Circuits and Circuit Theory

11.At _________ frequencies the parallel R-L circuit behaves as purely resistive.

  1. low
  2. very low
  3. high
  4. very high

Correct answer: (D)
very high

12.At very low frequencies a series R-C circuit behaves as almost purely

  1. resistive
  2. inductive
  3. capacitive
  4. none of the above

Correct answer: (C)
capacitive

13.Capacitive reactance is more when

  1. capacitance is less and frequency of supply is less
  2. capacitance is less and frequency of supply is more
  3. capacitance is more and frequency of supply is less
  4. capacitance is more and frequency of supply is more

Correct answer: (A)
capacitance is less and frequency of supply is less

14.Capacitive susceptance is a measure of

  1. reactive power in a circuit
  2. the extent of neutralisation of reactive power in a circuit
  3. a purely capacitive circuit’s ability to pass current
  4. a purely capacitive circuit’s ability to resist the flow of current

Correct answer: (C)
a purely capacitive circuit’s ability to pass current

15.Capacitors for power factor correction are rated in

  1. kW
  2. kVA
  3. kV
  4. kVAR

Correct answer: (D)
kVAR

16.For a frequency of 200 Hz, the time period will be

  1. 0.05 s
  2. 0.005 s
  3. 0.0005 s
  4. 0.5 s

Correct answer: (B)
0.005 s

17.For a sine wave with peak value Emax _________ 8.30. the average value is

  1. 0.636 Emax
  2. 0.707 Emax
  3. 0.434 EWc
  4. lAUEmax

Correct answer: (A)
0.636 Emax

18.For a sine wave with peak value Imax the r.m.s. value is

  1. 0.5 Imax
  2. 0.707
  3. 0.9
  4. 1.414 Lmax

Correct answer: (B)
0.707

19.For the same peak value which of the following wave will ‘have the highest r.m.s. value?

  1. square wave
  2. half wave rectified sine wave
  3. triangular wave
  4. sine wave

Correct answer: (A)
square wave

20.For the same peak value, which of the following wave has the least mean value?

  1. half wave rectified sine wave
  2. triangular wave
  3. sine wave
  4. square wave

Correct answer: (A)
half wave rectified sine wave

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