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An alternating current is given by the following equation: . Give the frequency and rms value of the current.
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Correct option: A
Option A (3 A) is correct because the RMS value of the current is calculated by dividing the peak current by the square root of 2.
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The primary and secondary coils of a transformer have and turns respectively. If the magnetic flux linked with the primary coil is given by , where is in weber, is time in second and is a constant, the output voltage across the secondary coil is
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it calculates the output voltage using the transformer turns ratio.
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Statement (A): An inductor, capacitor and resistance connected in series. The combination is connected across AC source. Peak current through each remains same.
Statement (B): Average power delivered by source is equal to average power consumed by resistance.
Statement (B): Average power delivered by source is equal to average power consumed by resistance.
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Correct option: A
Both (A) and (B) are true
Option A (Both (A) and (B) are true) is correct because in a series LCR circuit, the peak current is the same through each element, and the average power delivered by the source is consumed only by the resistance.
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If is the peak emf, is the peak current and is the phase difference between them, then the average power dissipation in the circuit is
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Correct option: D
Option D is correct because the average power dissipation in an AC circuit is given by , where is the phase difference between voltage and current.
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A generator at a utility company produces of current at . The voltage is stepped up to by a transformer before it is sent on a high voltage transmission line. The current in transmission line is
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Correct option: C
Option C (1.67 A) is correct because the power remains constant in an ideal transformer, so the current is inversely proportional to the voltage.
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Assertion: An electric lamp connected in series with a variable capacitor and ac source, its brightness increases with increase in capacitance.
Reason: Capacitive reactance decrease with increase in capacitance of capacitor.
Reason: Capacitive reactance decrease with increase in capacitance of capacitor.
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Correct option: A
If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option A (If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion) is correct because increasing capacitance decreases capacitive reactance, leading to increased brightness.
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In an -circuit time constant is that time in which current grows from zero to the value (where is the steady state current)
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Correct option: A
Option A is correct because the time constant in an LR circuit represents the time it takes for the current to reach approximately 63% of its steady-state value.
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In an AC circuit, the instantaneous values of emf and current are e=200sin314t volt and , The average power consumed in watt is
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Correct option: C
50
Option C (50) is correct because the average power consumed is calculated using P = Vrms * Irms * cos(phi).
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The impedance of a circuit consists of 3 ohm resistance and 4 ohm reactance. The power factor of the circuit is
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Correct option: B
0.6
Option B (0.6) is correct because the power factor is the ratio of resistance to impedance, and the impedance is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.
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The current and emf through an inductance differ in phase by.
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because in a purely inductive circuit, the voltage leads the current by 90 degrees, or radians.
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Application
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When 100 volt DC source is applied across a coil, a current of 1 A flows through it. When 100 V AC source of 50 Hz is applied to the same coil, only 0.5 A current flows. Calculate the inductance of the coil
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Correct option: B
Option B ( H) is correct because the inductance is calculated using the difference between DC and AC current behavior in the coil.
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Remembering
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The hysteresis cycle for the material of a transformer core is
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Correct option: B
Tall and narrow
Option D (Short and narrow) is correct because the material of a transformer core should have low hysteresis loss, which is achieved with a short and narrow hysteresis loop.
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The turn ratio of a transformer is . An electrolytic DC cell of emf is connected to its primary. The output voltage across transformer is
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Correct option: A
Zero
Option A is correct because transformers only work with alternating current (AC). A DC voltage applied to the primary will not induce a voltage in the secondary.
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The instantaneous values of current and emf in an ac circuit are and respectively. The phase difference between E and I will be
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the phase difference is the difference between the phase angles of the voltage and current.
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In an AC series circuit, the instantaneous current is maximum when the instantaneous voltage is maximum. The circuit element connected to the source will be
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Correct option: C
Pure resistor
Option C (Pure resistor) is correct because in a purely resistive AC circuit, the voltage and current are in phase, meaning they reach their maximum values simultaneously.
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A coil has an inductance of . (i) At what frequency will it have a reactance of ? (ii) What should be the capacity of a capacitor which has the same reactance at that frequency?
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Correct option: A
,
Option A ( , ) is correct because it accurately calculates the frequency and capacitance based on the given inductance and reactance.
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In an AC generator, a coil with N turns, all of the same area A and total resistance R, rotates with frequency in a magnetic field B. The maximum value of emf generated in the coils is
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Correct option: D
N A B
Option D (N A B ) is correct because the maximum induced EMF in an AC generator is given by the formula NAB.
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An emf of 20 V is applied at time to a circuit containing in series 10 mH inductor and resistor. The ratio of the currents at time and at is close to (Take, )
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Correct option: A
1.06
Option A (1.06) is correct because it represents the ratio of currents at t=infinity and t=40s, calculated using the formula for current growth in an L-R circuit.
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Understanding
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An alternating e.m.f. is applied to purely capacitive circuit. The phase relation between e.m.f. and current flowing in the circuit is or
In a circuit containing capacitance only
In a circuit containing capacitance only
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Correct option: B
Current is ahead of e.m.f. by
Option B (Current is ahead of e.m.f. by ) is correct because in a purely capacitive circuit, the current leads the voltage by 90 degrees.
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A 0.7 henry inductor is connected a cross a 120 V- 60 Hz ac source. The current in the inductor will be very nearly (in amp)
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Correct option: C
0.455
Option C (0.455) is correct because the current is calculated using the formula I = V/X_L, where X_L is the inductive reactance.
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Assertion: Average power loss in series LC circuit is always zero.
Reason: Average values of voltage and current in A. C. is zero.
Reason: Average values of voltage and current in A. C. is zero.
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option B (If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion) is correct because the average power loss is zero due to the phase difference between voltage and current, not because the average voltage and current are zero.
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Application
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A transformer with efficiency works at and . If the secondary voltage is , then the primary and secondary currents are respectively-
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the primary and secondary currents are calculated using the transformer efficiency and power equations.
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Statement (A): An electric lamp is connected in series with a long solenoid of copper with air core and then connected to AC source. If an iron rod is inserted in solenoid the lamp will become dim.
Statement (B): If iron rod is inserted in solenoid, the induction of solenoid increases.
Statement (B): If iron rod is inserted in solenoid, the induction of solenoid increases.
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Correct option: A
Both (A) and (B) are true
Both (A) and (B) are true because inserting an iron rod increases the inductance of the solenoid, which increases the impedance and reduces the current, dimming the lamp.
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What is the value of inductance L for which the current is a maximum in a series L-C-R circuit with and
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Correct option: A
100 mH
Option A (100 mH) is correct because the current is maximum at resonance, where the inductive reactance equals the capacitive reactance, leading to L = 1/(C).
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Understanding
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Alternating current cannot be measured by DC ammeter because
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Correct option: C
Average value of current for complete cycle is zero
Option C is correct because the average value of AC over a complete cycle is zero, so a DC ammeter, which measures average current, will not register any current.
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For a series R-L-C circuit:
(a) Voltage across L and C differ by phase
(b) Current through L and R are in same phase
(c) Voltage across R and L differ by phase
(d) Voltage across L and current through C differ by phase
(a) Voltage across L and C differ by phase
(b) Current through L and R are in same phase
(c) Voltage across R and L differ by phase
(d) Voltage across L and current through C differ by phase
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Correct option: D
All are correct
Option D (All are correct) is correct because it accurately describes the phase relationships between voltage and current in a series RLC circuit.
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Understanding
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An AC source rated (rms) supplies a current of (rms) to a circuit. The average power delivered by the source:
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Correct option: C
May be less than
Option C is correct because the average power delivered by an AC source is given by , where is the power factor, which can be less than 1.
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A resistance and a capacitor of reactance are connected in series across a source. When the capacitor is 50% charged, the peak value of the displacement current is
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Correct option: B
2.2 A
The correct answer is 2.2 A because the peak current is calculated using the peak voltage and impedance of the series RC circuit.
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Impedance of a coil having inductance 0.4 H at frequency of 50 Hz will be
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it accurately calculates the impedance of the coil using the formula .
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In an ac circuit, the instantaneous current is zero, when the instantaneous voltage is maximum. In this case, the source may be connected to:
A. pure inductor.
B. pure capacitor.
C. pure resistor.
D. combination of an inductor and capacitor.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. pure inductor.
B. pure capacitor.
C. pure resistor.
D. combination of an inductor and capacitor.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct option: D
A, B and D only
Option D (A, B and D only) is correct because in a pure inductor, pure capacitor, or a combination of inductor and capacitor, the instantaneous current can be zero when the instantaneous voltage is maximum due to a phase difference of .
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