Question Bank in DC Circuits PDF

Question Bank in DC Circuits 7.
REE Board Exam October 1998

A one-meter rod of 2-cm diameter is drawn until its
A. DC CIRCUITS: BASIC PRINCIPLES resistance is 100 times the initial resistance. Its
1. REE Board Exam March 1998 length afterwards is?
The substation bus bar is made up of 2 inches A. 10 m C. 12.5 m
round copper bars 20 ft long. What is the resistance B. 100 m D. 5 m
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of each bar if resistivity is 1.724 x 10 ohm-cm.
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A. 7.21 x 10 C. 5.185 x 10 8. EE Board Exam April 1993
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B. 13.8 x 10 D. 2.96 x 10 A kilometer of wire having a diameter of 11.7 mm
and a resistance of 0.031 ohm is drawn down so
2. REE October 1997 that its diameter is 5.0 mm. What does its
Determine the resistance of a busbar made of resistance become?
copper if the length is 10 meters long and the cross A. 0.85 ohm C. 0.93 ohm
2
section is a 4 x 4 cm . Use 1.7241 micro ohm-cm as B. 0.78 ohm D. 0.81 ohm
the resistivity.
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A. 2.121 x 10 C. 3.431 x 10 9. EE Board Exam April 1995
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B. 4.312 x 10 D. 1.078 x 10 A certain wire has a resistance R. The resistance of
another wire identical with the first except for having
3. EE Board Exam October 1991 twice its diameter is
One turn of a copper bar is produced by cutting A. 4R C. 2R
copper washer along a radius and spreading the B. R/2 D. R/4
ends. The washer is cut from soft drawn copper
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having a resistivity at 20C of 1.732 x 10 ohm-cm. 10. REE Board Exam October 1996
2
The washer is 0.125 inch thick and has inside What is the size in square millimeter (mm ) is the
diameter and outside diameter of 1 inch and 9 cable of 250 MCM size?
2 2
inches respectively. Calculate the exact resistance A. 118.656 mm C. 112.565 mm
2 2
between the two ends of the turn to direct current, B. 126.675 mm D. 132.348 mm
taking into account the non-uniform current
distribution. Assume the contact along the ends of 11. REE Board Exam October 1998, September 2001
the turn to be perfect over the entire cross section. The resistance of a copper wire at 30C is 50 ohms.
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A. 12.74 x 10 C. 17.22 x 10 If the temperature coefficient of copper at 0C is
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B. 15.53 x 10 D. 14.83 x 10 0.00427, what is the resistance at 100C?
A. 72.26 ohms C. 63.24 ohms
4. EE Board Exam October 1990 B. 54.25 ohms D. 58.15 ohms
Determine the resistance of a conductor 0.10 m
long, with a uniform diameter of 1.0 cm and having 12. REE Board Exam March 1998
a resistivity which varies as a function of length L The resistance of a wire is 126.48 at 100C and
measured from the one end of the conductor 100 at 30C. Determine the temperature
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according to = 0.003 + 10 L ohm-cm. coefficient of copper at 0C.
A. 0.0852 ohm C. 0.0806 ohm A. 0.00427/C C. 0.0256/C
B. 0.0915 ohm D. 0.0902 ohm B. 0.00615/C D. 0.365/C
5. EE Board Exam April 1992 13. EE Board Exam October 1991

A coil has 6,000 turns of wire and a resistance of Two heating elements which is 500 ohms and 250
380 ohms. The coil is rewound with the same ohms are connected in series with temperature
quantity (weight) of wire, but has 13,400 turns. How coefficients of 0.001 and 0.003 ohms per C,
many ohms will the new coil have? respectively at 20C. Calculate the effective
A. 1895 ohms C. 1792 ohms temperature coefficient of the combination.
B. 1825 ohms D. 1905 ohms A. 0.00215 C. 0.00712
B. 0.00626 D. 0.00167
6. EE Board Exam April 1992
A copper wire of unknown length has a resistance 14. EE Board Exam October 1992
of 0.80 ohm. By successive passes through drawing The insulation resistance of a kilometer of the cable
dies, the length of the wire is increased by 2 having a diameter of 2 cm and an insulation
times its original value. Assuming that resistivity thickness of 2 cm is 600 ohms. If the thickness of
remains unchanged during the drawing process, the insulation is increased to 3 cm, find the
determine the new value of its resistance. insulation resistance of the cable.
A. 4 ohms C. 5 ohms A, 725 ohms C. 757 ohms
B. 3 ohms D. 6 ohms B. 850 ohms D. 828 ohms

It is required that a loading of 3 kW be maintained in
a heating element at an initial temperature of 20C,
a voltage of 220 V is necessary for the purpose. B. 8.14 D. 0.814
After the element has settled down to steady state,
it is found that a voltage of 240 volts is necessary to 24. REE Board Exam April 2001
maintain the 3 kW loading. The element resistance The resistance of the field winding of a DC machine
temperature coefficient is 0.0006 per degree is 0.25 at 25C. When operating at full-load, the
centigrade at 20C. Calculate the final temperature temperature of the winding is 75C. The
of the heating element. temperature coefficient of resistance of copper is
A. 345.43C C. 336.84C 0.00427 per C at 0C. Find the resistance of the
B. 326.42C D. 318.48C field winding at full-load.
A. 0.298 C. 0.512
16. REE Board Exam October 1999 B. 0.315 D. 0.271
How long must a current of 5 A pass through a 10
ohm resistor until a charge of 12000 coulomb 25. REE Board Exam October 2000
passes through? A coil of copper has resistance of 5.46 at 75C.
A. 1 min C. 3 min What will be its resistance at 25C?
B. 2 min D. 4 min A. 4.58 C. 5.02
B. 4.84 D. 4.35
17. REE Board Exam October 1999
What is the power required to transfer 97,000 26. REE Board Exam April 2001
coulombs of charge through a potential rise of 50 A certain generator generates 1,500,000 joules per
volts in one hour? minute. What is the output in kW?
A. 0.5 kW C. 1.3 kW A. 50 C. 25
B. 0.9 kW D. 2.8 kW B. 500 D. 125
18. REE Board Exam April 2001 27. ECE BOARD NOV 2001
A round wire has 250 MCM. Find its diameter in _____ is anything that has weight had occupies
inches. space. It may be solid, liquid or gas.
A. C. 0.16 A. Amalgam C. Matter
B. D. 0.08 B. Alloy D. Compound
19. REE Board Exam September 2003 28. ECE Board Exam April 2000
In the American wire gauge, as the number of It is defined as anything that occupies space and
gauge increases, the diameter of wire ____ has weight.
A. increases A. atom C. molecule
B. decreases B. compound D. matter
C. does not change
D. become twice 29. ECE Board Exam November 1999
The lightest kind of atom or element
20. REE Board Exam September 2003 A. hydrogen C. titanium
In cgs system, what is the unit of emf where I is in B. helium D. oxygen
abampere and P is in erg per second?
A. millivolt C. abvolt 30. ECE Board Exam November 1998
B. kilovolt D. volt In order to have a good conductor material, such
material shall have _____ valence electrons.
21. REE Board Exam September 2002 A. one C. more than ten
One (1) kW is equal to ____ hp. B. five D. twenty one
A. 0.746 C. 550
B. 1.34 D. 1.5 31. ECE Board Exam November 1997
Electric power refers to _____
22. REE Board Exam October 1998 A. volt ampere C. volt coulomb
Two copper conductors have equal length. The B. watt second D. joule
cross-sectional area of one conductor is three times
that of the other. If the resistance of the conductor 32. ECE Board Exam November 1995
having smaller cross-sectional area is 20 , what is What composes all matter whether a liquid, solid or
the resistance of the other? gas?
A. 20/3 C. 180 A. electrons C. protons
B. 60 D. 20/9 B. atoms D. neutrons
23. REE Board Exam October 2000 33. ECE Board Exam November 2001
A copper bar has a length of 20 ft., width of 4 inches What is a physical combination of compounds or
and thickness of 0.5 inch. If the resistivity of copper elements NOT chemically combined that can be
is 10.37 -CM/ft, what is the resistance of the bar? separated by physical means?
A. 81.4 C. 814 A. substance C. mixture
B. atom D. molecule 44. ECE Board Exam November 2001
What do you call the element that conducts
34. ECE Board Exam April 1998 electricity very readily?
Determine the equivalent work of 166 watt-second. A. semi-conductors C. insulators
A. 10 joules C. 16.6 joules B. conductors D. dielectric
B. 100 joules D. 166 joules
45. ECE Board Exam April 2001
35. ECE Board Exam November 2001 Which of the following material is referred to as a
One of the following is the best conductor of medium whereby electrons can move easily from
electricity. atom to atom?
A. Air C. Carbon A. insulator C. mica
B. Copper D. Silicon B. dielectric D. conductor
36. ECE Board Exam November 1999 46. ECE Board Exam November 2001
What is the basic unit for measuring current flow? A chemical combination of elements can be
A. coulomb C. volt separated by chemical means but not by physical
B. ampere D. atomic weight means. It is created by chemically combining two
or more elements.
37. ECE Board Exam November 1995 A. molecules C. matter
______ has a unit of electron volt B. compound D. mixture
A. Energy C. Current
B. Potential difference D. Charge 47. ECE Board Exam April 2000
A substance which cannot be reduced to a simpler
38. ECE Board Exam November 2001 substance by chemical means
The motion of charged particles especially colloidal A. atom C. matter
particles through a relative stationary liquid under B. molecule D. element
the influence of an applied electric provided.
A. hysteresis C. electrophoresis 48. ECE Board Exam November 2001
B. electrolysis D. electro analysis Calculate the equivalent power in watt of 100 joules
per second.
39. ECE Board Exam April 2001 A. 1.66 watts C. 16.66 watts
What is a symbol that represents a quantity or a B. 100 watts D. 1,000 watts
single object?
A. unit C. item 49. ECE Board Exam April 2001
B. number D. base It is a neutral particle that has no electrical charge.
A. atom C. electron
40. ECE Board Exam April 2000 B. proton D. neutron
Determine which of the following has the least
number of electrons found at the outer shell. 50. ECE Board Exam November 1999
A. semi-insulator C. semiconductor Which material has more free electrons?
B. insulator D. conductor A. mica C. conductor
B. insulator D. dielectric
The term describes a material whose resistance 51. ECE Board Exam November 2001
remains relatively constant with changes in The new and preferred term for conductance or
temperature mho
A. positive temperature coefficient A. Siemens C. Seaman
B. negative temperature coefficient B. She-man D. ROM
C. neutral temperature coefficient
D. zero temperature coefficient 52. ECE Board Exam April 2001
Represents the current flow produced by one volt
42. ECE Board Exam November 1998 working across one ohm of resistance.
Resulting effect when electron is made to move A. resistance
A. dynamic electricity C. lines of force B. ampere
B. static electricity D. magnetic lines C. voltage
D. electromotive force
43. ECE Board Exam November 1997
One of the following characteristics of a resistive 53. ECE Board Exam November 1995
material which do not change its resistive value with When an atom gains an additional _____, it results
respect to time is its _____ to a negative ion.
A. fidelity C. stability A. atom C. proton
B. sensitivity D. selectivity B. neutron D. electron
54. ECE Board Exam November 1999 A. potentiometer C. fixed resistor
The definite discrete amount of energy required to B. bleeder resistor D. rheostat
move an electron from a lower shell to higher shell.
A. quantum 63. ECE Board Exam November 2001
B. positive energy Find the value of a resistor with the following color
C. negative energy codes: Orange, Yellow, Red, Red
D. quanta A. 34 k ohms +/-5%
B. 3.4 ohms +/-2%
55. ECE Board Exam November 1999 C. 3.4 k ohms +/-10%
What will happen to an atom if an electron is either D. 34 k ohms +/-20%
taken out or taken into the same atom?
A. becomes a negative ion 64. ECE Board Exam November 1996
B. becomes an ion Electric energy refers to ______.
C. becomes a positive ion A. Joules divided by time C. Watt
D. nothing will happen B. Volt-ampere D. Volt-coulomb
56. ECE Board Exam April 1999 65. ECE Board Exam April 2001
The energy in an electron that is called the energy What is the resistance of an open fuse circuit?
of motion A. at least 1000 ohms
A. electromotive force B. infinity
B. kinematics C. zero
C. kinetic energy D. 100 ohms at standard temperature
D. potential energy
57. ECE Board Exam November 1996 When should a fuse be replaced with a higher rated
Electric charge of neutron is the same as ______. unit?
A. atom C. current A. when the fuse of the original value is small in
B. electron D. proton size
B. when the original is not available
58. ECE Board Exam April 1998 C. never
Ion is _____. D. if it blows
A. free electron
B. nucleus without protons 67. ECE Board Exam November 2000
C. proton The ability to do work
D. an atom with unbalanced charges A. energy C. potential
B. kinetic D. voltage
An insulating element or material has capability of 68. ECE Board Exam November 2001
_____. Which type of variable resistor should you use for
A. storing voltage controlling large amount of current?
B. preventing short circuit between two A. Potentiometer C. Variac
conducting wires B. Adjustable wirewound D. Rheostat
C. conducting large current
D. storing high current 69. ECE Board Exam April 2000
What does the fourth loop of an electronic resistor
60. ECE Board Exam April 1998 color code represent?
What is the value of a resistor with colors from left: A. Multiplier
Orange, Blue, Gold and Silver? B. Temperature
A. 34 ohms + /-10% C. First digit of the equivalent value
B. 36 ohms +/-10% D. Tolerance
C. 3.4 ohms +/-10%
D. 3.6 0hms +/-10% 70. ECE Board Exam November 2000
Ten micro-microfarads is equivalent to _____
61. ECE Board Exam April 2001 A. 100 picofarads
A three-terminal resistor with one or more sliding B. 100 nanofarad
contacts which functions as an adjustable voltage C. 1000 milli microfarad
divider D. 10.0 picofarads
A. Rheostat C. Potentiometer
B. Bleeder resistor D. Voltage divider 71. ECE Board Exam November 1995
How much is the resistance of a germanium slag 10
62. ECE Board Exam November 2000 cm long and cross sectional area of 1 square cm?
A resistor which is used to draw a fixed amount of A. 55 k ohms C. 550 k ohms
current B. 5.5 k ohms D. 550 ohms
72. ECE Board Exam November 2001 What is the value of a resistor having the following
A variable resistor normally used as a voltage colored bands: Yellow-Gray-Red-Silver?
divider A. 4800 ohms 10%
A. Carbon film resistor B. 480 ohms 10%
B. Potentiometer C. 3800 ohms 1%
C. Adjustable resistor D. 4.8 ohms 1%
D. Metal film resistor
73. ECE Board Exam April 2001 Find the value of resistor with the following color
Determine the equivalent horse power of 2.611 codes; Brown, White, Orange, Red
kilowatts. A. 190 ohms 10%
A. 3.50 hp C. 2.25 hp B. 19 k ohms 2%
B. 2.50 hp D. 1.50 hp C. 1.9 k ohms 10%
D. 19 k ohms 20%
Find the lowest resistance value of the following 83. ECE Board Exam November 1998
resistors. Resistor with colored bands in the body
A. White, black, black A. Adjustable resistor
B. Violet, gray, yellow, silver B. Wire-wound resistor
C. Red, black, gold C. Variable resistor
D. Gray, gray, black D. Carbon composition resistor
If the bands on a resistor are yellow, violet, red and If the bands on a resistor are red, red, orange and
gold, what is the resistance value? silver, what is the resistance value?
A. 470 ohms 5% A. 220 ohms 5%
B. 470 ohms 10% B. 223 0hms 10%
C. 47000 ohms 5% C. 22,000 ohms 10%
D. 4700 ohms 5% D. 2200 ohms 20%
Rust in electrical (wire) connections will result to What does the second strip of an electronic resistor
_____ color code represent?
A. Conductance C. Voltage A. Tolerance
B. Resistance D. Inductance B. Second digit of the value
C. Temperature
77. ECE Board Exam November 1996 D. Multiplier
The area of a conductor whose diameter is 0.001
inch is equal to 86. ECE Board Exam November 2000
A. One micron C. One circular mil The energy in an electron that is called the energy
B. One angstrom D. One steradian of position
A. Kinetic energy
78. ECE Board Exam November 1995 B. Kinematics
_____ is the term used to express the amount of C. Electromotive force
electrical energy in an electrostatic field. D. Potential energy
A. Joule C. Volt
B. Coulomb D. Watt 87. ECE Board Exam April 1999
If an electronic resistor does not have the fourth
79. ECE Board Exam November 1995 color strip it means it has a tolerance of _____.
Which of the following statement is correct? A. 5% C. 10%
A. Potentiometer has two terminals B. 20% D. 1%
B. Transistor has two terminals
C. Typical power rating of a carbon-composition 88. ECE Board Exam April 1998
resistor ranged from 0.125 W to 2 W What happens to the resistance of a conductor wire
D. Open resistor has small resistance when its temperature is lowered?
A. Decreased C. Zero
80. ECE Board Exam November 1996 B. Steady D. Increased
_____ is one factor that does not affect resistance.
A. Resistivity C. Length 89. ECE Board Exam April 1998
B. Cross sectional area D. Mass Which of the following does not refer to electric
energy?
A. Joule C. Volt coulomb
B. Watt second D. Volt ampere 99. Determine the length of a copper wire ( = 10.37 -
CM/ft) where diameter is 0.30 inch and resistance
90. ECE Board Exam March 1996 of 0.5 at 20C.
Which of the following statement is incorrect? A. 4,339 ft C. 6,125 ft
A. open transistor has three (3) terminals B. 5.225 ft D. none of these
B. transistors have three (3) terminals
C. typical power rating of carbon-composition 100. An electric water heater has a rating of 1 kW, 230
resistor ranged 0.001 W to 0.1 W V. The coil used as the heating element is 10 m
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D. potentiometer has three (3) terminals long and has a resistivity of 1.724 x 10 ohm-cm.
Determine the required diameter of the wire in mils.
91. ECE Board Exam November 1997 A. 2.43 mils C. 3.21 mils
Term used in electronic measuring device when a B. 2.52 mils D. 1.35 mils
metal increases resistance due to heat produced by
current flowing through them. 101. A certain wire 20 ft long and 100 circular mil area
A. positive resistance coefficient has a resistance of 1.6 . What is its resistivity?
B. positive temperature coefficient A. 10.3 ohm-CM/ft
C. negative temperature coefficient B. 2.2 ohm-CM/ft
D. negative resistance coefficient C. 8 ohm-CM/ft
D. 15.2 ohm-CM/ft
92. A 1 km cable consists of 12 identical strands of
aluminum each 3 mm in diameter. What is the 102. How many circular mils does a round copper rod of
resistance of the cable? 0.25 inch diameter have?
A. 0.34 ohm C. 0.44 ohm A. 196,000 C. 1,963,500
B. 0.54 ohm D. 0.24 ohm B. 62,500 D. 49,000
93. A piece of wire has a resistance of 0.5 ohm. The 103. A substance whose molecules consist of the same
length is doubled and the area is increased four kind of atoms is called ____.
times. What is its resistance? A. mixture
A. 0.75 ohm C. 0.25 ohm B. element
B. 0.50 ohm D. 1 ohm C. compound
D. none of the above
94. Copper wire of certain length and resistance is
drawn out to four times its length without change in 104. The diameter of the atom is about ____.
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volume. What is the resistance of the bar? A. 10 m C. 10 m
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A. unchanged C. 16R B. 10 m D. 10 m
B. R/16 D. 4R
105. The number of compounds available in nature is
95. Current is simply _____. ____.
A. Flow of electrons C. Radiation A. 105 C. 1000
B. Flow of protons D. Emission B. 300 D. unlimited
96. The resistance of a coil of wire is 1 k at 20C. If 106. The mass of a proton is ____ the mass of an
the coil is immersed into oil, the resistance falls to electron.
880 . If the wire has a temperature coefficient of A. equal to
0.006 at 20C, how much is the temperature of the B. less than
liquid? C. about 1837 times
A. 0C C. 17.6C D. 200 times
B. -20C D. none of these
107. The maximum number of electrons that can be
97. The copper field coils of a motor was measured at accommodated in the last orbit is ____.
21C and found to have a resistance of 68 . After A. 4 C. 18
the motor has run for a given time, the resistance is B. 8 D. 2
found to be 96 . What is the hot temperature of the
winding? 108. The electrons in the last orbit of an atom are called
A. 106.36C C. 103.66C ____ electrons.
B. 166.30C D. none of these A. free C. valence
B. bound D. thermionic
98. A wire has a resistance of 30 at 20C. What will
its resistance be at 60C? Assume the temperature 109. If the number of valence electrons of an atom is
coefficient of resistance to be 0.000385 at 20C. less than 4, the substance is usually ____.
A. 34.26 C. 32.46 A. a conductor
B. 36.42 D. none of these B. an insulator
C. a semiconductor
D. none of the above 120. If the length and area of cross-section of a wire are
doubled up, then its resistance ____.
110. If the number of valence electrons of an atom is A. becomes four times
more than 4, the substance is usually ____. B. remains unchanged
A. a semiconductor C. becomes sixteen times
B. a conductor D. none of the above
C. an insulator
D. none of the above 121. A length of wire has a resistance of 6 ohms. The
resistance of a wire of the same material three
111. If the number of valence electrons of an atom is times as long and twice the cross-sectional area will
exactly 4, the substance is usually ____. be ____.
A. a semiconductor A. 36 ohms C. 9 ohms
B. an insulator B. 12 ohms D. 1 ohm
C. a conductor
D. a semiconductor 122. The SI unit of specific resistance is ____.
2
A. mho C. ohm-m
112. The number of valence electrons of an atom is less B. ohm-m D. ohm-cm
than 4. The substance will be probably ____.
A. a metal 123. The specific resistance of a conductor ____ with
B. a non-metal rise in temperature.
C. an insulator A. increases
D. a semiconductor B. decreases
C. remains unchanged
113. One coulomb of charge is equal to the charge on D. none of the above
____ electrons.
16 16
A. 628 x 10 C. 62.8 x 10 124. The SI unit of conductivity is ____.
16 16
B. 6.28 x 10 D. 0.628 x 10 A. ohm-m C. mho-m
B. ohm/m D. mho/m
114. One cc of copper has about ____ free electrons at
room temperature. 125. The SI unit of conductance is ____.
22
A. 200 C. 8.5 x 10 A. mho C. ohm-m
10 5
B. 20 x 10 D. 3 x 10 B. ohm D. ohm-cm
2
115. Electric current in a wire is the flow of ____. 126. The resistance of a material 2 m long and 2 m in
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A. free electrons cross-sectional area is 1.6 x 10 . Its specific
B. bound electrons resistance will be ____.
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C. valence electrons A. 3.2 x 10 ohm-m
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D. atoms B. 6.4 x 10 ohm-m
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C. 1.6 x 10 ohm-m
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116. EMF in a circuit is ____. D. 0.16 x 10 ohm-m
A. cause current to flow
B. maintains potential difference 127. Conductors have ____ temperature coefficient of
C. increases the circuit resistance resistance.
D. none of these A. positive
B. negative
117. EMF has the unit of _____. C. zero
A. power C. charge D. none of the above
B. energy D. none of these
128. Semiconductors have ____ temperature coefficient
118. Potential difference has the unit of ____ . of resistance.
A. charge A. negative
B. power B. positive
C. energy C. zero
D. none of the above D. none of the above
119. The resistance of a material is ____ its area of 129. The value of (i.e. temperature coefficient of
cross-section. resistance) depends upon
A. directly proportional to A. length of the material
B. inversely proportional to B. cross-sectional area of the material
C. independent of C. volume of the material
D. none of the above D. nature of the material and temperature
130. The temperature coefficient of resistance of a
Resistance
conductor ____ with rise in temperature.
()
A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains unchanged 45
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131. Insulators have ____ temperature coefficient of t
resistance. 40C Temperature
A. zero Fig. 1.2
B. positive A. 70 ohms C. 35 ohms
C. negative B. 40 ohms D. 50 ohms
137. Referring to Fig. 1.2, the value of 40 will be ____.
132. Eureka has ____ temperature coefficient of
Resistance
resistance.
()
A. positive
B. negative
C. almost zero 45
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133. Fig. 1.1 shows the temperature/resistance graph of t
a conductor. The value of 0 is ____. 40C Temperature
Fig. 1.2
Resistance
A. 1/30 per C C. 1/50 per C

()
B. 1/70 per C D. 1/1200 per C
138. The value of 0 of a conductor is 1/236 per C. The

50 value of 18 will be ____.
40 A. 1/218 per C
t B. 1/272 per C
50C Temperature C. 1/254 per C
Fig. 1.1
A. 0.005/C C. 0.1/C 139. The value of 50 of a conductor is 1/230 per C. The
B. 0.004/C D. 0.4/C value of 0 will be ____.
A. 1/180 per C
134. Referring to Fig. 1.1, the value of the 50 will be B. 1/280 per C
____. C. 1/250 per C
Resistance
()
140. A good electric conductor is one that

A. has low conductance
B. is always made of copper wire
50 C. produces a minimum voltage drop
40
D. has few free electrons
t
50C Temperature 141. Two wires A and B have the same cross-section
Fig. 1.1 and are made of the same material, RA = 600 and
A. 0.005/C C. 0.1/C RB = 100 . The number of times A is longer than B
B. 0.004/C D. 0.4/C is
A. 6 C. 4
135. Referring to Fig. 1.2, the value of 0 is ____. B. 2 D. 5
A. 1/30 per C
B. 1/40 per C 142. A coil has a resistance of 100 at 90C. At 100C,
C. 1/1200 per C its resistance is 101 . The temperature coefficient
D. none of the above of wire at 90C is
A. 0.01 C. 0.0001
136. Referring to Fig. 1.2, the value of R40 will be ____. B. 0.1 D. 0.001
143. Which of the following material has nearly zero

temperature-coefficient of resistance?
A. carbon C. copper
B. porcelain D. manganin 153. REE Board Exam March 1998
Three resistors of 10, 15 and 20 ohms each are
144. Which of the following material has a negative connected in parallel. What is the equivalent
temperature coefficient of resistance? resistance?
A. brass C. aluminum A. 45 ohms C. 0.22 ohm
B. copper D. carbon B. 17.2 ohms D. 4.62 ohms
145. A cylindrical wire 1 m in length, has a resistance of 154. REE Board Exam March 1998
100 . What would be the resistance of a wire Three resistors of 10, 15 and 20 ohms each are
made from the same material both the length and connected in parallel. What is the total
the cross-sectional area are doubled? conductance?
A. 200 C. 100 A. 0.217 siemens C. 4.52 siemens
B. 400 D. 50 B. 3.41 siemens D. 0.562 siemens
146. Carbon composition resistors are most popular 155. REE Board Exam October 1997
because they A 5-ohm resistance is connected in parallel with a
A. cost the least 10-ohm resistance. Another set, a 6-ohm and an 8-
B. are smaller ohm resistances are also connected in parallel. The
C. can withstand overload two sets are connected in series. What is the
D. do not produce electric noise equivalent resistance?
A. 6.76 ohm C. 14.4 ohms
147. A unique feature of a wire-wound resistor is its B. 9.25 ohm D. 21.2 ohms
A. lower power rating C. high stability
B. low cost D. small size 156. REE Board Exam March 1998
Two resistances of 10 and 15 ohms each

148. A coil has a resistance of 100 ohms at 90 C. At respectively are connected in parallel. The two are
100C, its resistance is 101 ohms. What is the then connected in series with a 5-ohm resistance.

temperature coefficient of the wire at 90 C? What is the equivalent resistance?
A. 0.01 C. 0.0001 A. 11 ohms C. 10 ohms
B. 0.1 D. 0.001 B. 12 ohms D. 9 ohms
149. What is the unit for charge (Q)? 157. REE Board Exam October 1997
A. Farad C. Siemens A 10-ohm and a 20-ohm resistance are connected
B. Joule D. Coulomb in parallel. Another resistance of 5-ohm is
connected in series with the two. If the supply
150. The charge delivered by a constant voltage source voltage is 48 volts, what is the current through the
is shown. Determine the current supplied by the 10-ohm resistor?
source at (a) t = 1 s (b) t = 3 s. A. 3.21 A C. 4.02 A
B. 2.74 A D. 5.72 A
158. REE Board Exam March 1998

Two resistances of 10 and 15 ohms, each
respectively are connected in parallel. The two are
then connected in series with a 5-ohm resistance. It
A. 5 ma, -3.33 ma C. 3.33 ma, 5 ma is then connected across a 12-V battery, what are
B. 5 ma, 3.33 ma D. 3.33 ma, 5 ma the current and power?
A. 1.2 A, 17.28 W C. 1.09 A, 13.1 W
B. OHMS LAW AND ELECTRIC CIRCUITS B. 0.96 A, 11.52 W D. 1.5 A, 20.25 W
The resistance of 120 meters of wire is 12 ohms. 159. REE Board Exam September 2001
What is its conductance? Three resistors 10-, 15- and 20- are connected
A. 0.0521 siemens C. 6 siemens in series across a 48-V source. What is the voltage
B. 0.0833 siemens D. 12 siemens across the 15- resistor?
A. 20 V C. 24 V
152. EE April 1981, October 1984 B. 16 V D. 12 V
Two (2) 115-V incandescent lamps A and B are
connected in series across a 230-V source. If lamp 160. REE Board Exam September 2001
A is rated 75 watts and lamp B is rated 50 watts, Three resistors 10-, 15- and 20- are connected
determine the current drawn by the series in parallel. What is the total resistance?
connection. A. 3.56 C. 0.217
A. 0.52 A C. 0.48 A B. 4.62 D. 45
B. 0.64 A D. 0.57 A
161. REE Board Exam September 2000 A. 200 watts C. 400 watts
Two 10- resistances are connected in parallel. B. 100 watts D. 50 watts
The two are then connected in series with a 5-
resistance. It is then connected across a 24-volt 170. ECE Board Exam November 1996
battery; find the voltage across the 5- resistor. What do you expect when you use the two 20
A. 12 volts C. 9 volts kohms, 1 watt resistor in parallel instead of one 10
B. 24 volts D. 15 volts kohms, 1 watt?
A. Provide lighter current
162. REE Board Exam April 1997 B. Provide wider tolerance
A circuit consists of three resistors rated 3-, 4- C. Provide more power
and 5- connected in parallel. If the circuit is D. Provide less power
connected to a battery which has an internal
resistance of 0.2-, what would be the current 171. ECE Board Exam November 1999
through the 4- resistor? The total resistance of a two similar wire conductors
A. 2.04 A C. 2.4 A connected in parallel is ______
B. 4.8 A D. 3.0 A A. same resistance of one wire
B. double the resistance of one wire
163. REE Board Exam September 2000 C. one half the resistance of one wire
How many abvolts in 1 volt? D. resistance of one wire multiplied by 4
8
A. 10 abvolts C. 1 abvolt
-8
B. 10 abvolts D. 10 abvolt 172. ECE Board Exam March 1996
When you increase the resistance in a circuit, the
164. REE Board Exam September 2003 flow of electrons will ______.
A total current of 60 A is divided among 3 parallel A. be constant C. be stopped
branches having resistances of 10 , 6 and 12 , B. flow faster D. be decreased
respectively. What is the current that flows through
the branch with 10 resistance? 173. ECE Board Exam April 2001
A. 17.1 A C. 14.3 A Which of the following allows more current if applied
B. 28.6 A D. 42.9 A to the same voltage?
A. 0.002 siemen C. 0.004 siemen
165. REE Board Exam October 2000 B. 25 ohms D. 2.5 ohms
Two 10-ohm parallel resistors are connected in
series with a 5-ohm resistor. The combination is 174. ECE Board Exam April 1998
then connected across a 24 volts battery. Find the Ohms law refers to _____.
voltage drop across the 5-ohm resistor. A. power is directly proportional to both voltage
A. 6 V C. 12 V squared and the resistance
B. 18 V D. 20 V B. power is directly proportional to the resistance
and inversely as the current squared
166. ECE Board Exam November 1998 C. current varies directly as the voltage and
The theory of Ohms law is applied in a _____ inversely as the resistance
circuit. D. current is directly proportional to both voltage
A. linear C. trivalent and resistance
B. exponential D. unilateral
167. ECE Board Exam April 2000 A circuit which a break exists in the complete
Refers to the most important components in conduction pathway
controlling flow of electrons A. Open circuit C. Close circuit
A. voltage, electromotive force and current B. Short circuit D. Circuit
B. reactance, current and resistance
C. conductance, resistance and reactance 176. ECE Board Exam November 1997
D. voltage, resistance and current How much is the equivalent power in watts can a 3
horse power provide?
168. ECE Board Exam November 1999 A. 3000 watts C. 1492 watts
Which of the following is not a valid expression of B. 248.66 watts D. 2238 watts
ohms law?
A. E = IR C. R = E/I 177. ECE Board Exam March 1996
B. R = PI D. I = E/R The current needed to operate a soldering iron
which has a rating of 600 watts at 110 volts is
169. ECE Board Exam November 2000 A. 18,200 A C. 66,000 A
A simple electronic equipment which takes a 2 B. 0.182 A D. 5.455 A
amperes current from a power source has a total
load resistance of 100 ohms. How much power
does it use?
B. The tolerance is decreased
178. ECE Board Exam November 1997 C. The effective resistance is decreased
Find the power across the resistor of 5 ohms D. The effective resistance is increased
delivered from a battery of an internal resistance of
3 ohms and a constant emf of 4 volts. 187. ECE Board Exam November 1999
A. 120 watts C. 60 watts A condition in which the heat in of around the circuit
B. 100 watts D. 1.25 watts increases beyond or to a higher than normal level.
A. Excessive heat condition
179. ECE Board Exam April 2000 B. Open condition
A series circuit in which desired portions of the C. Direct short
source voltage may be tapped off for use D. Grounded
equipment.
A. Voltage trap 188. ECE Board Exam November 1999
B. Voltage selector A 33 kilo ohms resistor is connected in a series
C. Voltage divider parallel combination made up of a 56 kilo ohm
D. Dividing network resistor and a 7.8 kilo ohm resistor. What is the
total combined resistance of these three resistors?
180. ECE Board Exam April 1998 A. 39067 ohms C. 63769 ohms
An electronic device draws 300 watts from its 24 B. 49069 ohms D. 95800 ohms
volt power source. Find effective resistance.
A. 1.25 C. 19.20 189. ECE Board Exam April 2001
B. 1.92 D. 12.50 If 3,300 ohms resistor and a 22,000 ohms resistor
are connected in series, what is the total
181. ECE Board Exam November 1997 resistance?
How much power does an electronic equipment A. 18,700 ohms C. 5,500 ohms
consume, assuming a 5.50 amperes current flowing B. 25,300 ohms D. 2,870 ohms
and a 120 volts power source?
A. 125.5 watts C. 660 watts 190. ECE Board Exam November 2000
B. 66 watts D. 60 watts A device that draws current
A. Source C. Load
182. ECE Board Exam March 1996 B. No load D. Shunt
What type of circuit whose parameters are constant
which do not change with voltage or current? 191. ECE Board Exam April 1998
A. Tuned circuit C. Reactive circuit With the same voltage applied which of the
B. Linear circuit D. Lumped circuit following allows more current?
A. 25 ohms C. 2.5 ohms
183. ECE Board Exam April 2000 B. 250 ohms D. 0.25 ohms
If three circuits, each with a value of 560 ohms are
connected in parallel, what is the total resistance of 192. ECE Board Exam April 1998
the combination? If 12 V are applied to a circuit that consumes 78 W,
A. 1680 ohms C. 18567 ohms what is the current flow through the circuits?
B. 560 ohms D. 187 0hms A. 6.5 A C. 0.15 A
B. 936 A D. 9.36 A
Other factors remaining constant, what would be 193. ECE Board Exam April 1998
the effect on the current flow in a given circuit if the Find the current that flows through the filament of a
applied potential were doubled? 400 watt flat iron connected to a 220 volt power line.
A. It would double A. 50 mA C. 5 mA
B. It would increase 4 times B. 500 mA D. 5 A
C. It would remain the same
D. It would be decrease by 194. Four equal resistances are connected in parallel
across a certain supply producing P power. How
185. ECE Board Exam April 1999 much power will be produced if the resistances are
Find used power of a circuit whose power source now connected in series across the same supply?
supplies 20 volts and a load resistance of 200 A. 16P C. 4P
ohms. B. P/16 D. P/4
A. 1 watt C. 10 watts
B. 4 kilowatts D. 2 watts 195. A resistor R is connected across a 120 V supply. A
voltmeter of 10,000 ohms resistance is connected
186. ECE Board Exam April 1998 between the center of the resistor and one side of
When resistors are connected in series, what the supply and reads 40 V. What is the value of the
happens? resistance R?
A. Nothing A. 10,000 C. 30,000
B. 20,000 D. 205. The hot resistance of an incandescent lamp is
about ____ its cold resistance.
196. A 240 V motor requiring 2,000 W is located 1 km A. 10 times C. 100 times
from a power source. What diameter of copper wire B. 2 times D. 50 times
is to be used if the power loss is to be kept 5%?
A. 0.49 cm C. 0.39 cm 206. A d.c. circuit usually has ____ as the load.
B. 0.54 cm D. 0.35 cm A. resistance
B. inductance
197. Three resistors of 10, 12 and x ohms, respectively C. capacitance
are connected in parallel across a constant current D. both inductance and capacitance
source of 8 A. Determine x if this resistor draws
2.5 A. 207. The purpose of load in an electric circuit is to ____.
A. 10 C. 13 A. increase the circuit current
B. 12 D. 11 B. utilize electrical energy
C. decrease the circuit current
198. An arc lamp takes 10 A at 50 volts. A resistance R D. none of the above
is to be place in series so that the lamp my burn
correctly from a 110 V supply. Find the power 208. Electrical appliances are not connected in series
wasted in this resistor. because ____
A. 800 watts C. 700 watts A. series circuit is complicated
B. 600 watts D. 900 watts B. appliances have different current rating
C. power loss is more
199. A 20 and 10 resistors are connected in parallel D. none of the above
and a 5 resistor is connected in series with the
parallel combination. The circuit is connected 209. Electrical appliances are connected in parallel
across a 48 V source with an internal resistance of because it ____
0.2 . Calculate the current through the 5 A. is a simple circuit
resistor. B. draws less current
A. 5.57 amperes C. 3.58 amperes C. results in reduce in power loss
B. 4.04 amperes D. 7.63 amperes D. makes the operation of appliances independent
of each other
200. A variable resistor R is connected in parallel with a
fixed resistor of 1.25 ohms. The combination is then 210. Inductance and capacitance are not relevant in a
connected across a 12 V battery with internal d.c. circuit because ____
resistance of 0.25 . Solve for the maximum power A. frequency of d.c. is zero
that can delivered to R. B. it is a simple circuit
A. 130.20 W C. 120.21 W C. they do not exist in a d.c. circuit
B. 115.52 W D. 142.42 W D. none of the above
201. The hot resistance of an incandescent lamp is 10 211. The hot resistance of a 100 watt, 250 V
ohms and the rated voltage is 50 V. Find the series incandescent lamp would be
resistance required to operate the lamp from an 80 A. 2.5 ohms
V supply. B. 625 ohms
A. 8 C. 6 C. 25 ohms
B. 4 D. 10
212. The voltage drop across 14.5 ohm resistor in Fig.
202. Ohms law is not applicable to
2.1 is ____.
A. copper
B. silver 14.5 25.5 60
C. silicon carbide
D. aluminum
+ -
203. The practical unit of electrical energy is 200 V
A. watt Fig. 2.1
B. kilowatt
C. kilowatt-hour A. 29 V C. 30.5 V
D. megawatt B. 14 V D. 18 V
204. A 100 watt lamp working for 20 hours will consume 213. The circuit shown in Fig. 2.1 is called a series circuit
____ units. because ____
A. 200 C. 2
B. 20 D. 5
14.5 25.5 60 A. 4 ohms C. 3 ohms
B. 6 ohms D. 9 ohms
+ - 219. The current in 2.5 ohm resistor in Fig. 2.4 will be

200 V ____
2.5
Fig. 2.1 7A
A. it contains a few resistances
4.5
B. it carries the same current throughout the
circuit
C. it is a simple circuit Fig. 2.4
D. none of the above A. 3A C. 2.5 A
Referring to Fig. 2.2, the total circuit resistance will be B. 4.5 A D. 2A
____
214. 220. The current in 4.5 ohms resistor in Fig. 1.4 will be
100 W, 200 V 40 W, 200 V ____.
2.5
7A
Lamp A Lamp B 4.5
+ -
200 V Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.2 A. 3.5 A C. 2A
A. 1000 ohms C. 1400 ohms B. 3A D. 2.5 A
B. 400 ohms D. 135 ohms
221. If 18 resistances, each of value 36 ohms, are
215. In Fig. 2.2 ____ connected in parallel, then the total resistance is
____
100 W, 200 V 40 W, 200 V A. 2 ohms
B. 54 ohms
C. 36 ohms
Lamp A Lamp B D. none of the above
+ -
200 V 222. Two incandescent lamps of 100 W, 200 V are in
parallel across 200 V supply. The total resistance
Fig. 2.2 will be ____.
A. the lamp A will be brighter than lamp B A. 800 ohms C. 400 ohms
B. the lamp B will be brighter than lamp A B. 200 ohms D. 600 ohms
C. the two lamps will be equally bright
D. none of the above 223. The resistance across the terminals AB of the circuit
shown in Fig. 2.5 is ____
216. When a number of resistances are connected in A
parallel, the total resistance is ____
A. less than the smaller resistance 18 12
B. greater than the smaller resistance
6
C. between the smaller and greatest resistance C
B
Fig. 2.5
217. Two resistances of 6 ohms and 3 ohms are A. 36 ohms C. 9 ohms
connected in parallel. The total resistance is ____ B. 18 ohms D. 15 ohms
A. 9 ohms C. 0.5 ohm
B. 18 ohms D. 2 ohms 224. If a d.c. supply of 180 V is connected across
terminals AB in Fig. 2.5, then current in 6 ohm
218. The value of R that will give a total resistance of 1.5 resistor will be ____.
ohms in Fig. 2.3 is ____
3 A
18 12
R 6
B C
Fig. 2.3 Fig. 2.5
A. 10 A C. 12 A
B. 5A D. 6A
1 2 10
225. The resistance across terminals AC in Fig. 2.5 is
____
A Fig. 2.7
A. 13 mhos C. 6 mhos
18 12
B. 1.6 mhos D. 2.5 mhos
6
B C 230. If 10 ohms resistance is removed in Fig. 2.7, then
Fig. 2.5 total conductance of the circuit will be ____
A. 36 ohms C. 18 ohms
B. 9 ohms D. 8 ohms
1 2 10
226. The resistance across terminals AB of the circuit
shown in Fig. 2.6 is ____
5 2 Fig. 2.7
A A. 3 mhos C. 2 mhos
B. 6 mhos D. 1.5 mhos
8 6 4
231. The voltage across the parallel circuit shown in Fig.
B
2.8 is ____
Fig. 2.6
A. 4 ohms C. 34 ohms 15 A
10
2.5
2
227. If a battery of 24 V is applied across terminals AB of
the circuit shown in Fig. 2.6, then current in 2 ohm
resistor will be ____ Fig. 2.8
5 2 A. 15 V C. 30 V
A B. 10 V D. 12. 5 V
8 6 4
232. The current in 10 ohms resistor in Fig. 2.8 is ____
B
Fig. 2.6 15 A
10
2.5
2
A. 3A C. 2.5 A
B. 6A D. 1.5 A
228. If a battery of 24 V is applied across terminals AB in

Fig. 2.6, then power loss in 5 ohms resistor will be Fig. 2.8
____ A. 3A C. 1.5 A
5 2 B. 2.5 A D. 3.5 A
A
233. The total resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of
8 6 4 the circuit shown in Fig. 2.9 is ____
B
2 2
Fig. 2.6
1 4 2
A. 180 W C. 90 W
B. 45 W D. 24 W
Fig. 2.9
229. The total conductance of the circuit shown in Fig. A. 12 ohms C. 2 ohms
2.7 is ____ B. 2.67 ohms D. 64 ohms
234. If a battery of 12 V is applied across terminals 1 and

2 of Fig. 1.9, then current through 4 ohms resistor
will be ____
239. Two equal resistances are connected in series
across a certain supply. If the resistances are now
2 2 connected in parallel across the same supply, the
4 power produced will be ____ that of series
1 2
connection.
A. two times C. one-half
Fig. 1.9 B. four times D. one-fourth
A. 1.5 A C. 2A
B. 3A D. 2.5 A 240. Referring to Fig. 1.13, the resistance across
terminals BE is ____
235. The resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of Fig. A
13 B 11
C
1.10 is ____
2
72
18

44 V 6

14
2 2
1 6 2
F E 9 D
Fig. 1.13
Fig. 1.10
A. 9 ohms
A. 12 ohms C. 16 ohms B. 18 ohms
B. 8 ohms D. 3 ohms C. 10 ohms
236. The resistance between terminals 1 and 2 in Fig.
1.11 is ____ 241. Referring to Fig. 1.13, the resistance across
1 terminals AF is ____
13 B 11
A C
2
1 1

72
18
1 2

2 44 V 6

14
Fig. 1.11
F E 9 D
A. 2 ohms C. 1 ohm Fig. 1.13
B. 1.5 ohms D. 4 ohms
A. 20.5 ohms
237. If a battery of 6 V is applied across terminals 1 and B. 18 ohms
2 in Fig. 1.11, then current in the horizontal 2 ohm C. 11 ohms
resistor will be ____ D. none of the above
1
242. Referring to Fig. 1.13, the current in 18 ohms
resistor will be ___
13 11
2
1 1 A B C

1 2 2
72
18

44 V 6
Fig. 1.11

14
A. 1A C. 3A
B. 2A D. 0.5 A F D
E 9
Fig. 1.13
238. The resistance across terminals 1 and 2 in Fig. 1.12
is ____ A. 2A
B. 1.5 A
C. 1A
2
1 1

1 2 2 243. Referring to Fig. 1.13, the power loss in 11 ohms

will be ____
13 B 11 100 W, 200 V
A C
S1 L2
40 W, 200 V
L1
72
18 S2 L3

44 V 6

14
100 W, 200 V
F D + 200 V -
E 9
Fig. 1.13 Fig. 1.14
A. 11 W A. less than 40 W
B. 24 W B. more than 40 W
C. 16 W C. equal to 40 W
D. none of the above D. none of the above
244. If in Fig. 1.14, switches S1 and S2 are closed, then 248. If in Fig. 1.14 switches S1 and S2 are closed and the
total circuit resistance is ____ supply voltage is increased to 400 V, then ____
100 W, 200 V 100 W, 200 V
S1 L2 S1 L2
40 W, 200 V 40 W, 200 V
L1 L1
S2 L3 S2 L3
100 W, 200 V 100 W, 200 V

+ 200 V - + 200 V -
Fig. 1.14 Fig. 1.14
A. 400 ohms C. 1000 ohms A. lamp L1 will burn out
B. 1200 ohms D. 2400 ohms B. lamp L2 will burn out
C. both lamps L2 and L3 will burn out
245. If switch S1 is open and switch S2 is closed in Fig. D. all the lamps will be safe
1.14, then circuit resistance will be ____
100 W, 200 V 249. If in Fig. 1.1, resistor R2 becomes open-circuited,
S1 L2 the reading of the voltmeter will become
40 W, 200 V
L1 V
S2 L3
R1 R2 R3 R4
100 W, 200 V
20 20 20 20
+ 200 V -
Fig. 1.14
B. 1000 ohms D. 2400 ohms 200 V
246. If in Fig. 1.14, both switches S1 and S2 are closed, Figure 1.1
then ____ A. zero C. 50 V
100 W, 200 V B. 150 V D. 200 V
S1 L2
40 W, 200 V
L1 250. Whatever the battery voltage in Fig. 1.2, it is certain
S2 L3 that smallest current will flow in the resistance of
____ ohm.
300
100 W, 200 V
+ 200 V -
Fig. 1.14 500 100
A. L1 will be brighter than L2 or L3

B. L1 will be dimmer than L2 or L3 200
C. L1 will be as bright as L2 or L3
247. If in Fig. 1.14 switches S1 and S2 are open, then

Figure 1.2
lamp L1 will give output ____
A. 300 C. 200
B. 500 D. 100
4
251. Which of the following statement is TRUE both for a
series and parallel d.c circuit?
A. powers are additive 24 V 3 6
B. voltages are additive
C. current additive
D. elements have individual currents Figure 1.6
A. the 3 resistor is short circuited
252. A 100-W, 110-V and a 50-W lamp are connected in B. the 6 resistor is short circuited
series across a 220-V dc source. If the resistances C. nothing is wrong with the circuit
of the two lamps are assumed to remain constant,
D. the 3 resistor is open-circuited
the voltage across the 100-W lamp is ____ volt.
A. 110 C. 146.7
257. With reference to Fig 1.7, which of the following
B. 73.3 D. 220
statement is true?
253. In the parallel circuit of Fig.1.3, the value of V0 is R1 R3
____ volt.
2
VO E R2
12 V Figure 1.7
12 V A. E and R1 form a series circuit
B. R1 is in series with R3
C. R1 is in series with R2
D. there is no series circuit
Figure 1.3
A. 12 C. 0
258. Which of the following statements is correct
B. 24 D. -12
concerning the Fig. 1.8?
254. In the series circuit of Fig 1.4, the value of V0 is R2
____ volt.
2
VO
R1 E R3
2
12 V
Figure 1.8
A. R2 and R3 form a series of path
Figure 1.4 B. E is in series with R1
A. 12 C. 0 C. R1 is in parallel in R3
B. -12 D. 6 D. R1, R2 and R3 form a series of circuit
255. In Fig 1.5, there is a drop of 20 V on each resistor. 259. What is the equivalent resistance in ohms between
The potential of point A would be ____ volt. points A and B of Fig. 1.9? All resistances are in
A
ohms
B
A
12
80 V G
6
D C 4 B
Figure 1.5
A. +80 C. +40 Figure 1.9
B. -40 D. -80 A. 12 C. 22
B. 14.4 D. 2
256. From the voltmeter reading of Fig. 1.6, is it obvious
that 260. What do you call a resistor that does not obey
Ohms Law?
A. Potentiometer
B. Carbon-Film Resistor
C. Wire-Wound Type
D. Non-linear Resistor B. 5.32 min D. 4,.56 min
261. A 100 W, 110 V and 50 W, 110 V lamps are 269. REE October 1998
connected in series across a 220 V DC source. If How many calories does an electric heater of 100
the resistances of the two lamps are assumed to watts generate per second?
remain constant, the voltage across the 100 W lamp A. 10 C. 23.88
is _____ volt? B. 1000 D. 42.25
A. 110 V C. 146.7 V
B. 73.3 V D. 220 V 270. REE Board Exam October 1997
The electric energy required to raise the
262. A potential divider of resistance of 50 ohms is temperature of water in a pool is 1000 kWh. If the
connected across a 100 V DC source. A load heat losses are 25%, the heating energy required
resistance of 10 ohms is connected across a tap in will be ____.
the potential divider and the negative terminal of the A. 1111 kWh C. 1750 kWh
source. If a current of 4 A flows towards the load, B. 1266 kWh D. 1333 kWh
what is the current supplied by the source?
A. 5.32 A C. 5.21 A 271. EE Board Exam April 1992
B. 5.05 A D. 5.48 A An electric heater carries 12 A at 110 V, is
submerged in 22.5 lbs of water for 30 minutes.
263. Two resistors A and B made of different materials What will be the final temperature of the water if its
have temperature coefficients of resistance at 20C initial temperature is 35F?
of 0.004 and 0.006 respectively. When connected A. 135.43F C. 133.56F
across a voltage source at 20C, they draw current B. 125.42F D. 128.33F
equally. What percentage of the total current at
100C does resistor A carry? 272. EE Board Exam October 1990
A. 47.14% C. 61.34% In an electric heater the inlet temperature is 15C.
B. 52.86% D. 38.66% Water is flowing at the rate of 300 grams per
minute. The voltmeter measuring voltage across the
264. A conductor has a resistance of 7 ohms at 0C. At heating element reads 120 volts and an ammeter
20C, the resistance has become 7.5 ohms. measuring current taken reads 10 amperes. When
Calculate the temperature coefficient of the steady state is finally reached, what is the final
reading of the outlet thermometer?
conductor at 20C.
A. 57.6C C. 72.6C
A. 1/300 /C C. 1/500 /C
B. 68.4C D. 42.6C
B. 1/400 /C D. 1/600 /C
273. EE Board Exam October 1991
265. Which of the following is a non-linear element?
Four cubic meters of water is to be heated by
A. diode
means of four 1.5 kW, 230-V immersion heating
B. heater coil
elements. Assuming the efficiency of the heater as
C. transistor
90%, determine the time required in boiling the
D. electric arc with unlike electrode
water if the initial temperature is 20C and if all four
elements are connected in parallel.
C. ELECTRICAL AND HEAT ENERGY A. 71 hrs C. 69 hrs
266. EE Board Exam April 1992 B. 63 hrs D. 66 hrs
An electric kettle was marked 500 W, 230 V found
to take 15 minutes to bring 1 kilogram of water at 274. EE Board Exam October 1991
15C to boiling point. Determine the heat efficiency Four cubic meters of water is to be heated by
of the kettle. means of four 1.5 kW, 230-V immersion heating
A. 79.1% C. 72.4% elements. Assuming the efficiency of the heater as
B. 75.3% D. 74.8% 90%, determine the time required in boiling the
water if the initial temperature is 20C and if the
267. REE Board Exam October 1997 elements are connected two in series in parallel
A process equipment contains 100 gallons of water with two in series.
at 25C. It is required to bring it to boiling in 10 A. 275.6 hrs C. 252.2 hrs
minutes. The heat loss is estimated to be 5%. What B. 295.3 hrs D. 264.4 hrs
is the kW rating of the heater?
A. 125 kW C. 50.5 kW 275. REE Board Exam September 2001
B. 252 kW D. 207 kW How many joules per second are then in 10 watts?
A. 10 C. 20
268. EE October 1989 B. 5 D. 24.5
A total of 0.8 kg of water at 20C is placed in a 1-kW
electric kettle. How long a time in minute is needed 276. REE Board Exam September 2001
to raise the temperature of the water to 100C? 13
10 ergs/sec is equal to how many kilowatts?
A. 4.46 min C. 5.34 min
A. 1,000 C. 100 A. 4.5 ohms C. 4.5 ohms
B. 250 D. 10 B. 2.5 ohms D. 0.14 ohm
277. REE Board Exam September 2000 286. In the SI system of units, the unit of force is
What is 1 kW-hr in BTU? A. kg-wt C. Joule
A. 4,186 C. 746 B. Newton D. N-m
B. 3,413 D. 1,000
287. The basic unit of electric charge is
278. REE Board Exam October 1998 A. ampere-hour C. coulomb
What is the work in ergs needed to raise a 10 g B. watt-hour D. farad
weight 100 m up?
5 7
A. 4.9 x 10 C. 98 x 10 288. The SI unit of energy is
7 7
B. 9.8 x 10 D. 1.96 x 10 A. Joule C. kcal
B. kWh D. m-kg
The quantity of heat required to raise the 289. The SI unit of energy is
temperature of water by 1C. A. Joule C. kcal
A. energy C. calorie B. kWh D. m-kg
B. specific heat D. BTU
290. Two heating elements, each of 230-V, 3.5 kW rating
280. REE Board Exam October 1999 are first joined in parallel and then in series to heat
When heat is transferred into any other form of same amount of water through the same range of
energy or when other forms of energy are converted temperature. The ratio of the time taken in the two
into heat, the total amount of energy is constant. cases would be
This is known as A. 1:2 C. 1:4
A. First law of thermodynamics B. 2:1 D. 4:1
B. Boyles law
C. Specific heat 291. If a 220 V heater is used on 110 V supply, heat
D. Isothermal expansion produced by it will be ____ as much
A. one-half C. one-fourth
281. REE Board Exam September 2002 B. twice D. four times
12
What is 10 ergs/sec in kW?
A. 100 kW C. 10 kW 292. For a given line voltage, four heating coils will
B. 1,000 kW D. 10,000 kW produce maximum heat when connected
A. all in parallel
282. REE Board Exam October 2000 B. all in series
An electric heater is used to heat up 600 grams of C. with two parallel pairs in series
water. It takes 14 minutes to raise the temperature D. one pair in parallel with the other two in series
of water by 40C. If the supply voltage is 220 volts,
what is the power rating of the heater neglecting 293. The electric energy required to raise the
heat losses? temperature of a given amount of water is 1000
A. 180 W C. 200 W kWh. If heat losses are 25%, the total heating
B. 120 W D. 60 W energy required is ____ kWh.
A. 1500 C. 1333
283. REE Board Exam April 2001 B. 1250 D. 1000
A 100 liter of water is heated from 20C to 40C.
How many kWHR of electricity is needed assuming 294. One kWh of energy equals nearly
no heat loss? A. 1000 W C. 4186 J
A. 4.2 C. 5.6 B. 860 kcal D. 735.5 W
B. 2.3 D. 3.7
295. A force of 10,000 N accelerates a body to velocity
284. REE Board Exam April 2002 0.1 km/s. The power developed is ____ kW.
Ten (10) kW is equal to ____ gram-cal/sec. A. 1,000,000 C. 3600
A. 156 C. 2,388 B. 36,000 D. 1000
B. 436 D. 425
296. A 100 W light bulb burns on an average of 10 hours
285. ECE Board Exam November 1995 a day for one week. The weekly consumption of
Two heaters A and B are in parallel across supply energy will be ____ unit/s.
voltage V. Heater A produces 500 kcal in 20 A. 7 C. 0.7
minutes and B produces 1000 kcal in 10 minutes. B. 70 D. 0.07
The resistance of A is 10 ohms. What is the
resistance of B, if the same heaters are connected 297. Two heaters, rated at 1000 W, 250 volts each, are
in series voltage V? connected in series across a 250 volt, 50 Hz A.C.
mains. The total power drawn from the supply A. 174.5 ohms C. 147.5 ohms
would be ____ watt. B. 145.7 ohms D. 157.4 ohms
A. 1000 C. 250
B. 500 D. 2000 307. REE Board Exam April 1997
If a resistor rated at 5 watts and 6 volts are
298. One watt is equal to ____. connected across a battery with an open circuit
7
A. 4.19 cal/sec C. 10 ergs/sec voltage of 6 volts. What is the internal resistance of
-7
B. 778 BTU/sec D. 10 ergs/sec the battery if the resulting current is 0.8 A?
A. 0.30 ohm C. 0.23 ohm
299. The current in an electric lamp is 5 amperes. What B. 0.26 ohm D. 0.03 ohm
quantity of electricity flows toward the filament in 6
minutes? 308. REE Board Exam October 1998
A. 30 C C. 72 C A 12 V battery of 0.05-ohm resistance and another
B. 3600 C D. 1800 C battery of 12 V and 0.075 ohm resistance supply
power to a 2-ohm resistor. What is the current
300. An electric heater is rated at 120 volts, 1000 watts through the load?
and is used to boil water. Calculate the time in A. 5.85 A C. 5.72 A
minutes to raise the temperature of 1 liter of water B. 5.63 A D. 5.91 A
from 15C to boiling. The heater has an over-all
efficiency of 92%. 309. REE Board Exam October 1996
A. 6.4 minutes C. 4.4 minutes The lead batteries A and B are connected in
B. 5.4 minutes D. 3.4 minutes parallel. A has an open circuit voltage of 12 V and
an internal resistance of 0.2 ohm. Battery B has
301. For a given line voltage, four heating coils will an open circuit voltage of 12.2 V and an internal
produce maximum heat when connected resistance of 0.3 ohm. The two batteries together
A. all in parallel deliver power to a 0.5 ohm power resistor.
B. all in series Neglecting effects of temperature, how much
C. with two parallel pairs in series current is contributed by battery A?
D. one pair in parallel with the other two in series A. 29.62 A C. 12.85 A
B. 16.00 A D. 25.24 A
302. Four heaters having the same voltage rating will
produce maximum heat if connected in 310. EE Board Exam October 1981
A. Series C. Series-Parallel A charger, a battery and a load are connected in
B. Parallel D. Parallel-Series parallel. The voltage across the charger is 12.5
volts and the battery has an emf of 12 volts and
303. 1000 kW is equal to how many is ergs/sec. internal resistance of 0.1 ohm. The load consists of
13 13
A. 2 x 10 C. 1 x 10 a 2 ohms resistor. Find the current through the
16 10
B. 1 x 10 D. 2 x 10 charger.
A. 6.61 A C. 6.42 A
304. When current flows through heater coil, it glows but B. 6.25 A D. 6.50 A
supply wiring does not glow because
A. supply wiring is covered with insulation wiring 311. REE Board Exam October 1996
B. current through supply line flows at slower A lead storage battery is rated at 12 volts. If the
speed internal resistance is 0.01 ohm, what is the
C. supply wires are made of superior material maximum power that can be delivered to the load?
D. resistance of heater coil is more than that of A. 1,200 W C. 7,200 W
supply wire B. 3,600 W D. 1,800 W
D. ELECTRIC CELLS 312. EE Board Exam April 1995

305. REE Board Exam October 1997 A 120-V battery having an internal resistance of 0.5
A load of 10 ohms was connected to a 12-volt ohm is connected through a line resistance of 0.5
battery. The current drawn was 1.18 amperes. What ohms to a variable load resistor. What maximum
is the internal resistance of the battery? power will the battery deliver to the load resistor?
A. 0.35 ohm C. 0.25 ohm A. 36 watts C. 630 watts
B. 0.20 ohm D. 0.30 ohm B. 63 watts D. 360 watts
306. REE Board Exam April 1997 313. REE Board Exam April 2002
The electromotive force of a standard cell is A 12 volts battery has a 50 ampere-hour capacity.
measured with a potentiometer that gives a reading The internal resistance is 0.1 ohm. A 5 ohm load is
of 1.3562 V. When a 1.0 megaohm resistor is connected for 5 hours. How many ampere-hours
connected across the standard cell terminals, the are still left?
potentiometer reading drops to 1.3560 V, what is A. 28.51 C. 38.23
the internal resistance of the standard cell? B. 41.24 D. 35.92
D. increase in current capacity
314. REE Board Exam April 2002
Two-24 volt battery supply power to a 20 ohm load. 322. ECE Board Exam November 1995
One battery has 0.2 ohm internal resistance while Find the output of a four (4) lead acid cells.
the other has 0.4 ohm. What power does the load A. 3.2 V C. 5.8 V
draws? B. 8.4 V D. 1.6 V
A. 28.4 W C. 30.8 W
B. 22.2 W D. 18.6 W 323. ECE Board Exam November 1997
How many silver zinc cells in series are needed for
315. ECE Board Exam March 1996 a 9V battery?
Which statement is not true? A. 9 C. 3
A. Secondary cell can be recharged B. 6 D. 7
B. The internal resistance of a cell limits the
amount of output current 324. ECE Board Exam November 1995
C. The negative terminal of a chemical cell has a _____ is the specific gravity reading for a good lead
charge of excess electrons acid cell.
D. Two electrodes of the same metal provide the A. 1170 C. 1070
highest voltage output B. 1270 D. 1370
In the operation of dry cell we normally refer to the Refers to a power source or cell that is not
supply of current load resistance where its current rechargeable?
neutralizes the separated charges at the electrodes. A. Secondary C. Storage
A. Aligning the cells B. Primary D. Battery
B. Charging the cells
C. Discharging the cells 326. ECE Board Exam April 1998
D. Polarizing the cells Which of the following is not a primary type cell?
A. Zinc-chloride C. Silver oxide
317. ECE Board Exam November 2000 B. Silver-zinc D. Carbon zinc
Refers to a power source or cell which can be
rechargeable 327. ECE Board Exam November 1997
A. Battery C. Primary A battery should not be charged or discharged at a
B. Secondary D. Storage high current in order to avoid this defect.
A. Corrosion C. Buckling
318. ECE Board Exam November 2001 B. Sedimentation D. Sulphation
In the operation of dry cell we normally refer to the
supply of current load resistance where its current 328. ECE Board Exam April 2001
neutralizes the separated charge s at the It is a cell in which the chemical action finally
electrodes. destroys one of the electrons electrodes, usually
A. Aligning the cells the negative and cannot be recharged.
B. Charging the cells A. Dry cell C. Wet cell
C. Discharging the cells B. Secondary cell D. Primary cell
D. Polarizing the cells
319. ECE Board Exam November 2000 Which of the following statements is not true?
The part of the cell of the solution that acts upon the A. Output of solar cell is normally 0.5 V
electrodes providing a path for electron flow B. Edison cell is storage type
A. Container C. Sealing way C. The Ni-Cd cell is primary type
B. Electrolyte D. Electrolysis D. Primary cells can be charged
320. ECE Board Exam April 1999 330. ECE Board Exam April 2001
Type of cell used mostly for emergency equipment. Which of the following statements is not true?
It is light, small, and has a large capacity of power A. A primary cell has irreversible chemical
for its size. reaction
A. Ni-Cd cell C. Silver-zinc cell B. A carbon zinc cell has unlimited shelf life
B. Silver-cadmium cell D. Mercury cell C. A storage cell has irreversible chemical
reaction
321. ECE Board Exam March 1996 D. A lead acid cell can be recharged
The purpose of cells connected in parallel is
to_____. 331. ECE Board Exam November 1999
A. increase internal resistance A device that transforms chemical energy into
B. increase in voltage output electrical energy
C. decrease current capacity A. Battery
B. Cell 340. ECE Board Exam November 1995
C. Primary battery Which has the largest diameter of the following dry
D. Secondary battery cells?
A. Type C C. Type AAA
332. ECE Board Exam April 1999 B. Type AA D. Type D
What is the effect of connecting battery cells in
parallel? 341. ECE Board Exam April 1998
A. Current decreases How many nickel-cadmium cells are needed in
B. Voltage increases series for a 10 V battery?
C. Voltage decreases A. 8 C. 5
D. Current increases B. 12 D. 10
333. ECE Board Exam November 1997 342. ECE Board Exam March 1996
Determine how long a battery will last whose rating Current in a chemical cell refers to the movement of
is 100 Ah, 24 volts and will run a 300 watts _____.
electronic equipment and a 50 watts light. A. Negative ions only
A. 6.85 hours C. 26.65 hours B. Negative and positive ions
B. 50.05 hours D. 12.00 hours C. Positive ions only
D. Negative hole charge
The process of reversing the current flow through 343. ECE Board Exam November 1998
the battery to store the battery to its original Find the output of a two (2) lead acid cells.
condition A. 0.952 V C. 3.2 V
A. Electrolysis C. Reverse flow B. 2.1 V D. 4.2 V
B. Ionization D. Battery charge
335. ECE Board Exam November 2000 The liquid solution that forms ion charges in a lead
The type of cell commonly referred to as flashlight acid battery
battery A. Electrolyte C. Sulfuric acid
A. Nickel-cadmium battery C. Dry cell B. Hydrochloric acid D. Nitric acid
B. Mercury cell D. Lead acid cell
336. ECE Board Exam November 1998 Single device that converts chemical energy into
How does a battery behave whose cells are electrical energy is called
connected in series? A. Battery C. Solar
A. Increase current supply B. Generator D. Cell
B. Reduces total voltage
C. Increases voltage supply 346. ECE Board Exam November 1995
D. Reduces internal resistance There are _____ identical cells in parallel needed to
double the current reading of each cells.
337. ECE Board Exam April 1998 A. 3 C. 2
Another very useful cell to solar cells however the B. 4 D. 1
junction is bombarded by beta particles from
radioactive materials 347. ECE Board Exam April 2001
A. Alkaline cells C. Selenium cells What is the effect of connecting battery cells in
B. Nucleus cells D. Lithium cells series?
A. Voltage increases
338. ECE Board Exam November 2001 B. Current increases
The continuation of current flow within the cell there C. Voltage decreases
is no external load D. Current decreases
A. Local action C. Self-discharge
B. Polarization D. Electrolysis 348. ECE Board Exam November 2000
How long can a battery last with capacity of 50
339. ECE Board Exam November 1998 ampere-hour running equipment of 5 amperes?
Type of power source in electronics that cannot be A. 250 hours C. 100 hours
recharged after it has delivered its rated capacity B. 25 hours D. 10 hours
A. Cells
B. Primary cells 349. ECE Board Exam April 1998
C. Battery How long will a battery need to operate a 240-watt
D. Secondary cells equipment, whose capacity is 100 Ah and 24 volts
rating?
A. 10 hours C. 1 hour
B. 5 hours D. 0.10 hour
D. Reduced internal resistance
What is affected when a lead battery is 359. ECE Board Exam November 2000
overcharged? Find the required battery capacity needed to
A. Carbon C. Plates operate on electronic equipment with power rating
B. Grid D. Electrolytes of 200 watts and 10 volts at 6 hours.
A. 60 C. 20
351. ECE Board Exam November 1995 B. 1200 D. 120
When the cells are in series voltages add, while
current capacity is _____. 360. ECE Board Exam November 2000
A. The same as one cell A cell(s) that can be operated or used in a
B. Zero horizontal, vertical or any position where its
C. Infinite electrolyte cannot be spilled in any position
D. The sum of each cell A. Primary cells C. Dry cells
B. Secondary cells D. Battery
Refers to an action in the operation of secondary 361. ECE Board Exam April 1999
cells reforming the electrodes in a chemical reaction It is an indication of the current supplying capability
where dc voltage is supplied externally. of the battery for a specific period of time, e.g. 400
A. Polarizing cells ampere-hour.
B. Charging cells A. Rating C. Capability
C. Aligning cells B. Capacity D. Current load
D. Discharging cells
362. ECE Board Exam March 1996
353. ECE Board Exam November 1999 Which of the following is not a secondary type cell?
What type of cell that cannot be recharged which A. Lithium C. Silver cadmium
cannot restore chemical reaction? B. Lead-acid D. Silver-zinc
A. Primary cell
B. Secondary cell 363. ECE Board Exam March 1996
C. Lead-acid wet cell How many lithium cells in series are needed for a
D. Nickel-cadmium cell 12 V battery?
A. 12 cells C. 8 cells
354. ECE Board Exam November 2000 B. 4 cells D. 10 cells
An ordinary flashlight battery is which of the
following? 364. ECE Board Exam November 1996
A. A load C. A storage cell Component of solar battery which uses light energy
B. A dry cell D. A wet cell to produce electromagnetic force
A. Alkaline cell C. Lithium cell
355. ECE Board Exam April 1998 B. Polymer cell D. Selenium cell
Refers to dry storage cell carbon zinc.
A. cell 365. ECE Board Exam March 1996
B. Edison cell If a dry cell has an internal resistance of 0.50 ohm
C. Mercury cell and emf of 2 volts, find power delivered in a one
D. Nickel cadmium cell ohm resistor.
A. 1.33 watts C. 3.66 watts
356. ECE Board Exam April 1998 B. 1.66 watts D. 1.77 watts
What is the other term of the secondary cells
considering its capability to accept recharging? 366. ECE Board Exam March 1996
A. Reaction cell C. Storage cell Parallel cells have the same voltage as one cell but
B. Primary cell D. Dry cell have _____.
A. Unstable resistance
357. ECE Board Exam November 1996 B. Less current capability
Find the required battery capacity needed to C. Fluctuating power output
operate an equipment of 30 amperes at 5 hours. D. More current capacity
A. 6 C. 3
B. 30 D. 150 367. ECE Board Exam April 1999
A battery with capacity of 100 Ah and 12 volts rating
358. ECE Board Exam March 1996 will run an electronic equipment at exactly 20 hours,
When batteries have cells connected in series the how much power is needed?
effect is A. 60 watts C. 10 watts
A. Reduced output voltage B. 20 watts D. 30 watts
B. Increased current supply
C. Increased voltage supply 368. ECE Board Exam March 1996
It is the output voltage of a carbon-zinc cell. A. high voltage
A. 3.5 V C. 1.5 V B. high current
B. 2.5 V D. 0.5 V C. high voltage as well as high current
369. ECE Board Exam March 1996
What is the reason why more cells can be stored in 378. Cells are connected in seriesparallel when ____ is
a given area with dynamic cells? required.
A. They consume less power A. high current
B. They are smaller B. high voltage
C. They are larger C. high current as well a high voltage
D. They travel faster D. none of the above
370. ECE Board Exam November 1997 379. Four cells, each of internal resistance 1 ohm, are
A radio equipment will be used at 70% at 50 connected in parallel. The battery resistance will be
amperes rating for 5 hours. How much capacity of ____
dry battery is needed? A. 4 ohms C. 2 ohms
A. 35 C. 250 B. 0.25 ohm D. 1 ohm
B. 17.5 D. 175
380. The e.m.f. of a cell depends upon ____
371. The potential at the terminals of the battery falls A. nature of electrodes and electrolyte
from 9 V on open circuit to 6 volts when a resistor of B. size of electrodes
10 ohms is connected across its terminals. What is C. spacing between electrodes
the internal resistance of the battery? D. none of the above
A. 5 C. 3
B. 4 D. 2 381. In order to get maximum current in series parallel
grouping, the external resistance should be ____
372. A battery is formed of five cells joined in series. the total internal resistance of the battery.
When the external resistance is 4 ohms, the current A. less than
is 1.5 A and when the external resistance is 9 B. more than
ohms, the current falls to 0.75 A. Find the internal C. equal to
resistance of each cell. D. none of the above
A. 0.5 ohm C. 0.2 ohm
B. 1.0 ohm D. 0.3 ohm 382. The positive terminal of a 6-V battery is connected
to the negative terminal of a 12-V battery whose
373. A 12 V source with 0.05 resistance is connected positive terminal is grounded. The potential at the
in series with another 12 volt with 0.075 negative terminal of the 6V battery is ____ volt.
resistance with a load of 2 . Calculate the power A. +18 C. -6
dissipated in the load. B. 12 D. -18
A. 365 watts C. 105 watts
B. 127 watts D. 255 watts 383. The positive terminal of a 6-V battery is connected
to the negative terminal of a 12-V battery whose
374. A 24 V source with 0.05 resistance is connected positive terminal is grounded. The potential at the
in parallel with another 24 V with 0.075 resistance positive terminal of the 6-V battery is ____ volt.
to a load of 2 . Calculate the current delivered by A. +6 C. -12
B. -6 D. +12
the source with a 0.05 resistor.
A. 7 amperes C. 5 amperes
384. Active materials of a lead-acid cell are
B. 10 amperes D. 12 amperes
A. lead peroxide
B. sponge lead
375. A battery can deliver 10 joules of energy to move 5
C. dilute sulfuric acid
coulombs of charge. What is the potential difference
D. all of the above
between the terminals of the battery?
A. 2 V C. 0.5 V
385. During the charging of lead-acid cell
B. 50 V D. 5 V
A. its cathode becomes dark chocolate brown in
colour
376. An ordinary dry cell can deliver about ____
B. its voltage increases
continuously.
C. it gives out energy
A. 3 A
D. specific gravity of H2SO4 is decreased
B. 2 A
C. 1/8 A
386. The ratio of Ah efficiency to Wh efficiency of a lead-
acid cell is
A. always less than one
377. Cells are connected in series when ____ is
B. just one
required.
C. always greater than one C. antimony-lead alloy
D. either A or B D. graphite
387. The capacity of a cell is measured in 397. The reduction of battery capacity at high rates of
A. watt-hours C. amperes discharge is primarily due to
B. watts D. ampere-hours A. increase in its internal resistance
B. decrease in its terminal voltage
388. The capacity of a lead-acid cell does NOT depend C. rapid formation of PbSO4 on the plates
on its D. non-diffusion of acid to the inside active
A. rate of charge materials
B. rate of discharge
C. temperature 398. Floating battery system are widely used for
D. quantity of active materials A. power stations
B. emergency lighting
389. As compared to constant-current system, the C. telephone exchange installation
constant-voltage system of charging a lead-acid cell D. all of the above
has the advantage of
A. avoiding excessive gassing 399. Any charge given to the battery when taken off the
B. reducing time of charging vehicle is called
C. increasing cell capacity A. bench charge C. float charge
D. both B and C B. step charge D. trickle charge
390. Sulphation in a lead-acid battery occurs due to 400. Storage battery electrolyte is formed by the
A. trickle charging dissolving of ____ acid in water.
B. incomplete charging A. hydrochloric C. acetic
C. heavy discharging B. sulfuric D. atric
D. fast charging
401. The central terminal of a dry cell is said to be
391. The active materials of a nickel-iron battery are A. positive C. neutral
A. nickel hydroxide B. negative D. charged
B. powdered iron and its oxides
C. 21% solution of caustic potash 402. A 24 V battery of internal resistance r = 4 is
D. all of the above connected to a variable resistance R, the rate of
heat dissipation in the resistor is maximum when
392. During charging and discharging of a nickel-iron cell the current drawn from the battery is I. Current
A. its e.m.f. remains constant drawn from the battery will be I/2 when R is equal to
B. water is neither formed nor absorbed A. 8 C. 16
C. corrosive fumes are produced B. 12 D. 20
D. nickel hydroxide remains unsplit
403. What is the other term used for rechargeable
393. As compared to a lead-acid cell, the efficiency of a battery?
nickel-iron cell is less due to its A. primary
A. lower e.m.f. B. lead-acid
B. smaller quantity of electrolyte used C. storage
C. higher internal resistance D. nickel-cadmium
D. compactness
E. NETWORK THEOREMS
394. Trickle charging of a storage battery helps to 404. REE Board Exam April 1997
A. prevent sulphation A circuit consisting of three resistors rated: 10
B. keep it fresh and fully charged ohms, 15 ohms and 20 ohms are connected in
C. maintain proper electrolyte level delta. What would be the resistance of the
D. increase its reserve capacity equivalent wye connected load?
A. 0.30, 0.23 & 0.15 ohm
395. A dead storage battery can be revived by B. 3.0, 4.0 & 5.0 ohms
A. a dose of H2SO4 C. 3.33, 4.44 & 6.66 ohms
B. adding so-called battery restorer D. 5.77, 8.66 & 11.55 ohms
C. adding distilled water
D. none of the above 405. EE Board Exam October 1994
The equivalent wye element of a 3 equal resistors
396. The sediment which accumulates at the bottom of a each equal to R and connected in delta is
lead-acid battery consist largely of A. R C. R/3
A. lead-peroxide B. 3R/2 D. 3R
B. lead-sulphate
A Barangay power station supplies 60 kW to a load 412. EE Board Exam April 1991
2
over 2,500 ft, 100 mm , two-conductor copper Twelve similar wires each of resistance 2 ohms are
feeder, the resistance of which is 0.078 ohm per connected so as to form a cube. Find the resistance
1000 ft. The bus bar voltage is maintained constant between the two diagonally opposite corners.
at 600 V. Determine the load current. A. 1.45 ohms C. 2.01 ohms
A. 105 A C. 110 A B. 1.66 ohms D. 1.28 ohms
B. 108 A D. 102 A
407. EE Board Exam October 1986 Twelve similar wires each of resistance 2 ohms are
An LRT car, 5 km distance from the Tayuman connected so as to form a cube. Find the resistance
station, takes 100 A over a 100 mm hard drawn between the two corners of the same edge.
copper trolley wire having a resistance of 0.270 A. 1.133 ohms C. 1.125 ohms
ohm per km. The rail and ground return has a B. 1.102 ohms D. 1.167 ohms
resistance of 0.06 ohm per km. If the station voltage
is 750 V, what is the voltage of the car? 414. EE Board Exam October 1991
A. 585 V C. 595 V Twelve identical wires each of resistance 6 ohms
B. 590 V D. 580 V are arranged to form the edge of a cube. A current
of 40 mA is led into the cube at one corner and out
408. EE Board Exam April 1989 at the other diagonally opposite corners. Calculate
The LRT trolley system 10 miles long is fed by two the potential difference developed between these
substations that generate 600 volts and 560 volts, corners.
respectively. The resistance of the trolley wire and A. 0.20 V C. 0.22 V
rail return is 0.3 ohm per mile. If the car is located 4 B. 0.28 V D. 0.24 V
miles from the 600 volt station draws 200 A from the
line. How much is the current supplied by each 415. EE Board Exam August 1976
station? Find the value of the voltage V.
A. 133.33 A, 66.67 A
B. 123.67 A, 76.33 A
1
C. 117.44 A, 82.56 A 0.1 Lamp
60 W
D. 125.54 A, 63.05 A + V
4
12 V
24 V G 12 V
409. EE Board Exam April 1992 -
In Manila, the LRT runs between Gil Puyat Station
and Tayuman Station, which is 4 km apart and A. 12.34 V C. 12.19 V
maintains voltages of 420 volts and 410 volts B. 11.24 V D. 11.66 V
respectively. The resistance of go and return is 0.05
ohm per km. The train draws a constant current of 416. EE Board Exam April 1982
300 A while in motion. What are the currents Referring to the circuit diagram below, if the charger
supplied by the two stations if the train is at the voltage is 130 volts and the battery voltage is 120
distance of minimum potential? volts, solve for the current Ib.
A. 175 A, 125 A C. 164 A, 136 A
B. 183 A, 117 A D. 172 A, 123 A 3
Ib 2
410. EE Board Exam October 1986 +
40
An LRT car, 5 km distance from the Tayuman Battery Battery
station, takes 100 A over a 100 mm hard drawn Charger
-
copper trolley wire having a resistance of 0.270
ohm per km. The rail and ground return has a A. -0.215 A C. -0.306 A
resistance of 0.06 ohm per km. If the station voltage B. 0.215 A D. 0.306 A
is 750 V, what is the efficiency of transmission?
A. 78% C. 74% 417. EE Board Exam August 1977
B. 81% D. 79% In the figure below R1 = 1 ohm, R2 = 1 ohm, R3 = 3
ohms, I2 = 2 A and VB = 120 V. Find Eg.
A barangay power station supplies 60 kW to a load
over 2,500 ft of 0002-conductor copper feeder the R1 R2 I2
resistance of which is 0.078 ohm per 1,000 ft. The
R3
bus bar voltage is maintained constant at 600 volts. +
Determine the maximum power which can be Eg G VB
transmitted. -
A. 220.35 kW C. 242.73 kW
B. 230.77 kW D. 223.94 kW
A. 182.41 V C. 164.67 V A. A terminal point for a loop current
B. 153.32 V D. 157.22 V B. A connection point between two or more
conductors
418. EE Board Exam October 1980, April 1984 C. A formula
In the dc circuit as shown, the high resistance D. A mathematical fiction
voltmeter gives a reading of 0.435 volt. What is the
value of the resistance R? 424. ECE Board Exam November 1998
If a resistance element is part of two loops, how
many voltage drops must be calculated for that
R 10 component?
+ A. Two C. One
12 V + -
V B. Three D. None
-
20 50 425. ECE Board Exam April 1998
How many nodes are needed to completely analyze
a circuit according to Kirchhoffs current law?
A. 4 ohms C. 3 ohms A. One
B. 5 ohms D. 2 ohms B. Two
C. One less than the total number of nodes in the
419. EE Board Exam April 1980 circuit
Determine I in the figure. D. All nodes in the circuit

20 10
50
Find the Thevenins impedance equivalent across
R2 of a linear close circuit having 10 volt supply in
12 V
series with two resistors (R1=50 ohms and R2 = 200
40 I ohms).
30
B. 40 ohms D. 4 kohms
A. 0.028 A C. 0.025 A
B. 0.010 A D. 0.014 A 427. ECE Board Exam November 1995
In order to match the load to the generator means
420. ECE Board Exam April 1999 making load resistance ______.
In Kirchhoffs current law, which terminal of a A. lower than generators internal resistance
resistance element is assumed to be at a higher B. increased to more generators internal
potential (more positive) than the other? resistance
A. The terminal where the current exits the C. decreased
resistance elements D. equal to generators internal resistance
B. The terminal where the current enters the
resistance elements 428. A circuit contains a 5 A current source in parallel
C. Either A or B can be arbitrarily selected with an 8 ohm resistor. What is the Thevenins
D. The terminal closest to the node being voltage and Thevenins resistance of the circuit?
analyzed A. 40 V, 8 C. 5 V, 8
B. 5/8 V, 40 D. 5/8 V, 8
According to Kichhoffs current law, what is the 429. In the Nortons equivalent circuit, the source is a
algebraic sum of all currents entering and exiting a A. constant voltage source
node. B. constant current source
A. zero C. constant voltage, constant current
B. a negative value D. none of these
C. the algebraic sum of all currents
D. a positive value 430. The superposition theorem requires as many
circuits to be solved as there are
422. ECE Board Exam November 1997 A. meshes
Find the Thevenins impedance equivalent across B. source
R2 of a linear close circuit having 10 volts supply in C. nodes
series with the resistors (R1 = 100 ohms and R2 = D. all of the above
200 ohms).
A. 6.66 ohms C. 66.6 ohms 431. Three resistors of 6-ohm resistance are connected
B. 6.666 kohms D. 666 ohms in delta. Inside the delta another 6-ohm resistors
are connected in wye. Find its resistance between
423. ECE Board Exam April 1999 any two corners.
What is a node? A. 2 ohms C. 4 ohms
B. 3 ohms D. 1 ohm R1 R3
A C
432. A 2-wire dc distribution line has sending end
voltage of 240 V and total line resistance of 0.4 E1 R2 E2
ohm. The maximum kW that can be transmitted by
the line is ____. D
A. 108 C. 36
B. 72 D. 144
Fig. 3.1
A. two
433. An active element in a circuit is one which ____. B. four
A. receives energy C. three
B. supplies energy D. none of the above
C. both receives and supplies energy
D. none of the above 440. The circuit shown in Fig. 3.1 has ____ loops.
A R1 R3 C
434. An passive element in a circuit is one which ____.
A. supplies energy
B. receives energy E1 R2 E2
C. both receives and supplies energy
D. none of the above D
Fig. 3.1
435. An electric circuit contains ____.
A. two
A. active elements only
B. four
B. passive element only
C. three
C. both active and passive elements
441. In the circuit shown in Fig. 3.1, there are ___
436. A linear circuit is one whose parameters (e.g.
meshes.
resistances etc.) ____.
A. change with change in current A R1 R3 C
B. change with change in voltage
C. do not change with change in voltage and
current E1 R2 E2
D. none of the above D
437. In the circuit shown in Fig. 3.1, the number of nodes Fig. 3.1
is ____ A. two
A R1 R3 B. three
C
C. four
E1 R2 E2
442. To solve the circuit shown in Fig. 3.2 by Kirchhoffs
D laws, we require ____
Fig. 3.1 3 4
A. one C. three
B. two D. four I1 I2
35 V 2 40 V
I3
438. In the circuit shown in Fig. 3.1, there are ____
junctions.
Fig. 3.2
A R1 R3 C A. one equation C. three equations
B. two equations D. four equations
E1 R2 E2 443. To solve the circuit shown in Fig. 3.2 by nodal
D analysis, we require ____
3 4
Fig. 3.1
A. three I1 I2
B. four 35 V 2 40 V
C. two I3
Fig. 3.2
439. The circuit shown in Fig. 3.1 has ____ branches.
A. one equation 448. In order to solve the circuit shown in Fig. 3.3 by
B. two equation nodal analysis, we require
C. three equations 3 B 2
I1 I2
444. To solve the circuit shown in Fig. 3.2 by 30 V 2 20 V
I3
superposition theorem, we require ____ D
3 4 Fig. 3.3
I1 I2 A. one equation
35 V 2 40 V B. two equation
I3 C. three equations
Fig. 3.2
A. one circuit 449. The superposition theorem is used when the circuit
B. two circuits contains
C. three circuits A. a single voltage source
D. none of the above B. a number of passive source
C. passive elements only
445. To solve the circuit shown in Fig. 3.2 by Maxwells D. none of the above
mesh current equation, we require
3 4 450. Fig. 3.4(b) shows the Thevenins equivalent circuit
of Fig. 3.4(a). The value of Thevenins voltage V th is
____.
I1 I2
35 V 2 40 V 4 5 A Rth A
I3
40 V 6 RL Vth RL
Fig. 3.2
B B
A. one equation (a) (b)

B. three equations Fig. 3.4
C. two equations
D. none of the above A. 20 V C. 12 V
B. 24 V D. 36 V
446. In the circuit shown in Fig. 3.3, the voltage at node
B wrt D is calculated to be 15 V. The current in the 3 451. The value of Rth in Fig. 3.4(b) is ____.
resistor will be 4 5 A Rth A
3 B 2
40 V 6 RL Vth RL
I1 I2 B B
30 V 2 20 V
I3
D (a) (b)
Fig. 3.4
Fig. 3.3
A. 15 C. 6.4
A. 2A B. 3.5 D. 7.4
B. 5A
C. 2.5 A 452. The open-circuited voltage at terminals AB in Fig.
D. none of the above 3.4(a) is
4 5 A Rth A
447. The current in 2 horizontal resistor in Fig. 3.3 is
____.
3 B 2 40 V 6 RL Vth RL
B B
I1 I2
30 V 2 20 V (a) (b)
I3 Fig. 3.4
D
Fig. 3.3 A. 12 V C. 24 V
B. 20 V D. 40 V
A. 10 A C. 2A
B. 5A D. 2.5 A 453. For transfer of maximum power in the circuit shown
in Fig. 3.4(a), the value of RL should be ____.
4 5 Rth A
C. both voltage and current
A
40 V 6 RL Vth RL 460. In the analysis of a transistor circuit, we generally
B B use ____.
A. Nortons C. reciprocity
(a) (b)
Fig. 3.4
B. Thevenins D. superposition
A. 3.5 C. 7.4 461. Fig. 3.6(a) shows Nortons equivalent circuit of a

B. 6.4 D. 15 network whereas Fig. 3.6(b) shows its Thevenins
equivalent circuit. The value of Vth is ____.
454. Fig. 3.5(b) shows Nortons equivalent circuit of Fig. Rth
3.5(a). The value of RN is ____. A A
RN = 3
2
IN = 2 A
3 A A
Vth
12 V 6 RL IN RN RL B B
B B (a) (b)
Fig. 3.6
(a) (b)
Fig. 3.5 A. 1.5 V C. 3V
B. 0.866 V D. 6V
A. 5
B. 4.5 462. The value of Rth in Fig. 3.6(b) is ____.
C. 10.5 Rth
D. none of the above A A
RN = 3
IN = 2 A
455. The value of IN in Fig. 3.5(b) is ____. Vth
2 3 A A B B
(a) (b)
12 V 6 RL IN RN RL Fig. 3.6
B B
A. 3 C. 1.5
(a) (b) B. 2 D. 6
Fig. 3.5
463. If in Fig. 3.6(a), the value of IN is 3 A, then value of
A. 3A Vth in Fig. 3.6(b) will be ____.
B. 1A Rth
C. 2A A A
RN = 3

IN = 2 A
Vth
456. Thevenins theorem is ____ form on an equivalent
circuit. B B
A. voltage (a) (b)
B. current Fig. 3.6
C. both voltage and current
A. 1V
B. 9V
C. 5V
457. Nortons theorem is ____ Thevenins theorem.
A the same as.
B. converse of
464. For maximum power transfer, the relation between
C. equal to
load resistance RL and internal resistance Ri of the
voltage source is ____.
A. RL = 2Ri C. RL = 1.5Ri
458. In the analysis of a vacuum tube circuit, we
B. RL = 0.5Ri D. RL = Ri
generally use ____.
A. superposition C. Thevenins
465. Under the conditions of maximum power transfer,
B. Nortons D. reciprocity
the efficiency is ____.
A. 75% C. 50%
459. Nortons theorem is ____ form of an equivalent
B. 100% D. 25%
circuit
A. voltage
B. current
466. The open-circuited voltage at terminals of load RL is 3 4 A
30 V Under the conditions of maximum power
transfer, the load voltage would be ____.
18 V 6 RL
A. 30 V C. 5 V
B. 10 V D. 15 V B
467. The maximum power transfer theorem is used in Fig. 3.7
____.
A. electronic circuits A. 6V C. 9V
B. power system B. 4V D. 12 V
C. home lighting circuits
D. none of the above 473. The output resistance of a voltage source is 4 . Its
internal resistance will be ____.
468. Under the conditions of maximum power transfer, a A. 4 C. 1
voltage source is delivering a power of 30 W to the B. 2 D. infinite
load. The power generated by the source is ____.
A. 45 W C. 60 W 474. Delta/star of star/delta transformation technique is
B. 30 W D. 90 W applied to ___.
A. one terminal
469. For the circuit shown in Fig. 3.7, the power B. two terminal
transferred will be maximum when RL is equal to C. three terminal
____. D. none of the above
3 4 A 475. Kirchhoffs current law is applicable to only
A. closed loops in a network
18 V 6 RL B. electronic circuits
C. conjunctions in a network
B D. electric circuits
Fig. 3.7
476. Kirchhoffs voltage law is concerned with
A. 4.5 A. IR drops
B. 6 B. battery e.m.f.s.
C. 3 C. junction voltages
D. none of the above D. both A and B
470. The open-circuited voltage at terminals AB in Fig. 477. According to KVL, the algebraic sum of all IR drops
3.7 is ____. and e.m.f.s in any closed loop of a network is
3 4 A always
A. zero
B. positive
18 V 6 RL
C. negative
B D. determined by the battery e.m.f.s
Fig. 3.7 478. The algebraic sign of an IR drop is primarily

dependent upon the
A. 12 V C. 15 V A. amount of current flowing through it
B. 6V D. 9.5 V B. value of R
C. direction of current flow
471. If in Fig. 3.7, the value of RL = 6 , then current D. battery connection
through RL is ____.
3 4 A 479. Maxwells loop current method of solving electrical
networks
RL A. uses branch currents
18 V 6 B. utilizes Kirchhoffs voltage law
B C. is confined to single-loop circuits
D. is a network reduction method
Fig. 3.7
A. 2A C. 1.75 A 480. Point out the WRONG statement. In the node-
B. 1.5 A D. 1A voltage technique of solving networks, choice of a
reference node does not
472. Under the conditions of maximum power transfer, A. affect the operation of the circuit
the voltage across RL in Fig. 3.7 is ____. B. change the voltage across any element
C. alter the p.d. between any pair of nodes
D. affect the voltages of various nodes B. 9 D. 18
481. The nodal analysis is primarily based on the 489. The Norton equivalent circuit for the network of Fig.
application of 2.2 between A and B is ____ current source with
A. KVL C. Ohms Law parallel resistance of ____.
B. KCL D. both B and C A
482. Superposition theorem is can be applied only to 6

circuits having ____ elements. 3
A. non-linear C. linear bilateral
18 V
B. passive D. resistive
483. The Superposition theorem is essentially based on B

the concept of Fig. 2.2
A. duality C. reciprocity A. 2 A, 6 C. 2 A, 3
B. linearity D. non-linearity B. 3 A, 2 D. 3 A, 9
484. While Thevenizing a circuit between two terminals, 490. The Norton equivalent of a circuit consists of a 2 A
Vth equals current source in parallel with a 4 resistor.
A. short-circuit terminal voltage Thevenin equivalent of this circuit is a ____ volt
B. open circuit terminal voltage source in series with a 4 resistor.
C. EMF of the battery nearest to the terminal A. 2 C. 6
D. net voltage available in the circuit B. 0.5 D. 8
485. Thevenin resistance Rth is found 491. If two identical 3 A, 4 Norton equivalent circuits
A. between any two open terminals are connected in parallel with like polarity to like,
B. by short-circuiting the given two terminals the combined Norton equivalent circuit is
C. by removing voltage sources along with their A. 6 A, 4 C. 3 A, 2
internal resistance B. 6 A, 2 D. 6 A, 8
D. between same open terminals as for Vth
492. Two 6 V, 2 batteries are connected in series
486. While calculating Rth, constant-current sources in
aiding. This combination can be replaced by a
the circuit are
single equivalent current generator of ____ with a
A. replaced by opens
parallel resistance of ____ ohm.
B. replaced by shorts
C. treated in parallel with other voltage sources A. 3 A, 4 C. 3 A, 1
D. converted into equivalent voltage sources B. 3 A, 2 D. 5 A, 2
487. Thevenin resistance of the circuit of Fig. 2.1 across 493. Two identical 3 A, 1 batteries are connected in
its terminals A and B is ____ ohm. parallel with like polarity with like polarity to like.
3 The Norton equivalent circuit of the combination is
A A. 3 A, 0.5 C. 3 A, 1
B. 6 A, 1 D. 6 A, 0.5
12 V
3
494. Thevenin equivalent circuit of the network shown in
Fig. 2.3 is required. The value of the open-circuit
B voltage across terminals a and b of this circuit is
Fig. 2.1 ____ volt.
A. 6 C. 9 5
B. 3 D. 2 a
488. The load resistance needed to extract maximum +

power from the circuit of Fig. 2.2 is ____ ohm. 2i 10
-
A
b
6
3
Fig. 2.3
18 V A. zero C. 2i/5
B. 2i/10 D.
B
Fig. 2.2 495. For a linear network containing generators and
A. 2 C. 6 impedance, the ratio of the voltage to the current
produced in other loop is the same as the ratio of
voltage and current obtained when the positions of
the voltage source and the ammeter measuring the
current are interchanged. This network theorem is
known as ____ theorem.
A. Millmans C. Tellegens
B. Nortons D. Reciprocity
496. A 12 volt source with an internal resistance of 1.2

ohms is connected across a wire-wound resistor.
Maximum power will be dissipated in the resistor
when its resistance is equal to A. 14 V C. 0V
A. zero C. 12 ohms B. 12 V D. 1V
B. 1.2 ohm D. infinity
502. What should be the value of R so the resistor will
497. Three 3.33 resistors are connected in wye. What receive the maximum power? All resistances are in
is the value of the equivalent resistors connected in ohms.
delta?
A. 3.33 C. 6.67
B. 10 D. 20
498. Find the equivalent resistance between terminals a

& b of the circuit shown. Each resistance has a
value of 1 ohm.
A. 10.0 ohms C. 0.968 ohms
B. 3.875 ohms D. 1.60 ohms
503. Determine the value VO in the ideal op-amp circuit

below.
A. 5/6 ohms C. 5/14 ohms

B. 5/11 ohms D. 5/21 ohms
499. What do you call the head to tail connection of two

or more op-amp circuits wherein the output of one
op-amp is the input of another op-amp?
A. Parallel Op-Amps A. -8 V C. -4 V
B. Follow-Thru Connection B. -6 V D. -3 V
C. Cascade Connection
D. Series Op-Amps 504. Determine the value VO in the op-amp circuit below.
500. Find the power dissipation in the 6 ohms resistor in

the next figure.
A. -4 V C. -2 V
A. 54 W C. 121.5 W
B. -8 V D. -3 V
B. 216 W D. 150 W
505. If the voltage source (dependent or independent) is
501. Determine the value of node voltage V2. All
connected between two non-reference nodes, the
resistances are in ohms.
two non-reference nodes form a ______
A. Common Node
B. Supernode
C. Complex Node
D. Reference node
506. The theorem that states that the voltage across or

current through an element in a linear circuit is the
algebraic sum of the voltages across or current A. -10 V C. +70 V
through that element due to each independent B. +10 V D. -70 V
source acting alone.
A. Superposition Theorem 513. A principal node is
B. Thevenins Theorem A. a closed path or loop where the algebraic sum
C. Nortons Theorem of the voltages must equal zero
D. Reciprocity Theorem B. the simplest possible closed path around a
circuit
507. Kirchhoffs Current Law states that C. a junction where branch current can combine
A. the algebraic sum of the currents flowing into or divide
any point in a circuit must equal zero D. none of the above
B. the algebraic sum of the currents entering and
leaving any point in a circuit must equal zero 514. How many equations are necessary to solve a
C. the algebraic sum of the currents flowing away circuit with two principal nodes?
from any point in a circuit must equal zero A. 3 C. 4
D. the algebraic sum of the currents around any B. 2 D. 1
closed path must equal zero
515. The difference between a mesh current and a
508. When applying Kirchhoffs Current Law, branch current is
A. consider all the currents flowing into a branch A. a mesh current is an assumed current and a
point positive and all currents directed away branch current is an actual current
from that point negative B. the direction of the current themselves
B. consider all the currents flowing into a branch C. a mesh current does not divide at a branch
point negative and all currents directed away point
from that point positive D. both A and B above
C. remember that the total of all the currents
entering a branch point must always be greater 516. Using the method of mesh currents, any resistance
than the sum of the currents leaving that point common to two meshes has
D. the algebraic sum of the currents entering and A. two opposing mesh currents
leaving a branch point does not necessarily B. one common mesh current
have to be zero C. zero current
509. When applying Kirchhoffs Voltage Law, a closed
path is commonly referred to as a 517. The fact that the sum of the resistor voltage drops
A. node C. loop equals the applied voltage in a series circuit is the
B. principal node D. branch point basis for
A. Kirchhoffs Current Law
510. Kirchhoffs Voltage Law states that B. node voltage analysis
A. the algebraic sum of the voltage sources and C. Kirchhoffs Voltage Law
IR voltage drops in any closed path must total D. the method of mesh currents
zero
B. the algebraic sum of the voltage sources and 518. The fact that the sum of the individual branch
IR voltage drops around any closed path can currents equals the total current in a parallel circuit
never equal zero is the basis for
C. the algebraic sum of all the currents flowing A. Kirchhoffs Current Law
around any closed path must equal zero B. node voltage analysis
D. none of the above C. Kirchhoffs Voltage Law
D. the method of mesh currents
511. When applying Kirchhoffs Voltage Law
A. consider any voltage whose positive terminal is 519. If you do not go completely around the loop when
reached first as negative and any voltage applying Kirchhoffs Voltage Law, then
whose negative terminal is reached first as A. the algebraic sum of the voltages will always
positive be positive
B. always consider all voltage sources as positive B. the algebraic sum is the voltage between the
and all resistor voltage drops as negative start and finish points
C. consider any voltage whose negative terminal C. the algebraic sum of the voltages will always
is reached first as negative and any voltage be negative
whose positive terminal is reached first as D. the algebraic sum of the voltages cannot be
positive determined
D. always consider all resistor voltage drops as
positive and all voltage sources as negative 520. A resistor is an example of a(n)
A. bilateral component
512. The algebraic sum of +40 V and -30 V is B. active component
C. passive component B. the total current supplied by the applied voltage
D. both A and C to the network
C. zero when terminals A and B are short-
521. To apply Superposition theorem, all components circuited
must be D. the current flowing terminals A and B when
A. the active type they are short-circuited
B. both linear and bilateral
C. grounded 528. Which theorem provides a shortcut for finding the
D. both nonlinear and unidirectional common voltage across any number of parallel
branches with different sources?
522. When converting from a Norton-equivalent circuit to A. The Superposition Theorem
a Thevenin equivalent circuit or vice versa B. Thevenins Theorem
A. RN and RTH have the same value C. Nortons Theorem
B. RN will always be larger than RTH D. Millmans Theorem
C. IN is shorted-circuit to find VTH
D. VTH is short-circuited to find IN 529. A d.c. circuit usually has ____ as the load
A. Resistance
523. When solving for the Thevenin equivalent B. Capacitance
resistance, RTH, C. Inductance
A. all voltage sources must be opened D. both inductance and capacitance
B. all voltage sources must be short-circuited
C. all voltage sources must be converted to 530. Electrical appliances are connected in parallel
current sources because it ____
D. none of the above A. is a simple circuit
B. draws less current
524. Thevenins Theorem states that an entire network C. results in reduce in power loss
connected to a pair of terminals can be replaced D. makes the operation of appliances independent
with of each other
A. a single current source in parallel with a single
resistance 531. The purpose of load in an electric circuit is to ____
B. a single voltage source in parallel with a single A. increase the circuit current
resistance B. utilize electrical energy
C. a single voltage source in series with a single C. decrease the circuit current
resistance D. none of the above
D. a single current source in series with a single
resistance 532. A passive network has
A. no emf source
525. Nortons Theorem states that an entire network B. no current source
connected to a pair of terminals can be replaced C. neither emf nor current source
with D. none of these
A. a single current source in parallel with a single
resistance 533. The relationship between voltage and current is the
B. a single voltage source in parallel with a single same for two opposite directions of current in case
resistance of
C. a single voltage source in series with a single A. bilateral network
resistance B. active network
D. a single current source in series with a single C. unilateral network
resistance D. passive network
526. With respect to terminals A and B in a complex 534. Which of the following statement is not correct?
network, the Thevenin voltage, VTH, is A. voltage source is an active element
A. the voltage across terminals A and B when B. current source is a passive element
they are short-circuited C. resistance is a passive element
B. the open-circuit voltage across terminals A and D. conductance is a passive element
B
C. the same as the voltage applied to the complex 535. A resistance R is connected across two batteries, A
network and B connected in parallel. The open circuit emfs
D. none of the above and internal resistances of the batteries are 12 V, 2
ohms and 8 V, 1 ohm respectively. Determine the
527. With respect to terminals A and B in a complex ohmic value of R if the power absorbed by R is
network, the Norton current, IN, is 7.656 watts.
A. the current flowing between terminals A and B A. 10 C. 9
when they are open B. 12 D. 8
A. 3 C. 6
536. A network has 7 nodes and 5 independent loops. B. 4 D. 7
The number of branches in the network is
A. 13 C. 11 546. Equivalent impedance seen across terminals a, b is
B. 12 D. 10
537. The nodal method of circuit analysis is based on

A. Kirchhoffs Voltage Law & Ohms law
B. Kirchhoffs Current Law & Ohms law
C. Kirchhoffs Current Law & Kirchhoffs Voltage
Law
D. Kirchhoffs Current Law & Kirchhoffs Voltage
Law & Ohms law
A. 16/3 C. 8/3 + j12
538. For a network of seven branches and four nodes, B. 8/3 D. none of these
the number of independent loops will be
A. 11 C. 7 547. What is the Rab in the circuit when all resistors
B. 8 D. 4 values are R?
539. A network has b branches and nodes. For this
mesh analysis will be simpler then node analysis if
n is greater then
A. b C. (b/2) + 1
B. b + 1 D. b/2
540. The number of independent loops for a network with

n nodes and b branches is
A. n - 1 A. 2R C. R/2
B. b - n B. R D. 3R
C. b - n + 1
D. independent no. of nodes 548. Find Rab. All values are in ohms.
541. The following constitutes a bilateral element

A. Resistor C. Vacuum Tube
B. FET D. metal rectifier
542. Kirchhoffs Laws fail in the case of

A. linear networks
B. non-linear networks
C. dual networks
D. distributed parameter networks A. 22.5 C. 30
B. 40 D. none of these
543. Ohms law, Kirchhoffs Current Law & Kirchhoffs
Voltage will fail at 549. Find the equivalent resistance of the circuit in the
A. Low frequency C. high power figure.
B. high frequency D. none of these
544. Total no, of mesh equations required is equal to

A. number of links
B. number of tree branches
C. number of nodes
D. none of these
545. The minimum number of equations required to

analyze the circuit
A. 3 ohms C. 5 ohms
B. 4 ohms D. 6 ohms
550. Find the equivalent resistance of the circuit in this

figure.
A. 2V C. 1V
A. R C. 3R B. 3V D. none of these
B. 2R D. 4R
557. Find V in the circuit shown.
551. Find the total resistance Rin is in the circuit shown .
A. C.
B. D. none of these
A. 3V C. 2V
B. +3 V D. none of these
552. What is the value of i1?
558. Find V in the circuit shown.
A. 0 C. 6
553. Find Ix in the circuit shown. A. +3V C. 2V

B. 3V D. none of these
559. Determine VX of this circuit
A. 3A C. 0
B. 3 A D. none of these
554. Find value of R in the given circuit.
A. 42.2 V C. 97.3 V
B. 83.3 V D. 103 V
560. Find voltage eo in the fig shown.

A. 8.2 C. 10
555. The voltage V in the figure always equal to
A. 2V C. 4V
B. 4/3 V D. 8V
561. Find VX in the circuit shown
A. 9V C. 1V
B. 5V D. none of these
556. Find V in the circuit shown. A. 2.5 V C. 0V

B. -2.5 V D. 10 V
562. Find voltage eo in the fig shown

B. 30 V D. 10 V
568. In the circuit of the given figure. The value of the

voltage source E is
A. 48 V C. 36 V
B. 24 V D. 28 V
563. The voltage v(t) is
at -bt at bt
A. e e C. ae be
at bt at bt
B. e +e D. ae + be
A. 16 V C. 6 V
564. Find current through 5 resistor B. 4V D. 16 V
569. Find i2 in the figure shown.
A. 0 C. 3A
B. 2A D. 7A
565. Find Vxy

A. 4A C. -2/3 A
B. 2/3 A D. none of these
570. When a resistor R is connected to a current source,

it consumes a power of 18 W. When the same R is
connected to a voltage source having same
magnitude as the current source, the power
absorbed by R is 4.5 W. The magnitude of the
A. 10 V C. 13 V current source & value of R are
B. 46 V D. 58 V A. A & 1 ohm C. 1 A & 18 ohms
B. 3 A & 2 ohms D. 6 A & 0.5 ohms
566. What is VAB?
571. In the circuit shown in the figure. If I = 2, then the
value of the battery voltage V will be
A. 3V C. 24 V
B. 54V D. none of these A. 5V C. 2V
B. 3V D. 1V
567. What is Vxy?
572. Find E and I in the figure shown.
A. 20 V C. 10 V A. I = 13 A and E = 31 V
B. I = 31 A and E = 13V A. 1A C. 4A
C. E = 31 V and I = 31A B. 2A D. 8A
D. none of these
578. In the circuit shown in the given figure, the potential
573. Find the voltage across the terminals a and b. difference V2 V1 is
A. 0.5 V C. 3.5 V A. 4.5 V C. 4.5 V

B. 3.0 V D. 4.0 V B. 0 D. 6V
574. What is the current supplied by 1 V source when 579. Find V in the figure shown.
each resistance is 1 ohm?
A. 56.25 V C. 40 V
B. 85 V D. none of these
580. What is VA?

A. 8/15 A C. 4/15 A
B. 15/4 A D. none of these
575. The voltage V is equal to
A. 3V C. 5V A. -2 V C. -4 V
B. 3 V D. none of these B. 2V D. 4V
576. The voltage across 15 ohms resistor is 581. What is the value of I4 in the fig shown?
A. -105 V C. 15 V
A. 4 A
B. +105 V D. + 15 V
B. 2 A
C. known only if V1, V2 and R are known
577. In the circuit of the given figure. The current I will be
D. known only if V1, V2 are known
582. If the voltage of each source in the given network is

doubled, then which of the following statement
would be true?
A. 2A C. 0.5 A
1. Current flowing in the network will be doubled B. 1.5 A D. 0A
2. Voltages across each resistor will be doubled
3. Power absorbed by each resistor will be 588. In the circuit shown in the given figure, current I is
doubled
4. Power delivered by each source will be
doubled
A. 1, 2, 3, 4 C. 2, 3
B. 1, 2 D. 1, 3, 4
583. For a given network, the number of independent

mesh equation (Nm) and the number of
independent node equation (Nn) obey the following: A. 2/5 C. 18/5
A. Nm = Nn B. 24/5 D. 2/5
B. Nm > Nn
C. Nm < Nn 589. A 35 V source is connected to a series circuit of
D. any one of the above, depending on the 600 and R as shown. If a voltmeter of internal
network resistance1.2 k is connected across 600
resistor it reads 5 V, find the value of R.
584. In the circuit of the given figure. What is the current
I?
A. 1.2 k C. 3.6 k
B. 2.4 k D. 7.2 k
A. 1A C. 2A
B. 4/3 A D. 3A 590. Find the current in RL in the circuit below.
585. Find the value of R for which the power supplied by

the voltage source is zero.
A. 0 C. 1/3
A. 0 C. 6 ohms B. 2/3 D. none
B. 1.5 ohms D. 0.667 ohms
591. The current flowing through the voltage source in
586. What value of R which ensures that the current the given circuit is
through the 60 ohm resistor of this circuit is 1 A?
A. 1.0 A C. 0.5 A
B. 0.75 A D. 0.25 A
B. 10 ohms D. 20 ohms 592. In the circuit shown, the voltage across 2 resistor
is 20 V. The 5 resistor connected between the
587. The current I in the circuit of the figure is terminals A and B can be replaced by an ideal
B. 2 A D. none of these
597. A particular resistor R dissipates a power of 4W

when V alone is active. The same resistor R
dissipates a power of 9 watts when I alone is active.
The power dissipated by R when both sources are
active will be
A. Voltage source of 25 V with +ve terminal

upward
B. Voltage source of 25 V with +ve terminal
downward
C. Current source of 2 A upward
D. Current source of 2A downward
A. 1W C. 13 W
B. 5W D. 25 W
593. In the circuit shown in the figure. The effective
resistance faced by the voltage source is
598. The linear network contains only resistors if is1 = 8A,
is2 = 12A, Vx is found to be 80v. If is1 = -8A, is2 = 4A,
Vx = 0 . Find Vx when is1 = is2 = 20A.
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 3.3
A. 150 C. 100
594. If a resistance R of 1 is connected across the
B. 150 D. 50
terminals AB as shown in the given fig. Then the
current flowing through R will be
599. When R = 10 ohms, VR = 20 V, when R = 20 ohms
VR = 30 V. Find VR when R = 80 ohms.
A. 40 C. 48
A. 1A C. 0.25 A B. 160 D. none
B. 0.5 A D. 0.125 A
600. Find V1 & V2.
595. Find VL across the ohm resistor of this circuit.
A. 4 V, 8 V C. 6 V, 6 V
B. 8 V, 4 V D. 12 V, 12 V
601. The network shown in the figure draws current I

A. 1/52 V C. 3/52 V when ab is open. If the ends ab were shorted, the
B. 2/52 V D. 5/52 V current drawn would be
596. Find Ix in the fig shown
A. C. 2I
B. 4I D. I
A. 1A C. 2A
602. In the figure below, the voltage across the 18 ohm
resistor is 90 volts. What is the total voltage across
the combined circuit?
A. 1A C. 2.5 A
B. 2A D. 3A
607. In the figure, the value of R is

A. 125 V C. 24 V
B. 16 V D. 40 V
603. Find the current transfer ratio I2/I1 for the network
shown in the figure. All resistors are given as 2
ohms.
A. 0.25 C. 0.50
B. 0.40 D. 0.75 608. An ideal constant voltage source is connected in
series with an ideal constant current source.
604. In the network shown in the given figure, the Considered together, the combination will be a
effective resistance faced by the voltage source is A. constant voltage source
B. constant current source
C. constant voltage source and constant current
D. source or a constant power source
609. A network contains only independent current

sources and resistors. If the values of all the
resistors are doubled, the values of the node
voltage
A. will become half
A. 4 ohms C. 2 ohms B. will remain unchanged
B. 3 ohms D. 1 mega ohms C. will become double
D. cannot be determined unless the circuit
605. The V-I relation for the network shown in the given configuration and the values of the resistors
box is V = 4I - 9. If now a resistor R = 2 ohms is are known
connected across it, then the value of I will be
610. A network N is a dual of network N if
A. both of them have same mesh equations
B. both of them have same node equations
C. mesh equations of one are the node equations
of the other
D. KCL and KVL equations are the same
A. 4.5 A C. 1.5 A 611. A certain network consists of two ideal voltage

B. 1.5 A D. 4.5 A sources and a large number of ideal resistors. The
power consumed in one of the resistor is 4 W when
606. In the circuit shown in the figure, for R = 20 ohms either of the two sources is active and the other is
the current I is 2 A. When R is 10 ohms the current I replaced by a short circuit. The power consumed by
would be the same resistor when both the sources are
simultaneously active would be
A. zero or 16 W C. zero or 8 W
B. 4W or 8 W D. 8 W or 16 W
612. All the resistances in the circuit are R ohms each.
The switch is initially open. What happens to the
lamp intensity when the switch is closed?
A. 1 A, 2.73 C. 5A, 30/11

B. 2.73 A, 1 D. none of these
617. The value of equivalent voltage and resistance

across a and b.
A. increases
B. decreases
C. remain constant
D. depends on the value of R
613. If R1 = R2 = R4 = R and R3 = 1.1R in the bridge A. 100 V, 30 C. 10/3 V, 30

circuit shown in figure, then the reading in the ideal B. - 2 V, 30 D. none of these
voltmeter connected across a and b is
618. Identify correct statement with respect to fig. (a) and
(b).
A. power supplied by both the sources is same

A. 0.238 V C. 0.238 V B. current flowing through 5 resistors are same
B. 0.138 V D. 1V C. current flowing through 1 resistors are same
D. all are correct
614. A network has b branches and n nodes. For this
mesh analysis will be simpler than node analysis if 619. Practical current source internal resistance should
n is greater than be
A. b C. b/2 +1 A. Less than RL C. equal to RL
B. b + 1 D. b/2 B. greater than RL D. none of these
615. Match the following 620. The equivalent circuit of the following circuit is
A. I1/I2 1. 600
B. P1/P2 2. 0.3
C. P1 in Watts 3. 2
D. P2 in Watts 4. 500
5. 1.2
A. V in series with 3R
ABCD ABCD
B. 3V in series with 3R
A. 3541 C. 3514
C. V in series with R/3
B. 2341 D. 1314
D. 3V in series with R/3
616. Find single current source equivalent.
621. Obtain potential of node B with respect to G in the
network shown in figure.
626. Find the total power absorbed by all resistors in the
circuit shown.
A. 15 W C. 25 W
B. 20 W D. 30 W
627. What will be the power consumed by the voltage

source, current source and resistance respectively
A. 64/63 V C. 63/64 V
B. 1V D. 32/63 V
622. Find power dissipated in resistor 1 .
A. 1 W, 1 W, 2 W C. 1 W, 0 W, 1 W
B. 0 W, -1 W, 1 W D. 0 W, 0 W, 0 W
628. Power absorbed by 6 resistor is 24 W. Determine

Io
A. 0 C. 9W
B. 6W D. none of these
623. Find power delivered at t = 0.8 s.

A. 4A C. 2A
B. -4 A D. none of these
629. The dependent current source shown

A. 51 W C. 34.68 W
B. 34.68 W D. none of these
624. The total power consumed in the circuit shown in

the figure is
A. Delivers 80 W C. delivers 40 W
B. absorbs 80 W D. absorbs 40 W
630. Find power absorbed by dependent source.
A. 10 W C. 16 W
B. 12 W D. 20 W
625. In the circuit shown in the given figure, power A. 3 W C. 0W

dissipation in the 5 resistor is B. 3W D. none of these
631. What is the power supplied by 2 A current source.
A. zero C. 125 W
B. 80 W D. 405 W
A. R C. R/2
B. R-1 D. (6/11) R
637. What is the equivalent resistance between AB when

each branch resistance is 2 ohms?
A. 3.23 ohm C. difficult to find

B. 2 ohm D. none of these
A. 70 W C. 50 W 638. Superposition theorem is not applicable in the

B. 70 W D. none of these network when it is
A. Linear C. Time varying
632. Each branch resistance is 1 ohm. Find equivalent B. non-linear D. Time invarying
resistance in each path out of 3 paths.
639. The superposition theorem is valid for
A. all linear networks
B. linear and symmetrical networks only
C. only linear networks having no dependent
sources
D. linear as well as nonlinear networks
A. 15/6 ohms C. 6/5 ohms 640. Substitution theorem is not used in the analysis of
B. 5/6 ohms D. none of these networks in which they contain elements as
A. Linear C. Time varying
B. non-linear D. none of these
633. If each branch of a delta circuit has impedance
Z, then each branch of the equivalent Wye circuit
641. Thevenins theorem is not applicable when
has impedance
1. Load is coupled with the network
A. Z/ C. 3 Z 2. Linear
B. 3Z D. Z/3 3. Time invariant
4. none of these
634. A deltaconnected network with its WYE-equivalent 5. Non linear
is shown. The resistances R1 R2 & R3 are 6. Time varying
A. 1, 5, 6 C. 1, 5
B. 5, 6 D. 1, 3, 5, 6
642. Tellegens theorem is applicable when

A. Nature of elements is irrelevant
B. Elements are linear time varying
A. 1.5 , 3 , 9 C. 9 , 3 , 1.5 C. KVL and KCL is not satisfied
B. 3 , 6 , 1.5 D. 3 , 1.5 , 9 D. none of these
635. When all resistances in delta connection are having 643. Reciprocity theorem is applicable when network is
equal value of R. What is the equivalent resistance 1. Linear
in star connection? 2. Time invariant
A. RY = R C. RY = R/3 3. Passive
B. R = RY/3 D. none of these 4. Independent source
5. Dependent source
636. The effective resistance between the terminals A 6. Mutual inductors
and B in the circuit shown in the figure is (all Identify the correct combination
resistors are equal to R) A. 1, 2, 6 C. 1, 2, 4
B. 1, 2, 3, 6 D. 1, 2, 3
644. Consider the following statements:

1. Tellegens theorem is applicable to any
lumped networks
2. The reciprocity theorem is applicable to
linear bilateral networks
3. Thevenins theorem is applicable to two
terminal linear active networks
4. Nortons theorem is applicable to two
terminal linear active networks
Which of these statements are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 D. 3 and 4
645. Match ListI with List-II and select the correct A. 0.2 C. 2
answer using the codes given below the lists: B. 0.4 D. none of these
List I List II
Network Theorems Most distinguished 650. A dc current source is connected as shown in below
property of network figure. The Thevenins equivalent of the network at
terminals a b will be
A. Reciprocity 1. Impedance Matching
B. Tellegens 2. Bilateral
C. Superposition 3.
D. Maximum power 4. Linear
Transfer
5. Non linear
CODES: CODES:
ABCD ABCD A. 4 V voltage source parallel with 2 ohms resistor
A. 1 2 3 4 C. 2 3 4 1 B. 4 V voltage source
B. 1 2 3 5 D. 2 3 5 1 C. 2 V voltage source parallel with 2 ohms resistor
D. none of these
646. In a linear circuit the super position principle can be
applied to calculate the 651. In the network shown in the given figure current i= 0
A. Voltage and power when E = 4 V, I = 2 A and I = 1 A when E = 8 V, I =
B. voltage and current 2A. The Thevenin voltage and the resistance
C. current and power looking into the terminals AB are
D. voltage, current and power
647. In applying Thevenins theorem, to find the

Thevenin impedance, some sources (call them set
S1) have to be replaced by their internal
impedances, while others (call them set S2) should
be left undisturbed. A. 4 V, 2 C. 8 V, 2
A. S1 consists of independent sources while S2 B. 4 V, 4 D. 8 V, 4
includes all independent sources
B. S1 consists of dependent sources while S2 652. A battery charger can drive a current of 5A into a 1
includes all independent sources ohm resistance connected at its output terminals. If
C. S2 is a null set it is able to charge an ideal 2V battery at 7A rate,
D. S1 is a null set then its Thevenins equivalent circuit will be
A. 7.5V in series with 0.5 ohm
648. In the network shown, which one of the following B. 12.5 V in series with 1.5 ohms
theorems can be conveniently used to calculate the C. 7.5V in parallel with 0.5 ohm
power consumed by the 10 ohm resistor. D. 12.5V in parallel with 0.5 ohm
653. Find Va for which maximum power is transferred to

the load.
A. Thevenins theorem
B. Maximum power transfer theorem
C. Millmans theorem
D. Superposition theorem
A. 7.5 V C. 10 V
649. Find the Thevenin equivalent resistance of the B. 20 V D. none of these
circuit to the left of the terminals marked a and b in
the figure.
654. If the networks shown in fig. I and II are equivalent
at terminals A-B, then the values of V (in volts) and
Z (in ohms), will be
V Z V Z
A. 100 12 C. 100 30
B. 60 12 D. 60 30 A. 2.75 C. 25
B. 7.5 D. 27
655. In the circuit shown, the power dissipated in 30 ohm
resistor will be maximum if the value of R is 659. For the circuit shown, identify the correct statement.
B. 16 ohms D. zero A. Efficiency of power transmission is maximum
when RS = RL
656. In the circuit shown, the power consumed in the B. efficiency of power transmission is maximum
resistance R is measured when one source is when RS < RL
acting at a time. These values are 18 W, 50 W and C. efficiency of power transmission is maximum
98 W. When all the sources are acting when RS > RL
simultaneously, the possible maximum and D. none of these
minimum values of power in R will be
660. The V-I characteristics as seen from the terminal-
pair (A, B) of the network of figure (a) is shown in
figure (b). If a variable resistance RL is connected
across the terminal pair (A, B) the maximum power
that can be supplied to RL would be
A. 98W and 18 W C. 450 W and 2 W

B. 166 W and 18 W D. 166 W and 2 W
657. The value of Rx so that power dissipated in it is A. 80 W

maximum B. 40 W
C. 20 W
D. Indeterminate unless the actual network is
given
661. In the lattice network, find the value of R for the

maximum power transfer to the load.
A. 33.4 kohms C. 10 kohms A. 5 C. 8

B. 17.6 kohms D. 5 kohms B. 6.5 D. 9
658. In the circuit shown in the given figure RL will 662. In the network of the given figure, the maximum
absorb maximum power when its value is power is delivered to RL if its value is
667. Find the value of R and r. Thevenins equivalent
circuit is given by circuit as shown
A. 16 ohms C. 60 ohms A. R = r = 20 ohms

B. 40/3 ohms D. 20 ohms B. R = r = 5 ohms
C. R = 10 ohms; r = 5 ohms
663. Find the current I in the given figure. D. R = r = 10 ohms
668. Thevenins equivalent of the circuit shown in the

figure: Vth, Zth values are
A. 1.5 A C. 1.2 A
B. 2.0 A D. 4/5 A
664. In the circuit of the given figure, the maximum

power will be delivered to RL and RL equals
A. 20 V, 9 ohms C. 40 V, 9 ohms
B. 40 V, 19/3 ohms D. 40 V, 8 ohms
F. ELECTRICAL TRANSIENTS
669. EE Board Exam April 1979, October 1982
In an RL circuit, Kirchhoffs law gives the following
relation: E = Ldi/dt + Ri where:
A. 6 C. 4/3 E = supply voltage (200 volts)
B. 2 D. 1 R = resistance (20 ohms)
L = inductance (1 Henry)
665. The maximum power that can be transferred to the t = time in seconds
load resister RL from the voltage source in the figure i = current in amperes
is If i = 0 when t = 0, find i when t = 0.02 second.
A. 3.3 A C. 3.2 A
B. 3.1 A D. 3.0 A

In an RL circuit, Kirchhoffs law gives the following
relation: E = Ldi/dt + Ri where:
A. 1W C. 0.25 W E = supply voltage (200 volts)
B. 10 W D. 0.5 W R = resistance (20 ohms)
L = inductance (1 Henry)
666. For the circuit shown, Thevenins voltage and t = time in seconds
Thevenins equivalent resistance at terminals a and i = current in amperes
b is If i = 0 when t = 0, find i after a long time.
A. 10 A C. 0
B. 11.2 A D. infinite

A 6 H coil whose resistance is 12 ohms is
connected in series with a 24 ohms resistor and to a
144 V battery and a switch. The switch is closed at t
= 0. Determine the time constant and the steady
A. 5 V and 2 ohms state current of the circuit.
B. 7.5 V and 2.5 ohms A. 0.36 sec, 12 A C. 0.66 sec, 3 A
C. 4 V and 2 ohms B. 0.45 sec, 4 A D. 0.50 sec, 6 A
D. 3 V and 2.5 ohms
A time of 10 milliseconds is required for the current ohms, C = 250 microfarad and E = 100 volts, find i
on a series RL dc circuit to reach 90% of its final after a long time.
steady state value. Assume at t = 0, i(0) = 0. What A. 1 A C. infinity
is the time constant in seconds for the circuit? B. 0 A D. 5 A
A. 4.25 ms C. 3.39 ms
B. 3.86 ms D. 4.34 ms 680. EE Board Exam April 1993
A 100 F capacitor initially charged to 24 V is
673. EE Board Exam April 1995 discharge across a series combination of a 1 k
The shunt winding of a machine has a resistance of resistor and a 200 F capacitor. Find the current
80 ohms and an inductance of 4 H is suddenly after 1 sec.
switched on to a 220 V supply. Find the time taken A. 7.34 nA C. 8.43 nA
for the current to rise to half its steady state value. B. 7.24 nA D. 8.84 nA
A. 0.0512 sec C. 0.0251 sec
B. 0.0346 sec D. 0.0172 sec 681. EE Board Exam October 1991
A series RC circuit consist of R = 2 M and an
674. EE Board Exam October 1990 uncharged capacitor C = 5 F. The circuit is
A 6 H coil whose resistance is 12 ohms is connected across a 100 V DC source at t = 0. What
connected in series with a 24 ohms resistor and to a is the initial rate of change of voltage across the
144 V battery and a switch. The switch is closed at t resistor?
= 0. Determine the current at t = 0.1 second. A. -10 V/s C. -12.4 V/s
A. 1.538 A C. 1.805 A B. 10 V/s D. none of these
B. 1.750 A D. 1.624 A
682. REE Board Exam March 1998
675. EE Board Exam October 1992 A 10 ohm resistance R and a 1 Henry inductance L
An uncharged capacitor in series with a 120 volt are connected in series. An AC voltage e(t) = 100
voltmeter of 10,000 ohms resistance is suddenly sin 377t is applied across the connection. Solve for
connected to a 100 V battery. One second later, the the particular solution (without the complementary
voltmeter reads 60 volt. Determine the capacitance solution) and determine the amplitude of the
of the capacitor. resulting sinusoidal current i(t).
A. 187.54 F C. 195.76 F A. 0.321 A C. 0.241 A
B. 190.62 F D. 192.23 F B. 0.292 A D. 0.265 A
676. REE Board Exam April 1999 683. EE Board Exam April 1991
A 20 ohm resistance R and a 0.001 farad A certain electric welder has a basic circuit
capacitance C are in series. A direct current voltage equivalent to a series RL with R = 0.1 and L = 1
E of 100 volts is applied across the series circuit at t mH. It is connected to an AC source e through a
= 0 and the initial current i(0) = 5 A. Determine the switch s operated by an automatic timer, which
resulting current i(t) at t = 0.01 second. closes the circuit at any desired point on the 60
A. 3.34 A C. 2.78 A cycle, sinusoidal wave e. Calculate the magnitude
B. 3.67 A D. 3.03 A of the transient current resulting when s closes as
e is passing through its peak value of 100 volts.
677. EE Board Exam October 1991 A. 256.41 A C. 80.54 A
A series RC circuit consist of R = 2 M and an B. 65.74 A D. 76.32 A
uncharged capacitor C = 5 F. The circuit is
connected across a 100 V DC source at t = 0. 684. REE Board Exam October 1999
Determine the voltage across the resistor 5 seconds A series RL circuit is connected to an AC source of
later. 100 sin 377t. Where L = 0.1 Henry, R = 10 ohms
A. 63.31 V C. 66.24 V and i(0) = 0. Determine the current at t = 0.01
B. 60.65 V D. 69.22 A second.
A. 2.784 A C. 2.531 A
678. EE Board Exam October 1991 B. 2.301 A D. 3.062 A
An uncharged capacitor in series with a 120 volt
voltmeter of 10,000 ohms resistance is suddenly 685. REE Board Exam April 1999
connected to a 100 V battery. One second later, the A series circuit has R = 10 ohms. L = 0.1 Henry and
voltmeter reads 60 volt. Determine the rate at which C = 0.0001 Farad. An AC voltage e = 100 sin 377t
the voltage across the capacitor is charging. is applied across the series circuit. Solve for the
-0.55t -0.55t
A. 51 e C. 55 e particular solution (without the complementary
-0.51t -0.51t
B. 51 e D. 55 e solution) and determine the amplitude of the
resulting sinusoidal current i(t).
679. EE Board Exam October 1981 A. 5.51 A C. 6.67 A
In a circuit consisting of a series resistance and B. 6.06 A D. 7.34 A
capacitance and connected to a DC source, R = 20
A 10 ohm resistance R and a 0.001 Farad
capacitance C are in series. An AC voltage e(t) = 694. ECE Board Exam April 2000
100 sin 377t is applied across the series circuit. What is the time constant of a 500 mH coil and a
Solve for the particular solution (without the 3,300 ohm resistor in series?
complementary solution) and determine the A. 0.0015 sec C. 1650 secs
amplitude of the resulting sinusoidal current i(t). B. 6.6 secs D. 0.00015 sec
A. 9.67 A C. 8.79 A
B. 10.63 A D. 11.70 A 695. ECE Board Exam November 2000
In RL circuit, the time constant is the time required
687. REE Board Exam October 1999 for the induced current to reach what percentage of
If R = 50 ohms, C = 0.0001 Farad, E = 100 volts its full value?
and i(0) = 2 amperes, determine the Laplace A. 100% C. 37%
transform expression for I(s). B. 63% D. 0%
A. I(s) = 2/(s + 200) C. I(s) = 2/(s + 50)
B. I(s) = 2/[s(s + 2)] D. I(s) = 2/(s + 2) 696. EE Board Exam April 1990, October 1990
A 6 H coil whose resistance is 12 ohms is
688. REE March 1998 connected in series with a 24 ohms resistor and to a
A generator has a field winding with an inductance 144 V battery and a switch. The switch is closed at t
L = 10 Henry and a resistance Rf = 0.1 ohm. To = 0. Determine the time constant of the circuit and
break the initial field current of 1000 amperes, the the steady-state current.
field breaker inserts a field discharge resistance Rd A. 0.5 sec; 6 A C. 0.1667 sec; 4 A
across the field terminals before the main contacts B. 0.25 sec; 12 A D. 0.131 sec; 6 A
open. As a result, the field current decays to zero
according to the differential equation. 697. EE Board Exam October 1991
Where: R = Rf + Rd A series RC circuit consist of R = 2 M and an
uncharged capacitor C = 5 F. The circuit is
preventing a sudden decrease of i to zero, and a
connected across a 100 V DC source at t = 0.
resulting high inductive voltage due to L. Solve the
Determine the voltage across the resistor at the
differential equation and determine the value of Rd
instant the switch is closed and 5 seconds after the
that would limit the initial voltage across it to 1,000
switched has been closed.
volts
A. 100 V, 60.65 V C. 100 V, 0 V
A. 0.90 ohm C. 0.85 ohm
B. 0 V, 60.65 V D. 0 V, 100 V
B. 0.80 ohm D. 0.95 ohm
698. The rate of rise of current through an inductive coil
is maximum
The growth of current in an inductive circuit follows
A. after 1 time constant
A. Linear law C. Ohms law
B. at the start of current flow
B. Exponential law D. Hyperbolic law
C. near the final maximum value of current
D. at 63.2% of its maximum steady state value
The time constant of an RL series circuit is
699. Energy stored by a coil is doubled when its current
A. R + L C. L/R
is increased by ____.
B. R/L D. RL
A. 100% C. 50%
B. 41.4% D. 25%
691. EE Board Exam April 1998, April 1995
If a dc voltage is applied to an initially uncharged
700. The initial current in an RL series circuit when a dc
series RC circuit, the initial value of the current is
source is suddenly applied
A. zero C. infinite
A. unity C. infinite
B. V/R D. CV
B. V/R D. zero
701. At steady state in an RL circuit, the inductance will
What is the voltage drop across the resistor in an
act as
RC charging circuit when the charge on the
A. open circuit C. transient circuit
capacitor is equal to the battery voltage?
B. short circuit D. coupled circuit
A. 0.10 volt C. zero
B. 1.0 volt D. 10 volts
702. The rise of the current in an RL series circuit is
what?
A. linear C. exponential
What is the RC time constant of a series RC circuit
B. sinusoidal D. symmetrical
that contains a 12 M resistor and a 12 F
capacitor?
703. The transient current is undamped if
A. 144 seconds C. 14.4 seconds
A. R = 0
B. 1.44 seconds D. 1440 seconds 2
B. [R/2L] > [1/(LC)]
2
C. [R/2L] = [1/(LC)]
2
D. [R/2L] < [1/(LC)] 714. Double-energy transients are produced in circuits
consisting of
704. The transient current is oscillatory if A. two or more resistors
A. R = 0 B. resistance and inductance
2
B. [R/2L] > [1/(LC)] C. resistance and capacitance
2
C. [R/2L] = [1/(LC)] D. resistance, inductance and capacitance
2
D. [R/2L] < [1/(LC)]
715. The transient current in a loss-free L-C circuit when
705. The capacitor in a series RC circuit at steady state excited from an ac source is a/an ____ sine wave.
is A. over damped
A. open circuit C. transient circuit B. undamped
B. short circuit D. coupled circuit C. under damped
D. critically damped
706. What is the time constant in an RC series circuit?
A. C/R C. RC 716. Transient currents in an R-L-C circuit is oscillatory
B. R/C D. C when
A. C.
707. A circuit of resistance and inductance in series has
B. D.
an applied voltage of 200 volts across it. What is the
voltage drop across the inductance at the instance
of switching? 717. A coil has a time constant of 1 second and an
A. 200 V C. 20 V inductance of 8 H. If the coil is connected to a 100 V
B. 0 V D. 2,000 V dc source, determine the rate of rise of current at
the instant of switching.
708. The current in series RC circuit at steady state is A. 8 amp/sec C. 0.25 amp/sec
A. zero C. constant B. 12.5 amp/sec D. 0.04 amp/sec
B. infinite D. V/R
718. A 20 ohm resistor, a 0.01 H inductor and a 100 uF
709. Transient disturbance is produced in a circuit capacitor are connected in series to a 200 V DC
whenever supply. The capacitor is initially uncharged. Find the
A. it is suddenly connected or disconnected from maximum instantaneous current.
the supply A. 8.44 A C. 6.44 A
B. it is shorted B. 7.44 A D. 5.44 A
C. its applied voltage is changed suddenly .
D. all of the above 719. A 10,000 ohms voltmeter connected in series with
80 F capacitor is suddenly connected to a 100 V
710. There are no transients in pure resistive circuits dc source at t = 0. At what time does the voltmeter
because they read 40 volts?
A. offer high resistance A. 0.654 sec C. 0.733 sec
B. obey Ohms law B. 0.51 sec D. 0.1 sec
C. have no stored energy
D. are linear circuits 720. A series RLC circuit with inductance of 100 Henry
has a transient resonant frequency of 5 cps. Solve
711. Transient currents in electrical circuit are associated the capacitance of the circuit if the effect of R on the
with frequency is negligible.
A. inductors C. resistors A. 10.1 F C. 400 F
B. capacitors D. both A and B B. 0.104 F D. 4 F
712. The transients which are produced due to sudden 721. A 60 F capacitor is connected in series with a 400
but energetic changes from one steady state of a ohm resistor. If the capacitor is initially uncharged,
circuit to another are called ____ transients. determine the resistor and capacitor voltages when
A. initiation C. relaxation t = 1.5 times the time constant for a suddenly
B. transition D. subsidence applied source emf of 120 volts.
A. 26.78 V, 93.22 V
713. In a R-L circuit connected to an alternating B. 120 V, 0 V
sinusoidal voltage, size of transient current primarily C. 93.22 V, 26.78 V
depends on D. 0 V, 120 V
A. the instant in the voltage cycle at which circuit
is closed 722. A series RL network, with R = 2 ohms and L = 0.5
B. the peak value of steady-state current H, has an applied voltage v(t). Find the time
C. the circuit impedance constant for the circuit current.
D. the voltage frequency A. 4 sec C. 2 sec
B. 0.5 sec D. 0.25 sec closing the switch. The value of current 2 seconds
after the switch is closed is
723. A coil having a resistance of 10 ohms and an A. 1.74 A C. 1.17 A
inductance of 4 H is switched across a 20-V dc B. 1.47 A D. 1.71 A
source. Calculate the time taken by the current to
reach 50% of its final steady state value. 731. A DC voltage of 80 volts is applied to a circuit
A. 151.8 V C. 88.2 V containing a resistance of 80 ohms in series with an
B. 189.4 V D. 101.2 V inductance of 20 Henry. Calculate the growth of
current at the instant of completing the circuit.
724. A constant voltage is applied to a series RL circuit A. 4 A/s C. A/s
at t = 0 by closing the switch. The voltage across L B. 2 A/s D. A/s
is 25 volts at t = 0 and drops to 5 volts at t = 0.025
second. If L = 2 H, what must be the value of R in 732. A 200 volt DC supply is suddenly switched to a
ohms? relay coil which has a time constant of 3 ms. If the
A. 188.30 C. 128.80 current in the coil reaches 0.20 ampere after 3 ms
B. 1288 D. 182.80 determine the steady state value of the current.
A. 0.361 A C. 0.316 A
725. A circuit whose resistance is 20 ohms and B. 0.163 A D. 0.631 A
inductance of 10 H has a steady state voltage of
100 volts suddenly applied to it. For the instant of 733. A relay has a resistance of 300 ohms and is
0.50 second after the voltage is applied, determine switched to a 100 V DC supply. If the current
the total power input to the circuit. reaches 63.2% of its final value at 0.02 sec,
A. 200 watts C. 316 watts determine the inductance of the circuit.
B. 116 watts D. 500 watts A. 5 H C. 4 H
B. 6 H D. 13 H
726. A circuit of resistance R ohms and inductance L
Henry has a direct voltage of 230 volts applied to it. 734. Energy stored by a coil is doubled when its current
0.30 second after switching on, the current was is increased by ____ percent.
found to be 5 ampere. After the current had reached A. 100 C. 50
its final value, the circuit was suddenly short- B. 141.4 D. 25
circuited. The current was again found to be 5
ampere at 0.30 second after short-circuiting the coil. 735. A 60 volt potential difference is suddenly applied to
Find the value of R and L. a coil of inductive 60 mH and resistance 180 ohms.
A. 230 , 10 H C. 10 ohms. 23 H At what rate is it rising after 0.005 sec?
B. 23 , 10 H D. 10 , 32 H A. 322 A/sec C. 22.3 A/sec
B. 223 A/sec D. 32.2 A/sec
727. The field winding of a separately-excited DC
generator has an inductance of 60 H and a 736. A voltage rise linearly form zero to 100 volts in 1
resistance of 30 ohms. The discharge resistance of second, falls instantaneously to zero at t = 1
50 ohms is permanently connected in parallel with second and remains zero thereafter. This voltage is
winding which is excited from a 200 volt supply. applied to an RL series circuit in which R = 5 ohms
Find the value of the decay current 0.60 sec after and L = 100 mH. What is the current when t = 0.50
the supply has been switched off. second?
A. 4.94 A C. 1.12 A A. 6.90 A C. 9.60 A
B. 3.67 A D. 3 A B. 96 A D. 69 A
728. A 5 microfarad capacitor is discharged suddenly 737. A capacitance of 10 microfarad is connected in

through a coil having an inductance of 2 H and a series with a resistance of 8,000 ohms. If the
resistance of 200 ohms. The capacitor is initially combination is suddenly connected to a 100 V DC
charge to a voltage of 10 volts. Find the additional supply. Find the initial rate of rise in potential across
resistance required just to be prevent oscillation. the capacitor.
A. 1625 ohms C. 1265 ohms A. 12500 V/s C. 1250 V/s
B. 1065 ohms D. 1025 ohms B. 125 V/s D. 12.50 V/s
729. The rate of rise of current through an inductive coil 738. A 25 microfarad capacitor is connected in series
is maximum with a 0.50 M-ohm resistor and a 120 volt storage
A. after 1 time constant battery. What is the potential difference in the
B. at the start of current flow capacitor 6 sec after the circuit is closed?
C. near the final maximum value of current A. 64 volts C. 4.60 volts
D. at 63.2% of its maximum steady state value B. 46 volts D. 6.40 volts
730. A coil of 15 H inductance and 10 ohms resistance is 739. A capacitor of 2 microfarad with an initial charge q0
suddenly connected to a 20 volts DC source by is connected across the terminals of a 10 ohm
resistor and the switch is closed at t = 0. Find q0 747. A DC voltage source is connected across a series
(micro-coulomb) if the transient power in the RLC circuit, under steady state conditions, the
resistor is known to be applied DC voltage drops entirely across the
A. 1200 C. 102 A. R only
B. 120 D. 2100 B. L only
C. C only
740. The transient current in a loss-free L-C circuit when D. R & L combinations
excited from an ac source is ____ a/an sine wave .
A. overdamped 748. Consider a DC voltage source connected to a
B. undamped series RC circuit. When the steady state reaches,
C. underdamped the ratio of energy stored in the capacitor to the
D. critically damped total energy supplied by the voltage source is equal
to
741. A series RLC circuit with R = 5 ohms, L = 0.10 H, C A. 0.362 C. 0.632
= 500 microfarad has a constant voltage V = 10 B. 0.500 D. 1.00
volts applied at t = 0. Find the resulting transient
current. 749. An inductor at t = 0 with initial current I0 acts as
-50t
A. 0.707e sin 139t A. short C. current source
-25t
B. 0.272e sin 278t B. open D. voltage source
-25t
C. 0.720e sin 139t
D. none of these 750. An inductor L carries steady state current I0,
suddenly at time t = 0 the inductor is removed from
742. A circuit consisting of 20 ohms resistor, 20 mH circuit and connected to a resistor R. The current
inductor and a 100 microfarad capacitor in series is through the inductor at time t is equal
-Rt/L +Rt/L
connected to a 200 V DC supply. The capacitor is A. I0e C. I0e
-Rt/L +Rt/L
initially uncharged. Find the maximum B. I0 (1-e ) D. I0 (1-e )
instantaneous current.
A. 6.45 A C. 8.45 A 751. Transient current in a circuit results from
B. 7.45 A D. 9.45 A A. voltage applied to the circuit
B. impedance of the circuit
743. A time of 10 ms is required for the current in an RL C. changes in the stored energy in inductors and
circuit to reach 90% of its final value. If R is 10 capacitors
ohms, find the value of C to be inserted in series D. resistance of the circuit
with the RL circuit so that the frequency of
oscillation of the resulting current is 1000 cycles per 752. A two terminal black box contains a single element
second. which can be R, L, C or M. As soon as the box is
-8
A. 5.38 x 10 Farad connected to a dc voltage source, a finite non-zero
-7
B. 5.83 x 10 Farad current is observed to flow through the element.
-6
C. 5.83 x 10 Farad The element is a/an
-5
D. 5.83 x 10 Farad A. resistance
B. inductance
744. A series RLC circuit with R = 1 k, L = 1 H and C = C. capacitance
6.25 F is suddenly connected across a 24 V dc D. Mutual inductance
source. At t = 0, i= 0 and q = 0. Determine the
current after 0.01 sec. 753. In a circuit the voltage across an element is v(t) =
-100t
A. 3.45 mA C. 5.40 mA 10 (t - 0.01)e V. The circuit is
B. 4.61 mA D. 5.05 mA A. un-damped
B. under damped
745. A series RLC circuit has R = 200 , L = 0.1 H and a C. critically damped
capacitor C = 10 F. If a 100 V dc source is D. Over damped
connected across the terminals of the series circuit
at t = 0, determine the current after 1 millisecond. 754. A unit step voltage is applied at t = 0 to a series RL
Assume zero initial conditions. circuit with zero initial conditions
A. 0.353 A C. 0.253 A A. It is possible for the current to be oscillatory
B. 0.229 A D. 0.368 A B. The voltage across the resistor at t = 0+ is zero
C. The energy stored in the inductor in the steady
746. Double energy transient are produced in circuits state is zero
consisting of D. The resistor current eventually falls to zero
A. two or more resistors
B. resistance and inductance 755. A 1 F capacitor charged through a 2 k resistor by
C. resistance and capacitance a 10 V dc source. The initial growth of capacitor
D. resistance, inductance and capacitance voltage will be at the rate
A. 316 V/ms. C. 6.32 V/ms
B. 5.0 V/ms D. 10.0 V/ ms
756. A series R-C circuit has a capacitor with an initial

voltage of 11 V. A 15 V dc source is now connected
across the R-C circuit. The initial rate of change of
capacitor voltage can be A. 7.5 V C. 20/3 V
A. 15 0.368 / RC C. 11/RC B. 0 D. none of these
B. 15 0.632 / RC D. 4/RC
762. Given initial charge in C0 = 500 C. In the steady
757. What is vc (o+)? state find charge in 1 f capacitor?
A. 0 C. cant find
B. V D. none of these A. 50 C C. 250 C
B. 100 C D. none of these
758. The switch K opened at t = 0 after the network has
attained a steady state with the switch closed. Find 763. Switch K is opened at t = 0, find IL (0+).
vs (0+) across the switch.
A. 5A C. 2A
A. VR1/R2 C. V + VR1/R2
B. V D. 0
764. Given L1 = 1 H, R = 10 , L2 = 2 H , iL1 (0-) = 2A.
759. The switch SPST is closed at t = 0, find d/dt i1 (0+).
Find iL2 ().
A. 2/3 A C. 4/3 A
B. 0 D. 1A
765. What is VL (0 +), when switch K is closed at t = 0.

A. 0 C. 50
760. SPST is closed at t = 0.What is the time constant of

the circuit?
A. 2V C. 0
B. -2 V D. none of these
766. An impulse current 2 (t) A, with t in second, is

made to flow through an initially relaxed 3 F
A. 26/7 C. 7/13 capacitor. The capacitor voltage at T = 0+ is
B. 7/26 D. none of these A. 6V C. 2/3 V
B. 2V D. zero
761. Given VC1 (0-) = 10 V, VC2 (0-) = 5 V find VC2 () = ?
767. The circuit of the given figure is initially relaxed. At t
= 0+, ____.
A. v =0 V C. v = 100 V
B. i=0A D. i=
768. The time constant of the circuit shown in figure is

A. 0.5 ohm C. 4.0 ohm
B. 2.0 ohm D. 12 ohm
772. In the circuit shown below, the switch is closed at t

= 0. The current through the capacitor will decrease
exponentially with a time constant
A. C(R1 +R2 ) C. CR1

B. CR1R2/(R1+R2 ) D. CR2
769. If i1(t) is 5 A at t = 0, find i1(t) for all t when is(t) = 10

-2t
e .
A. 0.5 s C. 2s
B. 1s D. 10s
773. In the network shown, the switch is opened at t = 0.

Prior to that, network was in the steady- state, Vs (t)
at t =0 is
-2t -2t
A. e C. 30e
-2t -2t
B. 20e D. 6.67e - 1.67
770. The switch in the circuit of the figure has been

closed for a long time. It is opened at t = 0.
A. 0 C. 10V
B. 5V D. 15V
774. For the circuit shown different time constants are

given. What are the charging and discharging times
respectively?
-3
A. v(0+) = 1 V, i (0+) = 0 A 1. 0.5 x 10 S
-3
B. v(0+) = 0 V, i(0+) = 0 A 2. 2 x 10 S
-3
C. v(0+) = 0 V, i (0+) =1 A 3. 0.25 x 10 S
-3
D. v (0+) = 1 V, i(0+) = 1 A 4. 10 S
771. In the circuit shown, the switch is moved from

position A to B at time t = 0. The current i through
the inductor satisfies the following conditions
1. i(0) = -8A
2. di/dt (t = 0) = 3 A/s
3. i() = -4A
The value of R is
A. 1, 2 C. 1, 3
B. 2, 3 D. 2, 4
775.
A. C.
B. D.
776.
A. C.
B. D.
777.
A. C.
B. D.
778.
A. C.
B. D.
779.
A. C.
B. D.
780. If Vs = 40t V for t > 0 and iL (0) = 5A, what is the

value of i(t) at t = 2sec?
A. 24A C. 29A
B. 34A D. 39A
781.
A. C.
B. D.
782.
A. C.
B. D.
783.
A. C.
B. D.
784. Consider the following units:

-1
1. sec
2 -2
2. rad -sec
3. second
4. Ohm
The units of R/L, 1/LC, CR and are
respectively ____.
A. 1, 2, 4 and 3 C. 2, 4, 1 and 3
B. 3, 2, 1 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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REE Board Exam October 1998

5. EE Board Exam April 1992 13. EE Board Exam October 1991

15. EE Board Exam April 1989

A. 1/30 per C C. 1/50 per C

B. 1/70 per C D. 1/1200 per C

138. The value of 0 of a conductor is 1/236 per C. The

140. A good electric conductor is one that

143. Which of the following material has nearly zero

158. REE Board Exam March 1998

+ - 219. The current in 2.5 ohm resistor in Fig. 2.4 will be

228. If a battery of 24 V is applied across terminals AB in

234. If a battery of 12 V is applied across terminals 1 and

1 2 2 243. Referring to Fig. 1.13, the power loss in 11 ohms

100 W, 200 V 100 W, 200 V

A. L1 will be brighter than L2 or L3

247. If in Fig. 1.14 switches S1 and S2 are open, then

D. ELECTRIC CELLS 312. EE Board Exam April 1995

426. ECE Board Exam November 1996

A. one equation (a) (b)

A. 3.5 C. 7.4 461. Fig. 3.6(a) shows Nortons equivalent circuit of a

D. none of the above

Fig. 3.7 478. The algebraic sign of an IR drop is primarily

482. Superposition theorem is can be applied only to 6

483. The Superposition theorem is essentially based on B

488. The load resistance needed to extract maximum +

496. A 12 volt source with an internal resistance of 1.2

498. Find the equivalent resistance between terminals a

503. Determine the value VO in the ideal op-amp circuit

A. 5/6 ohms C. 5/14 ohms

499. What do you call the head to tail connection of two

500. Find the power dissipation in the 6 ohms resistor in

506. The theorem that states that the voltage across or

537. The nodal method of circuit analysis is based on

540. The number of independent loops for a network with

541. The following constitutes a bilateral element

542. Kirchhoffs Laws fail in the case of

544. Total no, of mesh equations required is equal to

545. The minimum number of equations required to

550. Find the equivalent resistance of the circuit in this

553. Find Ix in the circuit shown. A. +3V C. 2V

559. Determine VX of this circuit

554. Find value of R in the given circuit.

560. Find voltage eo in the fig shown.

555. The voltage V in the figure always equal to

561. Find VX in the circuit shown

556. Find V in the circuit shown. A. 2.5 V C. 0V

562. Find voltage eo in the fig shown

568. In the circuit of the given figure. The value of the

563. The voltage v(t) is

569. Find i2 in the figure shown.

565. Find Vxy

570. When a resistor R is connected to a current source,

A. 0.5 V C. 3.5 V A. 4.5 V C. 4.5 V

580. What is VA?

575. The voltage V is equal to

582. If the voltage of each source in the given network is

583. For a given network, the number of independent

585. Find the value of R for which the power supplied by

597. A particular resistor R dissipates a power of 4W

A. Voltage source of 25 V with +ve terminal

601. The network shown in the figure draws current I

607. In the figure, the value of R is