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2023 PYQ

A series $$RLC$$ circuit has a quality factor Q of 1000 at a center frequency of $$10^6$$ rad/s. The possible values of R, L and C are

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2017 PYQ

A connection is made consisting of resistance A in series with a parallel combination of resistances B and C. Three resistors of value 10 Ω, 5 Ω, 2 Ω are provided. Consider all pos...

Network Theory/NAT/explanation
2016 PYQ

Consider a two-port network with the transmission matrix: T = $$\begin{bmatrix}A&B\\C&D\end{bmatrix}$$. If the network is reciprocal, then

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2016 PYQ

A network consisting of a finite number of linear resistor (R), inductor (L), and capacitor (C) elements, connected all in series or all in parallel, is excited with a source of th...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2015 PYQ

The damping ratio of a series $$RLC$$ circuit can be expressed as

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2014 PYQ

A Y-network has resistances of 10Ω each in two of its arms, while the third arm has a resistance of 11Ω in the equivalent ∆ − network, the lowest value (in Ω) among the three resis...

Network Theory/NAT/explanation
2014 PYQ

For maximum power transfer between two cascaded sections of an electrical network, the relationship between the output impedance Z 1 of the first section to the input impedance Z 2...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2014 PYQ

Norton's theorem states that a complex network connected to a load can be replaced with an equivalent impedance

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2014 PYQ

A series RC circuit is connected to a DC voltage source at time t = 0. The relation between the source voltage V S , the resistance R, the capacitance C, and the current i(t) is gi...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2014 PYQ

A 230 V rms source supplies power to two loads connected in parallel. The first load draws 10 kW at 0.8 leading power factor and the second one draws 10 kVA at 0.8 lagging power fa...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2014 PYQ

A series LCR circuit is operated at a frequency different from its resonant frequency. The operating frequency is such that the current leads the supply voltage. The magnitude of c...

Network Theory/NAT
2013 PYQ

Two magnetically uncoupled inductive coils have Q factors q 1 and q 2 at the chosen operating frequency. Their respective resistances are R 1 and R 2 . When connected in series, th...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2013 PYQ

A source v s (t) = V cos 100 $$\pi$$t has an internal impedance of (4 + j3) $$\Omega$$. If a purely resistive load connected to this source has to extract the maximum power out of...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2012 PYQ

The average power delivered to an impedance $(4-j 3) \Omega$ by a current $5 \cos (100 \pi t+100) A$ is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2011 PYQ

If the unit step response of a network is $$(1-e^{-\alpha t})$$, then its unit impulse response is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2010 PYQ

For parallel RLC circuit, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2009 PYQ

The time domain behavior of an RL circuit is represented by $$$\mathrm L\frac{\mathrm{di}\left(\mathrm t\right)}{\mathrm{dt}}+\mathrm{Ri}\;=\;{\mathrm V}_0\left(1\;+\;\mathrm{Be}^{...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2007 PYQ

An independent voltage source in series with an impedance Z s =R s +jX s delivers a maximum average power to a load impedance Z L when

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2006 PYQ

A two-port network is represented by ABCD parameters given by $$\left[ {\matrix{ {{V_1}} \cr {{I_1}} \cr } } \right] = \,\left[ {\matrix{ A & B \cr C & D \cr } } \right]\,\left[ {\...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2005 PYQ

In a series $$RLC$$ circuit $$R = 2\,k\Omega ,\,\,\,L = \,1H$$ and $$C = \,1/400\,\mu F.$$ The resonant frequency is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2004 PYQ

Consider the following statements S1 and S2. S 1 : The $$\beta$$ of a bipolar transistor reduces if the base width is increased. S 2 : The $$\beta$$ of a bipolar transistor increas...

Network Theory/STMT/answer key
2004 PYQ

The transfer function $$H\left( s \right) = {{{V_0}\left( s \right)} \over {{V_i}\left( s \right)}}$$ of an R-L-C circuit is given by $$H\left( s \right) = {{{{10}^6}} \over {{s^2}...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2003 PYQ

Twelve 1Ω resistances are used as edges to form a cube. The resistance between two diagonally opposite corners of the cube is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2003 PYQ

A source of angular frequency 1rad/sec has source impedance consisting of $$1\Omega$$ resistance in series with 1H inductance. The load that will obtain maximum power transfer is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2003 PYQ

A series RLC circuit has a resonance frequency of 1 kHz and a quality factor Q = 100. If each R, L and C is doubled from its original value, the new Q of the circuit is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2003 PYQ

An input voltage $$v(t)$$ $$ = 10\sqrt 2 \,\,\cos \,\,\left( {t + {{10}^0}} \right) + 10\sqrt 5 \,\,\cos \left( {2t + {{10}^0}} \right)\,\,V$$ is applied to a series combination of...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
2003 PYQ

An ideal sawtooth voltage waveform of a frequency 500 Hz and Amplitude 3 V is generated by charging a capacitor of 2 $$\mu F$$ in every cycle the charging requires

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
2001 PYQ

If each branch of a Delta circuit has impedance $$\sqrt 3 \,Z$$, then each branch of the equivalent Wye circuit has impedance

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1999 PYQ

A coil with a quality factor $$(Q)$$ of $$10$$ is put in series with a capacitor $${C_1}$$ of $$10\,\,\mu F,$$ and the combination is found to draw maximum current when a sinusoida...

Network Theory/NAT
1998 PYQ

The Nodal method of circuit analysis is based on

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1998 PYQ

Superposition theorem is NOT applicable to networks containing

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1998 PYQ

A voltage source of internal impedance $${\mathrm R}_\mathrm s\;+\;{\mathrm{jX}}_\mathrm s$$ supplies power to a load of impedance $${\mathrm R}_\mathrm L\;+\;{\mathrm{jX}}_\mathrm...

Network Theory/OTHER
1998 PYQ

The short-circuit admittance matrix of a two-port network is $$$\begin{bmatrix}0&-\frac12\\\frac12&0\end{bmatrix}$$$ The two port network is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1998 PYQ

A network has 7 nodes and 5 independent loops. The number of branches in the network is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1996 PYQ

The number of independent loops for a network with n nodes and b branches is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1996 PYQ

The open circuit impedance matrix $${Z_{OC}}$$ of a three-terminal two-port network with A as the input terminal, B as the output terminal, and C as the common terminal, is given a...

Network Theory/OTHER
1995 PYQ

Two 2H inductance coils are connected in series and are also magnetically coupled to each other the coefficient of coupling being 0.1.The total inductance of the combination can be

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1995 PYQ

A DC voltage source is connected across a series R-L-C circuit. Under steady-state conditions, the applied DC voltage drops entirely across the

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1995 PYQ

Consider a DC voltage source connected to a series R-C circuit. When the steady-state reaches, the ratio of the energy stored in the capacitor to the total energy supplied by the v...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1995 PYQ

The current $$i(t)$$ through a $$10$$-$$\Omega $$ resistor in series with an inductance is given by $$i(t)$$$$ = 3 + 4\sin \left( {100t + {{45}^ \circ }} \right) + 4\sin \left( {30...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1995 PYQ

A series $$R$$-$$L$$-$$C$$ circuit has a $$Q$$ of $$100$$ and an impedance of $$\left( {100 + j0} \right)\,\Omega $$ at its resonant angular frequency of $${10^7}$$ rad/sec. The va...

Network Theory/NAT
1994 PYQ

A generator of internal impedance, Z G , delivers maximum power to a load impedance, Z L , only if Z L = ................

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1994 PYQ

A ramp voltage, v(t) = 100 t Volts, is applied to an RC differentiating circuit with R = $$5k\Omega$$ and C = $$4\mu F$$.The maximum output voltage is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1994 PYQ

The condition, that a 2-port network is reciprocal, can be expressed in terms of its ABCD parameters as ...............

Network Theory/OTHER
1994 PYQ

A series LCR circuit consisting of $$R = 10\Omega $$, $$\left| {{X_L}} \right|\,\,\, = 20\Omega $$ and $$\left| {{X_C}} \right|\,\,\, = 20\Omega $$, is connected across an a.c. sup...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1993 PYQ

A network contains linear resistors and ideal voltage sources. If values of all the resistors are doubled, then the voltage across each resistor is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1992 PYQ

For a 2-port network to be reciprocal

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1992 PYQ

Relative to a given fixed tree of a network

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1991 PYQ

In a series RLC high Q circuit, the current peaks at a frequency

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1991 PYQ

Two two-port networks are connected in cascade. The combination is to be represented as a single two-port network. The parameters of the network are obtained by multiplying the ind...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1991 PYQ

The necessary and sufficient condition for a rational function of s, T(s) to be driving point impedance of an RC network is that all poles and zeros should be

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1990 PYQ

If the Laplace transform of the voltage across a capacitor of value of $$\frac12\;\mathrm F$$ is $$V_C\;\left(s\right)\;=\;\frac{s\;+\;1}{s^3\;+\;s^2\;+\;s\;+\;1}$$ , the value of...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1990 PYQ

The transfer function of simple RC network functioning as a controller is $$$G\,{}_c\left( s \right)\,\,\,\,{{s + {z_1}} \over {s + {p_1}}}$$$ The condition for the RC network to a...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1989 PYQ

A load, Z L = R L + jX L is to be matched, using an ideal transformer, to a generator of internal impedance, Z S = R S + jX S . The turns ratio of the transformer required is

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1989 PYQ

A 10 Ω resistor, a 1 H inductor and 1 $$\mathrm{μF}$$ capacitor are connected in parallel.The combination is driven by a unit step current.Under the steady state condition, the sou...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1989 PYQ

The condition AD - BC = 1 for a two-port network implies that the network is a

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1989 PYQ

The condition AD - BC = 1 for a two-port network implies that the network is a

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1989 PYQ

For the transfer function of a physical two-port network

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key
1988 PYQ

If an impedance Z L is connected across a voltage source V with source impedance Z S , then for maximum power transfer, the load impedance must be equal to

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1988 PYQ

Two two-port network A and B are connected in parallel. The combination is to be represented as a single two-port network. The parameters of this network are obtained by addition o...

Network Theory/MCQ/answer key/explanation
1987 PYQ

The impedance function of a parallel $$R$$, $$L$$, $$C$$ circuit has poles located at $$ - 3 \pm j4$$ rad/sec. If the value of $$L = 1H$$, determine the following: (a) the values o...

Network Theory/OTHER