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In a series LCR circuit the phase difference between the voltage and the current is 45°. Then the power factor will be
  • A
    0.607
  • 0.707
  • C
    0.808
  • D
    1

Answer: B.

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In an $A C$ circuit, e and $i$ are given by $e=150 \sin (150 t ) V$ and $i=150 \sin \left(150 t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right) A$. the power dissipated in the circuit is
  • A
    106W
  • B
    150W
  • 5625W
  • D
    Zero

Answer: C.

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In a circuit L, C & R are connected in series with an alternating voltage of frequency f. the current leads the voltage by 450. The value of C is
  • A
    $\frac{1}{\pi f(2 \pi f L-R)}$
  • $\frac{1}{2 \pi f(2 \pi f L-R)}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{\pi f(2 \pi f L+R)}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2 \pi f(2 \pi f L+R)}$

Answer: B.

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A resistor of $500 \Omega$ and an inductance of $0.5 H$ are in series with an $AC$ source which is given by $V=100 \sqrt{2} \sin (1000 t)$. The power factor of the combination
  • $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • C
    0.5
  • D
    0.6

Answer: A.

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If the RMS current in a $50 Hz AC$ circuit is $5 A$, the value of the current $\frac{1}{300}$ seconds after its value becomes zero is
  • A
    $5 \sqrt{2} A$
  • $5 \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}} A$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{6} A$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}} A$

Answer: B.

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An ac voltage of rms value $1 V$ is applied to a parallel combination of inductor $L =10 mH$ and capacitor $C =4 \mu F$. Calculate the resonant frequency and the current through each branch at resonance.
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A $100 \mu F$ capacitor is charged with a $50\ V$ source supply. Then source supply is removed and the capacitor is connected across an inductance, as a result of which $5\ A$ current flows through the inductance. Calculate the value of the inductance.
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A $10 \mu F$ capacitor is charged to a $25$ volt of potential. The battery is disconnected and a pure $100\ mH$ coil is connected across the capacitor so that $LC$ oscillations are set up. Calculate the maximum current in the coil.
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