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Alternating Current
Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question, in the order the textbook teaches them. Plus every board question asked from this chapter. · 18 questions
Worked Examples
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Solved Examples
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- Eg 7.1A light bulb is rated at for a supply. Find (a) the resistance of the bulb; (b) the peak voltage of the source; and (c) the rms current through the bulb.
- Eg 7.2A pure inductor of is connected to a source of . Find the inductive reactance and rms current in the circuit if the frequency of the source is .
- Eg 7.3A lamp is connected in series with a capacitor. Predict your observations for dc and ac connections. What happens in each case if the capacitance of the capacitor is reduced?
- Eg 7.4A capacitor is connected to a , source. Find the capacitive reactance and the current (rms and peak) in the circuit. If the frequency is doubled, what happens to the capacitive reactance and the current?
- Eg 7.5A light bulb and an open coil inductor are connected to an ac source through a key as shown in Fig. 7.9. The switch is closed and after sometime, an iron rod is inserted into the interior of the inductor. The glow of the light bulb (a) increases; (b) decreases; (c) is unchanged, as the iron rod is inserted. Give your answer with reasons.
- Eg 7.6A resistor of and a capacitor of are connected in series to a , ac source. (a) Calculate the current in the circuit; (b) Calculate the voltage (rms) across the resistor and the capacitor. Is the algebraic sum of these voltages more than the source voltage? If yes, resolve the paradox.
- Eg 7.7(a) For circuits used for transporting electric power, a low power factor implies large power loss in transmission. Explain. (b) Power factor can often be improved by the use of a capacitor of appropriate capacitance in the circuit. Explain.
- Eg 7.8A sinusoidal voltage of peak value and frequency is applied to a series circuit in which , , and . Find (a) the impedance of the circuit; (b) the phase difference between the voltage across the source and the current; (c) the power dissipated in the circuit; and (d) the power factor.
- Eg 7.9Suppose the frequency of the source in the previous example can be varied. (a) What is the frequency of the source at which resonance occurs? (b) Calculate the impedance, the current, and the power dissipated at the resonant condition.
- Eg 7.10At an airport, a person is made to walk through the doorway of a metal detector, for security reasons. If she/he is carrying anything made of metal, the metal detector emits a sound. On what principle does this detector work?
Exercises
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- Ex 7.1A resistor is connected to a , ac supply. (a) What is the rms value of current in the circuit? (b) What is the net power consumed over a full cycle?
- Ex 7.2(a) The peak voltage of an ac supply is . What is the rms voltage? (b) The rms value of current in an ac circuit is . What is the peak current?
- Ex 7.3A inductor is connected to , ac supply. Determine the rms value of the current in the circuit.
- Ex 7.4A capacitor is connected to a , ac supply. Determine the rms value of the current in the circuit.
- Ex 7.5In Exercises 7.3 and 7.4, what is the net power absorbed by each circuit over a complete cycle. Explain your answer.
- Ex 7.6A charged capacitor is connected to a inductor. What is the angular frequency of free oscillations of the circuit?
- Ex 7.7A series circuit with , and is connected to a variable-frequency ac supply. When the frequency of the supply equals the natural frequency of the circuit, what is the average power transferred to the circuit in one complete cycle?
- Ex 7.8Figure 7.17 shows a series circuit connected to a variable frequency source. , , . (a) Determine the source frequency which drives the circuit in resonance. (b) Obtain the impedance of the circuit and the amplitude of current at the resonating frequency. (c) Determine the rms potential drops across the three elements of the circuit. Show that the potential drop across the combination is zero at the resonating frequency.
What the board has asked from this chapter
Questions per paper · 21 papers · 2023 to 2026
Bars average the full papers of each year. 33 further questions come from set variants and are listed below.
2023: 2.6 questions per paper. 2024: 2.2 questions per paper. 2025: 1.8 questions per paper. 2026: 2.2 questions per paper
2026
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- 5Which of the following statements is not true for electric energy in ac form compared to that in dc form ?
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Transformers - 6In a series LCR circuit, the voltage across the resistor, capacitor and inductor is 10 V each. If the capacitor is short circuited, the voltage across the inductor will be
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Series LCR Circuit and Resonance - 6An ac voltage is given as V. The average and the effective value of the voltage (in V) over a cycle are respectively :
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AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor - 9The figure shows the variation of capacitive reactance of two ideal capacitors of capacitances & with the reciprocal of angular frequency of ac source. The value of is
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 12A series LCR circuit with R = 3 , = 4 , = 8 is connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz ac source. The power factor for the circuit is
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Power in AC Circuits and the Power Factor - 12A resistor and an inductor of negligible resistance are connected in series to a 20 V ac source. If the voltage across the resistor is 12 V, the voltage across the inductor will be
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Series LCR Circuit and Resonance - 12The rms and the average value of an ac voltage volt over a cycle respectively will be :
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AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor - 22(a) Differentiate between inductive reactance, capacitive reactance and impedance of an ac circuit. (b) An ideal inductor and an ideal capacitor are connected in series across an ac voltage. Plot a graph showing variation of net reactance of the circuit with frequency of the applied ac voltage.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 23(a) Can a transformer step up or step down dc power supply ? (b) Can a step up transformer work as a step down transformer ? (c) Does a step up transformer contradict the principle of conservation of energy ? Justify your answer.Transformers
- 24(a) Discuss the behaviour of an inductor connected to (i) a dc source, and (ii) a high frequency ac source. (b) What is the phase relation between current and voltage in an ideal inductor connected to an ac source ? Draw a phasor diagram for the circuit.AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor
- 25A series combination of circuit elements X and Y is connected across an ac source. It is found that the voltage is ahead of current in phase by radian. When element Y is replaced by element Z, the current leads the voltage by radian. (a) Identify the elements X, Y and Z. (b) What will the phase angle and power factor for the circuit be if X, Y and Z were connected in series across the same ac source ? What can you say about the current that flows in the circuit in this case ?Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 32 (a)(i) A light bulb and an open coil inductor are connected in series across an ac source of variable frequency. How will the glow of the bulb be affected when : (I) an iron bar is inserted inside the coil, and (II) the frequency of the source is decreased ? Justify your answers. Assume that in each above case other factors remain unchanged. (ii) An ac voltage volt is connected across a series LCR circuit in which , H and . Taking , calculate : (I) impedance of the circuit. (II) rms value of current that flows in the circuit. (III) power factor of the circuit.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 32 (a)(i) Define the terms (I) resonant frequency, and (II) power factor of a series LCR circuit. For what value of the power factor will the power dissipated in the circuit be maximum ? (ii) An inductor of H, a capacitor of and a resistor of 400 are connected in series across an ac voltage V. Calculate : (I) impedance of the circuit, and (II) rms value of current that flows in the circuit. (Take )Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 32 (b)(i) Draw a labelled diagram of a step-up transformer. Obtain the ratio of secondary voltage to primary voltage in terms of number of turns in the two coils. (ii) The number of turns in the primary and the secondary coil of an ideal transformer are 100 and 5000 respectively. If kW power is supplied to the transformer at 220 V, find (I) current in the primary coil, and (II) output voltage.Transformers
- 33 (a)(a) A series combination of L, C and R is connected to an a.c. source. Using a phasor diagram, derive an expression for the impedance of the circuit and phase difference between V and I. (b) Under what conditions the (i) impedance of the circuit is minimum ? (ii) Wattless current flows in the circuit ?Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 33 (b)(a) Draw a labelled diagram of a step-up transformer. State the principle on which it works and obtain the ratio of secondary voltage to primary voltage in terms of number of turns and currents in the two coils. (b) The ratio of the number of turns in the primary to the secondary of an ideal transformer is 1 : 5. If 5 kW power at 200 V is supplied to the primary, find (i) current in the primary, and (ii) output voltage.Transformers
2025
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- 2A capacitor of capacitance C has reactance X in an ac circuit. If the capacitance and the frequency of the applied voltage are doubled, the new reactance will become :
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 3The alternating current I in an inductor is observed to vary with time t as shown in the graph for a cycle. Which one of the following graphs is the correct representation of wave form of voltage V with time t ?
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 4An alternating current is given by . The least time the current takes to decrease from its maximum value to zero will be :
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AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor - 4The ratio of the number of turns of the primary to the secondary coils in an ideal transformer is 20 : 1. If 240 V ac is applied from a source to the primary coil of transformer and a 6.0 resistor is connected across the output terminals, then current drawn by the transformer from the source will be -
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Transformers - 5A capacitor and an inductor are connected in series across an ac source of voltage of variable frequency. The frequency is increased continuously. The nature of the circuit before and after the resonance will be :
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Series LCR Circuit and Resonance - 6An ammeter connected in series in an ac circuit reads 10 A. The maximum value of current at any instant in the circuit is :
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AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor - 6The alternating current I in an inductor is observed to vary with time t as shown in the graph for a cycle. Which one of the following graphs is the correct representation of wave form of voltage V with time t ?
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 6A transformer is a device used for converting :
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Transformers - 6A voltage applied to a circuit drives a current in the circuit. The average power consumed in the circuit over a cycle is
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Power in AC Circuits and the Power Factor - 7The number of turns between different pairs of output terminals are shown for a step-up transformer. Input voltage of 20 V is applied between A and B. Between which two terminals will the output be 120 V ?
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Transformers - 7A transformer is connected to a 200 V ac source. The transformer supplies 3000 V to a device. If the number of turns in the primary coil is 450, then the number of turns in its secondary coil is –
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Transformers - 8An ac source is connected to a resistor and an inductor in series. The voltage across the resistor and inductor are 8 V and 6 V respectively. The voltage of the source is :
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Series LCR Circuit and Resonance - Questions number 13 to 16 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) type questions. Two statements are given — one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below.14Assertion (A) : A series LCR circuit behaves as a pure resistive circuit at resonance. Reason (R) : At resonance, gives .
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Series LCR Circuit and Resonance - For Questions 13 to 16, two statements are given – one labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below :16Assertion (A) : In an ideal step-down transformer, the electrical energy is not lost. Reason (R) : In a step-down transformer, voltage decreases but the current increases.
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Transformers - 24(a) ac voltage of frequency is applied across a series LCR circuit. Draw the phasor diagram and obtain the impedance of the circuit. (b) Discuss 'resonance' in a series LCR circuit and write the expression for resonant frequency.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 24Differentiate between the peak value and root mean square value of an alternating current. Derive the expression for the root mean square value of alternating current, in terms of its peak value.AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor
- 24An ac source of voltage is connected to a series combination of LCR circuit. Draw the phasor diagram. Using it obtain an expression for the impedance of the circuit and the phase difference between applied voltage and the current.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 27An ac source of voltage is connected to a circuit element X. It is observed that the current flowing through X varies as . (a) Identify the element X and write the expression for its reactance. (b) Plot a graph to show the variation of reactance of the element with the frequency of the applied voltage. (c) Draw plots showing the variation of voltage and current with time over one cycle of applied ac.AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor
- 31 (b)(i) Write the principle of working of a transformer. With the help of a labelled diagram, explain the working of a step-up transformer. (ii) An ideal transformer is designed to convert 50 V into 250 V. It draws 200 W power from an ac source whose instantaneous voltage is given by V. Find : (I) rms value of input current. (II) expression for instantaneous output voltage. (III) expression for instantaneous output current.Transformers
- 32 (b)(i) Differentiate between peak and rms values of alternating current. How are they related ? (ii) A current element X is connected across an ac source of emf . It is found that the voltage leads the current in phase by radian. If element X was replaced by element Y, the voltage lags behind the current in phase by radian. (I) Identify elements X and Y by drawing phasor diagrams. (II) Obtain the condition of resonance when both elements X and Y are connected in series to the source and obtain expression for resonant frequency. What is the impedance value in this case ?Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
2024
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- 2An ac voltage is applied across an ideal inductor. The current in it
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 5Which of the following quantity/quantities remains same in primary and secondary coils of an ideal transformer ? Current, Voltage, Power, Magnetic flux
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Transformers - 6A resistor and an ideal inductor are connected in series to a V, 50 Hz ac source. When a voltmeter is connected across the resistor or the inductor, it shows the same reading. The reading of the voltmeter is :
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Series LCR Circuit and Resonance - 6The average value of the alternating voltage v = (157 V) sin over its first half-cycle is :
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AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor - 6In an ac circuit, the instantaneous values of current (in A) and voltage (in V) are I = 5 sin and E = 200 cos respectively. The phase difference between voltage and current at any instant is :
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Power in AC Circuits and the Power Factor - 6A series LCR circuit (L = 2 mH, C = and R = ) is connected to an ac source of variable frequency. The impedance of this circuit will be minimum at a frequency of :
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Series LCR Circuit and Resonance - 7The primary and secondary coils of a transformer have 500 turns and 5000 turns respectively. The primary coil is connected to an ac source of 220 V – 50 Hz. The output across the secondary coil is :
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Transformers - 7The reactance of a capacitor of capacitance C connected to an ac source of frequency is ‘X’. If the capacitance of the capacitor is doubled and the frequency of the source is tripled, the reactance will become :
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 9The r.m.s. value of a current given by is -
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AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor - 9Figure shows the variation of inductive reactance of two ideal inductors of inductance and , with angular frequency . The value of is
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 9An ac source volt is connected across a 1 capacitor. The rms value of current in the circuit will be (take )
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 24Distinguish between reactance and impedance of an ac circuit. Show that an ideal inductor in an ac circuit does not dissipate any power.Power in AC Circuits and the Power Factor
- 24A sinusoidal voltage is applied to an electric circuit containing a circuit element 'X' in which the current leads the voltage by . (a) Identify the circuit element 'X' in the circuit. (b) Write the formula for its reactance. (c) Show graphically the variation of this reactance with frequency of ac voltage. (d) Explain the behaviour of this element when it is used in (i) an ac circuit, and (ii) a dc circuit.AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor
- 24An ac voltage V is applied to the primary coil having 200 turns, of an ideal transformer and it supplies a power of 5 kW. If the secondary coil has 1000 turns, find : (a) the output voltage, (b) the instantaneous voltage across the secondary coil, and (c) the current in the secondary coil. (Take )Transformers
- 25(a) Draw the graphs showing the variation of the following with the frequency of ac source in a circuit : (i) Resistance (ii) Capacitive reactance (iii) Inductive reactance (b) Can the voltage drop across the inductor or the capacitor in a series LCR circuit be greater than the applied voltage of the ac source ? Justify your answer.AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor
- 25An inductor, a capacitor and a resistor are connected in series with an ac source . Derive an expression for the average power dissipated in the circuit. Also obtain the expression for the resonant frequency of the circuit.Power in AC Circuits and the Power Factor
- 32 (a)(i) You are given three circuit elements X, Y and Z. They are connected one by one across a given ac source. It is found that V and I are in phase for element X. V leads I by for element Y while I leads V by for element Z. Identify elements X, Y and Z. (ii) Establish the expression for impedance of circuit when elements X, Y and Z are connected in series to an ac source. Show the variation of current in the circuit with the frequency of the applied ac source. (iii) In a series LCR circuit, obtain the conditions under which (i) impedance is minimum and (ii) wattless current flows in the circuit.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 32 (a)(i) A resistor and a capacitor are connected in series to an ac source . Derive an expression for the impedance of the circuit. (ii) When does an inductor act as a conductor in a circuit ? Give reason for it. (iii) An electric lamp is designed to operate at 110 V dc and 11 A current. If the lamp is operated on 220 V, 50 Hz ac source with a coil in series, then find the inductance of the coil.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 32 (b)(i) Describe the construction and working of a transformer and hence obtain the relation for in terms of number of turns of primary and secondary. (ii) Discuss four main causes of energy loss in a real transformer.Transformers
- 32 (b)(i) Draw a labelled diagram of a step-up transformer and describe its working principle. Explain any three causes for energy losses in a real transformer. (ii) A step-up transformer converts a low voltage into high voltage. Does it violate the principle of conservation of energy ? Explain. (iii) A step-up transformer has 200 and 3000 turns in its primary and secondary coils respectively. The input voltage given to the primary coil is 90 V. Calculate : (1) The output voltage across the secondary coil (2) The current in the primary coil if the current in the secondary coil is A.Transformers
- 33 (a)(i) Mention the factors on which the resonant frequency of a series LCR circuit depends. Plot a graph showing variation of impedance of a series LCR circuit with the frequency of the applied a.c. source. (ii) With the help of a suitable diagram, explain the working of a step-up transformer. (iii) Write two causes of energy loss in a real transformer.Transformers
2023
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- 4The figure shows variation of current (I) with time (t) in four devices P, Q, R and S. The device in which an alternating current flows is :
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AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor - 6An inductor, a capacitor and a resistor are connected in series across an ac source of voltage. If the frequency of the source is decreased gradually, the reactance of :
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 10An ac voltage is applied to a series combination of a resistor R and an element X. The instantaneous current in the circuit is . Then which of the following is correct ?
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 13What is the ratio of inductive and capacitive reactance in an ac circuit ?
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 13An ideal inductor is connected across an AC source of voltage. The current in the circuit
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AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor - 13Which of the following statements about a series LCR circuit connected to an ac source is correct ?
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Series LCR Circuit and Resonance - 15A voltage signal is described by : for for for a cycle. Its rms value is :
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AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor - 26A series RL circuit with R = 10 and L = mH is connected to an ac source of voltage V = 141 sin (100 t), where V is in volts and t is in seconds. Calculate (a) impedence of the circuit (b) phase angle, and (c) voltage drop across the inductorSeries LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 26An ac voltage ( V and f = 50 Hz) is connected to a pure capacitor of capacitance 15 . Calculate (i) the reactance of the capacitor, and (ii) the amplitude of the current. Write the expression of current through the capacitor as a function of time.AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor
- 27 (a)How does the resistance differ from impedance ? With the help of a suitable phasor diagram, obtain an expression for impedance of a series LCR circuit, connected to a source .Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 27A current of 1A flows through a coil when it is connected across a DC battery of 100 V. If DC battery is replaced by an AC source of 100 V and angular frequency 100 rad s, the current reduces to 0.5 A. Find (i) impedance of the circuit. (ii) self-inductance of coil. (iii) phase difference between the voltage and the current.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 27An alternating voltage of 220 V is applied across a device X. A current of 0.22 A flows in the circuit and it lags behind the applied voltage in phase by radian. When the same voltage is applied across another device Y, the current in the circuit remains the same and it is in phase with the applied voltage. (i) Name the devices X and Y and, (ii) Calculate the current flowing in the circuit when the same voltage is applied across the series combination of X and Y.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 27An alternating current A passes through a series combination of a resistor of 30 and an inductor of H. Taking , calculate the (i) rms value of the voltage drops across the resistor and the inductor, and (ii) power factor of the circuit.Power in AC Circuits and the Power Factor
- 28 (a)An ac source is connected across an ideal capacitor. Derive the expression for the (i) current flowing in the circuit, and (ii) reactance of the capacitor. Plot a graph of current i versus .AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor
- 28 (a)A resistor of 30 and a capacitor of are connected in series to a 200 V, 50 Hz ac source. Calculate (i) the current in the circuit, and (ii) voltage drops across the resistor and the capacitor. (iii) Is the algebraic sum of these voltages more than the source voltage ? If yes, solve the paradox.AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor
- 27 (b)Find the condition for resonance in a series LCR circuit connected to a source , where can be varied. Give the factors on which the resonant frequency of a series LCR circuit depends. Plot a graph showing the variation of electric current with frequency in a series LCR circuit.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 28The primary coil having turns of an ideal transformer is supplied with an alternating voltage . Obtain an expression for the voltage induced in its secondary coil having turns. Mention two main sources of power loss in real transformers.Transformers
- 28The primary and the secondary coils of an ideal step-down transformer consist of 650 and 25 turns respectively. When the primary coil of this transformer is connected to 240 V mains, the current in the primary coil is A. Calculate : (a) the voltage across the secondary coil (b) the current in the secondary coil (c) the average power delivered to the output circuitTransformers
- 28A series CR circuit with R = 200 and C = F is connected across an ac source of peak voltage = 100 V and frequency = 50 Hz. Calculate (a) impedance of the circuit (Z), (b) phase angle , and (c) voltage across the resistor.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 28 (b)A series combination of an inductor L, a capacitor C and a resistor R is connected across an ac source of voltage in a circuit. Obtain an expression for the average power consumed by the circuit. Find power factor for (i) purely inductive circuit, and (ii) purely resistive circuit.Power in AC Circuits and the Power Factor
- 28 (b)A series LCR circuit with R = 20 , L = 2 H and C = 50 is connected to a 200 volts ac source of variable frequency. What is (i) the amplitude of the current, and (ii) the average power transferred to the circuit in one complete cycle, at resonance ? (iii) Calculate the potential drop across the capacitor.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
- 30A resistor of 50 , a capacitor of F and an inductor of H are connected in series across an ac source whose voltage (in volt) is given by V= 70 sin (100 t). Calculate : (a) the net reactance of the circuit, (b) the impedence of the circuit (c) the effective value of current in the circuit.Series LCR Circuit and Resonance
The 10 board questions to practise first
The questions the board asked again come first, most asked first. Each one says how often and when.
Question 1
Asked 3 times: 2023, 2025, 2026
33 (a)(a) A series combination of L, C and R is connected to an a.c. source. Using a phasor diagram, derive an expression for the impedance of the circuit and phase difference between V and I. (b) Under what conditions the (i) impedance of the circuit is minimum ? (ii) Wattless current flows in the circuit ?Question 2
Asked 2 times: 2024*, 2025 (* = numbers or wording changed that year)
2A capacitor of capacitance C has reactance X in an ac circuit. If the capacitance and the frequency of the applied voltage are doubled, the new reactance will become :Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
Asked 2 times: 2023, 2024
2An ac voltage is applied across an ideal inductor. The current in itTap an option to check your answer.
Question 4
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25An inductor, a capacitor and a resistor are connected in series with an ac source . Derive an expression for the average power dissipated in the circuit. Also obtain the expression for the resonant frequency of the circuit.Question 5
Asked 2 times: 2023, 2024
32 (b)(i) Describe the construction and working of a transformer and hence obtain the relation for in terms of number of turns of primary and secondary. (ii) Discuss four main causes of energy loss in a real transformer.Question 6
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32 (b)(i) Draw a labelled diagram of a step-up transformer. Obtain the ratio of secondary voltage to primary voltage in terms of number of turns in the two coils. (ii) The number of turns in the primary and the secondary coil of an ideal transformer are 100 and 5000 respectively. If kW power is supplied to the transformer at 220 V, find (I) current in the primary coil, and (II) output voltage.Question 7
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12The rms and the average value of an ac voltage volt over a cycle respectively will be :Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 8
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25A series combination of circuit elements X and Y is connected across an ac source. It is found that the voltage is ahead of current in phase by radian. When element Y is replaced by element Z, the current leads the voltage by radian. (a) Identify the elements X, Y and Z. (b) What will the phase angle and power factor for the circuit be if X, Y and Z were connected in series across the same ac source ? What can you say about the current that flows in the circuit in this case ?Question 9
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12A resistor and an inductor of negligible resistance are connected in series to a 20 V ac source. If the voltage across the resistor is 12 V, the voltage across the inductor will beTap an option to check your answer.
Question 10
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9The figure shows the variation of capacitive reactance of two ideal capacitors of capacitances & with the reciprocal of angular frequency of ac source. The value of isTap an option to check your answer.