Description : Three capacitors 15µf, 18µf and 12µf are connected in a circuit. Find equivalent capacitance when they are connected in – 1) Series 2) Parallel
Last Answer : Ans: Value of equivalent capacitance: Given: C1= 15μF, C2=18 µF, C3= 12µF i)For Series combination of capacitors: 1/Cs = (1/C1)+( 1/C2) +(1/C3) = (1/15)+( 1/18)+( 1/12) 1/Cs = 0.0666+0.0555+0. ... Cs = 4.868 µF ii) For parallel combination of capacitors: Cp = C1 + C2 + C3 = 15 +18+ 12 = 45 µF
Description : The formula for computing impedance in a series circuit containing resistance, capacitance, and inductance is _____________. [ NOTE: the symbol * stands for 'multiplied by' ] A. Z = RT + XL + XC B. Z = R + XL - XC C. Z * Z = R * R + (XL - XC) * (XL - XC) D. Z = R * R + (XL * XC) - (XL * XC)
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : An AC circuit has capacitance arranged in series. If the line voltage remains constant, the capacitive reactance value can be varied by changing the _____________. A. line frequency B. resistance C. number of commutating poles D. number of interpoles
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Out of five resistance of `ROmega` each 3 are connected in parallel and are joined to the rest 2 in series. Find the resultant resistance.
Last Answer : Out of five resistance of `ROmega` each 3 are connected in parallel and are joined to the rest 2 in series. Find ... `(7//8)ROmega` D. `(8//7)ROmega`
Last Answer : When two D.C. series motors are connected in parallel, the resultant speed is normal speed.
Description : If an antenna is too short for the wavelength being used, the effective length can be increased by adding: A. capacitance in series B. inductance in series C. resistance in parallel D. resistance in series
Last Answer : B. inductance in series
Description : When using a megohmmeter to test the dielectric strength of wire insulation, a continuous series of slight downscale kicks by the pointer is result of ____________. A. good insulation B. the ... dirty insulation C. the capacitance of the windings D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the insulation
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : When a fluorescent lamp has reached the end of its useful life, it should be replaced immediately, or the resultant flashing may _____________. A. blow the lamp's circuit breaker B. explode, ... fly in all directions C. short circuit the ballast transformer D. damage the starter and the ballast
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Which of the following precautions should be taken when troubleshooting various power circuits using a common solenoid-type mechanical voltage tester (wiggins)? A. Never use this tester on circuits greater ... voltage expected in the circuit in order to prevent damage from an off-scale reading.
Description : An a.c series circuit has resistance of 10ohm, inductance of 0.1H and capacitance of 10µf, voltage applied to circuit is 200V. find (i) Resonant frequency (ii) Current at resonance (iii) Power at resonance
Last Answer : Solution: For RLC series circuit
Description : To a highly inductive circuit, a small capacitance is added in series. The angle between voltage and current will _____.
Last Answer : To a highly inductive circuit, a small capacitance is added in series. The angle between voltage and current will decrease.
Description : In series resonant circuit, increasing inductance to its twice value and reducing capacitance to its half value?
Last Answer : In series resonant circuit, increasing inductance to its twice value and reducing capacitance to its half value will increase the selectivity of the circuit.
Description : In the schematic of the electrical circuit shown in the illustration, what is the value of the total capacitance, when compared to the value of equal individual capacitors? EL-0038 A. Equal B. Half C. Double D. Squared
Description : In the illustrated circuit, one advantage of the capacitor coupling over direct coupling is ____________. EL-0048 A. as the frequency decreased the capacitive reactance (Xc) increases B. the amplifier becomes ... of the signal while it isolates the biasing of each stage. D. good frequency response.
Description : When a megohmmeter is used to test the dielectric strength of wire insulation, the initial dip of the pointer toward 'zero' is caused by _____________. A. good insulation B. the leakage of ... of dirty insulation C. the capacitance of the circuit D. the dielectric absorption effect of the insulation
Description : Capacitance is the property of an electric circuit opposing a change in the _____________. A. current in the circuit B. voltage in the circuit C. inductance in the circuit D. resistance in the circuit
Description : Capacitance in an AC circuit will _____________. A. stop current flow once the capacitor is fully charged B. allow current flow in only one direction C. oppose any change in circuit voltage D. rectify the current
Description : Basically, a magnetic amplifier is a saturable reactor with the addition of _____________. A. AC to the bias winding B. variable capacitance to all windings C. eddy current protectors D. a rectifier in the load circuit
Description : AC circuits develop resistance, inductance, and capacitance. The inductive reactance of a circuit is expressed in _____________. A. ohms B. mhos C. henrys D. farads
Description : AC circuits possess characteristics of resistance, inductance, and capacitance. The capacitive reactance of a circuit is expressed in _____________. A. ohms B. mhos C. henrys D. farads
Description : What is the relation between voltage and current in AC circuit containing only capacitance?
Last Answer : Current (I) is leading the voltage by 90°. I = V/XC amps. XC = 1/2πfC ohms. P = I * V * cosϕ watts. (Where cosϕ is 90 because current is leading the voltage by 90°. So cosϕ 90° = 0) ∴ P = I * V * 0 = 0 watts.
Description : What is the formula to find the capacitance in a circuit?
Last Answer : C = Q/E farad.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct for the illustrated circuit? EL-0020 A. 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in series. B. 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are connected in parallel. C. The voltages measured across 'R1', 'R2', and 'R3' are equal. D. The total resistance equals 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R
Description : To limit the current flow through a DC voltmeter to as low a value as possible, the moving coil circuit is provided with a/an _____________. A. high series resistance B. high parallel resistance C. series inductor D. external shunt
Description : How is a wattmeter electrically connected in a circuit? A. In series B. In parallel C. In series-parallel D. Inductively
Description : A DC ammeter is always connected ______________. A. in series with a circuit B. in parallel with a circuit C. with internal shunts only D. without regard to polarity
Description : Current measuring instruments must always be connected in _____________. A. series with a circuit B. parallel with a circuit C. series-parallel with a circuit D. delta with the shunt
Description : A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore, the meters should be connected with _____________. A. both meters in series with the ... parallel with the resistance D. the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series with the resistance
Description : The resultant of coplaner parallel forces is found by load line diagram, while the position is found by a.link polygen b.funicular polygon c.string polygon d.any of the above e.107 dynes
Last Answer : d. any of the above
Description : Find unit vector parallel to the resultant of the vectors A = i + 4j - 2k and B = 3i - 5j + k.
Last Answer : Find unit vector parallel to the resultant of the vectors \(\overset\rightarrow{A}\) = i + 4j - 2k and \(\overset\rightarrow{B}\) = 3i - 5j + k.
Description : Two resistance wires on joining in parallel the resultant resistance is ohms `(6)/(5)` ohms. One of the wire breaks, the effective resistance is 2 ohm
Last Answer : Two resistance wires on joining in parallel the resultant resistance is ohms `(6)/(5)` ohms. One of the wire ... ` C. `(6)/(5)Omega` D. `3Omega`
Description : Two resistances are joined in parallel whose resultant is `6//8 ohm`. One of the resistance wire is broken and the effective resistance becomes `2 Ome
Last Answer : Two resistances are joined in parallel whose resultant is `6//8 ohm`. One of the resistance wire is broken and the ... /5` B. 2 C. `6//5` D. 3
Description : If the resultant vector forms an angle of 45°, then the two components are A. parallel to each other B. perpendicular to each other C. anti parallel to each other D. anti perpendicular to each other
Last Answer : perpendicular to each other
Description : A rectangular tank 10 m x 5 m in plan and 3 m deep is divided by a partition wall parallel to the shorter wall of the tank. One of the compartments contains water to a depth of 3 m, and the other a lighter ... pressure thrust on the partition wall is (a) 1000 kg (b) 1500 kg (c) 2000 kg (d) 2500 kg
Last Answer : Correct Answer is 15000 kg
Description : When 2,4 and 6 ohms resistor are connected in parallel their resultant equivalent resistance will be A. 12ohm b. 11/12ohm C. 12/11ohm d. None
Last Answer : C. 12/11ohm
Description : The beds which have a gentle upstream dip will be_______ to the resultant force (R), hence can provides the best resistance to withstand the stresses or loads acting in the area. (A) Parallel (B) Perpendicular (C) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Perpendicular
Description : If three resistances are added in series, their resultant will be: A. Same B. sum of all C. Zero D. Inverse sums of all
Last Answer : If three resistances are added in series, their resultant will be: sum of all
Description : Calculate the capacitance of two parallel plates of area 2 units separated by a distance of 0.2m in air(in picofarad) a) 8.84 b) 88.4 c) 884.1 d) 0.884
Last Answer : b) 88.4
Description : A two farad and a four farad capacitor are connected in parallel. What single capacitance is "equivalent" to this combination?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 6 FARADS
Description : The length of both sides of a square parallel plate capacitor are doubled. The capacitance is: w) halved x) the same y) doubled z) quadrupled
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- QUADRUPLED
Description : If a three farad capacitor and a six farad capacitor are connected in parallel, what is their equivalent capacitance?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 9 FARADS
Description : For a parallel-plate capacitor with plate area "A" and plate separation "d", the capacitance is proportional to which of the following? w) A divided by d squared x) A times d y) A divided by d z) d divided by A
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- A DIVIDED BY D
Description : How will the total capacitance change, when two capacitors are connected in parallel?
Last Answer : The capacitance will increase if connected in parallel because it will be like you have increase surface area of a plate by connecting it to another.
Description : Equivalent capacitance ‘C’ of a system of capacitors C1,C2,C3 connected in parallel is
Last Answer : Equivalent capacitance ‘C’ of a system of capacitors C1,C2,C3 connected in parallel is C = C1+C2+C3
Description : what will be the capacitance if three capacitors connected in parallel each having value of 0.5 micro Farad ?
Last Answer : the total capacitace when connected in parallel Tc=total capacitor c1=c2=c3=0.5uf Tc=c1+c2+c3 Tc=1.5uf
Description : During its operation, loud buzzing and resultant welding of contacts of a magnetic relay may be caused by __________. A. overheating of the contactor coil B. low voltage on the operating coil C. low insulation resistance to ground D. lubrication of the contact bearing points
Description : Total capacitance of 300 mF capacitor and a 600 mF in series isA. 300 mF B. 500 mF C. 200 mF D. 1000 mF
Last Answer : 200 mF
Description : The effective capacitance of four, 5-microfarad capacitors connected in series is: w) 0.20 microfarad x) 0.5 microfarad y) 1.0 microfarad z) 1.25 microfarad
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 1.25 MICROFARAD
Description : Three capacitors with different capacitances are connected in series. Which of the following statements is TRUE? w) All three of the capacitors have the same potential difference between their plates. x ... y) The capacitance of the system depends on the voltage applied across the three capacitors.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CHARGE IS THE SAME ON ALL OF THE CAPACITOR PLATES
Description : A two farad and a four farad capacitor are connected in series. What single capacitance is "equivalent" to this combination?
Last Answer : ANSWER: 4/3 FARADS