GATE EE 2003 With Solutions

GATE EE 2003
Q.1 - 30 Carry One Mark Each

MCQ 1.1
Figure Shows the waveform of the current passing through an inductor of resistance 1 and inductance 2 H. The energy absorbed by the inductor in the first four seconds is
(A) 144 J (C) 132 J

SOL 1.1
(B) 98 J (D) 168 J
The Correct option is (C). Energy absorbed by the inductor coil is given as EL = Where power So, For0 # t # 4 sec EL = 2 EL = 2 EL = 6
0
# Pdt
0 t
P = VI = I bL dI l dt EL = dt # LIb dI dt l dt # Ib dI dt l
4
#
0 0
I (3) dt + 2
#
2
I (0) dt
# I.dt =6(area under the curve i (t) t )

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a dI = 3, 0 # t # 2 , * dt = 0, 2 < t < 4
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= 6#1#2#6 2 = 36 J Energy absorbed by 1 resistor is ER = =
# I2 Rdt
0
# (3t)
0
# 1dt +
# (6) 2 dt
2
I = 3t, 0 # t # 2 ) = 6A 2 # t # 4
4 3 2 = 9 # :t D + 36[t]2 3 0
= 24 + 72 =96 J Total energy absorbed in 4 sec E = EL + ER = 36 + 96 = 132 J

MCQ 1.2
A segment of a circuit is shown in figure vR = 5V, vc = 4 sin 2t .The voltage vL is given by
(A) 3 8 cos 2t (C) 16 sin 2t

SOL 1.2
(B) 32 sin 2t (D) 16 cos 2t
The Correct option is (B). Applying KCL at center node
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iL = iC + 1 + 2 iL = iC + 3 iC = C dvc dt = 1 d [4 sin 2t] dt = 8 cos 2t so (current through inductor) iL = 8 cos 2t + 3 Voltage across inductor vL = L diL dt = 2 # d [3 8 cos 2t] dt = 32 sin 2t
MCQ 1.3
In the figure, Z1 = 10+ 60%, Z2 = 10+60%, Z3 = 50+53.13% . Thevenin impedance seen form X-Y is
(A) 56.66+45% (C) 70+30%

SOL 1.3
(B) 60+30% (D) 34.4+65%
Thevenin impedance can be obtain as following
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Zth = Z 3 + (Z1 || Z2) given that Z1 = 10+ 60c = 10 c = 5 (1 3 j) Z2 = 10+60c 1+ 3j = 10 c m 2 = 5 (1 + 3 j) Z 3 = 50+53.13c 3 + 4j = 50 b 5 l = 10 (3 + 4j) So, Zth = 10 (3 + 4j) + 5 (1 3j) 5 (1 + 3 j) 5 (1 3 j) + 5 (1 + 3 j) 25 (1 + 3) = 10 (3 + 4j) + 10 1 2 3j
= 30 + 40j + 10 = 40 + 40j Zth = 40 2 +45c Hence (A) is correct option.

MCQ 1.4
Two conductors are carrying forward and return current of +I and I as shown in figure. The magnetic field intensity H at point P is
(A) I Y d (C)
SOL 1.4
(B) I X d (D) I X 2d
I Y 2d
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= I Y 2d Total magnetic field intensity at point P. H = H1 + H 2 = I Y+ I Y 2d 2d = I Y d Hence (A) is correct option.

MCQ 1.5
Two infinite strips of width w m in x -direction as shown in figure, are carrying forward and return currents of +I and I in the z - direction. The strips are separated by distance of x m. The inductance per unit length of the configuration is measured to be L H/m. If the distance of separation between the strips in snow reduced to x/2 m, the inductance per unit length of the configuration is
(A) 2L H/m (C) L/2 H/m

SOL 1.5 MCQ 1.6
(B) L/4 H/m (D) 4L H/m
The Correct option is ( ). A simple phase transformer has a maximum efficiency of 90% at full load and unity power factor. Efficiency at half load at the same power factor is (A) 86.7% (B) 88.26% (C) 88.9% (D) 87.8% Given that 1- transformer, maximum efficiency 90% at full load and unity power factor So V2 I2 cos 2 = V2 I2 cos 2 + Pi + Pc = (L.F) cos 2 (L.F) cos 2 + Pi(Pu) + Pc
SOL 1.6
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L .F . =
Pi = 1 Pc
so,
cos 2 = 1 at unity power factor 90% = 1 # 1 1 + 2Pi Pi = 0.0555 MVA
At half load, load factor is L.F = 1 = .5 2 So, 0.5 # 1 # 100 0.5 # 0.0555 # (0.5) 2 + 0.0555 = 87.8% Hence (D) is correct option. =
MCQ 1.7
Group-I lists different applications and Group-II lists the motors for these applications. Match the application with the most suitable motor and choose the right combination among the choices given thereafter Group-I Group-II P. Food mixer Q. Cassette tape recorder R. Domestic water pump S. Escalator 1. Permanent magnet dc motor 2. Single-phase induction motor 3. Universal motor 4. Three-phase induction motor 5. DC series motor 6. Stepper motor Codes: (A) (B) (C) (D) P 3 1 3 3 Q 6 3 1 2 R 4 2 2 1 S 5 4 4 4
SOL 1.7
In food mixer the universal motor is used and in cassette tap recorder permanent magnet DC motor is used. The Domestic water pump used the single and three phase induction motor and escalator used the three phase induction motor. Hence (C) is correct option. A stand alone engine driven synchronous generator is feeding a partly inductive load. A capacitor is now connected across the load to completely nullify the inductive current. For this operating condition. (A) the field current and fuel input have to be reduced Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
MCQ 1.8
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(B) the field current and fuel input have to be increased (C) the field current has to be increased and fuel input left unaltered (D) the field current has to be reduced and fuel input left unaltered
SOL 1.8
Given a engine drive synchronous generator is feeding a partly inductive load. A capacitor is connected across the load to completely nullify the inductive current. Then the motor field current has to be reduced and fuel input left unaltered. Hence (D) is correct option. Curves X and Y in figure denote open circuit and full-load zero power factor(zpf) characteristics of a synchronous generator. Q is a point on the zpf characteristics at 1.0 p.u. voltage. The vertical distance PQ in figure gives the voltage drop across
MCQ 1.9
(A) Synchronous reactance (C) Potier reactance

SOL 1.9
(B) Magnetizing reactance (D) Leakage reactance
The Correct option is (A).
Given open circuit and full-load zero power factor of a synchronous generator. At point Q the zero power factor at 1.0 pu voltage. The voltage drop at point PQ is across synchronous reactance.
MCQ 1.10
No-load test on a 3-phase induction motor was conducted at different supply voltage and a plot of input power versus voltage was drawn. This curve was extrapolated to intersect the y-axis. The intersection point yields (A) Core loss (B) Stator copper loss (C) Stray load loss (D) Friction and windage loss Given no load test on 3- induction motor, the graph between the input power and voltage drop is shown in figure, the intersection point yield the friction and windage loss.
SOL 1.10
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Hence (D) is correct option.

MCQ 1.11
Bundled conductors are mainly used in high voltage overhead transmission lines to (A) reduces transmission line losses (B) increase mechanical strength of the line (C) reduce corona (D) reduce sag
SOL 1.11
The Correct option is (C). In case of bundled conductors, We know that self GMD of conductor is increased and in a conductor critical disruptive voltage of line depends upon GMD of conductor. Since GMD of conductor is increased this causes critical disruptive voltage is being reduced and if critical disruptive voltage is reduced, the corona loss will also be reduced. A power system consist of 300 buses out of which 20 buses are generator bus, 25 buses are the ones with reactive power support and 15 buses are the ones with fixed shunt capacitors. All the other buses are load buses. It is proposed to perform a load flow analysis in the system using Newton-Raphson method. The size of the Newton Raphson Jacobian matrix is (A) 553 # 553 (B) 540 # 540 (C) 555 # 555 (D) 554 # 554
MCQ 1.12
SOL 1.12
The Correct option is (B). Given that no. of buses n = 300 Generator bus = 20 Reactive power support buses = 25 Fixed buses with Shunt Capacitor = 15 Slack buses (ns ) = 20 + 25 15 = 30 a Size of Jacobian Matrix is given as = 2 (n ns) # 2 (n ns) = 2 (300 30) # 2 (300 30) = 540 # 540 Choose two appropriate auxiliary components of a HVDC transmission system from the following P. D.C line inductor Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
MCQ 1.13
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Q. A.C line inductor R. Reactive power sources S. Distance relays on D.C line T. Series capacitance on A.C. line (A) P and Q (C) Q and S
SOL 1.13
(B) P and R (D) S and T
Auxiliary component in HVDC transmission system are DC line inductor and reactive power sources. Hence (B) is correct option. A round rotor generator with internal voltage E1 = 2.0 pu and X = 1.1 pu is connected to a round rotor synchronous motor with internal voltage E2 = 1.3 pu and X = 1.2 pu. The reactance of the line connecting the generator to the motor is 0.5 pu. When the generator supplies 0.5 pu power, the rotor angle difference between the machines will be (B) 1c (A) 57.42c (C) 32.58c (D) 122.58c
MCQ 1.14
SOL 1.14
The Correct option is (C). a Exchanged electrical power is being given as follows P = EV 6sin (1 2)@ Xd Given that " Power supply by generator = 0.5 pu " Voltage for rotar generator = 2.0 pu " Voltage of motor rotor = 1.3 pu = X eq = Reactance of generator + Reactance of motor + Recatance of connecting line Xd = 1.1 + 1.2 + 0.5 = 2.8 1 2 = Rotor angle difference = ? from eq(1), 0.5 = 2 # 1.3 sin (1 2) 2.8 & 1 2 = sin 1 b 2.8 # 0.5 l 2. 6 P E V Xd & 1 2 = 32.58
...(1)
MCQ 1.15
The interrupting time of a circuit breaker is the period between the instant of (A) initiation of short circuit and the arc extinction on an opening operation (B) energizing of the trip circuit and the arc extinction on an opening operation (C) initiation of short circuit and the parting of primary arc contacts (D) energizing of the trip circuit and the parting of primary arc contacts
SOL 1.15
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opening operation is known as the interrupting time of Circuit breaker. Hence (B) is correct option.
MCQ 1.16
The variation of drain current with gate-to-source voltage ( ID VGS characteristic) of a MOSFET is shown in figure. The MOSFET is
(A) an n-channel depletion mode device (B) an n-channel enhancement mode device (C) an p-channel depletion mode device (D) an p-channel enhancement mode device
SOL 1.16
Since there exists a drain current for zero gate voltage (VGS = 0), so it is a depletion mode device. ID increases for negative values of gate voltages so it is a p -type depletion mode device. Hence (C) is correct option. In the circuit of figure, assume that the transistor has hfe = 99 and VBE = 0.7 V. The value of collector current IC of the transistor is approximately
MCQ 1.17
(A) [3.3/3.3] mA (C) [3.3/.33] mA

SOL 1.17
(B) [3.3/(3.3+3.3)] mA (D) [3.3(33+3.3)] mA
The Correct option is (B). Applying KVL in input loop, 4 (33 # 103) IB VBE (3.3 # 103) IE = 0 4 (33 # 103) IB 0.7 (3.3 # 103) (hfe + 1) IB = 0 a IE = (hfe + 1) IB 3.3 = 6(33 # 103) + (3.3 # 103) (99 + 1)@ IB
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IB =
3.3 33 # 103 + 3.3 # 103 # 100 IC = hfe IB 99 # 3.3 IC = mA [0.33 + 3.3] # 100 3.3 IC = mA 0.33 + 3.3
MCQ 1.18
For the circuit of figure with an ideal operational amplifier, the maximum phase shift of the output vout with reference to the input vin is
(A) 0c (C) + 90c

SOL 1.18
(B) 90c (D) ! 180c
Let the voltages at positive and negative terminals of op-amp are v+ and vrespectively. Then by applying nodal equations. v- vin + v- vout = 0 R1 R1 2 v-- = vin + vout Similarly, v+ vin v 0 =0 + + R 1 c jC m v+ vin + v+ (jCR) = 0 v+ (1 + jCR) = Vin By equation (1) & (2) 2vin = vin + vout 1 + jCR vin ; 2 1E = vout 1 + jCR vout = vin (1 jCR) 1 + jCR ..(2)
"a v+ = v- (ideal op-amp)
..(1)
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= tan - 1 (CR) tan - 1 (CR) = 2 tan - 1 (CR) Maximum phase shift = Hence (D) is correct option.
MCQ 1.19
Figure shows a 4 to 1 MUX to be used to implement the sum S of a 1-bit full adder with input bits P and Q and the carry input Cin . Which of the following combinations of inputs to I0, I1, I2 and I3 of the MUX will realize the sum S ?
(A) I0 = I1 = Cin; I2 = I3 = Cin (C) I0 = I3 = Cin; I1 = I2 = Cin

SOL 1.19
(B) I0 = I1 = C in; I2 = I3 = Cin (D) I0 = I3 = C in; I1 = I2 = Cin
In given circuit MUX implements a 1-bit full adder, so output of MUX is given by. F = Sum = A 5 Q 5 Cin Truth table can be obtain as. P 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 Sum is. Q 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 Cin 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Sum 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1
Sum = P Q Cin + PQ Cin + P Q Cin + P Q Cin Output of MUX can be written as F = P Q $ I0 + PQ $ I1 + PQ $ I2 + PQ $ I3 Inputs are, I0 = Cin, I1 = Cin, I2 = Cin, I3 = Cin Hence (C) is correct option.
MCQ 1.20
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(A) the number of instructions in the current program that have already been executed (B) the total number of instructions in the program being executed. (C) the memory address of the instruction that is being currently executed (D) the memory address of the instruction that is to be executed next
SOL 1.20
Program counter contains address of the instruction that is to be executed next. Hence (D) is correct option. A control system is defined by the following mathematical relationship d2 x + 6 dx + 5x = 12 (1 e - 2t) dt dt2 The response of the system as t " 3 is (B) x = 2 (A) x = 6 (C) x = 2.4 (D) x = 2 Given system equation is. d 2 x + 6 dx + 5x = 12 (1 e 2t) dt dt 2 Taking Laplace transform on both side. s2 X (s) + 6sX (s) + 5X (s) = 12 :1 1 D s s+2 (s2 + 6s + 5) X (s) = 12 ; 2 E s (s + 2) System transfer function is X (s) = 24 s (s + 2) (s + 5) (s + 1)
MCQ 1.21
SOL 1.21
Response of the system as t " 3 is given by lim f (t) = lim sF (s) (final value theorem)
t"3 s"0
24 = lim s ; s"0 s (s + 2) (s + 5) (s + 1)E = 24 2#5 = 2.4 Hence (C) is correct option.

MCQ 1.22
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(C) a > Kb
SOL 1.22
(D) a < Kb
Transfer function of lead compensator is given by. K a1 + s k a H (s) = s a1 + b k R V S1 + j a a kW H (j) = K S W S S1 + j a b kW W T X So, phase response of the compensator is. h () = tan 1 a k tan 1 a k a b J N 1 K a b O = tan 1 (b a) = tan ; ab + 2 E 2 K K1 + O O ab P L h should be positive for phase lead compensation (b a) So, h () = tan 1 ; >0 ab + 2 E a <b Hence (A) is correct option 2 A second order system starts with an initial condition of = G without any external 3 - 2t e 0 input. The state transition matrix for the system is given by = G. The state of 0 e-t the system at the end of 1 second is given by 0.271 0.135 (A) = (B) = G 1.100 0.368G 0.271 0.135 (C) = (D) = G 0.736 1.100 G Since there is no external input, so state is given by X (t) = (t) X (0) (t) "state transition matrix X [0] "initial condition e 2t 0 2 So x (t) = > H> H 0 e t 3 2e 2t x (t) = > t H 3e At t = 1, state of the system 0.271 2e 2 x (t) t = 1 = > 1H = > 1.100H 2e
MCQ 1.23
SOL 1.23
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Hence (A) is correct option

MCQ 1.24
A Manganin swap resistance is connected in series with a moving coil ammeter consisting of a milli-ammeter and a suitable shunt in order to (A) minimise the effect of temperature variation (B) obtain large deflecting torque (C) reduce the size of the meter (D) minimise the effect of stray magnetic fields
SOL 1.24
In PMCC instruments, as temperature increases the coil resistance increases. Swamp resistors are connected in series with the moving coil to provide temperature compensation. Swamping resistors is made of Manganin, which has a zerotemperature coefficient.
Hence (A) is correct option.

MCQ 1.25
The effect of stray magnetic field on the actuating torque of a portable instrument is maximum when the operating field of the instrument and the stray fields are (A) perpendicular (B) parallel (C) inclined at 60% (D) inclined at 30%
SOL 1.25
The Correct option is (B). Effect of stray magnetic field is maximum when the operating field and stray fields are parallel. A reading of 120 is obtained when standard inductor was connected in the circuit of a Q-meter and the variable capacitor is adjusted to value of 300 pF. A lossless capacitor of unknown value Cx is then connected in parallel with the variable capacitor and the same reading was obtained when the variable capacitor is readjusted to a value of 200 pF. The value of Cx in pF is (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 300 (D) 500
MCQ 1.26
SOL 1.26
The Correct option is (A). Let C1 = 300 pF Q = 120 = 1 C 1 R Now when Cx is connected in parallel with variable resistor C1 ' = 200 pF
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Q = 120 = So
1 (C1 ' + Cx ) R
C1 = C1 ' + C x 300 = 200 + Cx Cx = 100 pF
MCQ 1.27
Figure shows a thyristor with the standard terminations of anode (A), cathode (K), gate (G) and the different junctions named J1, J2 and J3. When the thyristor is turned on and conducting
(A) J1 and J2 are forward biased and J3 is reverse biased (B) J1 and J3 are forward biased and J2 is reverse biased (C) J1 is forward biased and J2 and J3 are reverse biased (D) J1, J2 and J3 are all forward biased
SOL 1.27
When thyristor turned on at that time J2 junction will break. So J1, J2, J3 all are in forward bias. Hence (D) is correct option. Figure shows a MOSFET with an integral body diode. It is employed as a power switching device in the ON and OFF states through appropriate control. The ON and OFF states of the switch are given on the VDS IS plane by
MCQ 1.28
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SOL 1.28
The ON-OFF state of switch is given on VDS IS plane as following
When VDS =+ ve , diode conducts and IS = 0 VDS = ve , diode opens, but IS = 0 , D " ve potential. Hence (D) is correct option.
MCQ 1.29
The speed/torque regimes in a dc motor and the control methods suitable for the same are given respectively in List-II and List-I List-I List-II P. Field Control 1. Below base speed Q. Armature Control 2. Above base speed 3. Above base torque 4. Below base torque Codes: (A) P-1, Q-3 (B) P-2, Q-1 (C) P-2, Q-3 (D) P-1, Q-4
SOL 1.29
The Correct option is (B). P. Field control-Above base speed Q. Armature control-below base torque A fully controlled natural commutated 3-phase bridge rectifier is operating with a firing angle = 30c, The peak to peak voltage ripple expressed as a ratio of the peak output dc voltage at the output of the converter bridge is (A) 0.5 (B) 3 /2 (C) c1 3 m 2 (D) 3 1
MCQ 1.30
SOL 1.30
The Correct option is (A). As we know in fully controlled rectifier. VPP = Vm Vm cos (/6 + ) or VPP = Vm [1 cos (/6 + 30c)]
a = 30c
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or
VPP = 0.5 Vm
Q. 31 - 90 carry two marks each

MCQ 1.31
In the circuit of figure, the magnitudes of VL and VC are twice that of VR . Given that f = 50 Hz , the inductance of the coil is
(A) 2.14 mH (C) 31.8 mH

SOL 1.31
(B) 5.30 H (D) 1.32 H
Given that magnitudes of VL and VC are twice of VR VL = VC = 2VR (Circuit is at resonance) Voltage across inductor VL = iR # jL Current iR at resonance % iR = 5+0 = 5 = 1 A 5 R so, VL = L = 2VR L = 2 # 5 VR = 5 V, at resonance 2 # # 50 # L = 10 L = 10 = 31.8 mH 314
Hence (C) is correct option.

MCQ 1.32
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(C) 6 V
SOL 1.32
(D) 8 V
The Correct option is (C). Applying nodal analysis in the circuit At node P 2 + VP 10 + VP = 0 2 8 16 + 4VP 40 + VP = 0 5VP 24 = 0 & VP = 24 Volt 5 At node Q V 10 VQ 0 2= Q + 6 4 24 = 3VQ 30 + 2VQ 5VQ 54 = 0 VQ = 54 V 5
&
MCQ 1.33
Potential difference between P-Q VPQ = VP VQ = 24 54 = 6 V 5 5 Two ac sources feed a common variable resistive load as shown in figure. Under the maximum power transfer condition, the power absorbed by the load resistance RL is
(A) 2200 W (C) 1000 W

SOL 1.33
(B) 1250 W (D) 625 W
First obtain equivalent Thevenin circuit across load RL
Thevenin voltage
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Vth 110+0c + Vth 90+0c 0 = 6 + 8j 6 + 8j 2Vth 200+0c = 0 & Vth = 100+0c V Thevenin impedance
Zth = (6 + 8j) || (6 + 8j) = (3 + 4j) For maximum power transfer RL = Zth = 32 + 42 = 5
Power in load
2 P = ieff RL 2 100 P = 5 3 + 4j + 5 #
= Hence (D) is correct option.

MCQ 1.34
(100) 2 5 = 625 Watt 80 #
In figure, the value of R is
(A) 10 (C) 24
SOL 1.34
(B) 18 (D) 12
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I1 = 10 A, I2 = 5 A Current in 2 resistor I2 = I1 ( I2) = 10 ( 5) = 15 A So, voltage VA = 15 # 2 = 30 Volt Now we can easily find out current in all branches as following
Current in resistor R is 5 A 5 = 100 40 R R = 60 = 12 5 Hence (D) is correct option.

MCQ 1.35
A balanced delta connected load of (8 + j6) per phase is connected to a 400 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase supply lines. If the input power factor is to be improved to 0.9 by connecting a bank of star connected capacitor the required kVAR of the of the bank is (A) 42.7 (B) 10.2 (C) 28.8 (D) 38.4
SOL 1.35
The Correct option is (B). Given data A balanced delta connected load = 8 + 6j = 2 V2 = 400 volt Improved Power Factor cos 2 = 0.9 1 = tan 1 ^6/8h = 36.85c Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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2 = cos 1 (0.9) = 25.84c 400 I = V = 400 = = 40+ 36.86c 8 + 6j 10+36.86c Z I = 32 j24 Since Power factor is Improved by connecting a Y-connected capacitor bank like as
Phasor diagram is being given by as follows
In figure
oa = I l cos 2 = I cos 1 I l cos 25.84c = 32 I l # 0.9 = 32 I l = 35.55 ac = 24 Amp. ab = I l sin 2 = 35.55 sin 25.84c ab = 15.49 Amp Ic = bc = ac ab = 24 15.49 = 8.51 Amp KVAR of Capacitor bank = 3 # V # IC 1000 = 3 # 400 # 8.51 1000 = 10.2 KVAR
(ac = I sin 1)
MCQ 1.36
In the circuit shown in figure, the switch S is closed at time (t = 0). The voltage across the inductance at t = 0+ , is
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(A) 2 V (C) 6 V
SOL 1.36
(B) 4 V (D) 8 V
Before t = 0 , the switch was opened so current in inductor and voltage across capacitor for t < 0 is zero vc (0) = 0 , iL (0-) = 0 at t = 0 , when the switch is closed, inductor current and capacitor voltage does not change simultaneously so vc (0+) = vc (0) = 0 , iL (0+) = iL (0) = 0 At t = 0+ the circuit is
Simplified circuit
Voltage across inductor (at t = 0+ ) vL (0+) = 10 # 2 = 4 Volt 3+2 Hence (B) is correct option.
MCQ 1.37
The h-parameters for a two-port network are defined by E1 h11 h12 I1 = I G = =h h G =E G 2 21 22 2 For the two-port network shown in figure, the value of h12 is given by
(A) 0.125 (C) 0.625
(B) 0.167 (D) 0.25
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The Correct option is (D). Given that E1 = h11 I1 + h12 E2 and I2 = h21 I1 + h22 E2 Parameter h12 is given as h12 = E1 E2 I = 0 (open circuit)
1
At node A E A E1 + E A E 2 + E A = 0 2 2 4 5EA = 2E1 + 2E2 Similarly E1 E A + E1 = 0 2 2 2E1 = EA From (1) and (2) 5 (2E1) = 2E1 + 2E2 8E1 = 2E2 h12 = E1 = 1 4 E2 A point charge of +I nC is placed in a space with permittivity of 8.85 # 10 - 12 F/m as shown in figure. The potential difference VPQ between two points P and Q at distance of 40 mm and 20 mm respectively fr0m the point charge is ...(2) ...(1)
MCQ 1.38
(A) 0.22 kV (C) 2.24 kV

SOL 1.38
(B) 225 V (D) 15 V
The Correct option is (B). VPQ = VP VQ = KQ KQ OP OQ
9 10 9 9 # 109 # 1 # 10 9 = 9 # 10 # 1 # 3 40 # 10 20 # 10 3
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= 9 # 103 : 1 1 D = 225 Volt 40 20

MCQ 1.39
A parallel plate capacitor has an electrode area of 100 mm2, with spacing of 0.1 mm between the electrodes. The dielectric between the plates is air with a permittivity of 8.85 # 10 - 12 F/m. The charge on the capacitor is 100 V. The stored energy in the capacitor is (A) 8.85 pJ (B) 440 pJ (C) 22.1 nJ (D) 44.3 nJ
SOL 1.39
The Correct option is (D). Energy stored in Capacitor is E = 1 CV2 2 C = 0 A d

12 6 # 10 = 8.85 # 10 # 100 3 0.1 # 10 = 8.85 # 10 12 F E = 1 # 8.85 # 10 12 # (100) 2 2
= 44.3 nJ
MCQ 1.40
A composite parallel plate capacitor is made up of two different dielectric material with different thickness (t1 and t2 ) as shown in figure. The two different dielectric materials are separated by a conducting foil F. The voltage of the conducting foil is
(A) 52 V (C) 67 V
SOL 1.40
(B) 60 V (D) 33 V
The figure is as shown below
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C1 = 0 r1 A , C2 = 0 r2 A t1 t2 Since C1 and C2 are in series charge on both capacitor is same. Q1 = Q 2 C1 (100 V) = C2 V (Let V is the voltage of foil) 0 r1 A (100 V) = 0 r2 A V t1 t2 3 (100 V) = 4 V 1 0.5 300 3V = 2V 300 = 5V & V = 60 Volt Hence (B) is correct option.
MCQ 1.41
Figure shows an ideal single-phase transformer. The primary and secondary coils are wound on the core as shown. Turns ratio N1 /N2 = 2 .The correct phasors of voltages E1, E2 , currents I1, I2 and core flux are as shown in
SOL 1.41 MCQ 1.42
Correct Option is ( ) To conduct load test on a dc shunt motor, it is coupled to a generator which is identical to the motor. The field of the generator is also connected to the same supply source as the motor. The armature of generator is connected to a load resistance. The armature resistance is 0.02 p.u. Armature reaction and mechanical losses can be neglected. With rated voltage across the motor, the load resistance Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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across the generator is adjusted to obtain rated armature current in both motor and generator. The p.u value of this load resistance is (A) 1.0 (B) 0.98 (C) 0.96
SOL 1.42
(D) 0.94
Given that: The armature resistance in per unit is 0.2 so, Ra = 0.2 back emf equation of motor is Eb = V Ia Ra given that no mechanical losses and armature reaction is neglected, so per unit value of emf induced by motor is Eb = 0.98 The DC shunt motor is mechanically coupled by the generator so the emf induced by motor and generator is equal Eg = Eb so voltage generated by the generator is V = 0.98 1 # 0.2 = 0.96 per unit value of load resistance is equal to 0.96
MCQ 1.43
Figure shows a 3 Y connected, 3-phase distribution transformer used to step down the voltage from 11000 V to 415 V line-to-line. It has two switches S1 and S 2 . Under normal conditions S1 is closed and S 2 is open. Under certain special conditions S1 is open and S 2 is closed. In such a case the magnitude of the voltage across the LV terminals a and c is
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Given that when the switch S 1 is closed and S 2 is open then the 11000 V is step down at 415 V output Second time when the switch S 1 is open and switch S 2 is closed then 2-phase supply is connected to the transformer then the ratio of voltage is V1 = N1 = 11000 = 26.50 415 V2 N2 The output terminal a and c are in opposite phase so cancelled with each other and terminal is equal to zero volt. Hence (D) is correct option.
MCQ 1.44
Figure shows an ideal three-winding transformer. The three windings 1, 2, 3 of the transformer are wound on the same core as shown. The turns ratio N1: N2: N3 is 4: 2: 1. A resistor of 10 is connected across winding-2. A capacitor of reactance 2.5 is connected across winding-3. Winding-1 is connected across a 400 V, ac supply. If the supply voltage phasor V1 = 400+0% , the supply current phasor I1 is given by
(A) ( 10 + j10) A (C) (10 + j10) A

SOL 1.44
(B) ( 10 j10) A (D) (10 j10) A
Given that Resistance so, V1 = N1 = 4 V2 N2 2 V2 = 2V1 4 = 200 V and V1 = N1 = 4 V3 N3 1 V3 = 100 V so current in secondary winding I2 = V2 = 200 10 R N1 : N2: N 3 is 4: 2: 1 R = 10 V1 = 400 V
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I2 = 20 A The current in third winding when the capacitor is connected so I 3 = V3 = 100 = j40 jXc j2.5
' When the secondary winding current I2 is referred to primary side i.e I 1 So ' I1 = N2 = 2 N1 4 I2 ' = 20 = 10 A I1 2 '' and winding third current I 3 is referred to Primary side i.e I 1 . I 3 flows to opposite to I1 So '' I1 = N3 = 1 I3 N1 4 '' = j10 I1 So total current in primary winding is '' '' I1 = I 1 + I2 = 10 j10 A Hence (D) is correct option.
MCQ 1.45
Following are some of the properties of rotating electrical machines P. Stator winding current is dc, rotor winding current is ac. Q. Stator winding current is ac, rotor winding current is dc. R. Stator winding current is ac, rotor winding current is ac. S. Stator has salient poles and rotor has commutator. T. Rotor has salient poles and sliprings and stator is cylindrical. U. Both stator and rotor have poly-phase windings. DC machines, Synchronous machines and Induction machines exhibit some of the above properties as given in the following table. Indicate the correct combination from this table DC Synchronous Induction Machine Machines Machines (A) P,S Q,T R,U (B) Q,U P,T R,S (C) P,S R,U Q,T (D) R,S Q,U P,T The Correct option is (A). Given that: P Stator winding current is dc, rotor winding current is ac Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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Q R S T U
Stator winding current is ac, rotor winding current is dc Stator winding current is ac, rotor winding current is ac Stator has salient pole and rotor has commutator Rotor has salient pole and slip rings and stator is cylindrical Both stator and rotor have poly-phase windings
So DC motor/machines: The stator winding is connected to dc supply and rotor winding flows ac current. Stator is made of salient pole and Commutator is connected to the rotor so rotor winding is supply ac power. Induction machines: In induction motor the ac supply is connected to stator winding and rotor and stator are made of poly-phase windings. Synchronous machines: In this type machines the stator is connected to ac supply but rotor winding is excited by dc supply. The rotor is made of both salient pole and slip rings and stator is made of cylindrical.
MCQ 1.46
When stator and rotor windings of a 2-pole rotating electrical machine are excited, each would produce a sinusoidal mmf distribution in the airgap with peal values Fs and Fr respectively. The rotor mmf lags stator mmf by a space angle at any instant as shown in figure. Thus, half of stator and rotor surfaces will form one pole with the other half forming the second pole. Further, the direction of torque acting on the rotor can be clockwise or counter-clockwise.
The following table gives four set of statement as regards poles and torque. Select the correct set corresponding to the mmf axes as shown in figure. Stator Stator Rotor Rotor Torque Surface Surface Surface surface is ABC forms CDA forms abc forms cda forms
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(A) North Pole (B) South Pole (C) North Pole (D) South Pole
SOL 1.46
South Pole North Pole South Pole North Pole
North Pole North Pole South Pole South Pole
South Pole South Pole North Pole North Pole
Clockwise Counter Clockwise Counter Clockwise Clockwise
Given that Fs is the peak value of stator mmf axis. Fr is the peak value of rotor mmf axis. The rotor mmf lags stator mmf by space angle . The direction of torque acting on the rotor is clockwise or counter clockwise. When the opposite pole is produced in same half portion of stator and rotor then the rotor moves. So portion of stator is north-pole in ABC and rotor abc is produced south pole as well as portion surface CDA is produced south pole and the rotor cda is produced North pole. The torque direction of the rotor is clock wise and torque at surface is in counter clockwise direction. Hence (C) is correct option. A 4-pole, 3-phase, double-layer winding is housed in a 36-slot stator for an ac machine with 60c phase spread. Coil span is 7 short pitches. Number of slots in which top and bottom layers belong to different phases is (A) 24 (B) 18 (C) 12 (D) 0
MCQ 1.47
SOL 1.47
Given that: A 4-pole, 3- , double layer winding has 36 slots stator with 60c phase spread, coil span is 7 short pitched so, Pole pitch = slot pole = 36 = 9 4 Slot/pole/phase = 3 so, 3-slots in one phase, if it is chorded by 2 slots then Out of 3 " 2 have different phase Out of 36 " 24 have different phase. Hence (A) is correct option.
MCQ 1.48
A 3-phase induction motor is driving a constant torque load at rated voltage and frequency. If both voltage and frequency are halved, following statements relate to the new condition if stator resistance, leakage reactance and core loss are ignored 1. The difference between synchronous speed and actual speed remains same Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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2. The airgap flux remains same 3. The stator current remains same 4. The p.u. slip remains same Among the above, current statements are (A) All (C) 2, 3 and 4
SOL 1.48
(B) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1 and 4
Given that: 3- induction motor is driving a constant load torque at rated voltage and frequency. Voltage and frequency are halved and stator resistance, leakage reactance and core losses are ignored. Then the motor synchronous speed and actual speed difference are same. 120f Ns = P The leakage reactance are ignored then the air gap flux remains same and the stator resistance are ignored then the stator current remain same. Hence (B) is correct option.
MCQ 1.49
A single-phase induction motor with only the main winding excited would exhibit the following response at synchronous speed (A) Rotor current is zero (B) Rotor current is non-zero and is at slip frequency (C) Forward and backward rotaling fields are equal (D) Forward rotating field is more than the backward rotating field
SOL 1.49
Given that: 1- induction motor main winding excited then the rotating field of motor changes, the forward rotating field of motor is greater then the back ward rotating field. Hence (D) is correct option. A dc series motor driving and electric train faces a constant power load. It is running at rated speed and rated voltage. If the speed has to be brought down to 0.25 p.u. the supply voltage has to be approximately brought down to (A) 0.75 p.u (B) 0.5 p.u (C) 0.25 p.u (D) 0.125 p.u
MCQ 1.50
SOL 1.50
Given that: A dc series motor driving a constant power load running at rated speed and rated voltage. Its speed brought down 0.25 pu. Then Emf equation of dc series motor E = V (Ra + Rse) Ra + Rse = R Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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so, then
E = V IR = KN N = E K N = V IR KI ...(1) ...(2)
In series motor I so,
At constant power load E # I = T # W = Const T = KI = KI 2 If W is decreased then torque increases to maintain power constant. T \ I2 W = 1 then T = 4 4 So current is increased 2 time and voltage brought down to 0.5 pu. Hence (B) is correct option.
MCQ 1.51
The ABCD parameters of a 3-phase overhead transmission line are A = D = 0.9+0c, B = 200+90c and C = 0.95 # 10 - 3 +90% S . At no-load condition a shunt inductive, reactor is connected at the receiving end of the line to limit the receiving-end voltage to be equal to the sending-end voltage. The ohmic value of the reactor is (A) 3 (B) 2000 (C) 105.26 (D) 1052.6 The Correct option is (B). Given that ABCD parameters of line as A = D = 0.9+0c, B = 200+90% , C = 0.95 # 10 - 3 +90% S . at no-load condition, Receiving end voltage (VR) = sending end voltage (VS ) ohmic value of reactor = ? We know VS = AVR + BIR a VS = VR VR = AVR + BIR VR (1 A) = BIR VR = B IR 1A = 200+90c 1 0.9+0c VR = 2000+90c IR The ohmic value of reactor = 2000
SOL 1.51
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A surge of 20 kV magnitude travels along a lossless cable towards its junction with two identical lossless overhead transmission lines. The inductance and the capacitance of the cable are 0.4 mH and 0.5 F per km. The inductance and capacitance of the overhead transmission lines are 1.5 mH and 0.015 F per km. The magnitude of the voltage at the junction due to surge is (A) 36.72 kV (B) 18.36 kV (C) 6.07 kV (D) 33.93 kV
SOL 1.52
The Correct option is (A). Surge impedance of cable Z1 = = L; C L = 0.4 mH/km, C = 0.5 F /km
0.4 # 10 3 = 28.284 0.5 # 10 6 surge impedance of overhead transmission line Z2 = Z 3 = L ; L = 1.5 mm/km, C = 0.015 F/km C 1.5 # 10 5 = 316.23 0.015 # 10 6 Now the magnitude of voltage at junction due to surge is being given by as V l = 2 # V # Z2 V = 20 kV Z 2 + Z1 Z2 = Z 3 =
3 = 2 # 20 # 10 # 316.23 316 + 28.284
= 36.72 kV
MCQ 1.53
A dc distribution system is shown in figure with load current as marked. The two ends of the feeder are fed by voltage sources such that VP VQ = 3 V. The value of the voltage VP for a minimum voltage of 220 V at any point along the feeder is
(A) 225.89 V (C) 220.0 V

SOL 1.53
(B) 222.89 V (D) 228.58 V
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Given that VP and VQ are such that VP VQ = 3 V by applying KVL through whole line VP VQ = (I 10) 0.1 + (I 30) 0.15 + (I 60) # 0.2 & 3 = 0.45I 17.5 I = 20.5 = 45.55 amp 0.45 Now the line drop is being given as = (I 10) 0.1 + (I 30) 0.15 + (I 60) 0.2 = (33.55) 0.1 + (15.55) 0.15 + (14.45) 0.2 = 8.58 V The value of VP for minimum voltage of 220 V at any feeder is = 220 + Line voltage = 220 + 8.58 = 228.58 V Hence (D) is correct option.
MCQ 1.54
A 3-phase 11 kV generator feeds power to a constant power unity power factor load of 100 MW through a 3-phase transmission line. The line-to line voltage at the terminals of the machine is maintained constant at 11 kV. The per unit positive sequence impedance of the line based on 100 MVA and 11 kV is j0.2 . The line to line voltage at the load terminals is measured to be less than 11 kV. The total reactive power to be injected at the terminals of the load to increase the line-to-line voltage at the load terminals to 11 kV is (A) 100 MVAR (B) 10.1 MVAR (C) 100 MVAR (D) 10.1 MVAR
SOL 1.54
The Correct option is (D). Given Load Power = 100 MW VS = VR = 11 kV p.u. # (kV) 2 Impedance of line ZL = MV j0.2 # (11) 2 = j0.242 100 VS VR sin PL = X = 100 # 106 = 11 # 10 # 11 # 10 sin 0.242 100 # 0.242 = sin 121
3 3
We know
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= sin 1 (0.2) = 11.537c Reactive Power is being given by VS VR VR 2 QL = cos X X = 11 # 10 # 11 # 10 cos (11.537c) 0.242 = 121 # 10 [cos (11.537c) 1] 0.242 = 10.1 MVAR
MCQ 1.55
6 3 3
(11 # 103) 2 0.242
The bus impedance matrix of a 4-bus power system is given by Rj0.3435 j0.2860 j0.2723 j0.2277 V S W S j0.2860 j0.3408 j0.2586 j0.2414 W Z bus = S j0.2723 j0.2586 j0.2791 j0.2209 W S W S j0.2277 j0.2414 j0.2209 j0.2791 W T X A branch having an impedance of j0.2 is connected between bus 2 and the reference. Then the values of Z22,new and Z23,new of the bus impedance matrix of the modified network are respectively (A) j0.5408 and j0.4586 (B) j0.1260 and j0.0956 (C) j0.5408 and j0.0956 (D) j0.1260 and j0.1630 The Correct option is (B). Given the bus Impedance Matrix of a 4-bus Power System R V Sj0.3435 j0.2860 j0.2723 j0.2277W Sj0.2860 j0.3408 j0.2586 j0.2414W Z bus = S W Sj0.2723 j0.2586 j0.2791 j0.2209W Sj0.2277 j0.2414 j0.2209 j0.2791W T X Now a branch os j0.2 is connected between bus 2 and reference RZ V ij W 1 S ZB(New) = ZB (Old) Sh W8Z ji g Z jnB Zij + Zb S W SZnjW T X New element Zb = j0.2 is connected in jth and reference bus j = 2 , n = 4 so R V SZ12W SZ22W 1 W 8Z21 Z22 Z23 Z24B Zij + Zb S SZ23W SZ24W T X Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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R V Sj0.2860W Sj0.3408W 1 = S W8j0.2860 j0.3408 j0.2586 j0.2414B 6j (0.3408) + j0.2@ Sj0.2586W Sj0.2414W T X Given that we are required to change only Z22, Z23 j2 (0.3408) 2 So in equation (1) Zl22 = = j0.2147 j (0.5408) Zl23 = j2 (0.3408) (0.2586) = j0.16296 0.5408
...(1)
Z22(New) = Z22(Old) Zl22 = j0.3408 j0.2147 = j0.1260 Z23(New) = Z23 (Old) Zl23 = j0.2586 j0.16296 = j0.0956
MCQ 1.56
A 20-MVA, 6.6-kV, 3-phase alternator is connected to a 3-phase transmission line. The per unit positive-sequence, negative-sequence and zero-sequence impedances of the alternator are j0.1, j0.1 and j0.04 respectively. The neutral of the alternator is connected to ground through an inductive reactor of j0.05 p.u. The per unit positive-, negative- and zero-sequence impedances of transmission line are j0.1, j0.1 and j0.3, respectively. All per unit values are based on the machine ratings. A solid ground fault occurs at one phase of the far end of the transmission line. The voltage of the alternator neutral with respect to ground during the fault is (A) 513.8 V (B) 889.9 V (C) 1112.0 V (D) 642.2 V Total zero sequence impedance, + ve sequence impedance and ve sequence impedances Z 0 = (Z 0) Line + (Z 0) Generator = j0.04 + j0.3 = j0.34 pu Z1 = (Z1) Line + (Z1) Generator = j0.1 + j0.1 = j0.2 pu Z2 = (Z2) Line + (Z2) Generator = j0.1 + j0.1 = j0.2 pu Zn = j0.05 pu for L-G fault Ea Ia1 = Z 0 + Z 1 + Z 2 + 3Z n 0.1 = j0.2 + j0.2 + j0.34 + j0.15 = j1.12 pu generator MVA 20 # 106 IB = = = 1750 Amp 3 # 6.6 # 103 3 generator kV Fault current I f = (3Ia) IB = 3 ( j1.12) (1750) = j5897.6 Amp Neutral Voltage Vn = I f Zn
SOL 1.56
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Zn = ZB # Z pu (6.6) 2 0.05 = 0.1089 = 20 #
Vn = 5897.6 # 0.1089 Vn = 642.2 V Hence (D) is correct option.

MCQ 1.57
Incremental fuel costs (in some appropriate unit) for a power plant consisting of three generating units are IC1 = 20 + 0.3P1, IC2 = 30 + 0.4P2, IC3 = 30 Where P1 is the power in MW generated by unit i for i = 1, 2 and 3. Assume that all the three units are operating all the time. Minimum and maximum loads on each unit are 50 MW and 300 MW respectively. If the plant is operating on economic load dispatch to supply the total power demand of 700 MW, the power generated by each unit is (A) P1 = 242.86 MW; P2 = 157.14 MW; and P3 = 300 MW (B) P1 = 157.14 MW; P2 = 242.86 MW; and P3 = 300 MW (C) P1 = 300 MW; P2 = 300 MW; and P3 = 100 MW (D) P1 = 233.3 MW; P2 = 233.3 MW; and P3 = 233.4 MW The Correct option is (A). We know that Optimal Generation IC1 = IC2 , and P3 = 300 MW (maximum load) (Independent of load) IC 3 = 30 20 + 0.3P1 = 30 + 0.4 P2 ...(1) 0.3P1 0.4P2 = 10 P1 + P2 + P3 = 700 P1 + P2 + 300 = 700 ...(2) P1 + P2 = 400 From equation (1) and (2) P1 = 242.8 MW P2 = 157.14 MW A list of relays and the power system components protected by the relays are given in List-I and List-II respectively. Choose the correct match from the four choices given below: Group I P Q R S Distance relay Under frequency relay Differential relay Buchholz relay 1. 2. 3. 4. Group II Transformers Turbines Busbars Shunt capacitors Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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MCQ 1.58
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5. 6. Codes: (A) (B) (C) (D)

SOL 1.58
Alternators Transmission lines
P 6 4 5 6
Q 5 3 2 4
R 3 2 1 5
S 1 1 6 3
The Correct option is (A). For transmission line protection-distance relay For alternator protection-under frequency relay For bus bar protection-differential relay For transformer protection-Buchholz relay A generator delivers power of 1.0 p.u. to an infinite bus through a purely reactive network. The maximum power that could be delivered by the generator is 2.0 p.u. A three-phase fault occurs at the terminals of the generator which reduces the generator output to zero. The fault is cleared after tc second. The original network is then restored. The maximum swing of the rotor angle is found to be max = 110 electrical degree. Then the rotor angle in electrical degrees at t = tc is (A) 55 (B) 70 (C) 69.14 (D) 72.4
MCQ 1.59
SOL 1.59
The Correct option is (C).
We know by equal area criteria PS (m 0) = Pmax sin 0 (m 0) Pmax P0 0 max Now from equation (1) 2 sin 30c (110 30) 180
Pmax sin d ...(1)
= Pmax [cos 0 cos m] =2 = Pmax sin 0 = 1 = 30c = 110c (given) = 2 [cos c cos 110c]
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0.5 # 80 = cos c + 0.342 180 cos c = 0.698 0.342 c = 69.138c

MCQ 1.60
A three-phase alternator generating unbalanced voltages is connected to an unbalanced load through a 3-phase transmission line as shown in figure. The neutral of the alternator and the star point of the load are solidly grounded. The phase voltages of the alternator are Ea = 10+0c V, Eb = 10+ 90c V, Ec = 10+120c V . The positive-sequence component of the load current is
(A) 1.310+ 107c A (C) 0.996+ 120c A

SOL 1.60
(B) 0.332+ 120c A (D) 3.510+ 81c A
The Correct option is (D). a Both sides are granted So, Ia = Ea = 10+0c = 5+ 90c 2j Za Ib = Eb = 10+ 90c = 3.33+ 180c 3j Zb Ic = Ec = 10+120c = 2.5+30c 4j Zc We know Ia = 1 [Ia + Ib + 2 Ic] 3
1
where = 1+120c & 2 = 1+240c Ia1 = 1 [5+ 90c + 3.33+ ^ 180c + 120ch + 2.5+ ^240c + 30ch] 3 Ia1 = 1 [5+ 90c + 3.33+ 60c + 2.5+270c] 3 = 1 [ 5j + 1.665 j2.883 2.5j] 3 = 1 [1.665 j10.383] 3 = 3.5+ 80.89c
MCQ 1.61
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Vth = 2 V. The drain current ID of the MOSFET is 4 mA when the drain resistance RD is 1 k .If the value of RD is increased to 4 k , drain current ID will become
(A) 2.8 mA (C) 1.4 mA

SOL 1.61
(B) 2.0 mA (D) 1.0 mA
For a n -channel enhancement mode MOSFET transition point is given by, VDS (sat) = VGS VTH a VTH = 2 volt VDS (sat) = VGS 2 From the circuit, VDS = VGS So VDS (sat) = VDS 2 & VDS = VDS (sat) + 2 VDS > VDS (sat) Therefore transistor is in saturation region and current equation is given by. ID = K (VGS VTH ) 2 4 = K (VGS 2) 2 VGS is given by VGS = VDS = 10 ID RD = 10 4 # 1 = 6 Volt So, 4 = K (6 2) 2 K =1 4
' ' ' Now RD is increased to 4 k , Let current is ID and voltages are VDS = VGS Applying current equation. ' ' ID = K (VGS VTH ) 2 ' ' ID = 1 (VGS 2) 2 4 ' ' ' ' VGS = VDS = 10 ID # RD ' = 10 4ID
So,
' 4I D ' 4I D ' 4I D ' ID 2 4I ' D 17 + 16 ' = (10 4ID 2) 2 ' 2 = (8 4ID) ' 2 = 16 (2 ID ) 2 ' = 4 (4 + I'D 4ID ) =0
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MCQ 1.62
Assuming the operational amplifier to be ideal, the gain vout /vin for the circuit shown in figure is
(A) 1 (C) 100

SOL 1.62
(B) 20 (D) 120
Let the voltages at input terminals of op-amp are v- and v+ respectively. So, v+ = v- = 0 (ideal op-amp)
Applying node equation at negative terminal of op-amp, 0 vin + 0 vx = 0 1 10 At node x vx 0 + vx vout + vx 0 = 0 10 10 1 vx + vx vout + 10vx = 0 12 vx = vout vx = vout 12 From equation (1), vin + vx = 0 1 10 vin = vout 120 vout = 120 vin Hence (D) is correct option.
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A voltage signal 10 sin t is applied to the circuit with ideal diodes, as shown in figure, The maximum, and minimum values of the output waveform Vout of the circuit are respectively
(A) + 10 V and 10 V (C) + 7 V and 4 V

SOL 1.63
(B) + 4 V and 4 V (D) + 4 V and 7 V
In the positive half cycle (when Vin > 4 V ) diode D2 conducts and D1 will be off so the equivalent circuit is,
Vout = + 4 Volt In the negative half cycle diode D1 conducts and D2 will be off so the circuit is,
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Vin Vout = I 10 10 Vout = 3 10 10 Vout = (10 3) Vout = 7 volt Hence (D) is correct option.
MCQ 1.64
The circuit of figure shows a 555 Timer IC connected as an astable multi-vibrator. The value of the capacitor C is 10 nF. The values of the resistors RA and RB for a frequency of 10 kHz and a duty cycle of 0.75 for the output voltage waveform are
(A) RA = 3.62 k, RB = 3.62 k (B) RA = 3.62 k, RB = 7.25 k (C) RA = 7.25 k, RB = 3.62 k (D) RA = 7.25 k, RB = 7.25 k
SOL 1.64
In the circuit, the capacitor charges through resistor (RA + RB) and discharges through RB . Charging and discharging time is given as. TC = 0.693 (RA + RB) C TD = 0.693 RB C Frequency 1 1 f= 1 = = T TD + TC 0.693 (RA + 2RB) C
1 = 10 # 103 -9 0.693 (RA + 2RB) # 10 # 10 14.4 # 103 = RA + 2RB = TC = 0.75 T 0.693 (RA + RB) C =3 0.693 (RA + 2RB) C 4 4RA + 4RB = 3RA + 6RB Brought to you by: Nodia and Company PUBLISHING FOR GATE Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in ...(1)
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RA = 2RB From (1) and (2) 2RA = 14.4 # 103 RA = 7.21 k RB = 3.60 k
...(2)
and Hence (C) is correct option.

MCQ 1.65
The simplified block diagram of a 10-bit A/D converter of dual slope integrator type is shown in figure. The 10-bit counter at the output is clocked by a 1 MHz clock. Assuming negligible timing overhead for the control logic, the maximum frequency of the analog signal that can be converted using this A/D converter is approximately
(A) 2 kHz (C) 500 Hz

SOL 1.65
(B) 1 kHz (D) 250 Hz
Maximum frquency of input in dual slop A/D converter is given as Tm = 2n TC where fm = 1 " maximum frquency of input Tm fC = 1 " clock frequency TC f , fm = C 2n 6 = 10 = 1 kHz (approax) 1024
so
n = 10
Hence (B) is correct option.

MCQ 1.66
The boolean expression X Y Z + XY Z + XYZ + XY Z + XYZ can be simplified to (A) XZ + X Z + YZ (B) XY + Y Z + YZ (C) XY + YZ + XZ (D) XY + YZ + X Z The Correct option is (B). Given boolean expression can be written as, F = XYZ + X Y Z + XY Z + XYZ + XYZ = X YZ + Y Z (X + X ) + XY (Z + Z) = XYZ + Y Z + XY = Y Z + Y (X + X Z ) a A + BC = (A + B) (A + C) Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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= Y Z + Y (X + X ) (X + Z ) = Y Z + Y (X + Z ) = Y Z + YX + YZ
MCQ 1.67
The shift register shown in figure is initially loaded with the bit pattern 1010. Subsequently the shift register is clocked, and with each clock pulse the pattern gets shifted by one bit position to the right. With each shift, the bit at the serial input is pushed to the left most position (msb). After how many clock pulses will the content of the shift register become 1010 again ?
(A) 3 (C) 11
SOL 1.67
(B) 7 (D) 15
The Correct option is (B).
X = X1 5 X 0 , Y = X 2 Serial Input Z = X 5 Y = [X1 5 X0] 5 X2 Truth table for the circuit can be obtain as. Clock pulse Initially 1 2 3 4 5 6 Serial Input 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 Shif register 1010 1101 0110 0011 0001 1000 0100
7 1 1010 So after 7 clock pulses contents of the shift register is 1010 again.
MCQ 1.68
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(A) J = X, K = Y (C) J = Y, K = X
SOL 1.68
(B) J = X, K = Y (D) J = Y , K = X
The Correct option is (D). Characteristic table of the X-Y flip flop is obtained as. X 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 Y 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 Qn 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 Qn+1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
Solving from k-map
Characteristic equation of X-Y flip flop is Qn + 1 = Y Qn + XQn Characteristic equation of a J-K flip-flop is given by Qn + 1 = KQn + J Qn by comparing above two characteristic equations J =Y, K=X
MCQ 1.69
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(A) 16 kbytes (C) 48 kbytes

SOL 1.69
(B) 32 kbytes (D) 64 kbytes
The Correct option is (A). Total size of the memory system is given by. = (212 # 4) # 8 bits = 214 # 8 bits = 214 Bytes = 16 K bytes The following program is written for an 8085 microprocessor to add two bytes located at memory addresses 1FFE and 1FFF LXI H, 1FFE MOV B, M INR L MOV A, M ADD B INR L MOV M, A XOR A On completion of the execution of the program, the result of addition is found (A) in the register A (B) at the memory address 1000 (C) at the memory address 1F00 (D) at the memory address 2000
MCQ 1.70
SOL 1.70
Executing all the instructions one by one. LXI H, 1FFE & H = (1F) H, L = (FE) H MOV B, M & B = Memory [HL] = Memory [1FFE] INR L & L = L + (1) H = (FF) H MOV A, M & A = Memory [HL] = Memory [1FFF] ADD B & A = A + B INR L & L = L + (1) H = (FF) H + (1) H = 00 MOV M, A & Memory [HL] = A Memory [1F00] = A XOR A & A = A XOR A =0 So the result of addition is stored at memory address 1F00. Hence (C) is correct option. A control system with certain excitation is governed by the following mathematical equation
MCQ 1.71
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d2 x + 1 dx + 1 x = 10 + 5e 4t + 2e 5t 2 dt 18 dt2 The natural time constant of the response of the system are (A) 2 sec and 5 sec (B) 3 sec and 6 sec (C) 4 sec and 5 sec
SOL 1.71
(D) 1/3 sec and 1/6 sec
Given equation d2 x + 1 dx + 1 x = 10 + 5e 4t + 2e 5t dt2 2 dt 18 Taking laplace on both sides we have s2 X (s) + 1 sX (s) + 1 X (s) = 10 + 5 + 2 s 2 18 s+4 s+5 10 (s + 4) (s + 5) + 5s (s + 5) + 2s (s + 4) (s2 + 1 s + 1 ) X (s) = 2 18 s (s + 4) (s + 5) System response is, 10 (s + 4) (s + 5) + 5s (s + 5) + 2s (s + 4) X (s) = s (s + 4) (s + 5) bs2 + 1 s + 1 l 2 18 10 (s + 4) (s + 5) + 5s (s + 5) + 2s (s + 4) = s (s + 4) (s + 5) bs + 1 lbs + 1 l 3 6 We know that for a system having many poles, nearness of the poles towards imaginary axis in s -plane dominates the nature of time response. So here time constant given by two poles which are nearest to imaginary axis. Poles nearest to imaginary axis s1 = 1 , s2 = 1 3 6 = 3 sec So, time constants ) 1 2 = 6 sec Hence (B) is correct option
MCQ 1.72
The block diagram shown in figure gives a unity feedback closed loop control system. The steady state error in the response of the above system to unit step input is
(A) 25% (C) 6%

SOL 1.72
(B) 0.75 % (D) 33%
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ess = lim
s"0
sR (s) 1 + G (s) H (s)
Where input R (s) = 1 (unit step) s G (s) = b 3 lb 15 l s + 15 s + 1 H (s) = 1 (unity feedback) So sb 1 l s ess = lim 45 s"0 1+ (s + 15) (s + 1) 15 = 15 = 60 15 + 45 %ess = 15 # 100 = 25% 60
Hence (A) is correct option.

MCQ 1.73
The roots of the closed loop characteristic equation of the system shown above (Q-5.55)
(A) 1 and 15 (C) 4 and 15

SOL 1.73
(B) 6 and 10 (D) 6 and 10
Characteristic equation is given by 1 + G (s) H (s) = 0 Here H (s) = 1 (unity feedback) G (s) = b 3 lb 15 l s + 15 s + 1 So, 1 + b 3 lb 15 l = 0 s + 15 s + 1 (s + 15) (s + 1) + 45 = 0 s2 + 16s + 60 = 0 (s + 6) (s + 10) = 0 s = 6, 10 Hence (C) is correct option.
MCQ 1.74
The following equation defines a separately excited dc motor in the form of a differential equation d2 + B d + K2 = K V dt J dt LJ LJ a Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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The above equation may be organized in the state-space form as follows R 2 V Sd W d S dt2 W = P dt + QV > H a S d W S dt W T X Where the P matrix is given by K K B LJ LJ B J (A) = J (B) G G = 1 0 0 1
2 2
0 1 (C) = K B G LJ J
2
1 0 (D) = B K G J LJ
2
SOL 1.74
Given equation can be written as, d 2 = d K 2 + K V J dt LJ LJ a dt 2 Here state variables are defined as, d = x 1 dt = x2 So state equation is 2 o1 = B x1 K x2 + K Va x J LJ LJ o2 = d = x1 x dt In matrix form o1 K/LJ x B/J K 2 /LJ x1 >o H = > >x H + > 0 H Va H x2 1 0 2 R 2 V Sd W S dt2 W = P >dH + QVa dt S d W S dt W T X So matrix P is B/J K 2 /LJ > 1 H 0 Hence (A) is correct option.
MCQ 1.75
The loop gain GH of a closed loop system is given by the following expression K s (s + 2) (s + 4) The value of K for which the system just becomes unstable is (B) K = 8 (A) K = 6 (C) K = 48 (D) K = 96 Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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Characteristic equation of the system is given by 1 + GH = 0 K =0 1+ s (s + 2) (s + 4) s (s + 2) (s + 4) + K = 0 s3 + 6s2 + 8s + K = 0 Applying rouths criteria for stability s3 s
2
1 6 K 48 6 K
8 K
s1 s0
System becomes unstable if K 48 = 0 & K = 48 6 Hence (C) is correct option.

MCQ 1.76
The asymptotic Bode plot of the transfer function K/ [1 + (s/a)] is given in figure. The error in phase angle and dB gain at a frequency of = 0.5a are respectively
(A) 4.9c, 0.97 dB (C) 4.9c, 3 dB

SOL 1.76
(B) 5.7c, 3 dB (D) 5.7c, 0.97 dB
The maximum error between the exact and asymptotic plot occurs at corner frequency. Here exact gain(dB) at = 0.5a is given by 2 gain(dB) = 0.5a = 20 log K 20 log 1 + 2 a = 20 log K 20 log ;1 + (0.5a) 2 1/2 E a2 Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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= 20 log K 0.96 Gain(dB) calculated from asymptotic plot at = 0.5a is = 20 log K Error in gain (dB) = 20 log K (20 log K 0.96) dB = 0.96 dB Similarly exact phase angle at = 0.5a is. h () = 0.5a = tan 1 a k a = tan 1 b 0.5a l a = 26.56c Phase angle calculated from asymptotic plot at ( = 0.5a) is 22.5c Error in phase angle = 22.5 ( 26.56c) = 4.9c Hence (A) is correct option.
MCQ 1.77
The block diagram of a control system is shown in figure. The transfer function G (s) = Y (s) /U (s) of the system is
1 s 18`1 + j`1 + s j 12 3 1 (C) s 27`1 + j`1 + s j 12 9 (A)

SOL 1.77
1 s 27`1 + j`1 + s j 6 9 1 (D) s 27`1 + j`1 + s j 9 3 (B)
Given block diagram
Given block diagram can be reduced as
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Where
1 3 = s+3 1 1 +b l s 1 bs l G2 = = 1 s + 12 1 1 + b l 12 s G1 =
1 bs l
Further reducing the block diagram.
Y (s) =
2G1 G2 1 + (2G1 G2) 9 (2) b 1 lb 1 l s + 3 s + 12 = 1 + (2) b 1 lb 1 l (9) s + 3 s + 12
2 (s + 3) (s + 12) + 18 2 = 2 s + 15s + 54 2 = (s + 9) (s + 6) 1 = s 27 a1 + ka1 + s k 9 6 = Hence (B) is correct option.

MCQ 1.78
The items in Group-I represent the various types of measurements to be made with a reasonable accuracy using a suitable bridge. The items in Group-II represent the various bridges available for this purpose. Select the correct choice of the item in Group-II for the corresponding item in Group-I from the following List-I List-II P. Resistance in the milli1. Wheatstone Bridge ohm range Q. Low values of Capacitance 2. Kelvin Double Bridge R. Comparison of resistance 3. Schering Bridge Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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S.
which are nearly equal Inductance of a coil with a large time-constant
4. Wiens Bridge 5. Hays Bridge 6. Carey-Foster Bridge
Codes : (A) P=2, Q=3, R=6, S=5 (C) P=2, Q=3, R=5, S=4
SOL 1.78
(B) P=2, Q=6, R=4, S=5 (D) P=1, Q=3, R=2, S=6
The Correct option is (A). Kelvin Double bridge is used for measuring low values of resistances. (P " 2) Low values of capacitances is precisely measured by schering bridge (Q " 3) Inductance of a coil with large time constant or high quality factor is measured by hays bridge (R " 5) A rectifier type ac voltmeter of a series resistance Rs , an ideal full-wave rectifier bridge and a PMMC instrument as shown in figure. The internal. resistance of the instrument is 100 and a full scale deflection is produced by a dc current of 1 mA. The value of Rs required to obtain full scale deflection with an ac voltage of 100 V (rms) applied to the input terminals is
MCQ 1.79
(A) 63.56 (C) 89.93

SOL 1.79
(B) 69.93 (D) 141.3 k
Full scale deflection is produced by a dc current of 1 mA (Idc) fs = 1 mA For full wave reactifier (Idc) fs = 2Im , Im "peak value of ac current 1 mA = 2Im 3.14 Im = 1.57 mA Full scale ac current (Irms) fs = 1.57 = 1.11 mA 2
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V = (Rs + Rm) (Irms) fs 100 = (Rs + 100) (1.11 mA) 100 = Rs + 100 (1.11 mA) 100 # 900 = Rs + 100 Rs = 89.9 k Hence (C) is correct option.
MCQ 1.80
A wattmeter reads 400 W when its current coil is connected in the R-phase and its pressure coil is connected between this phase and the neutral of a symmetrical 3-phase system supplying a balanced star connected 0.8 p.f. inductive load. This phase sequence is RYB. What will be the reading of this wattmeter if its pressure coil alone is reconnected between the B and Y phases, all other connections remaining as before ? (A) 400.0 (B) 519.6 (C) 300.0 (D) 692.8
SOL 1.80
The Correct option is (B). First the current coil is connected in R-phase and pressure coil is connected between this phase and the neutral as shown below
reading of wattmeter W1 = IP VP cos 1 , cos 1 = 0.8 & 1 = 36.86c 400 = IL VL cos 1 3 ...(1) 400 = IL VL # 0.8 3 Now when pressure coil is connected between B and Y-phases, the circuit is Brought to you by: Nodia and Company PUBLISHING FOR GATE Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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phasor diagram
angle 2 = 23.14c + 30c = 54.14c now wattmeter reading W2 = VYB IL cos 2 from equation (1) so VL IL = 400 # 3 0.8 W2 = 400 # 3 # cos 53.14c 0.8 = 519.5 W
MCQ 1.81
The inductance of a certain moving-iron ammeter is expressed as L = 10 + 3 (2 /4) H , where is the deflection in radians from the zero position. The control spring torque is 25 # 10 - 6 Nm/radian. The deflection of the pointer in radian when the meter carries a current of 5 A, is (A) 2.4 (B) 2.0 Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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(C) 1.2
SOL 1.81
(D) 1.0
In a moving-iron ammeter control torque is given as c = K = 1 I2 dL 2 d Where K " control spring constant " deflection
Given that L = 10 + 3 4 dL = 3 H/rad b 2l d

2
So,
c = (25 # 10 6) = 1 (5) 2 b 3 l # 10 6 2 2 2 = 3 2 5 = 3 & = 6 = 1.2 rad. 2 5

MCQ 1.82
A 500A/5A, 50 Hz transformer has a bar primary. The secondary burden is a pure resistance of 1 and it draws a current of 5 A. If the magnetic core requires 250 AT for magnetization, the percentage ratio error is (A) 10.56 (B) 10.56 (C) 11.80 (D) 11.80 The Correct option is (B). Magnetizing current Im = 250 = 250 amp 1 Primary current I p = 500 amp Secondary current Is = 5 amp I Turn ratio n = p = 500 = 100 5 Is Total primary current (IT ) = IT = = [primary current (I p)] 2 + [magnetising current (I m)] 2
2 2 Ip + Im
SOL 1.82
(500) 2 + (250) 2 = 559.01 amp
Turn ratio n' = IT = 559.01 = 111.80 5 Is Percentage ratio error 3 n = n nl # 100 nl Brought to you by: Nodia and Company PUBLISHING FOR GATE Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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MCQ 1.83
= 100 111.80 # 100 = 10.55% 111.80 The voltage-flux adjustment of a certain 1-phase 220 V induction watt-hour meter is altered so that the phase angle between the applied voltage and the flux due to it is 85c(instead of 90c). The errors introduced in the reading of this meter when the current is 5 A at power factor of unity and 0.5 lagging are respectively (A) 3.8 mW, 77.4 mW (B) 3.8 mW, 77.4 mW (C) 4.2 W, 85.1 W (D) 4.2 W, 85.1 W The Correct option is (C). Power read by meter Pm = VI sin (3 ) Where 3 "Phase angle between supply voltage and pressure coil flux. "Phase angle of load Here 3 = 85c, = 60c "a cos = 0.5 So measured power Pm = 200 # 5 sin (85c 60c) = 1100 sin 25c = 464.88 W Actual power PO = VI cos = 220 # 5 # 0.5 = 550 W Error in measurement = Pm PO = 464.88 550 = 85.12 W For unity power factor cos = 1 = 0c
SOL 1.83
Pm = 220 # 5 sin (85c 0c) = 1095.81 W PO = 220 # 5 cos 0c = 1100 Error in Measurement = 1095.81 1100 = 4.19 W So
MCQ 1.84
Group-II represents the figures obtained on a CRO screen when the voltage signals Vx = Vxm sin t and Vy = Vym sin (t + ) are given to its X and Y plates respectively and is changed. Choose the correct value of from Group-I to match with the corresponding figure of Group-II. Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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Group-I P. = 0 Q. = /2 R. < < 3/2
Group-II
S. = 3/2
Codes : (A) P=1, Q=3, R=6, S=5 (C) P=2, Q=3, R=5, S=4
SOL 1.84
(B) P=2, Q=6, R=4, S=5 (D) P=1, Q=5, R=6, S=4
We can obtain the Lissaju pattern (in X-Y mode) by following method. For = 0c, Vx = Vxm sin t Vy = Vym sin (t + 0c) = sin t Draw Vx and Vy as shown below
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Divide both Vy and Vx equal parts and match the corresponding points on the screen. Similarly for = 90c Vx = Vxm sin t Vy = Vym sin (t + 90c)
Similarly for = 3 2
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we can also obtain for 0 < < 3 2 Hence (A) is correct option.
MCQ 1.85
In the circuit shown in Fig. Q.85, the current gain () of the ideal transistor is 10. The operating point of the transistor (VCC , IC ) is
(A) (40 V, 4 A) (C) (0 V, 4 A)

SOL 1.85 MCQ 1.86
(B) (40 V, 5 A) (D) (15 V, 4 A)
The Correct option is (). A phase-controlled half-controlled single-phase converter is shown in figure. The control angle = 30c
The output dc voltage wave shape will be as shown in
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SOL 1.86 MCQ 1.87
The Correct option is ( ). A chopper is employed to charge a battery as shown in figure. The charging current is 5 A. The duty ratio is 0.2. The chopper output voltage is also shown in the figure. The peak to peak ripple current in the charging current is
(A) 0.48 A (C) 2.4 A

SOL 1.87
(B) 1.2 A (D) 1 A
The Correct option is (A). In the chopper during turn on of chopper V -t area across L is, Ton i max Ton VL dt = # L b di l dt = # Ldi # 0 i min 0 dt = L (i max i min) = L ^I h
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So now volt area

3 I = 48Ton = 48 # 0.2 #10 = 0.48 A L 20 # 10 3 An inverter has a periodic output voltage with the output wave form as shown in figure
MCQ 1.88
When the conduction angle = 120c, the rms fundamental component of the output voltage is (A) 0.78 V (B) 1.10 V (C) 0.90 V
SOL 1.88
(D) 1.27 V
The Correct option is (A).
Output voltage V0 =
4VS b n l^sin nd h^sin nt h^sin n/2h n = 1, 3, 5
` RMS value of fundamental component Vrms (fundamental) = 4VS sin d # 1 2 = 120c, 2d = 120c & d = 60c Vrms (fundamental) = 4VS # sin 60c 2 = 0.78VS = 0.78 V
MCQ 1.89
With reference to the output wave form given in above figure , the output of the converter will be free from 5 th harmonic when (A) = 72c (B) = 36c (C) = 150c (D) = 120c The Correct option is (A). After removing 5 th harmonic 5d = 0, , 2 Visit us at: www.nodia.co.in
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Pulse width = 2d = = 0, 2 , 4 5 5 = 0c, 72c, 144c
MCQ 1.90
An ac induction motor is used for a speed control application. It is driven from an inverter with a constant V/f control. The motor name-plate details are as follows (no. of poles = 2) V: 415 V VPh: 3 V f: 50 Hz N: 2850 rpm The motor runs with the inverter output frequency set at 40 Hz, and with half the rated slip. The running speed of the motor is (A) 2400 rpm (B) 2280 rpm (C) 2340 rpm (D) 2790 rpm
SOL 1.90
The Correct option is (C). NSa = 3000 rpm Na = 2850 rpm SFL = 3000 2850 = 0.05 3000 where by (V/f) control Nsb = 3000 b 40 l 50 ` = 2400 rpm N2 = new running speed of motor = 2400 b1 0.05 l 2 = 2340 rpm
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Answer Sheet
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
(C) (B) (A) (A) (*) (D) (C) (D) (A) (D) (C) (B) (B) (C) (B) (C) (B) (D)
19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
(C) (D) (C) (A) (A) (A) (B) (A) (D) (D) (B) (A) (C) (C) (D) (D) (B) (B)
37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54.
(D) (B) (D) (B) (*) (C) (D) (D) (A) (C) (A) (B) (D) (B) (B) (A) (D) (D)
55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70 71 72
(B) (D) (A) (A) (C) (D) (A) (D) (D) (C) (B) (B) (B) (D) (A) (C) (B) (A)
73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
(C) (A) (C) (A) (B) (A) (C) (B) (C) (B) (C) (A) (*) (*) (A) (A) (A) (C)

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Q.1 - 30 Carry One Mark Each

(A) 144 J (C) 132 J

(B) 98 J (D) 168 J

# I.dt =6(area under the curve i (t) t )

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= 6#1#2#6 2 = 36 J Energy absorbed by 1 resistor is ER = =

= 24 + 72 =96 J Total energy absorbed in 4 sec E = EL + ER = 36 + 96 = 132 J

A segment of a circuit is shown in figure vR = 5V, vc = 4 sin 2t .The voltage vL is given by

(A) 3 8 cos 2t (C) 16 sin 2t

(B) 32 sin 2t (D) 16 cos 2t

The Correct option is (B). Applying KCL at center node

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(A) 56.66+45% (C) 70+30%

(B) 60+30% (D) 34.4+65%

Thevenin impedance can be obtain as following

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= 30 + 40j + 10 = 40 + 40j Zth = 40 2 +45c Hence (A) is correct option.

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= I Y 2d Total magnetic field intensity at point P. H = H1 + H 2 = I Y+ I Y 2d 2d = I Y d Hence (A) is correct option.

(A) 2L H/m (C) L/2 H/m

(B) L/4 H/m (D) 4L H/m

cos 2 = 1 at unity power factor 90% = 1 # 1 1 + 2Pi Pi = 0.0555 MVA

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(A) Synchronous reactance (C) Potier reactance

(B) Magnetizing reactance (D) Leakage reactance

The Correct option is (A).

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Hence (D) is correct option.

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(B) P and R (D) S and T

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(A) [3.3/3.3] mA (C) [3.3/.33] mA

(B) [3.3/(3.3+3.3)] mA (D) [3.3(33+3.3)] mA

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(A) 0c (C) + 90c

(B) 90c (D) ! 180c

(A) I0 = I1 = Cin; I2 = I3 = Cin (C) I0 = I3 = Cin; I1 = I2 = Cin

(B) I0 = I1 = C in; I2 = I3 = Cin (D) I0 = I3 = C in; I1 = I2 = Cin

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24 = lim s ; s"0 s (s + 2) (s + 5) (s + 1)E = 24 2#5 = 2.4 Hence (C) is correct option.

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Hence (A) is correct option

Hence (A) is correct option.

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C1 = C1 ' + C x 300 = 200 + Cx Cx = 100 pF

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The ON-OFF state of switch is given on VDS IS plane as following

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Q. 31 - 90 carry two marks each

(A) 2.14 mH (C) 31.8 mH

(B) 5.30 H (D) 1.32 H

Hence (C) is correct option.

In figure, the potential difference between points P and Q is