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Subject code : P12CBEE12

Subject name : Basic electrical engineering
UNIT 1
1. State Ohms law.
The ratio of potential difference (V) between any two points on
a conductor to the current (I) flowing between them, is constant,
provided the temperature of the conductor does not change.
In other words, V/I = constant or V/I=R
where R is the resistance of the conductor between the two points
considered.
2. Mention the limitations of Ohms law.
a. Ohms law does not apply to all non-metallic conductors. For
example, for silicon carbide, the relationship is given by V=KI
where k and are constants and m is less than unity.
b. It also does not apply to non-linear devices such as Zener
diode, voltage regulator (VR) tubes and the like.
c. Ohms law is true for metal conductors at constant
temperature. If the temperature changes, the law is not
applicable.
3. State Kirchhoffs voltage law.
In any electrical network, the algebraic sum of the currents
meeting at a point (or junction) is zero.
Put in another way, it is simple means that the total current
leaving a junction is equal to the total current entering that junction.
It is obviously true because there is no accumulation of charge at
the junction of the network.
Consider the case of a few conductors meeting at a point A as
in fig. some conductors have currents to point A, whereas some
have currents leading away from point A. Assuming the incoming
current to be positive and outgoing currents negative, we have
I + (-I) + (-I) + I + (-I) = 0
I + I - I - I - I = 0
or I + I = I + I + I
Incoming currents = outgoing currents
We can express the above conclusion thus: I = 0

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The algebraic sum of the products of currents and resistances
in each of the conductors in any closed path (or mesh) in a network
plus the algebraic sum of the e.m.fs in that path is zero.
In other words, IR + e.m.f. = 0 round a mesh
It should be noted that algebraic sum is the sum which takes
into account the polarities of the voltage drops.
The basis of this law is this: If we start from a particular
junction and go round the mesh till we come back to the starting
point, then we must be at the same potential with which we started.
Hence, it means that all the sources of e.m.f met on the way must
necessarily be equal to the voltage drops in the resistances, every
voltage being given its proper sign, plus or minus.
5. Define an ideal voltage source.
The algebraic sum of the products of currents and resistances
in each of the conductors in any closed path (or mesh) in a network
plus the algebraic sum of the e.m.fs in that path is zero.
In other words, IR + e.m.f. = 0 round a mesh
It should be noted that algebraic sum is the sum which takes
into account the polarities of the voltage drops.
The basis of this law is this: If we start from a particular
junction and go round the mesh till we come back to the starting
point, then we must be at the same potential with which we started.
Hence, it means that all the sources of e.m.f met on the way must
necessarily be equal to the voltage drops in the resistances, every
voltage being given its proper sign, plus or minus.
6. What is meant by unilateral and bi-lateral element?
7. Explain how voltage source with a source resistance can be
converted into an equivalent current source.
8. Define R.M.S value.
9. What is meant by linear and nonlinear elements?
10.
What is meant by active and passive elements?
UNIT 2
1. What is transient?
2. Why transient occur in electric circuits?
3. What is free and forced response?
4. What is complementary function?
5. What is particular solution?
6. Define time constant of RL circuit.
7. Define time constant of RC circuit.
8. What is damping ratio?
9. What is critical damping?
10.
What is critical resistance?

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UNIT 3
1. Define quality factor.
2. What are half power frequencies?
3. Define selectivity.
4. Write the characteristics of series resonance.
5. Write the characteristics of parallel resonance.
6. What is band width?
7. What is resonance?
8. Mention the properties of a series RLC circuit.
9. Mention the properties of a parallel RLC circuit.
10.
What is power factor?
UNIT 4
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State Superposition theorem.

State Thevenins theorem.
State Nortons theorem.
State Maximum power transfer theorem.
State reciprocity theorem.
Write some applications of Maximum power transfer
theorem.
7. Given that the resistors Ra, Rb and Rc are connected
electrically in star. Write the equations for resistors in
equivalent delta.
8. Three equal resistors each of R ohms are connected in delta.
Write the expression for resistors in equivalent.
9. Three resistors Rab, Rbc and Rca are connected in delta.
Write the expression for resistors in equivalent star.
10.
Three resistors, each of value R ohms are connected in
delta. Find the value of resistors in its equivalent star.
UNIT 5
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9.

What are coupled circuits?

What are coupled coil?
Define self-inductance.
Define mutual inductance.
Define coefficient of coupling.
What is balanced voltage?
What is balanced impedance?
What is phase sequence?
Write the relation between the line and phase value of
voltage and current in a balanced star connected load.
10.
Write the relation between the line and phase value of
voltage and current in a delta connected load.

16 marks
UNIT 1

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1. Explain.
a. Kirchhoffs current law.

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b. Kirchhoffs voltage law.

c. Lumped and distributed elements.
d. Linear and nonlinear elements.
Determine the equivalent resistance across AB of the circuit
shown in the figure below.
Calculate the equivalent resistance of the following
combination of resistors and also the source current.
In the circuit shown in the fig, calculate
a. The current in other resistor.
b. The value of unknown resistance X.
c. The equivalent resistance across A-B.
In the circuit shown, determine the current through the 2
resistor and the total current delivered by the battery. Use
Kirchhoffs laws.
The current in the 6 resistor of the network shown in the
figure is 2amps. Determine the current in all other resistors
and the voltage V across the network.
UNIT 2

1. Explain and derive the stop response of RL circuit.

2. Explain and derive RL transient with initial current Io.
3. In the RL circuit of fig. the switch is closed at t=0. Find the
current i(t) and voltage across resistance and inductance.
4. In the RL circuit of fig. the switch is closed at position-1 for a
long time and then thrown to position-2 at time t=0.
Determine the response i(t).
5. Define
a. Transient
b. Steady state value
c. Initial condition
d. Free response
e. Forced response
6. In the RL circuit of the fig 1, the switch is closed at t=0. Find
the current i(t) for t0. Also determine di(t)/dt, di(t)/dt at
t=0.
UNIT 3

1. A coil having a resistance of 6 and an inductance of 0.03H

is connected across a 100V, 50Hz supply. Calculate
a. The current
b. The phase angle between the current and the voltage
c. Power factor

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d. Power
2. A voltage V=238 sin314t is applied to a coil having R=50
and L=0.159H. Find the expression for the current i and
calculate the real power.
3. A coil of resistance 10 and an inductance of 0.1H is
connected in series with a condenser of capacitance 150F
across a 200V, 50Hz supply. Calculate
a. The inductive reactance of the coil
b. The capacitive reactance
c. The net reactance
d. The current
e. The power factor of the circuit.
4. A coil of the resistance of 40 and inductance of 0.75H
forms part of a series circuit for which the resonant
frequency is 55c/s. if the supply is 220V, 50c/s find
a. The line current,
b. The power factor,
c. Voltage across the coil.
5. Determine the voltage of the capacitance C in order that the
circuit in the figure is resonant at 6366Hz.
6. Derive band width for a series RLC circuit as a function of
resonant frequency.
UNIT 4

1. Write and solve the equations for the mesh currents in the
network in fig.
2. Compute the voltage at nodes A and B in the circuit of
figure.
3. Compute the current through 23 ohms resistor of the figure
below by using superposition theorem.
4. For the circuit shown in the figure below. Find I and verify
reciprocity theorem.
5. Determine the current I in the network by using Thevenins
theorem.
6. Find the value of R for maximum power delivered to it.
UNIT 5

1. A balanced star connected load of (8+j6) phase is connected

to a 3 phases, 230V, and 50c/s supply. Find the line current,
power factor, power, reactive volt amperes and total volt
amperes.

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2. Balanced star connected load of (3-j4) impedance is

connected to 400V three phase supply. What is the real
power consumed.
3. A symmetrical 3 phases, 400V system supplies a balanced
mesh connected load. The current in each branch circuit is
20A and the phase angle is 40 lag. Find
a. The line current
b. The total power
4. Explain the self-inductance and the mutual inductance.
5. Explain measurement of power in 3 phases circuit by using
two watt meter method.
6. Explain
a. Coefficient of coupling
b. Compare balanced and unbalanced network
c. Write the relation between phase and line voltage and
current
d. Self-inductance