A transformer is used to light a \(100~\text{W}\) and \(110~\text{V}\) lamp from a \(220~\text{V}\) main. If the main current is \(0.5~\text{A}\), the efficiency of the transformer is approximately:
1. \(30\%\)
2. \(50\%\)
3. \(90\%\)
4. \(10\%\)
A transistor-oscillator using a resonant circuit with an inductance \(L\) (of negligible resistance) and a capacitance \(C\) has a frequency \(f.\) If \(L\) is doubled and \(C\) is changed to \(4C,\) the frequency will be:
1. \(f/4\)
2. \(8f\)
3. \(f/2\sqrt2\)
4. \(f/2\)
The core of a transformer is laminated so that:
1. | energy losses due to eddy currents may be minimized |
2. | the weight of the transformer may be reduced |
3. | rusting of the core may be prevented |
4. | the ratio of voltage in primary and secondary may be increased |
A coil of inductive reactance \(31~\Omega\) has a resistance of
\(8~\Omega\). It is placed in series with a condenser of capacitive reactance \(25~\Omega\). The combination is connected to an a.c. source of
\(110~\text{V}\). The power factor of the circuit is:
1. \(0.56\)
2. \(0.64\)
3. \(0.80\)
4. \(0.33\)
What is the value of inductance L for which the current is maximum in a series LCR circuit with C = 10 μF and ω=1000 s-1?
1. 100 mH
2. 1 mH
3. cannot be calculated unless R is known
4. 10 mH
In an AC circuit, the emf (e) and the current (I) at any instant are given respectively by
e = E0sint
I = I0sin
The average power in the circuit over one cycle of AC is:
1.
2.
3.
4.
The power dissipated in an L-C-R series circuit connected to an AC source of emf E is:
A \(220\) V input is supplied to a transformer. The output circuit draws a current of \(2.0\) A at \(440\) V. If the efficiency of the transformer is \(80\)%, the current drawn by the primary windings of the transformer is:
1. \(3.6\) A
2. \(2.8\) A
3. \(2.5\) A
4. \(5.0\) A
In the given circuit, the reading of voltmeter V1 and V2 are 300 V each. The reading of the voltmeter V3 and ammeter A are respectively:
1. 150 V, 2.2 A
2. 220 V, 2.2 A
3. 220 V, 2.0 A
4. 100 V, 2.0 A
An AC voltage is applied to a resistance R and an inductor L in series. If R and the inductive reactance are both equal to 3 , the phase difference between the applied voltage and the current in the circuit is:
1.
2.
3. zero
4.