circuit.
313. The direction of magnetic lines of force around a
current carrying conductor can be determined by
(a) Right hand thumb rule • An ideal current source has infinite internal resistance.
(b) Faraday's law
317. Which of the following is non-linear circuit
(c) Lenz's law parameter?
(d) Boyl's law (a) Transistor
DSSSB JE (E & M) 28.12.2014 (b) Inductance within saturation
Ans. (a) The direction of magnetic lines of force around a (c) Wire wound resistor
current carrying conductor can be determined by Right (d) Condenser
hand thumb rule. DDA JE (E & M) 25.04.2018
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Ans. (a) : Transistor is non-linear circuit parameter. Ans. (a) : Given, Vth = 10V
Linear- A linear circuit is an electric circuit in which Rth = 20Ω
the value of element connected does n't vary with
current and voltage. Vth
I=
Non-linear- A Non-linear circuit is an electric circuit in R th + R L
which the value of elements connected varies with
10
current and voltage. I=
318. A two branch tuned circuit has a coil of 20 + R
resistance R and inductance L in one branch • Then R = 0Ω current is 0.5A
and capacitance C in the second branch. If R is • Then R> 0Ω current is less then 0.5A
increased, the dynamic resistance:
321. In the given circuit, viewed from AB, the
(a) may increase or decrease
circuit can be reduced to an equivalent circuit
(b) decreases
as:
(c) remains constant
(d) increases
DDA JE (E & M) 25.04.2018
Ans. (b) : A two branch tuned circuit has a coil of
resistance R and inductance L in one branch and
capacitance C in the second branch. It R is increase the
dynamic resistance decreases.
L
Zb = (a) 1 volt source in series with 10 Ω resistor
CR
(b) 7 volts source in series with 2.4 Ω resistor
(c) 5 volts source in series with 10 Ω resistor
(d) 15 volts source in series with 2.4 Ω resistor
DDA JE (E & M) 25.04.2018
319. In the circuit shown below, what is the current
Ans. (b) :
I of sinusoidal source?

(a) 4A
(b) It cannot be determined from the given data. Equivalent Rth
(c) 20 A
(d) 25 A
DDA JE (E & M) 25.04.2018
Ans. (c) :
6 || 4
6× 4
R th = = 2.4Ω
6+4
A parallel RL circuit in current I V1 V2 V
+ + ....... n
I = I2R + I2L R R2 Rn
Vth = 1
1 1 1
+ + ........
I = (12)2 + (16) 2 R1 R 2 Rn
I = 400 10 5
+
I = 20A
Vth = 6 4
320. A circuit is replaced by its Thevenin's 1 1
equivalent to find current through a certain +
6 4
branch. If VTH = 10 V and RTH = 20 Ω, the
current through the branch: 20 + 15
35 12
(a) will always be equal to or less than 0.5 A Vth = 12 = ×
(b) will always be 0.5 A 2+3 12 5
(c) will always be less than 0.5 A 12
(d) may be 0.5 A or more or less Vth = 7 Volt
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322. Two coils having self-inductances of 10 mH and 326. What does Millman's theorem yield?
40 mH are mutually coupled. What is the (a) Equivalent voltage source
maximum possible mutual inductance? (b) Equivalent resistance
(a) 40 mH (b) 20 mH (c) Equivalent admittance
(c) 5 mH (d) 10 mH (d) Equivalent impedance
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Ans. (b) : Given, L1 =10mH , L 2 = 40mH , K = 1 Ans. (a): Millman's theorem yield equivalent voltage source.

M = K L1L 2
Maximum possible mutual K=1
M =1 10 × 40 = 400
M = 20mH
Circuit equivalent-
323. If relative potential of A and B are respectively
–8V and –16V, what will be VAB (with respect V1 V2 V3 Vn
+ + ...
to A, B) R1 R 2 R 3 R n
(a) – 8 V (b) 8 V V =
1 1 1 1
(c) 24 V (d) – 24 V + + ...
R1 R 2 R 3 R n
DDA JE (E & M) 25.04.2018
Ans. (b) : Given, 327. A series RLC circuit is said to be critically
damped when
VA = − 8, VB = −16
L 1 L 1
VAB = VA − VB (a) = (b) =
2C LC 2R LC
VAB = − 8 − (−16)
R 1 R 1
= − 8 + 16 (c) = (d) =
2L LC 2L LC
= 8Volt DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1
324. A 1µF capacitor is connected to a 12 V battery. Ans. (d) : A series RLC circuit is said to be critically
What is the energy stored in the capacitor? R 1
(a) 12×10–6 J (b) 72×10–6 J damped =
2L LC
(c) 24×10–6 J (d) 48×10–6 J
• A series RLC circuit is said to be over damped
DDA JE (E & M) 25.04.2018
R 1
Ans. (b) : Given, C = 1µF, V = 12Volt >
2L LC
1 1
Eenergy store (E) = CV 2 = × 1×10−6 × (12) 2 • A series RLC circuit is said to be under damped.
2 2
1 R 1
= ×10−6 × 144 = 72 × 10−6 J <
2 2L LC
325. A network has two branches in parallel. One 328. The apparent power in an AC circuit in 5 kVA.
branch contains impedance Z1 and the other If the active power is 4 kW, then find reactive
branch has impedance Z2. If it is fed from an power.
AC voltage V of frequency f, what does the (a) 3 kVAR (b) 1 kVAR
current through Z1 depend on? (c) 6.4 kVAR (d) 9 kVAR
(a) V, Z2 (b) V, Z1 DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1
(c) Z1, Z2 (d) V, Z1, Z2 Ans. (a) : Apparent power (kVA) = 5 kVA
DDA JE (E & M) 25.04.2018 Real power (kW) = 4 kW
Ans. (b) : In parallel branch voltage is equal Reactive power (kVAR) = ?
V
I1 =
Z1
Current flow in Z1 is depend on V and Z1.

(kVA)2 = (kW)2 + (kVAR)2

(5)2 = (4)2 + (kVAR)2
(kVAR)2 = 25 – 16
(kVAR)2 = 9
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329. The alternating current passing through a (c) is ∞
circuit is being by i=200 sin 314.2t. the peak-to- (d) Is 0
peak value is: DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1
(a) 100 (b) 400
Ans. (d) : Average power in a pure inductive circuit is
(c) 50 (d) 200 0.
DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1 Pure inductive circuit.
Ans. (b) : Given that-
i = 200 sin 314.2t
i = Im sin ωt to compare equation
Im = 200 V
Peak to peak value = 2 Im
= 2×200
= 400 A Phasor diagram-
330. A loop that does not contain any other loops
within it is called.
(a) branch (b) mesh
(c) circuit (d) node
DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1
Ans. (b) : A loop that does not contain any other loops
within it is called a mesh.
• Every mesh is a loop but every loop is not a mesh.  π 

Mesh(m) = b − n + 1 P = (Vm sinωt)  I m sin  ωt +  
  2 
Where, b = No of branch, n = No of node. = Vm Im sinωt .cosωt
331. Obtain the Thevenin resistance from the V I
Thevenin's equivalent circuit at terminals PQ = m m 2sin ωt × cos ωt
2
of the following active network.
Vm I m
= sin 2ωt
2
P=0
333. An aluminium wire has a resistance of 25 Ω at
20ºC. What is the resistance a 50ºC? Temp co–
efficient of copper is 0.004 at 20ºC.
(a) 50Ω (b) 37.5Ω
(a) 28 Ω (b) 22 Ω
(c) 52Ω (d) 37.15Ω
(c) 24 Ω (d) 30 Ω
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Ans. (b) :
Ans. (a) : Given than-
R1 = 25Ω t1 = 20ºC α20 = 0.004
R2 = ? t2 = 50ºC
R2 = R1[1 + α20(t2 – t1)]
R2 = 25[1 + 0.004(50–20)]
Voltage source is short circuit. Then equivalent
resistance Rth = 25[1 + 0.004(30)] = 25[1.12]
R 2 = 28Ω

334. Convert the following in j form 15∠ 30º

(a) 7.5+j12.9 (b) 7.5 –j12.9
(c) 12.9 + j 7.5 (d) 12.9 – j 7.5
2Ω , 40Ω Connected in series. Then 30Ω parallel DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1
connected-
Ans. (c) : Given than 15∠30º
42 × 30
R th = + 20 Convert in J form 15∠30º
30 + 42 = 15(cos 30º + J sin 30)
R th = 37.5Ω  3 1
= 15  +J 
 2 2 
332. Average power in a pure inductive circuit: 
(a) depends on the applied frequency = 15 (0.866 + J 0.5)
(b) depends on the inductance value = 12.9 + J7.5

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335. A coil of 10 ohms resistance and 0.1 H 338. Which of the following statements is NOT true
inductance is connected in parallel with a for star and delta connections?
capacitor of 100 µF capacitance. Calculate (a) Delta connection is most suitable for rotary
resonance frequency. convertors
500 50 (b) Most 3-phase induction motors are delta
(a) Hz (b) Hz
π π connected.
250 150 (c) For the same line voltage, a delta connected
(c) Hz (d) Hz alternator will require a smaller number of
π π
DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1 turns than a star connected alternator.
Ans. (d) : Given that- (d) For the same line voltage, a star connected
requires less insulation than a delta connected
R = 10Ω, L = 0.1H, C = 100µF
alternator
1 1 R2 DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1
fr = –
2π LC L2 Ans. (c) : Delta connection is most suitable for rotary
(10 )
2
1 1 convertors.
= – • Most 3-phase induction motor are delta connected.
2π 0.1×100 × 10−6 ( 0.1)2
• For the same line voltage, a delta connected alternator
1 1 100 will require a larger number of turns than a star
= −
2π 10−5 10−2 connected alternator.
1 1 10 2 339. A current of 10 A flows in a circuit with a 45º
= 105 − 104 = 104 (10 − 1) = 10 − 1 angle of lag when the applied voltage is 100V.
2π 2π 2π
Find the resistance of the circuit.
100 300 150
= 9= = (a) 5Ω (b) 7.07Ω
2π 2π π
(c) 12Ω (d) 10Ω
336. Ohm's law may NOT be applicable for:
DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1
(a) linear network (b) unilateral circuit
(c) non-linear network (d) active network Ans. (b) : Given,
DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1 V = 100 volt, I = 10 Amp, φ = 45º lagging
Ans. (c) : Ohm's low may not be applicable for non V 100
linear network. Z= = = 10Ω
I 10
Ohm's law- The ratio of potential difference (V)
between any two points on a conductor to the current (I) R = Z cosφ
flowing between them, is constant, Provided the R = 10×cos 45º
temperature of the conductor does not change. 1
R = 10 ×
V 2
=R
I R = 7.07 Ω
Resistance = R, Voltage = V , Current = I
337. A balanced three phase load consists of three 340. An equation is written for each loop in the
coils each of resistance 6Ω and an inductive mesh current analysis based on:
reactance of 8Ω Determine the line current (a) Kirchhoff 's current law
when the coils are delta connected across a 400 (b) Ohm's law
V 3-phase supply. (c) Kirchhoff 's voltage law
(a) 69.28A (b) 40A (d) Thevenin's theorem
(c) 23.09 (d) 28.57 DSSSB JE 25.11.2022 Shift-1
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Ans. (c) : An equation is written for each loop in the
Ans. (a) : Given that, mesh current analysis based on Kirchhoff's voltage law.
R = 6Ω, XL = 8Ω,
VL = Vph = 400V – for Delta ∑ emf +∑ IR = 0
IL = ? Z = R 2 + X L2 = 62 + 82 = 100 = 10Ω
• The algebraic sum of the products of current and
Vph 400 resistance in each of the conductors in any closed path
I ph = = = 40A
Z 10 (or mesh) in a network plus the algebraic sum of the
I L = 3I ph = 3 × 40 emf in that path is zero.
• Kirchhoff's voltage law is based on the law of
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341. An ideal voltage source having a voltage value 343. Millman's theorem is applicable when the
equal to 10 cos (10t+200) u(t) drives the series circuit comprises of :
combination of R = 3Ω and C = 1/40 F. The (a) practical current sources connected in parallel
natural response is (b) practical current sources connected in series
(a) ke-40t/3 (b) ke-3t/40 (c) ideal current sources connected in series
-3t/20
(c) ke (d) ke-20t/3 (d) ideal current sources connected in parallel
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Ans (a): Given that, Ans : (b) Millman's theorem is applicable when the
Ideal voltage source– (V) = 10 cos (10t +200) u (t) circuit comprises of practical current sources connected
Series connection– R = 3Ω, C = 1/40 F in series.
Natural response = ?
∴ Natural response V(t) = k.e − t / τ
∴ Natural response (τ) = RC second
(τ) = 3/40 Second
Natural response, V(t)= k.e – 40t/3
342. Thevenin's resistance (Rth) and voltage (Vth) I1 I 2 I3 I 4 I
+ + + + ........ n
between points 'a' and 'b' of the circuit shown Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Yn
Ieq = Amp
in the given figure are .............. . 1 1 1 1 1
+ + + + ........
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Yn
344. The force acting on a charge q moving with a
velocity v m/s in a region consisting of both
magnetic field B and electric field E is given by:
(a) RTH = 20Ω and VTH = 80 V
(b) RTH = 10Ω and VTH = 80 V (a) F = (qE + v × B) (b) F = q(E + v × B)
(c) RTH =10Ω and VTH = 60 V E  1
(d) RTH =20Ω and VTH = 60 V (c) F =  + v × B  (d) F = ( E + v × B )
DSSSB AE (E & M) 21.03.2022 (Shift-II) q  q
Ans : (b) Point a and point b across Vth DSSSB AE (E & M) 21.03.2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) : The force acting on a charge q moving with a
velocity V m/s in a region consisting of both magnetic
field B and electric field E is given by

Apply nodal-
(
F = q E+ v×B . )
345. The product of magnetic constant and relative
permeability in a magnetic circuit is analogous
to which of the following property in an electric
circuit?
(a) Conductivity (b) Resistivity
V − 60 V
+ = 10 (c) Resistance (d) Reluctance
10 30 Ans : (a) The product of magnetic constant and
3 ( V − 60 ) V relative permeability in a magnetic circuit is
+ = 10 analogous to conductivity in an electric circuit.
3 ×10 30
4V − 180 = 300 Magnetic circuit Electric circuit
MMF EMF
V = 120 Volt
Flux Current
V × 20 Flux density Current density
Across voltage 20 Ω , Vth = ,
10 + 20 Permeability Conductivity
Vth = 80 volt 346. In super conductivity, the electrical resistance
of material becomes:
Point a and point b across Rth–
(a) Infinite (b) Finite
(c) Zero (d) Negative
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Rab
Ans. (c) : In super conductivity, the electrical resistance
of material becomes zero.
R th = 20 || 20 347. A cylindrical bar magnet is kept along the axis
R th = 10Ω of circular coil. If the magnet is rotated about
its axis, then :
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 (a) An emf will be induced
(b) A current will be induced
Ans. (b) : Ampere circuital law states that ∫ [Link] = I
(c) No current will be induced in the coil Ampere’s circuit law- It states that line integral of any
(d) Cannot be defined. magnetic field around any closed loop enclosing a
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Degree - 26/12/2020 current I is equal to µ0 times the total current I.
Ans. (c) : A cylindrical bar magnet is kept along the 352. Superposition Theorem is not applicable for -
axis of circular coil. If the magnet is rotated about its (a) Voltage calculation
axis then no current will be induced in the coil. (b) Bilateral elements
348. A hollow metallic sphere of radius 'r' is kept at (c) Power calculations
potential of 1 volt. The total electric flux (d) Passive elements
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of Radius 'R' (> r) is - Ans. (c) : Superposition theorem is not applicable for
(a) 4π ∈0 R (b) 4π ∈0 r power calculation.
Superposition theorem- In any linear and bilateral
(c) 4π ∈0 R 2
(d) 4π ∈0 r 2 network or circuit having multiple independent sources,
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Degree - 26/12/2020 the response of an element will be equal to the algebraic
Ans. (b) : Given that, V =1Volt sum of the responses of that element by considering one
Hollow metallic R > r source at a time.
Gausses law- 353. In series RLC circuit at resonance frequency,
current will be :
Q(enclosed) = ε ∫ [Link] (a) Minimum (b) Zero
Q (c) Same as normal state (d) Maximum
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C
Ans. (d) : In series RLC circuit at resonance frequency
Q
∴ V= (Where C = 4πε0r) current will be maximum and impedance is minimum.
4πε0 r V
Q I max =
1= ] Z min
4πε0 r
Z = R 2 + (X L – X C ) 2
Q = 4πε0 r
At resonance condition XL = XC
Since-
φ=Q Z=R
φ = 4πε0 r 354. A 490Ω RL is connected across a voltage source
VS = 150 V. The source's internal resistance RS
349. If a copper conductor is moved across a is 10Ω. What is the output voltage across the
magnetic field - load?
(a) The copper wire becomes magnetic (a) 150V (b) 0 V
(b) A voltage will be induced in the wire (c) 147 V (d) 3 V
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(d) Nothing will happen Ans. (c): Given,
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Degree - 26/12/2020 RL = 490Ω, Vs = 150V Ri = 10Ω
Ans. (b) : If a copper conductor is moved across a
magnetic field a voltage will be induced in the wire.
If the magnetic flux through a coil is changed a voltage
will be produced. This voltage is known as the induced
emf.
350. Which one of the following is the reciprocal of Apply KVL-
magnetic permeability ? –150 + 10I + 490I = 0
(a) Reluctance (b) Permeance 150
(c) Susceptibility (d) Reluctivity I=
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Degree - 26/12/2020 500
Ans. (d) : Reluctivity is the reciprocal of magnetic 3
I= A
permeability. Reluctance is the reciprocal of magnetic 10
permeance. I = 0.3A
351. Ampere circuital law states that VL = I ×RL
(a) ∫ [Link] = I (b) ∫ [Link] = I VL = 0.3×RL
VL = 0.3× 490
(c) ∇ × H = I (d) ∇. H = I
VL = 147 V
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efficiency? shown below is :
(a) Nuclear Power Plant
(b) Hydro Power Plant
(c) Steam Power Plant
(d) Diesel Power Plant
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Degree - 26/12/2020 9s + 40 9s + 47
Ans. (c) : Steam power plant has least efficiency. (a) (b)
s+7 s+4
Power plant Efficiency
 47   47 
Hydro Power Plant 85% 9s +  7s + 
(c)   (d) 
Gas Power Plant (20 - 35)% 9 9 
Steam Power Plant 29% (s + 7) (s + 7)
Nuclear Power Plant (40 - 45)% RSMSSB JE (E&M) Degree - 26/12/2020
Diesel Power Plant (35 - 45)% Ans. (c) : Given than network for transformed
impedance Z (s).
356. For the two port network shown in figure the
Z-matrix is given by  47 
9s + 
Z(s) = 
9 
(s + 7)

Z Z1   Z1 Z1 + Z2 
(a)  1  (b) 
 Z1 + Z2 Z2   Z1 + Z2 Z2 
Z Z2  Z Z1  R1 and L1 are in series and their equivalent (Z1) is given
(c)  1  (d)  1
 Z1 Z1 + Z2   Z1 Z1 + Z2  by
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Degree - 26/12/2020 Z1 (s) = R1 + sL1
Ans. (d) : Given that Z-matrix is two port network Z1 (s) = 3 + s
V1 = Z11 I1 + I2 Z12 Z 1 and Z2 are in parallel and their equivalent (Z12) is
V2 = Z21 I1 + Z22 I2 given by-
V1= Input voltage Z × Z2
Z12 (s) = 1
V2= Output voltage Z 1 + Z2
I1= Input current 4 × (s + 3)
I2= Output current Z12 (s) =
4+s+3
4s + 12
Z12 (s) =
s+7
Z3 & Z12 are in series their equivalent (Z) is given by

Applying KVL in Loop 1

V1 = Z1×(I1+I2)
V1 = Z1I1 + Z1I2
Compare is Z matrix Z (s) = Z3(s) + Z12(s)
Z11=Z1 and Z12=Z1 4s + 12
Applying KVLin Loop 2 Z (s) = 5 +
s+7
V2 = Z1I2 + Z1(I1 + I2)
V2 = Z1I1 +(Z1 + Z2) I2 5(s + 7) + 4s + 12
Z (s) =
Compare is Z matrix s+7
Z21 = Z1 and Z22 = Z1+Z2 9s + 47
Z (s) =
Z Z12  s+7
∵ Z matrix =  11 
Z
 21 Z 22   47 
9s + 
Z Z1 
Z(s) = 
9 
=  1
 Z1 Z1 + Z2  s+7

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358. A conductor carries a current of 8A and if µ I
magnitude of charge of an electron e= 1.6×10–19 B =  0 × ×φ
coulomb, then the number of electrons which  4π r 
flow through the cross section per second is - Where, B = Magnetic flux
(a) 2.5 × 1019 (b) 5.0 × 1019 µo = Absolute permeability
19
(c) 8.0 × 10 (d) 0.4 × 1019 I = Current flowing in the current carrying coil
RSMSSB JE (E&M) Degree-26.12.2020 r = Distance from the current carrying coil to the
Ans. (b) : Given that, required
Current (I) = 8A
Charge of an electron e = 1.6 ×10–19 coulomb
Number of electron (n) = ?
q = ne
q it
n= =
e e
8 ×1
n=
1.6 × 10–19 Bnet = B1 + B2 + B3
n = 5 ×10 19 The magnetic flux densities B1 and B3 are equal to zero
because the current flow is equal and opposite in nature.
359. Relative permittivity may be measured by - Then Bnet will be due to circular loop only
(a) Wheatstone Bridge (b) Hays Bridge ∴ φ = 2π
(c) Desauty's Bridge (d) Schering Bridge Bnet = B2
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µ I
Ans. (d): Relative permittivity may be measured by Bnet =  o ×  × 2π
Schering bridge.  4π r 
It is one of the very important and useful methods of µ I
measuring the capacitance and dielectric loss of Bnet = o ×
capacitor. 2 r
360. Which law is synonymous to the occurrence of 362. The unit of Poynting vector is :
diamagnetism ? (a) Power (b) Power density
(a) Ampere's law (b) Maxwell's law (c) Energy (d) Energy density
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Ans. (d) : Lenz's law synonymous to the occurrence of The pointing vector describes the power per unit area.
diamagnetism. Hence its unit is watt per square meter.
Lenz's law states that the direction of the electric current Power Watt
induced in a conductor by a changing magnetic field is (s) = =
Area Meter 2
such that the magnetic field created by the induced
current opposes changes in the initial magnetic field. 363. A balanced 3-phase system consists of -
361. Consider a circular coil of radius 'r' and (a) Zero sequence currents only
carrying current 'I' as shown in fig. (b) Positive sequence currents only
(c) Negative and zero sequence currents
(d) Zero, negative and positive sequence currents
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Ans. (b) : A balanced 3-phase system consists of
positive sequence currents only.
• A unbalance 3-phase system consists of zero, negative
and positive sequence current.
364. A magnetising force of 800 AT/m will produce
The magnetic flux at the centre of coil is given a flux density of ............ in air.
as - (a) 1 m Wb/m2 (b) 1 Wb/m2
µ0 I µ0 I (c) 10 mWb/m 2
(d) 0.5 Wb/m2
(a) (b)
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µI 2
µIr2
Ans. (a) : A magnetising force of 800AT/m will
(c) 0 (d) 0 produce a flux density of 1mWb/m2 in air.
2πr 2π
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Magnetising force (H) = 800 AT/m
Flux density (B) = ?
Ans. (a) : A circular coil of radius 'r' and carrying
current 'I' the magnetic flux at the centre of coil is- B = µ0µrH

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Where, µ = µ 0µ r µ = permeability Ans. (b) : The unit of electrical energy is joule
Parameter Unit
µ0 = Absolute permeability
E.M.F Voltage
µr = Relative permeability
Resistance Ohm
µr = 1 (air), µ0 = 4π×10–7H/m
Current Ampere
B = 4π × 10−7 × 1 × 800
Voltage Volt
B = 1.0053 × 10–3
B ≃ 1 mWb/m2 Power Watt
368. In the circuit shown in the following figure,
365. The permeability in the core in figure is 6 × 10-5
calculate the value of the unknown resistance R
Wb/AT-m. The flux density in the core is -
when the current in branch OA is zero-

(a) 0.5T (b) 1.2 T

(c) 1.5 T (d) 0.1 T
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Ans. (d) : Given that, µ=6×10-5 Wb/AT-m (c) 12Ω (d) 10Ω
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I = 4.5 A
Ans. (c) : According to figure R = ?
NI NI The current in branch OA is zero.
H= = , (∵ ℓ = 2πr = 2×3×10-2×π)
ℓ 2 πr
70 × 4.5 52.5
H= −2 = × 10 2
2π × 3 × 10 π
B = µ 0µ r H
−5 2
6 × 10 × 52.5 × 10
B = µH =
π
B = 0.1wb/m2 = 0.1T KVL in loop (1) –
366. Five capacitors each of 5µf are connected in 3I × 2 + 4 × 3I – R × I – 6 × I = 0
series, the equivalent capacitance of the system 6I + 12I – RI – 6I = 0
will be - 12I = RI
(a) 1µf (b) 5µf R = 12Ω
(c) 10µf (d) 25µf 369. The power factor of AC circuit lies between -
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Ans. (a) : Five capacitors each of 5µf are connected in (c) 0 and 1 (d) None of the above
series the equivalent capacitance of the system will be 1µF RSMSSB JE(E&M)Diploma- 20.05.2022
Ceq = ? Ans. (c) : The power factor of AC circuit lies between 0
and 1.
• In pure resistivity circuit power factor is 1.
• In pure inductivity circuit power factor is 0 lagging.
• In pure capacitive circuit power factor is 0 leading.
1 1 1 1 1 1
= + + + + 370. Find the Thevenin's voltage Vth across 2-ohm
Ceq 5 5 5 5 5 resistance-
1 5 1
= =
Ceq 5 1
Ceq = 1µF
(a) 8.908 V (b) 3.455 V
367. Which one of the following is the unit of
(c) 4.778 V (d) 2.571 V
Electrical Energy?
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(c) Ohms (d) Ampere Ans. (d): Thevenin is voltage V th across 2-ohm
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 Ans. (a): According to Circuit–

Applying KVL- 10+5+E+1=0

–9 + 4I + 4I + 6I = 0 E = −16volt
9 = 14I
9 373. Find the current 'I' flowing in given figure -
Vth = 4 × I = 4 ×
14
Vth = 2.571 Volt
371. In the circuit of the figure a charge of 600 C is
delivered to the 100 V source in 1min. The (a) 1A (b) 2A
value of V1 must be - (c) 3A (d) 4A
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Ans. (a) : According to figure
Applying KCL-
[I DN + I CN = I EN + I BN ] ––––
3+4=2+5
(a) 240V (b) 120V 7Amp = 7Amp
(c) 60V (d) 30V Hence current will not flow in IFN and IAN
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IEF = IAB I AB = 1Amp
Ans. (a) : Given that,
Electric charge (q) · 600 Coulomb 374. From the given figure, find the R3 -
V =100 volt
t = 1 min = 60 sec
100V battery will act as sink.
q = –it
600
i= − (a) 25mili ohm (b) 25 ohm
60 (c) 25 kilo ohm (d) 25 mega ohm
i = –10 Amp RSMSSB JE(E&M)Diploma- 20.05.2022
Ans. (c) : According to figure-
R3= ?
Ist- case
I BC = 10mA

Current flow in circuit, i = –10 Amp R 2 = R BC = 100kΩ

Applying kVL in circuit- VBC = I BC × R BC
–100 + 20 × (–10) + V1 + 60 = 0
–100 – 200 + V1 + 60 = 0 VBC=10×10–3×100×103
V1 = 300 – 60 VBC=1000 volt
V1 = 240 Volt IInd case-
Equal voltage in parallel circuit.
372. In the circuit below find the value of the
R3 = ?
voltage source 'E'.
VBC=1000 Volt
Current flow R3 =(50-10) mA
(I3) =40 mA
VBC = I3 × R3
1000 = 40×10–3× R3
R3 = 1000 = 25kΩ
(a) -16V (b) -6V 40 × 10−3
(c) 4V (d) 16V R 3 = 25kΩ
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375. For the network below, the value of current Ans.(a):Instantaneous power in inductor is proportional
through 8Ω resistor is - to the product of instantaneous current and rate of
change of current.
di dw
P = vi = L i=
dt dt
(a) 4.8 A (b) 2.4A 379. A Capacitor carries a charge of 0.1C at 5V. Its
(c) 1.5 A (d) 1.2 A capacitance is -
RSMSSB JE(E&M)Diploma- 20.05.2022 (a) 0.02F (b) 0.5F
Ans. (b) : For the network, I8(Ω)=? (c) 0.05 F (d) 0.2F
Voltage is equal in parallel circuit. RSMSSB JE(E&M)Diploma- 20.05.2022
48 Ans. (a) : Given that– Capacitor Voltage ( V) = 5 volt
I8( Ω) = = 2.4 Amp Charge (Q) = 0.1 Coulomb
20 Capacitance (C) =?
376. In a Delta network, each element has value of Q 0.1
'R' then the value of each element in equivalent C= =
star network will be - V 5
(a) R/6 (b) R/4 C = 0.02 F
(c) R/2 (d) R/3
RSMSSB JE(E&M)Diploma- 20.05.2022 380. The conductor of diameter 'd' and length ' ℓ '
Ans. (d) : Given that, has a resistance RΩ. If the diameter of the
In a delta network each element has value of R. conductor is halved (1/2) and length is doubled
then the new resistance will be?
(a) RΩ (b) 2RΩ (c) 4RΩ (d) 8RΩ
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Ans. (d) : Given that,
Resistance of conductor = RΩ
Length = ℓ Meter, Diameter = d Meter
d
Convert into delta to star- Radius = meter
2
R AB × RCA R×R
2
R R
RAN = = = = Ω ℓ
R AB + R BC + RCA R+R+R 3R 3 Ist case- R = ρ
A
R ℓ
[R AN = R BN = R CN = Ω] R =ρ 2
3 d
π 
377. A 100Ω resistor is directly connected across 80 2
V Battery, What is the power dissipation? ℓ
(a) 1W (b) 5W R = 4ρ 2
πd
(c) 10W (d) 64W
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Ans. (d) : Given that, Resistance (R) = 100Ω πd 2
Supply voltage (V) = 80 Volt II case- Half Diameter = d
nd

2
Power dissipation (P)= ?
Radius =
d
2
V 80 × 80 4
P= =
R 100 Length = 2ℓ
P = 64W ℓ
New Resistance (RNew) = 32 ρ
378. Instantaneous power in inductor is πd 2
proportional to the - R New = 8RΩ
(a) Product of Instantaneous current and rate of
change of current 381. If 1A current flow in a circuit, then number of
(b) Square of Instantaneous current electrons flowing through this circuit is -
(c) Square of rate of change of current (a) 0.625 × 1019 (b) 1.6 × 1019
(d) Temperature of Inductor (c) 0.625 × 10 –19
(d) 1.6 × 10–19
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Ans. (a) : Given that, (a) 1.5, 3 and 9 (b) 3, 9 and 1.5
Current (i)=1A (c) 9, 3 and 1.5 (d) 3, 1.5 and 9
Number of electrons (n)=? RSMSSB JE(E&M)Diploma- 20.05.2022
q=ne, q=it e=1.6×10–19 Ans. (d) : Delta to star transformation-
1
Number of electrons in 1sec =
1.6 × 10−19
= 0.625 × 1019
382. One Mega ohm is equal to -
(a) 103 Ω (b) 106 Ω
(c) 10 Ω
12
(d) 105 Ω
RSMSSB JE(E&M)Diploma- 20.05.2022 R = R ab × R ac 5 × 30 150
= = =3
R ab + R bc + R ca 5 + 15 + 30 50
1
Ans. (b) : One Mega ohm (MΩ)=1×10 Ω 6

1 Killo ohm =1kΩ=1×103Ω

1 Milli ohm = 1 mΩ=1×10–3Ω R1 = 3Ω
–6
1 Micro ohm =1µΩ=1×10 Ω R ab × R bc 5 × 15 75 3
1 Giga ohm =1GΩ =1×109 Ω R2 = = = =
12 R ab + R bc + R ca 5 + 15 + 30 50 2
1 Tera ohm =1TΩ =1×10 Ω
383. As per Fleming's right hand rule the current is R 2 = 1.5Ω
indicated by -
R bc × R ca 15 × 30 450
(a) First finger (b) Thumb R3 = = = =9
(c) middle finger (d) small finger R ab + R bc + R ca 5 + 15 + 30 50
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R 3 = 9Ω
Ans. (c) : As per Fleming's right hand rule the current is
indicated by middle finger. It is used for DC generator. R 1 = 3Ω, R 2 = l.5Ω, R 3 = 9 Ω
Fleming's right hand rule- 385. The RMS value of a sinusoidal supply whose
peak value is 100 V will be -
(a) 100 / 2 (b) 100 2
(c) 50 / 2 (d) 25 2
Ans. (a) : Given, Peak voltage (Vm) = 100V
Vr.m.s =?
Vm
Vr.m.s = (For sinusoidal )
2
100
Vr.m.s =
2
Fleming's left hand rule- It is suitable to find the
386. In an AC circuit if the value of apparent power
direction of force and used in DC motor.
in 20kVA and reactive power is 12kVAR, then
value of active power will be .....................
(a) 12 kW (b) 16 kW
(c) 18 kW (d) 20 kW
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Ans. (b) Given,
Apparent power (S) = 20 KVA
384. A delta connected network with its 'Y' Reactive power (Q) = 12 kVAR
equivalent is presented below. The resistance Active power (P) = ?
R1, R2 and R3 (in Ω) respectively are - S= P + Q 2
2

( 20 )
2
P = S2 − Q 2 = − (12) 2
P = 400 − 144
P = 256
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387. Mutual inductance of the two magnetically 5–5
coupled coils depends on - i=
10 ×103
(a) Number of turns of each coil i = 0mA
(b) Flux produced by one and linked by the other Note- Commission has considered the option (d).
(c) Current in the flux producing coil
(d) All of the above 390. Magnetic permeability is expressed as:
(A = Magnetic field strength, B = Magnetic flux
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density)
Ans. (d) :Magnetic coupling occurs, when there is no
physical connection between two coils. B A
(a) (b)
Mutual inductance of the two magnetically coupled A B
coils depends on- A
(c) A × B (d) 2
• Number of turns of each coil. B
• Flux produced by one and linked by the other. DSSSB AE (E & M) 08.03.2022 (Shift-I)
• Current in the flux producing coil. Ans. (a) : Magnetic permeability is defined as the ratio
388. Depletion region of a PN Junction is formed- of the magnetic flux density (B) to the magnetic field
(a) Druing Reverse bias strength (A) in a material or medium.
(b) During Forward bias Magnetic flux density
Magnetic permeability=
(c) During heating Magnetic field strength
(d) During manufacturing B
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A
Ans. (a): Depletion region of a PN junction is formed
during reverse bias. • Unit = H/m or Newton/Ampere2
Depletion region or depletion layer is a region in p-n 391. Which of the following is NOT the effect of PF
junction diode where no mobile charge carriers are improvement by capacitor addition?
present. Depletion layer act like a barriers that opposes (a) I2R power are reduced in the system because
the flow of electrons from n-side and holes from p-side. of reduction in current
(b) Voltage level at the load end is decreased
(c) KVA loading on the source generators reduces
(d) Reactive component of the network is
reduced
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Ans. (b) : In order to improve the power factor, some
389. For the circuit below the value of 'V' & 'I' are- device taking leading power should be connected in
parallel with the load, such device are a capacitor. The
capacitor draws a leading current and partly or
completely neutralises the lagging reactive component
of load current. This raises the power factor of the load.

(a) +5 V, 0 mA (b) +1 V, 0.6 mA

(c) +5 V, 0.4 mA (d) +1 V, 0.4 mA
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Ans. (a) : Given, circuit is-

P
• Power factor (cos φ) =
VI
↑ cos φ , Ι ↓
V = V1 = V2 =5V, R = 10KΩ
Suppose D1 and D2 is a silicon diode which have 0.7V. • Power loss (P) = I2 R
D1= 1–0.7=0.3 V ↓ P , i2 ↓
D2= 5–0.7=4.3 V 392. Which of the equation for a sinusoidal current
Hence, Diode D1 will be OFF and diode D2 will be of 25 Hz frequency having RMS value of 40
ON. ampere?
So, Voltage will be 5 V. (a) 62.89 Sin 314t (b) 56.57 Sin 314t
V1 – V2 (c) 56.57 Sin 157t (d) 62.89 Sin 157t
Current, i =
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Ans. (c) : Given that, Energy Work
f = 25 Hz Irms = 40 A Potential difference = =
Charge Charge
Im = ?
E W
The standard equation of sinusoidal current wave is- V= =
I = Im sin ωt Q Q
I 395. A series R-L-C circuit is connected across a 240
Irms = m
2 V, 50 Hz supply. When the voltage across
capacitor is 250 V, a maximum current of 0.5 A
Im = 2 × Irms
flows in the circuit. Find the capacitance.
Im = 2 × 40 (a) 6.37 µF (b) 2.25 µF
Im = 56.57 A (c) 0.47 µF (d) 1.58 µF
ω = 2πft BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 14.10.2022
ω = 2×3.14 × 25t Ans. (a) : Given that,
ω = 157 t Voltage across capacitor, VC = 250 V
I = 56.57 sin 157 t Frequency (f) = 50 Hz
393. Find the STAR resistance for the given Delta. Maximum current (Im) = 0.5 A
V 250
XC = C = = 500Ω
Im 0.5
1
XC =
(a) R1 = 30Ω R2 = 20Ω R3 = 15Ω 2πfC
(b) R1 = 20Ω R2 = 10Ω R3 = 20Ω 1 1
C= =
(c) R1 = 10Ω R2 = 15Ω R3 = 30Ω 2πfX C 2 × π × 50 × 500
(d) R1 = 15Ω R2 = 30Ω R3 = 10Ω C = 6.37µF
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Ans. (d) : Delta to star conversion– 396. A graph of a network has 8 nodes and 5
independent loops. The number of branches of
the graph is

R 1R 2 30 × 90
R1 = = R1 = = R1 = 15Ω (a) 11 (b) 12
R1 + R 2 + R 3 180
(c) 13 (d) 14
R 2R3 60 × 90
R2 = = R2 = = R2 = 30Ω BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 14.10.2022
R1 + R 2 + R 3 180
Ans. (b): Given that,
R 3 R1 60 × 30 Number of nodes (N) = 8
R3 = = R3 = = R3 = 10Ω
R1 + R 2 + R 3 180 Number of independent loops (L) = 5
Number of branches (B) = ?
L = B – N +1
B=L+N–1=5+8–1
B = 12
397. In the two-port network shown below, the h11
parameter (where h1 = V1/I1 when V2 = 0) in
394. Which of the following is Not true for potential ohm is
difference?
(a) It is the effect of current flow
(b) It is less than the EMF in the same circuit.
(c) It is measured in open circuit
(d) It exists between any two points in a circuit
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Ans. (c) : The potential difference is defined as the
amount of energy used by one coulomb of charge in (a) 1 (b) 3
moving from one point to the other. It is measured in (c) 0.5 (d) 2
volts. This is always less than the E.M.F BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 14.10.2022

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Ans. (c) : If dependent source-

All 'R' resistances are in parallel-

By Nodal method-
1 1 1 1
Va – 1 Va Va + 2I1 = + +
+ + =0 R AB R R R
1 1 1
1 3
3 Va + 2I1 = 1 .......... (i) =
R AB R
1 – Va
I1 = ......... (ii) R
1 R AB =
3
Value of I1 puts in equation (i)-
399. The value of resistance of each element in a
3Va + 2 (1 – Va) = 1 star network is R/3. Then the value of
Va = –1 resistance of each element for its equivalent
By equation (ii)- delta network is
1 – Va (a) R (b) 3 R
I1 = (c) R/6 (d) R/9
1 BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 14.10.2022
1 – (–1) Ans. (a) :Given, RY = R/3, R∆ = ?
=
1 • If all the resistors in the star network are equal in
I1 = 2 value then the resultant resistors in the equivalent delta
V 1 network will be three times the value of the star
h11 = 1 = = 0.5 Ω resistors.
I1 2
∵ R ∆ = 3R Y
398. The value of resistance between points A and B R
is = 3×
3
R∆= R
400. In the complex plane, the number 4 + j3 is
located in the
(a) first quadrant
(b) second quadrant
(a) 3 R (b) R (c) third quadrant
(c) R/3 (d) R/9 (d) fourth quadrant
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 14.10.2022 BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 15.09.2018
Ans. (c): Given, Circuit is- Ans. (a) Given that, Complex number = 4+j3

Hence, complex number, 4+j3 lies in first quadrant.

401. When the frequency of the voltage applied to a
series R-C circuit is decreased, the impedance
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) remains the same (d) doubles
R
All resistances are in series- BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 15.09.2018
3
Ans. (a) : When the frequency of the voltage applied
R R R 3R to a series R-C circuit is decreased then the impedance
R eq = + + = =R
3 3 3 3 is increases.
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 Impedance for RC series circuit- 405. Work is measured in________.
Z2 = R2 + X C2 (a) Ohm (b) Mho
(c) Joules (d) Ampere
1
Z2 = R2 + 2 2 IREL Diploma Trainee-11.09.2022
ωC Ans. (c) : The SI unit of work is Joule (J). Sometimes it
1 is also measured in Newton-meter (N-m).
Z= R + 2 2 2
2

4π f C • Unit of resistance is Ohm (Ω).

402. How much current will flow in a 100 Hz series • Unit of current is Ampere (A).
R-L-C circuit if vs = 20V, rt = 66 ohms and Xt = • Unit of conductance is Mho ( ℧ ).
47 ohms? 406. Which of the following quantities remains same
(a) 1.05 A (b) 303 mA when two devices are connected between two
(c) 247 mA (d) 107 mA points in parallel?
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 15.09.2018 (a) Voltage
Ans. (c) : Given that, (b) Current
Vs=20V, rt = 66Ω, Xt = 47Ω, I=? (c) Resistance
Vs 20 (d) None of these
I= = IREL Diploma Trainee-11.09.2022
( rt ) + ( X t ) ( 66 ) + ( 47 )
2 2 2 2
Ans. (a) : When two devices are connected between
20 two points in parallel then voltage remains same and
= current will be different for every devices.
6565
I = 247 mA
403. Determine VTh when R1 is 180 Ω and XL is 90Ω
as shown in the figure given below.
180Ω 408. If the current is doubled, the heat produced
will _______.
(a) double
90
(b) be halved
(c) become four times
(d) become eight times
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Ans. (c) : If the current is doubled, the heat produced
(a) 13.5∠26.40 V (b) 13.5∠63.40 V will become four times.
0
(c) 12.2∠0 V (d) 122∠00 V
∵ Heat (H) = I2Rt
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 15.09.2018
Ans. (b): Using voltage division rule, If, I' = 2I
XL H' = (2I)2 Rt
90 j
Vth = × Vs = × 30 H' = 4 I2Rt
R1 + X L 180 + 90 j
H ' = 4H
j 30 j(2 − j) 30 j(2 − j)
= × 30 = = 409. Which of the following is not attracted by a
2+ j (2 + j)(2 − j) 5
magnet?
= 6j (2 – j) = 12j – 6j2 = 6 + 12j
(a) Iron (b) Steel
Vth = 13.41 ∠63.4° ≃ 13.5 ∠63.4°
(c) Nickel (d) Brass
404. An electric heater draws 5 amperes from a 150 IREL Diploma Trainee-11.09.2022
Volts source. The resistance of the heating
element is approximately ______. Ans. (d) : Brass is not attracted by a magnet because
brass is a non-magnetic material.
(a) 30 Ω (b) 750 Ω
• Most of other metals are aluminium, copper and gold
(c) 0.33 Ω (d) 40 Ω
are non-magnetic materials.
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Ans. (a) : Given that,
attracted by magnet.
V = 150 V
I = 5 Amp. 410. The voltage needed to produce 3-amperes of
V 150 current through a 100 Ω resistor is ______.
∵ R= = (a) 300 V (b) 30 V
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Ans. (a): Given that, Ans. (c) : All the voltage drops and the source voltage
R = 100 Ω added together in a series electrical circuit is equal to
I=3A zero.
∵ V = IR = 100×3 • For series connection current will be same and voltage
V = 300 Volt would be different for every element.
• For parallel connection voltage will be same and
411. Which of the following is a unit of electric current would be different for every element.
energy?
415. Which of the following is the heaviest?
(a) Volt ampere
(a) Electron (b) Proton
(b) Kilowatt hour
(c) Neutron (d) Alpha Particle
(c) Volt hour
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Ans. (d) : Alpha particle are helium nuclei and have
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Ans. (b) : Unit of electric energy is kilowatt hour single alpha particle therefore they are heavier than the
(kWh). neutron, proton and electron. Alpha particles are the
• A kilowatt-hour is equal to one Joule. least powerful nuclear radiation.
Electrical energy, E = P×t 416. Resistance is measured in __________.
412. The number of kilowatts in 200 milliwatts is (a) Ohm (b) mhos
______. (c) volts (d) ampere
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Ans. (c) : The number of kilowatts in 200 milliwatts is • Resistance is the property of a material which
2×10–4. opposes the flow of current through the material. It is
i.e 1 Kilowatt = 1000 W denoted by R.
1 ℓ
1W = kW R =ρ
1000 A
1 Where, R = Resistance
200 mW = × 200 × 10−3 kW
1000 ρ = Resistivity
= 2 × 10–4 kW ℓ = Length of conductor
A = Area of cross-section
413. If n resistors, each of resistance R is connected
in parallel combination, then its equivalent 417. In a series combination of R, L, C to an AC
resistance is _______. source at resonance, if R = 20 ohm, then
(a) R/n (b) nR impedance Z of the combination is
(c) n2R (d) R/n2 (a) 20 ohm (b) zero
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Ans. (a) : If 'n' resistances are connected in parallel then
Ans. (a) : Given, R = 20Ω
R
equivalent resistance will be . At series resonance in R-L-C circuit
n XL = XC ---------- (1)
i.e. Impedance, Z = R + j XL – jXC
1 1 1 n Z = R + jXL – jXL By equation (i)
= + ..........
Req R R R Z=R
Z = R = 20Ω
1 n
= 418. In a series L-C-R circuit, voltage across each
Req R resistance, inductance and capacitance is 10
R volt. If resistance in the circuit is short-
Req = circuited, current in the circuit will be
n
(a) zero (b) infinite
414. All the voltage drops, and the source voltage (c) 10 amp (d) 5 amp
added together in a series electrical circuit is BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 07.08.2019
equal to ........... Ans. (b) : Given, Voltage (VR) = 10V
(a) Source Voltage V 10
(b) Sum of voltage drops Current (I) = R =
R R
(c) Zero
(d) None of these V
=I,
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 V 422. A magnetic compass points to the
I= (a) Geographical poles
R + ( XL – XC )
2 2
(b) North-South pole
V (c) Magnetic north pole
I=
R (d) Agonic line of the earth field
XL = XC (When resonance occurs) BPSC AE (GEN ENGG.)-03.12.2012
If resistance is short circuited Ans. (c) : A magnetic compass is a device that
R=0 indicates direction and it points to the magnetic north
10 pole. It consist of a magnetized needle that is allowed
Then I = =∞
0 to rotate so it lines up with earth's magnetic field.
Hence current in the circuit is infinite. 423. The electromagnetic radiation can only be
419. In an AC circuit having pure resistance emitted or absorbed by a matter in small
(a) current lags the voltage discrete units is called
(b) current leads the voltage (a) Proton (b) Electron
(c) current and voltage are in phase (c) Photon (d) Neutron
(d) none of the above BPSC AE (GEN ENGG.)-03.12.2012
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 07.08.2019 Ans. (c) : The electromagnetic radiation can only be
Ans. (c) : In an AC circuit having pure resistance, emitted or absorbed by a matter in small discrete units
current and voltage are in phase. is called photons.
• For pure resistance circuit, power factor is unity. • A photon travels at the speed of light.
• Photons have zero resting mass.
• Photons are electrically neutral and are not deflected
by electric and magnetic fields
• Photons can be destroyed or created when radiation
is absorbed or emitted respectively.
424. A 2-ohm resistor having 1 ampere current will
dissipate power of
(a) 2 joules (b) 2 watts
420. At condition of resonance of an AC circuit
(c) 1 watt (d) 1 joule
containing a resistance, inductor and a
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(a) total reactance of circuit is zero Ans. (b) Given that, Resistor (R) = 2 Ω
(b) inductive reactance is zero Current (I) = 1A
(c) capacitive reactance is zero 2 V2
(d) none of the above P=VI=I R=
R
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2

containing a resistance, inductor and a capacitor has a 425. The circuit whose properties are same in either
total reactance of circuit is zero. direction is known as
Total Reactance [X=XL–XC] (a) Reversible circuit (b) Irreversible circuit
X = XC , (c) Unilateral circuit (d) Bilateral circuit
At Resonance condition  L  BPSC AE (GEN ENGG.)-03.12.2012
X = 0 
Ans. (d) : The circuit whose properties are same in
421. The inductive reactance of an inductor in an either direction is known as bilateral circuit.
AC circuit depends on • Bilateral circuit contains all passive elements such as
(a) peak value of AC resistor, capacitor, inductor.
(b) frequency of AC
• These elements properties do not change with time
(c) RMS value of AC
irrespective of directions of excitation.
(d) None of the above
BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.) 07.08.2019 426. Determine the resistance of a 1 km-long metal
strip having rectangular cross-section of 2.5 cm
Ans. (b) : The inductive reactance of an inductor in an
× 0.05 cm.
AC circuit depends on frequency of AC.
(Assume resistivity = 1.25 × 10–8 Ω-m)
i.e. XL = ωL
(a) 10 Ω (b) 100 Ω
XL=2πfL
(c) 0.1 Ω (d) 1 Ω
∴ XL ∝ f
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Ans. (d) : Given that, l = 1 km Ans. (d): Given that,
A = 2.5cm×0.05cm Resonant frequency (fr) = 4.5 kHz
ρ = 1.25×10–8 Ω-m Bandwidth, B.W = 150 Hz
ℓ fr 4.5 ×103
R= ρ Quality factor (Q) = =
A B.W. 150
1.25 × 10−8 × 1× 103 Q = 30
R=
2.5 × 10−2 × 0.05 × 10−2 430. Find the voltage Vo given circuit.
1.25 ×10 –8 × 104 × 1000
R=
2.5 × 0.05
1.25 × 10−8 × 107
R=
0.125 (a) 24 V (b) 12 V
R = 1Ω (c) 18 V (d) 30 V
427. Find the energy stored in the inductor of 5 H if DDA JE (E & M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-I)
it carries a current of 4.
Ans. (b) : Given, circuit is-
(a) 40 J (b) 10 J
(c) 20 J (d) 80 J
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Ans. (a) : Given that,
L = 5H i = 4A
1 12Ω and 8Ω are connected in series and 30 V supply
Stored energy in inductor (E) = I 2 L
2 across it-
1 1 80
= × (4)2 × 5 = × 16 × 5 = 2
2 2
E = 40 J
428. What will be value of each resistor if delta to Apply KVL -
star transformation is performed for following – 30 + 12 i + 8 i = 0
circuit?
– 30 + 20 i = 0
30
i= = 3/ 2
20
V0 = i × R8Ω
3
= ×8
(a) 36 Ω (b) 24 Ω 2
(c) 12 Ω (d) 4 Ω V 0 = 12 V
DDA JE (E & M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-I) 431. The total inductance of two coils coupled in
Ans. (d) : If every resistance values same in delta then- series aiding connection (cumulatively coupled)
is 120 mH. If the same coils are connected
R differentially, then the total inductance is 20
RY = ∆ mH. Find the mutual inductance.
3
(a) 35 mH (b) 20 mH
(c) 40 mH (d) 25 mH
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Ans. (d) : For series aiding connection, the equivalent
inductance is–
12 Leq= L1+L2+2M
RY =
3 120=L1+L2+2M –––– (i)
RY = 4Ω For series opposing, the equivalent inductance is–
429. Find the Q-factor of an RLC series circuit that Leq = L1+L2 – 2M
will resonate at 4.5 kHz and has a bandwidth of 20 = L1+L2 – 2M –––––(ii)
150 Hz. By equation (i) and (ii)
(a) 15 (b) 45 100 = 4M
(c) 60 (d) 30 M = 25 mH
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432. Which parameter in a magnetic circuit is 436. Find the voltage VR 3 in the given circuit.
analogous to conductance in an electric circuit?
(a) Reluctance (b) mmf
(c) Flux (d) Permeance
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Ans. (d) : In magnetic circuit, permeance in the electric
circuit is analogous to conductance.
Analogy between electric circuit and magnetic circuit. (a) 9 V (b) 10 V
Electric circuit Magnetic circuit (c) 4 V (d) 6 V
Resistance Reluctance DDA JE (E & M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-I)
Current Flux Ans. (d) : Given, circuit is-
Conductivity Permeability
Conductance Permeance
Resistivity Reluctivity
433. A sinusoidal current is expressed as i(t) = 200
sin 200πt. The frequency of the signal is ____.
(a) 200 Hz (b) 100 Hz
(c) 50 Hz (d) 25 Hz
DDA JE (E & M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-I) Apply KVL-
Ans. (b): Given that, –15 + 2×2 + 5 + VR 3 = 0
i (t) = 200 sin 200πt – 15 + 9 + VR 3 = 0
ω = 200 π
VR 3 = 6 V
2πf = 200 π
f = 100 Hz 437. Find the current i1 in the given circuit.
434. Find the current I3 in the given network.

(a) 4A (b) 1A
(c) 2A (d) 3A
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(c) 1 A (d) 3 A
Ans. (c) : Given, circuit is-
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Ans. (b) : Given, circuit is-

KCL at node V-
Apply KCL– Incoming current = Outgoing current V − 36 V V − 24
I1 + I2 = I3 + + =0
2 + 3 = I3 6 12 12
I3 = 5A 2V − 72 + V + V − 24
=0
435. A resistor absorbs an instantaneous power of 12
(20cos2t) mW when connected to a voltage 4V = 96
source of v = 10 cos t volts. V = 24 V
(a) 50 kΩ (b) 5 kΩ 36 − V 36 − 24
i1 = =
(c) 50 Ω (d) 500 6 6
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Ans. (b) : Given that, i1 = = 2A
6
v = 10 cost V
P = 20 cos2t mW 438. An electric iron draws 3 A at 210 V. Find its
resistance.
V 2
100 × cos t2
R= = (a) 60Ω (b) 80Ω
P 20 cos 2 t ×10−3 (c) 90Ω (d) 70Ω
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Ans. (d) : Given, Ans. (a) : Given, circuit is-
I = 3A
V = 210 V
V 210
R= = = 70 Ω
I 3
439. In a series RL circuit, the true power is equal Apply KVL-
to half the apparent. Find the phase angle. – 30 + v = 0
(a) 60º (b) 90º – 30 + i × R = 0
(c) 30º (d) 45º – 30 + 5 × 103 × i = 0
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i= = 6×10–3
Ans. (a) : Apparent power · VI 5 × 103
True power · VI cosφ i = 0.00 6A
442. Find the average value of a full rectified
alternation current having peak value of 100 A.
(a) 6.37 A (b) 70.7 A
(c) 63.7 A (d) 7.07 A
According to question-
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VI
VI cosφ = Ans. (c) : Given that,
2 Im = 100 A
1
cosφ = 2 Im
2 Average value of alternation current (Iavg) =
π
cosφ = cos60º
φ = 60º 2 × 100
=
440. Find current 'I' in the given circuit. 3.14
Iavg = 63.7A
443. Thevenin resistance RTh is found
(a) by removing voltage sources along with their
internal resistances
(a) 0.05 A (b) 0.1 A (b) by short circuiting the given two terminals
(c) 0.5 A (d) 0.25 A (c) between any two open terminals
DDA JE (E & M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-I) (d) between same open terminals as for Eth
Ans. (b) : Given, circuit is- BPSC AE (GEN. ENGG.)-29.03.2019
Ans. (d) : Thevenin resistance Rth is found between
same open terminals as for Eth.
• Thevenin theorem states that any two terminal linear
network can be represented with an equivalent network
which consist of voltage source in series with resistor.
40 × 60 Thevenin equivalent circuit-
Req = = 24Ω
40 + 60

4
I=
40
I = 0.1 A • Thevenin's voltage Vth can be found across the open
441. Find the value of the current 'I' in the given terminal.
circuit. • Thevenin's resistance Rth can be found across the
open terminal by eliminating the independent sources
present in it.
444. What happens to the MMF when the magnetic
flux decreases?
(a) 0.006 A (b) 0.6 A (a) Increases (b) Decreases
(c) 6 A (d) 0.06 A (c) Remains constant (d) Becomes zero
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 Ans. (b) : By decreasing magnetic flux, the values of V 24
MMF is decreases. i= =
750 750
∵ MMF = φ.S = Hℓ = NI Ampere-turn i = 32 mA
MMF ↓∝ φ ↓ 447. 10 resistors are connected in series. If each
Where, MMF = Magneto Motive Force resistor is of 220Ω, find the effective resistance
of the series.
φ = Magnetic Flux (a) 2.2 kΩ (b) 22Ω
S = Reluctance (c) 22 kΩ (d) 220 kΩ
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ℓ = Length Ans. (a) : According to the question-
N = Number of turn
ℓ
S= (1/Henry)
µa Formula–
NI RAB = n × R
H= (Ampere-turn/meter) (n = No. of resistor
ℓ
R = Each resistance value)
445. The coefficient of coupling between two coils is
0.45. The first coil has an inductance of 75 mH RAB = 10 × 220 = 2200Ω
and the second coil has an inductance of 105 RAB = 2.2 kΩ
mH. What is the mutual inductance between 448. Find the peak to peak value of the sinusoidal
the coils? current represented as i(t) = 400 sin 314 t.
(a) 3.54 mH (b) 39.9 mH (a) 200 A (b) 400 A
(c) 7.88 mH (d) 189.3 mH (c) 800 A (d) 600 A
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Ans. (b) : Given that, L1 = 75 mH Ans. (c) : Given that, i(t) = 400 sin 314t,
L2 = 105 mH, K = 0.45 i(t) = Im sin ωt , By comparing-
Mutual inductance ( M ) = K L1 L 2 Im = 400A
Peak to peak value = 2 Im
M = 0.45 75 ×105
= 2×400 = 800A
M = 39.93 mH
449. As per Kirchhoff law, select the correct
446. Find the current 'i' in the following circuit.
formula for the following circuit.

(a) 48 mA (b) 80 mA (a) VAB + VBC + VCD + VDA = 0

(c) 40 mA (d) 32 mA (b) VAB + VCB + VDC + VDA = 0
DDA JE (E&M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-III) (c) VAB + VBC + VCD + VAD = 0
Ans. (d) : Given, circuit is- (d) VAB + VBC + VDC + VDA = 0
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Ans. (a) : Given, circuit is-

By Nodal-
V − 40 V V
+ + =0
200 500 750
V − 40 V V
+ + =0 By Kirchhoff voltage law-
8 20 30 +VAB + VBC+VCD+VDA=0
15V − 600 + 6V + 4V
=0 450. State true/false for the following statements.
120 Statement 1 : For vacuum, susceptibility is
25V − 600 = 0 zero.
V = 24 Statement 2 : A toroidal magnet has no air gap.
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(b) Statement 1 is true; Statement 2 is true µF and the resonance frequency of 1000
(c) Statement 1 is false; Statement 2 is true rad/sec. Find the Q- factor.
(d) Statement 1 is false; Statement 2 is false (a) 30 (b) 45
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Ans. (b) : Both statement are correct. DDA JE (E&M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-III)
• For vacuum, susceptibility is zero. Ans. (c): Given that, R = 2Ω C = 20 µF
• A toroidal magnet has no air gap. ω0= 1000 rad/sec
451. A sinusoidal voltage is expressed as v(t) = 250 Q-factor = ?
sin 1256t. Find the frequency. 1
(a) 200 Hz (b) 50 Hz Q-Factor =
ωo CR
(c) 100 Hz (d) 400 Hz
1
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Ans. (a) : Given, 1000 × 20 ×10−6 × 2
v(t) = 250 sin 1256t 106 100
= =
v(t) = Vm sin ωt, By comparing 1000 × 20 × 2 4
ωt = 1256 t
ω = 1256 Q-Factor = 25
2πf = 1256 455. Find the maximum permissible current
1256 628 through a 400Ω, 1-W resistor.
f= =
2π π (a) 5 mA (b) 1mA
628 (c) 50mA (d) 10 mA
f= DDA JE (E&M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-III)
3.14
Ans. (c) : Given that,
f =200 Hz
R = 400 Ω P=1W
452. Which of the following relations is correct as I=?
per Ohm's law? P =I2R
(a) V = I × R (b) I = R × V
(c) P = I × R2 (d) R = V × I P
I=
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Ans. (a) : Ohm's law is one of the fundamental laws of I=
400
electrostatics which states that, the voltage across any
1
I=
conductor is directly proportional to the current flowing
in that conductor. 20
i.e. V ∝ I I = 50 mA
V = IR 456. The area of the cross section of a wire becomes
Where, R is proportionality constant and is called the half when the wire is stretched to double is
resistance. length. How is the resistance of the wire
By ohm's law, V-I characteristic of resistance is- affected in the new condition?
(a) Resistance will be four times
(b) Resistance will be doubled
(c) Resistance will be the same
(d) Resistance will be halved
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Ans. (a) : Suppose first wire have cross-section area A
453. In a series RLC circuit, at resonance the _____ and length ℓ .
is zero. When, the wire is stretched-
(a) impedance (b) resistance
A
(c) net reactance (d) capacitance New area (A')= and length (l') = 2 l
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ℓ
Ans. (c) : For a series RLC circuit at resonance- ∵R = ρ
A
Now, new resistance-
XL=XC
Total reactance, X= XL–XC 2ℓ
R1 = ρ
X= XC –XC A
X=0 2
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 4ℓ ℓ Ans. (c):When the bridge is balanced, G = 0
=ρ = 4×ρ
A A P R
=
ℓ Q S
R1 = 4 × R ∵ρ =R 500 400 + X
G
A =
800 1000
Hence, New resistance is four times the first resistance-
5 400 + X
457. Which parameter in a magnetic circuit is =
measured in AT/Wb? 8 1000
E
(a) Reluctance 3200 + 8X = 5000
(b) Permeance 8X = 1800
(c) Magnetomotive force X = 225 Ω
(d) Flux density 460. What will be the potential energy of a block
having mass of 1 kg at a height of 5 m from the
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ground?
Ans. (a) : Reluctance is measured in AT/Wb in a (a) 94J (b) 49J (c) 98J (d) 89J
magnetic circuit. It is represented by symbol S. DDA JE (E&M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-III)
NI Ans. (b) : Given that, Mass (m) = 1 kg
φ=
S Height (h) = 5 m
NI Potential energy = mgh
S= AT / Wb or 1/Henry = 1 × 9.8 × 5 = 49 J
φ
461. Find the voltage drop across a 5-Ω resistor in
458. Find the total resistance for following circuit, if the following circuit.
R1 = R2 = 5Ω and R3 = 40Ω.

(a) 10Ω (b) 50Ω (a) 8V (b) 16V (c) 24V (d) 20V
(c) 8Ω (d) 5Ω DDA JE (E&M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-III)
DDA JE (E&M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-III) Ans. (d) : Given, circuit is-
Equivalent resistance (R) = 5 + 2
Ans. (c) : Given, circuit is-
= 7Ω
28
Current (i) = = 4A
7
R1 = R2 = 5Ω, R3 = 40Ω Voltage drop across 5Ω resistor-
= 5 × 4 = 20 V
R total = ( R1 + R 2 ) || R 3
462. The relationship between the flux density and
= ( 5 + 5 ) || 40 =10||40 field intensity of a magnetic material is called
the _______.
10 × 40
= (a) magnetization curve (b) polarization curve
50 (c) saturation curve (d) hysteresis curve
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459. Find the resistance 'X' in the following network Ans. (a) : The relationship between the flux density and
when the bridge is balanced. field intensity of a magnetic material is called the
magnetization curve.B-H curve or magnetization curve-

E
(a) 825Ω (b) 425Ω
• Magnetization curve is also known as magnetic
(c) 225Ω (d) 625Ω
hysteresis curve or B-H curves.
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463. For the following circuit, find the power 467. A sinusoidal voltage is expressed as v(t) = 120
dissipated in the resistor. sin 314t. The peak-to-peak voltage for the same
is______.
(a) 240 V (b) 120 V
(c) 120 2V (d) 240 2V
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(a) 4 mW (b) 40 mW Ans. (a) : Given that,
(c) 4 W (d) 400 mW V(t) = 120 sin 314 t
DDA JE (E & M) 03.04.2023 (Shift-II) V(t) = Vm sin ωt, By comparing
Ans. (b) : Given that, i = 2mA = 2×10–3 A Peak voltage (Vm) = 120 V
R = 10 kΩ = 10×103Ω Peak to peak voltage = 2 × Peak voltage
Power loss = i2R Vp-p = 2 × 120
= 4 × 10 −6 × 10 × 103 = 40 × 10 −3 W = 40 mW Vp-p = 240V
464. The resistance of a metal strip having 468. A voltage source of V = 20 sin πt volts is
rectangular cross-section of 2.5 cm × 0.05 cm connected across a 5Ω resistor. Find the power
and resistivity of 1.25 × 10–8 Ω m is 10 Ω. Find dissipated in the resistor.
the length of the conductor. (a) 80 sin2 πt (b) 60 sin2 πt
(a) 1 km (b) 10 km (c) 10 m (d) 100 m (c) 40 sin πt
2
(d) 100 sin2 πt
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Ans. (b) : Given that, A = 2.5cm × 0.05 cm Ans. (a) : Given that, V = 20 sin πt
A = 2.5 × 10 −2 m × 0.05 × 10 −2 m R = 5Ω
A = 0.125 × 10 −4 m 2 Power dissipated in the resistor-
ρ = 1.25 × 10 −8 Ω -m V2 400sin 2 πt
P= = = 80 sin2πt
R = 10Ω R 5
l 469. For the following circuit, find the voltage drop
R =ρ across 2Ω.
A
R.A 10 × 0.125 × 10−4
l= = = 10 × 103 m = 10km
ρ 1.25 × 10−8
465. ______ is the non-SI unit of magnetic flux.
(a) Maxwell (b) Weber (a) 8 V (b) 4 V
(c) Tesla (d) Henry
(c) 6 V (d) 12 V
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Ans. (a) : Magnetic flux is a scalar quantity. The
Ans. (a) : By voltage divider rule, voltage drop across
symbol for magnetic flux is φ or φB.
2Ω resistor.
∵ φB = B.A = BA cosθ
• SI unit of magnetic flux is Weber or T-m2 2 40
V1 = 20 × =
• CGS unit of magnetic flux is Maxwell. 2+3 5
• Fundamental unit of magnetic flux is Volt-second. V1 = 8V
466. Three resistors, each one of value 3.3 kΩ, are 470. A coil of 8 H is tightly coupled with another coil
connected in star connection. If star to delta of 18 H. Find the mutual inductance between
transformation is performed, the value of each the two coils.
resistor in delta connection will be_____. (a) 18 H (b) 12 H
(a) 3.3 kΩ (b) 6.6 kΩ (c) 10 H (d) 8 H
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Ans. (b) : Given,
Ans. (c) : Given, R∆ = 3.3kΩ L1 = 8H
R L2 = 18 H
∵ RY = ∆
3 k=1
R ∆ = 3.R Y M=?
R ∆ = 3 × 3.3 Formula , M = k L1 .L 2
R ∆ = 9.9 kΩ
= 1 8 ×18 = 144 = 12 H
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flux changes at a rate of 1 mWb/s. Calculate voltage across a resistor is directly proportional
the number of turns in the coil. to the 'i' flowing through the resistor?
(a) 50 (b) 250 (a) Kirchhoff's law (b) Ohm's law
(c) 25 (d) 125 (c) Faraday's law (d) Lenz's law
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Ans. (b) : Given that, Ans. (b) : Ohm's law states that the voltage across a
dφ conductor is directly proportional to the current flowing
= 1mWb / s = 1× 10−3 Wb / s through it, provided all physical conditions and
dt temperature remain constant.
e = 0.25V i.e. V∝I
Ndφ V = IR
e=
dt 475. Find current 'i' in the following circuit.
0.25 = N × 1 × 10 −3
N = 0.25 × 103
N = 250 Turn
472. Find the average value of the square wave
signal shown in the following diagram, if given (a) 1.0 A (b) 0.4 A
that VP = 100 V. (c) 0.8 A (d) 2.0 A
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Ans. (b) : Given, circuit is-

(a) 86.6 V (b) 50 V

(c) 63.7 V (d) 70.7 V By current division rule-
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Ans. (b) : Given that, i = 2×
2+8
Vp = 100 V
i = 0.4A
476. In the following diagram, if currents I1 = I2 = 6
A and I3 = I4 = I5, then find I3.

VP × T / 2
Vavg =
T
100
Vavg =
2 (a) 4 A (b) 6 A
Vavg = 50 V (c) 5 A (d) 12 A
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473. A series RL circuit is supplied through a 100 V,
Ans. (a) : Given, I1 = I2 = 6A
50 Hz supply. If the RMS current in the circuit
is 3 A, then find the apparent power in the I3 = I4 = I5
circuit. I 3=?

(a) 212 VA
(b) 150 VA
(c) 300 VA
(d) 424 VA
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Ans. (c) : Given that, By KCL-
Vrms = 100 V I1 + I2 – I3 – I4 – I5 = 0
Irms = 3A 6 + 6 – I 3 – I 3 – I 3 = 0 { ∵ I 3 = I 4 = I 5}
Apparent power = Vrms × Irms 12 – 3I3 = 0
= 100 × 3 3I3 = 12
S = 300 VA I3 = 4A

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