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A coil has an inductance of $5\;H$ and resistance $20\; \Omega$ . An emf of $100\; v$ is applied to it. What is the energy stored in the magnetic field, when the current has reached its final value .

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What is the peak value of $220\;v\;a.c$

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In a series LCR circuit , the voltage across an inductor, a capacitor and a resistor are $30\;v, 30\;v$ and $60\;v$ respectively . What is the phase difference between the applied voltage and the current in the circuit .

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In an a.c circuit , there is no power consumption in an ideal inductor . why ?

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A resistor of resistance $100 \Omega$ is connected to an ac source. $E= (12 v) \sin (250 \pi s^{-1})t$ Find the energy dissipated as heat during $t=0$ to $t= 1.0\;ms$

asked Sep 28, 2016 by meena.p

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An electric motor operation on a $50\;v$ d.c supply draws a current of $12\;A$ . If the efficiency of the motor is $30\%$ , estimate the resistance of the motor .

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A generator develops am e.m.f of $120\;v$ and has a terminal potential difference of $115\;v$ when the as mature current is $25\;A$ What is the resistance of the as mature ?

asked Sep 28, 2016 by meena.p

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Can a capacitor be used instead of a choke coil in controlling a.c ?

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Why do we prefer a choke coil to a rheostat in controlling a.c ?

asked Sep 27, 2016 by meena.p

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Why are air cored chokes used for reduced high frequency a.c ?

asked Sep 27, 2016 by meena.p

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The calculate the current drawn by the prime of a transformer which steps down $200\;v$ to $20\;v$ to operate a device of resistance $20 \Omega$ the efficiency of the transformer to be $80\%$

asked Sep 27, 2016 by meena.p

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A transformer has an efficiency of $80\%$ and works at 100 volt and 4 kw. If the secondary voltage is $240\;volt$ calculate the primary and secondary currents

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A transformer has 50 turns in the primary and 100 in the secondary . If the primary is connected to a $220\;v$ d.c supply . What will be the voltage across the secondary ?

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A 20 V , 750 Hz source is connected to a series combination of $R= 100\; \Omega, C= 10 \mu F $ and $L= 0.1803\;H$ . Calculate the time in which resistance will get heated by $10^{\circ}$ if thermal capacity of the material $=25 \%$

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Two different coils have self inductance $L_1=8\;mH$ and $L_2=2\;mH$. At a certain instant , the current in the two coils is increasing at the same constant rate and the power supplied to the two coils is the same . Find the ratio of the current and energy stored.

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Two different coils have self inductance $L_1=8\;mH$ and $L_2=2\;mH$. At a certain instant , the current in the two coils is increasing at the same constant rate and the power supplied to the two coils is the same . Find the ratio of induced voltage at that instant

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1 Mw power is to be delivered from a power station to a town $10\;km$ away. One uses a pair of cer wires $0.5\;cm$ for this purpose . Calculate the fraction of ohmic losses to power transmitted if power is transmitted comment on the feasibility of doing this ?

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An electrical drive draws 2 kw power from AC mains [ Voltage $223 V(rms) = \sqrt {50,000}\;v$ ]. The current differs (lags) in phase by $\phi (\tan \phi = -\large\frac{-3}{4} )$ as compared to voltage . Find $I_{max}$ another device has twice the value of $R,X_c$ and $X_L$. How are the answers affected ?

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An electrical drive draws 2 kw power from AC mains [ Voltage $223 V(rms) = \sqrt {50,000}\;v$ ]. The current differs (lags) in phase by $\phi (\tan \phi = -\large\frac{-3}{4} )$ as compared to voltage . Find $ X_C - X_L$

asked Sep 26, 2016 by meena.p

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An electrical drive draws 2 kw power from AC mains [ Voltage $223 V(rms) = \sqrt {50,000}\;v$ ]. The current differs (lags) in phase by $\phi (\tan \phi = -\large\frac{-3}{4} )$ as compared to voltage . Find R

asked Sep 26, 2016 by meena.p

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Explain why the reactant offered by an inductor increased with increased frequency of an alternating voltage.

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Explain why the reactant provided by a capital to an alternating current decreases with increasing frequency .

asked Sep 26, 2016 by meena.p

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A $60\;w$ load is connected to the secondary of a transformer whose primary draws line voltage. If a current of $0.54\;A$ flows in the load, what is the current in the primary coil ? Comment on the type of transformer bring used ?

asked Sep 26, 2016 by meena.p

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A Coil of $0.01$ Henry inductance and 1 ohm resistance is connected to $200 \;volt,50 Hz,ac $ supply . Find the impedance of the circuit and time lag between max. alternating voltage and current .

asked Sep 26, 2016 by meena.p

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Both alternating current and direct current are measured in ampere. But how is the ampere defined defined for an alternating current .

asked Sep 26, 2016 by meena.p

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How does the sign of the phase angle $\phi$ , big which the supply voltage leads the current in an LCR series circuit , change as the supply frequency is gradually increased from very low to very high values ?

asked Sep 23, 2016 by meena.p

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Can the instantaneous power output of an ac source ever he negative ? can the average power output be negative ?

asked Sep 23, 2016 by meena.p

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In LC circuit , is considered analogous to a harmonically oscillating spring block system, which energy of LC circuit would be analogous to potential energy and which one analogous to kinetic energy ?

asked Sep 22, 2016 by meena.p

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The line that draws power supply to your house from street has

asked Sep 22, 2016 by meena.p

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For an LCR circuit , the power transferred forms the diving source to the drives oscillator is $P= I^2 z \cos \phi$

asked Sep 22, 2016 by meena.p

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Electrical energy is transmitted over large distance at high alternating voltage . Which of the following statement are correct ?

asked Sep 22, 2016 by meena.p

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In an alternating current circuit consisting of elements in series, the current increases on increasing the frequency of supply . Which of the following elements are likely to continue the circuit ?

asked Sep 22, 2016 by meena.p

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As the frequency of an ac circuit increase, the current first increase and then decrease . What combination of circuit elements is most likely to comprise the circuit ?

asked Sep 22, 2016 by meena.p

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The output of a step down transformer is measured to be $24\;v$ when connected to a 12 walt light bulb. The value of the peak current is

asked Sep 22, 2016 by meena.p

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An inductor of a reactance $1 \Omega$ and a resistor of $2 \Omega$ are connected in series to the terminals of a$6\;v(r.m.s)$ a.c source. The power dissipated in the circuit is

asked Sep 22, 2016 by meena.p

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Which of the following combination should be selected for better turning of an LCR circuit used for communication ?

asked Sep 21, 2016 by meena.p

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The voltmeter the resonant frequency in an L.C.R series circuit with a generator .

asked Sep 21, 2016 by meena.p

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When a voltage measuring device is connected to AC mains , the meter shows the steady input voltage opf $220\;v$ This means

asked Sep 21, 2016 by meena.p

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An alternating current generator has an internal resistance $R_g$ and an internal reluctance $X_g$.It is used to supply power to a passive loud consisting of a resistance $R_g$ and a reluctance $x_L$ . For maximum power to be delivered from the generator to the load, the value of $X_L$ is equal to

asked Sep 21, 2016 by meena.p

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If the rms current in a 50 Hz a.c circuit is $5\;A$ , the value of the current $ \large\frac{1}{300}$ seconds after its value becomes zero is

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A small town with a demand of $800\;kw$ of electric power at $220\;v$ is situated $15\;km$ away from an electric plant generating power at $440\;v$. The resistance of the two line wires carrying power is $0.5\;\Omega$ per km. The town gets power from the lines through a $40,000-220\;v$ Step down transformation. Neglect leaked losses . hence explain why high voltage transmission is preferred .

asked Sep 21, 2016 by meena.p

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A small town with a demand of $800\;kw$ of electric power at $220\;v$ is situated $15\;km$ away from an electric plant generating power at $440\;v$. The resistance of the two line wires carrying power is $0.5\;\Omega$ per km. The town gets power from the lines through a $4000-220\;v$ Step down transformation at a substation in the town .Characterize the step up transformer at the plant

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A small town with a demand of $800\;kw$ of electric power at $220\;v$ is situated $15\;km$ away from an electric plant generating power at $440\;v$. The resistance of the two line wires carrying power is $0.5\;\Omega$ per km. The town gets power from the lines through a $4000-220\;v$ Step down transformation at a substation in the town . How much power must the plant supply , assuming there is negligible power loss due to leakage ?

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A small town with a demand of $800\;kw$ of electric power at $220\;v$ is situated $15\;km$ away from an electric plant generating power at $440\;v$. The resistance of the two line wires carrying power is $0.5\;\Omega$ per km. The town gets power from the lines through a $4000-220\;v$ Step down transformation at a substation in the town . Estimate the power loss in the form of heat

asked Sep 21, 2016 by meena.p

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At a hydroelectric power plant , the water pressure head is at a height of 300 m and the water flow available is $100 m^3 s^{-1} $. If the turbine generator efficiency is $60\%$ estimate the electric power available from the plant $(g= 9.8 ms^{-2})$

asked Sep 20, 2016 by meena.p

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A power transmission line feeds input power at $2300\;v$ to a step down transformer , with its primary winding's having $4000$ turns. What should be the number of turns in the secondary windings in order to get out put power at $230\;v$

asked Sep 20, 2016 by meena.p

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Why is choke coil needed in the use of flourscent takes with a.c mains? Why can we not use an ordinary resistor instead of choke coil ?

asked Sep 20, 2016 by meena.p

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A check coil in series with a lamp is connected to a d.c line. The lamp is seen to shine brightly and insertion of an iron core in the choke causes no change in the lamps brightness. Predict the corresponding observation if the connection is to as a.c line

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An applied voltage signal consists of a super position of a d.c voltage and a.c voltage of high frequency . The circuit consists of an inductor and a capacitor in series. will the d.c signal will appear across c and the a.c signal will appear across L ? At high frequencies

asked Sep 20, 2016 by meena.p

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A capacitor is used in the primary circuit of an induction coil . Why ?

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