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Questions and Answers
by Manish
3 minutes
This set of Electric Circuits Interview Questions and

Answers focuses on “The International System of Units,
Voltage and Current, Power and Energy”.
1. Which of the following is a defined quantity?

a) Pressure
b) Polarity
c) Money
d) Length
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The SI units are based on 7 defined quantities
namely length, mass, time, electric current, thermodynamic
temperature, amount of substance and also on the
luminous intensity.
2. The basic unit for luminous intensity is

a) Ampere
b) Candela
c) Coulomb
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d) Radian
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The unit for luminous intensity is candela and
its symbol is cd.
3. Which of the following is a correct relation?

a) Giga>Mega>Tera
b) Mega>Tera>Giga
c) Tera>Mega>Giga
d) Tera>Giga>Mega
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Tera – 1012
Giga – 109
Mega – 106.
4. Charge is
a) Unipolar
b) Bipolar
c) Tripolar
d) Non – Polar in nature
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Charge is bipolar since it can be expressed in
terms of positive and negative.
5. Separation of charge creates

a) Current
b) Voltage
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c) Resistance
d) Friction
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: An electric force called voltage is created by
separation of charge where as an electric fluid called
current is created by motion of charge.
6. The energy per unit charge is

a) Voltage
b) Power
c) Current
d) Work
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Voltage v=dw/dq and its SI unit is volt.
7. If charge q = 3t2 + 2 then current is given by

a) 6t + 2
b) 3t2
c) 6t
d) 3t2 + 2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: I = dq/dt = d/dt(3t2 + 2) = 6t.
8. If energy w = 200t2+ 99 et + 2 then calculate at 0.1 sec

a) 148.52
b) 149.41
c) 149.95
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d) 148.39
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: p=dw/dt
=400t +99et
=400(0.1) + 99e(0.1)
=149.41
9. For the following circuit power is given by
a) –Vi
b) Vi
c) 0
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: P = vi. The algebraic sign of power depends
on movement of charge through the drop and rise of
voltage.
10. ‘Positive Power’ meaning ___________

a) Power is being delivered to circuit
b) Power is being extracted from circuit
c) No power supply
d) Input and output powers are equal
View Answer
Answer: a
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Explanation: P > 0 means +ve Power

Being delivered
P < 0 means –ve Power
Being extracted.
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This set of Electric Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Voltage and Current Sources,
Electrical Resistance”.
1) The symbol used for representing Independent sources

a) Diamond
b) Square
c) Circle
d) Triangle
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Independent sources are represented by circle
Dependent sources are represented by Diamond.
2. Controlled sources are also known as

a) Independent sources
b) Dependent sources
c) Ideal sources
d) Voltage sources
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View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Voltage V = dw/dq and its SI unit is Volt.
3.
I3 = α vx .This is
a) Voltage control voltage source
b) Current control voltage source
c) Voltage control current source
d) Current control current source
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: i3 =αvx means ix value depends on vx
Controlled voltage is vx.
4. Inductor is _______________ element.

a) Active
b) Passive
c) Linear
d) Polar
View Answer
Answer: b
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Explanation: Passive element means it could not generate

electricity.
5.
Which of the above is valid?

a) 1
b) 2
c) Both
d) Neither 1 nor 2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Same Voltage
6.
The above circuit is valid.

a) False
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b) True
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Independent current source supplied current
through terminals a and b. Dependent source supplies
voltage across the same pair of terminals and an ideal
current source supplies same current regardless of voltage,
similarly an ideal voltage source supplies same voltage
irrespective of current, so this is an allowable connection.
7. The opposing capacity of materials against the current

flow is
a) Conductance
b) Inductance
c) Susceptance
d) Resistance
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The opposing capacity of materials against the
current flow is resistance.
8. The conductance of a 923Ω resistance is

a) 1.08 * 10-3 mho
b) 1.08 * 10-4 mho
c) 1.02 * 10-3 mho
d) 1.02 * 10-4 mho
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: c=1/R =1/923 = 1.08 * 10-3 mho
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9. The current passing through a circuit is 7.2A and the

power at the terminals is 27 watts.
Existence is ___________ ohms.
a) 0.5402
b) 0.5208
c) 0.5972
d) 0.5792
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: p = vi
= (iR) i
= i2 R
R = P/i2
=27/ (7.2)2
= 0.5208Ω.
10. Relation between power, voltage and conductance

a) V = P2.G
b) V = P2/G
c) P = v2/G
d) P = V2 G
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: P = vi
= v (v/R)
= v2/R
= v2G.

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Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Kirchhoff’s Laws”.
1.KCL is based on the fact that

a) There is a possibility for a node to store energy.
b) There cannot be an accumulation of charge at a node.
c) Charge accumulation is possible at node
d) Charge accumulation may or may not be possible.
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since the node is not a circuit element, any
charge which enters node must leave immediately.
2. Relation between currents according to KCL is
a) i1=i2=i3=i4=i5
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b) i1+i4+i3=i5+i2
c) i1-i5=i2-i3-i4
d) i1+i5=i2+i3+i4
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: According to KCL, entering currents=leaving
currents.
3. The algebraic sum of voltages around any closed path in

a network is equal to ____________
a) Infinity
b) 1
c) 0
d) Negative polarity
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: According to KVL, the sum of voltages around
the closed path in a network is zero.
4.
Calculate potential difference between x and y

a) 4.275v
b) -4.275v
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c) 4.527v
d) -4.527v
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation:
I1 =
3/3+5 = 3/8 = 0.375Ω I2 = 4/5 = 0.8Ω Vxy = vx – vy Vx + 5I1
+ 4 – 2I2 – vy = 0 Vx – vy = 2I2 – 4 – 5I1 = -4.275Ω
5.
Find R
a) 17.5 Ω
b) 17.2 Ω
c) 17.4 Ω
d) 17.8 Ω
View Answer
Answer: a Explanation:
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KVL: 70 – 5I – 7(I – 2) =
0 I = 7A KVL to 2nd loop: 7(I – 2) – 2R = 0 R=17.5Ω
6. Determine currents I1 , I2 and I3.
a) -3.3A, -8.5A, 2.4A

b) 3A, -8A, 2A
c) 3.3A, 8.5A, -2.4A
d) 3.2A, 8.6A, 2.3A
View Answer
Answer: c Explanation:
I1 = I 1 – I2 + 8 +
I3 + 3 I2 – I3 = 11 -> 1 And -11 I1 – 7(I1 – I2) = 0 -18 I1 + 7
I2 = 0 -> 2 And -11 I1 – 15 I3 =0 -> 3 Solving I1 = 3.32A I2 =
8.5A I3 = -2.4A.
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7. All _____________ are loops but _______________ are

not meshes
a) Loops, Meshes
b) Meshes, loops
c) Branches, loops
d) Nodes, Branches
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A mesh cannot be divided further in loops.
8.
Solve for I.
a) -0.5A
b) 0.5A
c) -0.2A
d) 0.2A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Veq = 10 + 5 -20 = -5u
Req = 5 + 2 + 3 = 10Ω
I = V/R = -5/10 = -0.5A.
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9. The basic laws for analyzing an electric circuit are :-

a) Einstein’s theory
b) Newtons laws
c) Kirchhoff’s laws
d) Faradays laws
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Kirchhoff’s laws are used for analyzing an
electric circuit.
10. A junction whell two (or) more than two network

elements meet is known as a ______________
a) Node
b) Branch
c) Loop
d) Mesh
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Node is a junction where two or more than two
network elements meet.

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Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Analysis of a Circuit
Containing Dependent Sources”.
1.Dependent sources are _____________ types.

a) 3
b) 2
c) 4
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Dependent sources are 4 types. Voltage
controlled voltage/current source and current controlled
current/voltage source.
2. In case of a dependent voltage/current source, the value

of this voltage/current source depends on _________
a) Voltage/current sources of an external circuit
b) Voltage/current source present somewhere in the circuit
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c) Only on voltage sources

d) Only on current sources
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The name dependent itself tells us that they
are dependent on some other source. A dependent
voltage/current source depends on the value of the
voltage/current source present somewhere in the circuit
itself.
3.
Find i0 and v0 in the above circuit..

a) 26A, 260v
b) 28A, 280v
c) 27A, 275v
d) 29A, 285v
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Applying KVL in loop1: 300= 3iΔ + 10i0 ———-
(1)
and i0= iΔ+3iΔ =4iΔ
(1) → 300= 43iΔ ,on solving iΔ =6.976A, i0=27.90A,
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v0=279V.
4.The value of the voltage controlled current source ia=βva

given β=0.3 and va=9.5mV.
a) 2.5 mA
b) 2.85 mA
c) 1.75 mA
d) 1.2 mA
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: ia= 0.3*9.5*10-3=2.85mA.
5.Find I0 in the following circuit, R1= 1.1 kilo ohms, R2=3.25

kilo ohms, V= 3.7 v.
a) 1.5 mA
b) 2 mA
c) 0.5 mA
d) 1.2 mA
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: By using the fact that the current is same in
series connection resistors and voltage is same parallel, the
above problem can be solved. I0 is divided into αIx and Ix.
So, calculation these two gives the required current value.
6. The value of the current controlled voltage source ,given
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β=0.8 and ia=9.5mA, is ___________

a) 8mV
b) 7.6mV
c) 0.0011mV
d) 0.0051mV
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: va=βia
7. In a VCIS which is the controlled source and which one is

the dependent source?
a) V-contorller, I-dependent
b) V-dependent, I-controller
c) Both V and I are controllers
d) Both V and I are dependent
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: VCIS: Voltage-controlled current source.
ia=βva, current value depends on the voltage value so
voltage source is the controller and current is the
dependent source.
8. In an ICVS which is the controlled source and which one

is the dependent source?
a) V-controller, I-dependent
b) V-dependent, I-controller
c) Both V and I are controllers
d) Both V and I are dependent
View Answer
Answer: b
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Explanation: ICVS :Current-controlled voltage source.

va=βia , voltage value depends on the current value so
current source is the controller and voltage is the
dependent source.
9. What is the other name for Dependent sources?

a) Uncontrolled sources
b) Time response elements
c) Steady state elements
d) Controlled sources
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Dependant sources are also known as
Controlled sources as there are controlled by other
elements present in the circuit.
10. The analysis of a circuit containing dependent sources

can be done using nodal and mesh analysis.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The analysis of a circuit containing dependent
sources can be completed using nodal and mesh analysis
with the help of Kirchhoff’s laws and also by using various
circuit theorems.

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This set of Electric Circuits Questions and Answers for

Freshers focuses on “The Voltage Divider and Current
Divider Circuits”.
1. Where voltage division problem arises

a) Series connected resistors
b) Parallel connected resistors
c) When resistors are equal
d) Both series and parallel resistors.
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In series, voltage is the difference and current
same.
2. Where current division problem arises

a) Series connected resistors
b) Parallel connected resistors
c) When resistors are equal
d) Both series and parallel resistors.
View Answer
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Answer: b
Explanation: In parallel voltage is same and current is the
difference.
3. If there are 3 Resistors R1, R2 and R3 in series and V is

total voltage and I is total current then Voltage across R2 is
a) V R3/ R1 + R2 + R3
b) V R2/ R1 + R2 + R3
c) V R1/R1 + R2 + R3
d) V
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: V2 =I R2
= V R2/ R1 + R2 + R3.
4.
Calculate Voltage across 2Ω Resistor where supply v=

10volts.
a) 2V
b) 3V
c) 10V
d) 4V
View Answer
Answer: d
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Explanation: I = 10/5 = 2A
V2 = 10(2)
V2 = I.R2
= 2(2)
4V.
5.
Calculate i =?
a) -1A
b) +2A
c) 8A
d) -5A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: i = 1/1+3(8)
= 2A.
6. For a parallel connected resistor R1, R2 and a voltage of

V volts. Current across the first resistor is given by
a) I R1
b) I R2
c) I R1 / R1 + R2
d) I R2 / R1 + R2
View Answer
Answer: d
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Explanation: I1 = V / R1
R = R1. R2 / R1 + R2
= I . R 1. R 2 / R 1 . R 1 + R 2
I1 = I R2 / R1 + R2.
7. R1 = 1Ω, R2 = 3Ω, R3 = 5Ω and R4 = 7Ω connected in

series. Total voltage = 20V, Current I, V2 =?
a) I = 1.23, V2 = 3.75
b) I = 1.25, V2 = 3.75
c) I = 1.15, V2= 3.73
d) I = 1.16, V2 = 3.72
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: I = 20/ 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 1.25A
V2 = V. R2 / R1 + R2 + R3 + R4
= 20(3)/16
= 3.75V.
8. R1 = 1Ω, R2 = 3Ω, R3 = 5Ω and R4 = 7Ω connected in

parallel. Total Current = 23A. Then V, I1 , I2 =?
a) 12.26v, 1.725, 2.875
b) 12.23v, 2.875, 1.725
c) 11.26v, 1.95, 1.74
d) 11.23v, 1.74, 1.95
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: V = I/R
V = I (R1 + R2) R1 R2 = 12.26v
I1 = IR2/ R1 + R2 = 1.725A
I2 = IR1/ R1 + R2
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= 2.875A.
9. Voltage division is necessary for parallel resistance

networks
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In parallel, connection voltage is same so no
division is required.
10. Why is current division necessary?

a) In series current is the same
b) In parallel current differs
c) Because the voltage is also different
d) Because of Kirchhoff’s laws.
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In parallel current differs.

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Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Measuring Voltage and
Current”.
1. ____________ helps in current measurement by placing

it in ____________ with the circuit element.
a) Voltameter, Parallel
b) Ammeter, series
c) Voltmeter, series
d) Ammeter, parallel
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In series, current is same. So Ammeter is
placed in series and is used to measure current.
2. An ideal voltmeter has ___________ equivalent

resistance and ideal ammeter has ___________ equivalent
resistance.
a) Unity, Unity
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b) Zero, infinite
c) Infinite, Zero
d) Zero, Zero
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: An ideal voltmeter has Infinite equivalent
resistance and ideal ammeter has zero equivalent
resistance.
3. Continuous voltages (or) current signals are measured

using
a) Tachometers
b) Sonometers
c) Analog meters
d) Digital meters
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Digital meters are used to measure current (or)
voltage signals at discrete points in time known as sampling
times.
4. Digital meters are preferable than analog meters.

a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Features like easy connection, Introduction of
less resistance into the circuit to which they all connected
and also due to read out mechanism digital meter are
preferred.
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5. A 20mv, 1mA d’Arsonval movement is used in an

ammeter whose full-scale reading is 10 mA. Determine RA.
a) 2.222Ω
b) 6.667Ω
c) 5.92Ω
d) 3.333Ω
View Answer
Answer: a Explanation:
1 mA flowing through
coil implies that 9mA must be diverted through RA. V = ir 20
* 10-3 = 9 * 10-3 RA RA= 2.222Ω.
6. A 25mv, 2mA d’Arsonval movement is to be used in
voltmeter whose full scale reading is 100v. The resistance
inserted by 100v meter into circuit is ___________
a) 1 * 105Ω
b) 1 * 106Ω
c) 1 * 104Ω
d) 1 * 103Ω
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: v = iR
R = v/i
= 100/1mA
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= 100,000Ω.
7. An ideal voltmeter functions as __________ circuit

a) A short
b) An open
c) A power
d) An infinite
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: An ideal voltmeter offers an infinite equivalent
resistance. So acts as an open circuit.
8. An ideal ammeter functions as __________ circuit

a) A short
b) An open
c) A power
d) An infinite
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: An ideal ammeter offers a zero equivalent
resistance. So acts a short circuit.
9. A 100mv, 5mA d’Arsonval movement is to be used in an

ammeter whose full-scale reading is 1A. Calculate RA.
a) 0.7 ohms
b) 0.5 ohms
c) 0.1 ohms
d) 0.2 ohms
View Answer
Answer: c
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Explanation: 5mA is flowing through the coil which implies

995mA are diverted through RA.
V = iR
= 100 * 10-3
= 995 * 10-3 RA
RA = 0.100Ω.
10. A 122mv, 12mA d’Arsonval movement is to be used in

voltmeter whose full scale reading is 120v. The resistance
inserted by 120v _____________
a) 1200Ω
b) 12000Ω
c) 1000Ω
d) 10,000Ω
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: R =120/12 * 10-3
= 10,000Ω.

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Answers for freshers focuses on “Measuring Resistance the
Wheatstone Bridge and Delta-to-Wye (Pi-to-Tee) Equivalent
Circuits”.
1. The Wheatstone Bridge is mainly used to measure

______________
a) Currents
b) Voltages
c) Node potentials
d) Resistances
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Resistances can be measured by various
methods. Wheatstone bridge is one such method. In this
method resistances in the range of 1Ω to 1 MΩ can be
measured.
2. The relation between the resistances in the given
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Wheatstone bridge circuit is _____________
a) P/S = R/Q
b) PR = QS
c) P/Q = R/S
d) PQ = RS
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The relation is P/Q=R/S or PS=QR.
3. Find the unknown resistance value in given circuit.
a) 10.2Ω
b) 11.7Ω
c) 10.5Ω
d) 11.5Ω
View Answer
Answer: a
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Explanation: A/B=C/D. Using this D= 10.2Ω.
4. Lower resistances are difficult to measure using

Wheatstone bridge circuit because of ____________
a) Leakage currents
b) I2R effects
c) Power dissipation
d) Thermal breakdown
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A standard Wheatstone bridge couldn’t
measure lower resistances because of thermoelectric
voltages which are generated at the junctions of the
dissimilar metals and also because of thermal heating
effects- that is, i2R effects.
5. If P/Q=1, unknown resistance S=1000Ω and R could be

varied from 0 to 100Ω then the bridge could be
___________
a) A balanced circuit
b) A rectified circuit
c) An unbalanced circuit
d) An identical circuit
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: P/Q=R/S. If P/Q=1 then according to given
range of R and S, the bridge circuit could never be a
balanced one.
6. The other name for Delta connection is ___________

a) Star connection
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b) Pi connection
c) T connection
d) Y connection
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Delta connection is also known as Pi
connection because the Δ can be shaped into π without
disturbing the electrical equivalence of both the structures.
7. Star connection can also be called as Y (or) T

connection.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Star connection can also be called as Y (or) T
connection because the star can be shaped into Y or T
without disturbing the electrical equivalence of both the
structures.
8. If R2 = RC RA / (RA +RB +RC ) then R3 equals?

a) RA RB / (RA +RB +RC )
b) RC RA / (RA +RB +RC )
c) RB RC / (RA +RB +RC )
d) RX RA / (RA +RB +RC )
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: R3 = RA RB / (RA +RB +RC ).
9. Convert the given Delta circuit to star circuit and give the
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Ra , Rb and Rc values.
a) Ra=5Ω, Rb = 4.5Ω, Rc=4.67Ω

b) Ra=4Ω, Rb=4.30Ω, Rc=4.66Ω
c) Ra=3Ω, Rb=4Ω, Rc =5Ω
d) Ra=5.2Ω, Rb=4.2Ω, Rc =4.89Ω
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: By using the standard formulae the delta
circuit can be converted into star circuit.
10. Find VAB if iAB = 5A.
a) 32.76V
b) 35.56V
c) 36.12V
d) 34.21V
View Answer
Answer: d
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Explanation: By converting the star circuits into the delta

and then measuring the equivalent resistance, voltage
value can be calculated using this resistance and the given
current value.
11. Convert the given star network into Pi network and

calculate the sum of all the resistances in the obtained Pi
network.
a) 125.5Ω
b) 122.5Ω
c) 127.8Ω
d) 129.8Ω
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Conversion of given network into delta gives
the resistances.
After that sum of the resistances equals 122.5Ω.
12. The star and delta networks would be electrically equal

if resistances measured between any pair of terminals
__________
a) Is different
b) Greater in star
c) Greater in delta
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d) Is equal
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The star and delta networks would be
electrically equal if a resistance measured between any pair
of terminals is same.
13. A Wheatstone bridge is balanced when the

galvanometer shows __________ reading.
a) 0A
b) 1A
c) Infinity
d) -1A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A Wheatstone bridge is balanced when the
galvanometer shows 0A reading when resistors obey
P/Q=R/S.
14. __________ are difficult to measure using Wheatstone

bridge.
a) Higher resistances
b) Currents
c) Lower resistances
d) Voltages
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Specifically Kelvin Bridge is used for
measuring lower resistances.
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15. What will be the resistance between B and C when the

network given below is converted into delta?
a) 13Ω
b) 8.66Ω
c) 6.5Ω
d) 7.33Ω
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Resistance between B and C = 2+4+ ((2*4)/3).

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Circuits Questions and Answers
by Manish
4-5 minutes

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “The Node-Voltage Method
and Dependent Sources and Some Special Cases”.
1. Nodal analysis is mainly based on __________

a) KCL
b) KVL
c) Wheatstone bridge principle
d) Faraday’s electric laws
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Nodal analysis or Node-Voltage method is
done by identifying the currents at the node and thereby
forming equations.
2. If there are n nodes, then how many node-voltage

equations are required?
a) n
b) n+1
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c) n-1
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: If there are n nodes then n-1 nodal equations
are required to describe the circuit.
3. Find VA and VB using Node-Voltage method in the given

circuit.
a) 2.5V, 3.6V
b) 2.87V, 3.25V
c) 2.65V, 3.47V
d) 3.15V, 2.76V
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Node A: VA/2 + (VA-1)/2 + (VA-VB)/1 =2
Node B: (VB-2)/2 + (VB-VA)/1 =1
By solving the above equations required voltages are
obtained.
4. A supernode is between _____________

a) Essential node and reference node
b) Two reference nodes
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c) Two essential nodes

d) Essential node and neutral path
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: A supernode is between two essential nodes.
5. Find V3 in the circuit given below.
a) 4.833V
b) 2.616V
c) -4.833V
d) -2.616V
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: supernode: V3-V2 = 5V
Node1: 166V1-100V2-66V3 =132
Node3: -166V1+265V2+99V3 =0
On solving the required voltage is obtained.
6. Find all the node voltages in the given circuit containing

dependent sources.
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a) 10V, 20V, 30V, 40V

b) 15V, 25V, 32V, 45V
c) 10V, -20V, 30V, -40V
d) -15V, 25V, -35V, 45V
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: At supernode: VC-VB=5iX
And ix = (VB-VA)/5. On solving remaining nodes and
forming equations, the required voltage values at nodes are
obtained.
7. What is the voltage at 2nd terminal in the given circuit?
a) 132.57V
b) 137.25V
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c) 173.25V
d) 123.57V
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Given voltage source 135V is in between
essential node and reference node. So that implies V1
=135V. Using this, V2 can be calculated.
8. If there are 5 nodes then the no of nodal equations are

___________
a) 5
b) 0
c) 1
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: d
9. If there are (N-2+3) Node-Voltage equations then the

number of nodes in the circuit are __________
a) N+2
b) N+1
c) N
d) N-1
View Answer
Answer: a
are required to describe the circuit. So, given N-2+3 i.e.
N+1 nodal equations and it implies N+2 nodes.
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10. The reference node is also known as __________

a) Essential node
b) Principle node
c) Datum node
d) Neutral node
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The node taken for reference in the network is
known as reference node or datum node.
11. If there are 9 nodes, then how many node-voltage

equations are required?
a) 9
b) 10
c) 8
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: c
12. There are 13 branches in a complicated network and

nearly 8 nodes. How many equations are required to solve
the circuit in node-voltage method?
a) 7
b) 13
c) 5
d) 6
View Answer
Answer: a
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Explanation: Branches number is not required in this

method. Only nodes number is required.

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by Manish
4-5 minutes
This set of Electric Circuits Questions and Answers for

Experienced people focuses on “The Mesh-Current Method
and Dependent Sources and Some Special Cases”.
1. The loop which does not contain any other inner loop is
known as _____________
a) A node
b) A mesh
c) A branch
d) A super mesh
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A mesh is defined as a loop which does not
contain any other loop within it.
2. If there are 6 branches and 4 essential nodes, how many

equations are required to describe a circuit in mesh-current
method?
a) 3
b) 6
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c) 4
d) 2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In Mesh-Current method, b-(n-1) equations are
required to describe the circuit. b= the number of branches
and n= the number of essential nodes.
3. Find the current flowing through 5Ω resistor in the given

circuit.
a) 0.57A
b) 0.64A
c) 0.78A
d) 0.89A
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: There are 3 meshes in the given circuit.
Assuming currents I1, I2, I3 in the 3 meshes and by applying
KVL, equations will be obtained which on solving gives the
respective currents flowing in the circuits.
4. A Super Mesh analysis could be done when there is a

common _____________ between any two loops.
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a) Voltage source
b) Current source
c) Resistor
d) Both voltage and current source
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A Super Mesh analysis could be done when
there is a common current source between any two loops.
5. Calculate the current flowing through 10Ω resistor in the

circuit shown below.
a) ±0.435A
b) ±0.985A
c) 1.217A
d) 2.782A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Loop2 and loop3 forms a supermesh.
Supermesh: I3-I2=4
Loop1: 11I1-10I2=2
KVL at Supermesh: -2I1+3I2+3I3=0
Solving these gives the currents flowing in the circuit and
current through 10Ω resistor is either I1-I2 or I2-I1.
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6. Find the power delivered by the voltage source in the

network given below.
a) 65Watts
b) 72Watts
c) 63Watts
d) 76Watts
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: 3 loops and a supermesh between loop1 and
loop3. Using KVL currents are found out. I1=9A, I2=2.5A,
I3=2A. As voltage source is in 1st loop, Power delivered by
voltage source=V*I1.
7. The Mesh-Current method is applicable only for

___________
a) Non-linear networks
b) Equivalent networks
c) Non-planar networks
d) Planar networks
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The Mesh-Current method is applicable only
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for Planar networks. A network is said to be planar if there

are no crossovers in it and it can be drawn freely on a plane
surface.
8. Find the value of VX in the circuit given below.
a) –0.8A
b) +0.8A
c) -4.8A
d) +4.8A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Applying KVL, currents could be found out.
I1=0.4A, I2=2.4A. VX=-I1R1.
9. A Supermesh is formed between two loops which share a

common voltage source.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Meshes that share a current source with other
meshes, none of which contains a current source in the
outer loop, forms a supermesh.
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10. If 4 equations are required to describe a circuit by

Mesh-Current method and there are n nodes. How many
branches are there in the network?
a) n+5
b) n+3
c) n
d) n-1
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Standard formulae: b-(n-1)
Given b-(n-1) =4 -> b=4+ (n-1) =n+3.
11. If there are 16 branches and 5 essential nodes, how

many equations are required to describe a circuit in mesh-
current method?
a) 12
b) 16
c) 21
d) 9
View Answer
Answer: a
required to describe the circuit. b=the number of branches
and n= the number of essential nodes.
12. Determine the current through 3Ω resistor in the

network given below.
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a) 2A
b) 3A
c) 4A
d) -2A
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Mesh1 and Mesh2 form a super mesh.
Assuming currents I1 and I2 and applying KVL, the current
through required resistor is found out.
13. Mesh analysis is best suitable for _____________

a) Current sources
b) Voltage sources
c) Complex elements
d) Unilateral elements
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Mesh analysis is best suitable for Current
sources.

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3-4 minutes

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “TThe Node-Voltage Method
Versus the Mesh-Current Method”.
1. Which method is best for voltage sources?

a) Mesh analysis
b) Nodal analysis
c) Superposition principle
d) Differentiation method
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Every voltage source connected to the
reference node reduces the equations to be solved. Thus,
the node-voltage method is best for voltage sources.
2. When there is a current source between two loops which

method is preferred?
a) Mesh-voltage analysis
b) Node-current analysis
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c) Supermesh
d) Supernode
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Supermesh is taken into consideration when
there is a current source n between two loops and is
considered as one single loop.
3. Determine the current through 5Ω resistor in the network

given below.
a) 3.38A
b) 6.01A
c) 3.27A
d) 1.27A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: This problem can be solved quickly by using
the mesh-current method. 3loops=3 KVL equations. Solving
them gives respective currents.
4. Find the power supplied by the dependent voltage source

in the circuit given below.
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a) 400W
b) 383W
c) 412W
d) 148W
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 3loops=3KVL equations. Solving them gives
currents flowing in the circuit. I1=5A, I2=-1.47A, I3=0.56A
.Power supplied by dependent voltage source =0.4V1 (I1-
I2).
5. Determine the voltage V2 of the network given.
a) 0V
b) 1V
c) 4/7V
d) -4/7V
View Answer
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Answer: a
Explanation: As there are voltage sources and nodes,
node-voltage method is best suitable. Solving gives V1
=4/7V and V2=0 (since there is no voltage source near
node2).
6. If there are b branches and n nodes, then how many

node-voltage equations are required?
a) n
b) b+1
c) n-1
d) b
View Answer
Answer: c
are required to describe the circuit. Branches do nothing in
this case.
7. There are 6 branches and 2 essential nodes then 3

equations are required to describe a circuit in the mesh-
current method.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
required to describe the circuit. b= the number of branches
and n= the number of essential nodes. So, 6-(2-1) =5.
8. Determine V1 of the given network.
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a) -0.17V
b) 4.83V
c) 5V
d) 2.62V
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Supernode: V3-V2=5. Applying KCL at node1
and at supernode gives the equations which on solving,
required voltages are obtained.
9. When there is a voltage source between two nodes

which method is preferred?
c) Supermesh
d) Supernode
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Supernode is taken into consideration when
there is a voltage source n between two nodes.
10. Which is the best-preferred method to calculate currents
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flowing in the circuit?

c) Superposition principle
d) Duality principle
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: By KVL, currents can be easily found out in
mesh-voltage method.

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Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Source Transformations”.
1. By using source transformation voltage source in series

resistor is replaced by __________
a) Voltage source in series with a resistor
b) Current source in parallel with a resistor
c) Voltage source in parallel with a resistor
d) Current source in series with a resistor
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In Source transformation, a voltage source in
series with a resistor is replaced by a current source in
parallel with the same resistor and vice versa.
2. Source Transformation is _____________

a) Unilateral
b) Unique
c) Bilateral
d) Complicated
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View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In Source transformation, a voltage source in
series with a resistor is replaced by a current source in
parallel with the same resistor and vice versa. So, it is
bilateral.
3. If there are two resistors in parallel and in series with a

voltage source then ___________
a) Parallel resistor has no effect
b) Series resistor has no effect
c) Both has their respective effects
d) Both has no effect on the voltage source
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In source transformation, the voltage source in
series with a resistor to be replaced by a current source in
parallel with the same resistor and vice versa. So other
resistors are redundant and have no effect.
4. Using source transformation, calculate the voltage.
a) 4.33V
b) 39V
c) 0.230V
d) 36V
View Answer
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Answer: b
Explanation: V=IR=13*3=39V.
5. Which element(s) has no effect in the given circuit?
a) 7Ω
b) 10Ω
c) Both 7Ω and 10Ω
d) Voltage source.
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Voltage in series with a resistor in replaced by
a current source but here 10Ω is in parallel. So, it is
redundant and has no effect.
6. The value of current source is __________ after

replacing the given network with a single current source and
a resistor.
a) 70V
b) 60V
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c) 90V
d) 80V
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In the given circuit 9Ω resistor has no effect.
10*6=60V, 60V+20V=80V.
7. If there is a 12A current source in series with 2Ω and in

parallel with a 4Ω resistor, then voltage V=?
a) 24V
b) 48V
c) 3V
d) 6V
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 2Ω resistor is redundant. 12*4=48V.
8. Find the current flowing through 4Ω resistor shown in

network below.
a) 1.33A
b) 2.35A
c) 1.66A
d) 2.66A
View Answer
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Answer: c
Explanation: By using source transformation the above
network is reduced and then by current division rule I4Ω=
5*(2/2+4) =1.66A.
9. Calculate the power delivered by the 50V source.
a) 274W
b) 276W
c) 285W
d) 291W
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: By using source transformation the above
network is reduced and current in the circuit is found out
and later power delivered by 50V source= 50*current in the
circuit= 50*5.48A= 274W.
10. Source transformation can be used for dependent

sources.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Source transformation can be used for
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dependent sources. However, the controlling variable must

not be tampered with any way since the controlled source
operation depends on it.
11. Using source transformation, calculate vm.
a) 2v
b) -2v
c) 1v
d) -1v
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Using source transformation, the network is
reduced and at last voltage is obtained.
12. Find the voltage value Vm in the circuit given below.
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a) -3V
b) 3V
c) 2.1V
d) -2.1V
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Using source transformation, the voltage
source in series with a resistor to be replaced by a current
source in parallel with the same resistor and vice versa.
13. Source transformation technique is mainly based on

__________ law.
a) Newton’s
b) Kirchhoff’s
c) Ohm’s
d) Einstein’s
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Ohm’s law: V=iR. By using this, the voltage/
current sources are reduced.
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14. In source transformation,

a) Voltage sources remain same
b) Current sources remain same
c) Both voltage and current sources undergo change
d) Resistances/Impedances remain same
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In source transformation, only the particular
voltage/current sources change whereas the resistances
remain same.
15. If there are five 20V voltage sources in parallel, then in

source transformation __________
a) All are considered
b) Only one is considered
c) All are ignored
d) Only 2 are considered
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In parallel, voltages are same. So, only is
considered and rest are ignored.

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Answers for Experienced people focuses on “Thevenin and
Norton Equivalents, More on Deriving a Thevenin
Equivalent”.
1. Find the voltage across 24Ω resistor by using Thevenin’s

theorem.
a) 8V
b) 9V
c) 1V
d) 6V
View Answer
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Answer: a
Explanation: 1. Remove 24Ω resistor and calculate the
voltage across the open circuit.
2. Calculate the thevenin’s resistance and by using it, the
thevenin’s current.
3. V24Ω=I*R (can also verify by using Nodal analysis).
2. Calculate Thevenin’s voltage for the network shown

below where the voltage source is 4V.
a) 6V
b) 4.71V
c) 5V
d) 1V
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In the circuit given, thevenin’s voltage is
nothing but the open circuit voltage which is Vx. Applying
KVL, it is obtained.
3. Find the Thevenin’s resistance for the network given.
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a) 6.75Ω
b) 5.85Ω
c) 4.79Ω
d) 1.675Ω
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Remove all the voltage/current sources and
calculate the equivalent resistance.
4. Find the current through (5+j4) Ω resistor.
a) 0.9-j0.2 A
b) 0.78-j0.1 A
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c) 2.7-j0.5 A
d) 1A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: 1. Remove the 5+j4 Ω branch and calculate
thevenin’s voltage.
(V= v across 6Ω resistor- v across 8Ω resistor)
2. Calculate Zth. (10//6 and 8//8)
3. Current= (Vth/ (Zth+Z).
5. The voltage across 6Ω resistor is __________
a) 7.5V
b) 6.78V
c) 20V
d) 8.5V
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Remove the resistor across which voltage is to
be calculated and short circuit it. By using short circuit
current and resistance calculate the current across 6Ω
resistor and thereby voltage. (In this 10Ω resistor is also
short-circuited since 10//0).
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6. Find the Norton’s current for the circuit given below.
a) 5A
b) 3.33A
c) 4A
d) 1.66A
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: IN= (20/10) + (10/5).
7. Calculate IN for the given network.
a) 0A
b) 1A
c) 4.37A
d) 0.37A
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View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Using nodal analysis Vx is calculated. IN
=Vx/4.
8. Calculate RTh for the network given.
a) 8Ω
b) 7Ω
c) 2Ω
d) 1Ω
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: 5//20 and then in series with 3Ω resistor.
9. Thevenin’s equivalent circuit consists of a ____________

c) Voltage source in parallel with a resistor
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Thevenin’s equivalent circuit contains a
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Voltage source in series with a resistor.
10. Norton’s equivalent circuit consists of a _____________

c) Both voltage and current sources
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Norton’s equivalent circuit consists of a
Current source in parallel with a resistor.
11. Thevenin’s voltage is equal to ____________

a) Short circuit voltage
b) Open circuit current
c) Open circuit voltage
d) Short circuit current
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Thevenin’s voltage is equal to open circuit
voltage.
12. Norton’s current is equal to ____________

a) Short circuit voltage
b) Open circuit current
c) Open circuit voltage
d) Short circuit current
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Norton’s current is equal to Short circuit
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current.
13. Thevenin’s resistance RTh = ___________

a) VTh/ISC
b) VSC/ITh
c) VTh/ITh
d) VSC /ISC
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Thevenin’s resistance is defined as the ratio of
open circuit voltage to the short circuit current across the
terminals of the original circuit.
14. What is the expression forthe thevenin’s current if there

is an external resistance in series with the RTh?
a) VTh/ITh
b) VTh/ (RTh-R)
c) VTh/ (RTh+R)
d) VTh/RTh
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: ITh= VTh/ (RTh+R).
15. One can find the thevenin’s resistance simply by

removing all voltage/current sources and calculating
equivalent resistance.
a) False
b) True
View Answer
Answer: b
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Explanation: Yes. One can find the thevenin’s resistance

simply by removing all voltage/current sources and
calculating equivalent resistance.

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5-6 minutes

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Maximum Power Transfer
and Superposition”.
1. Which of the following is the example to describe the

efficiency of power transfer?
a) Communication systems
b) Power utility systems
c) Instrumentation systems
d) Telecom systems
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Power utility systems are good examples for
this case as they are concerned with the generation,
transmission and distribution of power in large quantities.
2. In a network maximum power transfer occurs when

__________
a) RTh= -RL
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b) RTh/RL =0
c) RTh= RL
d) RTh+RL= 1
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Maximum power transfer occurs when load
resistance equals the thevenin’s resistance.
3. Maximum power in terms of the thevenin’s voltage and

load resistance __________
a) (VTh) 2 /4RL
b) (VTh) 2 *4RL
c) (VTh) 2 +4RL
d) 4RL/ (VTh) 2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Pmax= v*i= i*R*i= i2RL = (VTh/(RTh+RL))2*RL.
Max power occurs when RL=RTh.
4. Calculate the maximum power delivered across RL of the

circuit given.
a) 900W
b) 1025W
c) 2025W
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d) 1500W
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Pmax= (VTh/(RTh+RL))2*RL (RTh=RL)
VTh= (150/150+30)*540= 450V
RTh=(150*30)/180= 25Ω (the given resistors are in parallel).
5. Determine the maximum power delivered to the load in

the network given.
a) 4.68W
b) 5.75W
c) 3.16W
d) 6.84W
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Load is given across node V2 and reference
path. It implies the thevenin’s voltage is V2. By using nodal
analysis this voltage is found out.
RTh=RL= 10Ω//5Ω and in series with 2Ω and then parallel
with 3Ω=1.92Ω
Max power = (VTh) 2 /4RL = 4.688W.
6. The Superposition principle is obeyed by ____________

a) Linear networks
b) Non-linear networks
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c) Lateral networks
d) Trilateral networks
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A linear system obeys Superposition Principle.
In a linear network parameters are constant i/e/ won’t
change with voltage and current.
7. According to Superposition principle response in one

element is the algebraic sum of responses by individual
sources acting alone.
a) False
b) True
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: According to Superposition principle response
in one element is the algebraic sum of responses by
individual sources acting alone while other sources are non-
operative.
8. Find the current in the 3Ω resistor of the given network

using Superposition principle.
a) 2.5A
b) 3.125A
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c) 6.525A
d) 5.625A
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: 1.When 20v source acting alone: current
source is replaced by open circuit. Req= 5+3=8Ω and
Current I= 20/8=2.5A
2. When 5A source acting alone: 20v source is replaced by
a short circuit. By current division rule, I3= 25/8=3.125A
Total current through I3= 2.5+3.125=5.625A.
9. Find the current in 5Ω resistor near 12V source using

superposition principle in network given
a) 2.9A
b) -2.9A
c) 1A
d) -1A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Only 3 sources are considered (12V, 10A,
20V), other is dependent (10I).
12v source: I=0.6A
10A source: I=-2.5A through 5Ω resistor and I=7.5A
20v source: I=-1A
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Total current = 0.6+ (-2.5) + (-1) = -2.9A.
10. If there are 5 sources in a network out of which 3 are

dependent and 2 are independent. For superposition
principle ___________ sources are considered.
a) 5
b) 3
c) 2
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Only independent sources are considered
while using Superposition principle. Dependent sources are
never deactivated while using this principle.
11. Find the current in the 1Ω resistor of the given circuit.
a) 4A
b) 1.33A
c) 2A
d) 0.66A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: when all the sources are acting alone the
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corresponding currents are found out using current division

rule and finally all are summated to get the required current
through the1Ω resistor. (Current = 1.33+0.66+2=4A).
12. Find the value of RL in given circuit.
a) 4Ω
b) 5Ω
c) 3Ω
d) 1.66Ω
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: RTh=RL= (2//2) + 2=3Ω.
13. Calculate the maximum power delivered to load in the

network given.
a) 1.56W
b) 1.66W
c) 2.33W
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d) 2.79W
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: 1.Calculation of VTh. (by using mesh analysis)
2. Calculation of Norton’s current.
3. Calculation of RTh. (RTh=VTh/IN)
4. RTh=RL and PMax= VTh/4RL.
14. In AC networks, maximum power is delivered when

__________
a) ZL*ZS*=0
b) ZL+ZS*=1
c) ZL=-ZS*
d) ZL=ZS*
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Max power is delivered when load impedance
equals complex conjugate of the source impedance.
15. Superposition principle states that at a time

__________ source(S) acts.
a) All the given sources
b) Only voltage sources
c) Only one source
d) Only current sources
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Only one source acts at a time. Remaining
sources are non-operative during this period.
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Amplifier Terminals,Terminal Voltages and Currents”.
1. Op-amp was introduced by __________

a) Fairchild
b) Maxwell
c) Rutherford
d) Sahani
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Op-amp was introduced by Fairchild
semiconductor in 1968.
2. The number of terminals in an Op-amp ______________

a) 6
b) 2
c) 5
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Inverting input, the Non-inverting input, Output,
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Positive power supply, Negative power supply.
3. The Op-amp is a type of ___________

a) Differential amplifier
b) Integrated amplifier
c) Isolation amplifier
d) Feedback amplifier
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The Op-amp is a type of differential amplifier.
4. In the circuit of Op-amp given V- stands for _________
a) Non-inverting input
b) Non-inverting output
c) Inverting input
d) Inverting output
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: V+: Non-inverting input and V- : Inverting
input.
5. When the input voltage difference is small in magnitude,

the Op-amp behaves as ____________
a) Non-linear device
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b) Linear device
c) Complex device
d) Bipolar device
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: When │vp-vn│is small then Op-amp acts as a
linear device as the output voltage is a linear function of
input voltages.
6. If the output voltage is not a linear function of input

voltage then ____________
a) Op-amp acts a linear device
b) Op-amp acts as a non-linear device
c) Op-amp acts a polar device
d) Op-amp acts as an inverter
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: If output voltage is not a linear function of input
voltage then Op-amp acts as a non-linear device.
7. The negative feedback causes the input voltage

difference to ____________
a.) 1
b) Increase
c) Decrease
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Negative feedback means a signal is fed back
from output terminals to the non-inverting input terminals
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and this results in a decrease in input voltage difference.
8. Find the gain for the following circuit.
a) -2
b) 2
c) -1
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In this circuit, the only node is at the negative
terminal of the Op-amp (say Vn) and by ideal rules of Op-
amp, Vn= Vp =0(in this circuit). Gain= Vout/Vin= -R2/R1.
9. Calculate the gain for the Op-amp given.
a) 0.719
b) 2.572
c) 1.390
d) 1.237
View Answer
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Answer: c
Explanation: Gain= Vout/Vin= -R2/R1 = -5.98*10-3/4.3*10-3.
10. Given Op-amp is ideal. Calculate vo if va=1v and vb=0v.
a) -4v
b) -2.5v
c) 4v
d) 2.5v
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In the given circuit, a negative feedback exists
between Op-amp’s output and its inverting input (voltage
here is 0, as vp =vb=0 and vn=vp). Node-voltage equation is
i50=i125=i0.
i50= (va-vn)/50 =1/50 mA.
I125= (v0-vn)/125 = v0/125 mA.
1/50 + v0/125 = 0.
v0 is -2.5volts.

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Answers (MCQs) focuses on “The Inverting and Non-
Inverting Amplifier Circuit”.
1. The opamp in the Inverting circuit is in __________

a) Linear region
b) Saturation
c) Cut-off region
d) Non-linear region
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: We assume that the opamp is in linear region.
2. In an Inverting Amplifier circuit, the output voltage vo is

expressed as a function of ____________
a) Input current
b) Output current
c) Source voltage
d) Source current
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View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The goal of an inverting circuit is to express
output voltage vo as a function of source voltage vs.
3. The other name for Gain is ____________

a) Scaling factor
b) Output
c) Amplifying factor
d) Scaling level
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The gain is also known as scaling factor and it
is the ratio of Rf/Rs in case of an Inverting amplifying circuit.
4. If VCC = 12V and vs=1mV, then Rf/Rs is _____________

a) >12000
b) <12000
c) 12000
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Rf/Rs ≤ │VCC/vs│.
5. In the expression vo= -Avn, A is called ______________

a) Closed loop gain
b) Closed loop fault
c) Open loop fault
d) Open loop gain
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Answer: d
Explanation: A is called open loop gain.
6. The circuits of an inverting and Non-Inverting amplifying

comprises of __________ and _______ number of
resistors.
a) 3, 2
b) 2, 3
c) 2, 2
d) 3, 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Inverting amplifying circuit- Rs, Rf.
Non-Inverting amplifying circuit – Rs, Rf, Rg.
7. The condition for a Non-inverting amplifying circuit to

operate in linear region operation _____________
a) (Rs+Rf)/Rs < │VCC/vg│
b) (Rs+Rf)/Rs ≠ │VCC/vg│
c) (Rs+Rf)/Rs > │VCC/vg│
d) (Rs+Rf)/Rs = │VCC/vg│
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Assume that opamp is ideal. The condition for
the linear region operation in a Non-inverting amplifying
circuit is (Rs+Rf)/Rs <│VCC/vg│.
8. If Rs= 3Ω, Rf= 6Ω then the relation between vo and vg in

case of a Non-Inverting amplifying circuit.
a) vo= 9vg
b) vo= 6vg
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c) vo= 3vg
d) vo= vg
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: vo= ((Rs+Rf)/Rs) *vg.
9. If Rs= 5Ω, Rf= 25Ω and -2.5V ≤ vg ≤ 2.5V. What are the
smallest power supply voltages that could be applied and
still have opamp in linear region?
a) ±9V
b) ±2.5V
c) ±6V
d) ±15V
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: vo= ((Rs+Rf)/Rs) *vg. By substituting the
values, we have vo=6vg.
vo=6(-2.5) = -15
vo=6(2.5) =15.
10. If an inverting amplifying circuit has a gain of 10 and

±15V power supplies are used. The values of input for
which opamp would be in the linear region?
a) ±1.25
b) ±1.5V
c) ±2.25
d) ±0.5
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Gain= Rf/Rs= 10 and vo= (-Rf/Rs)*vs.
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→ vo= -10vs and given -12V≤ vo ≤ 12V.

→ -15= -10vs. So, vs= 1.5V
→ 15=-10vs. So, vs=-1.5V.
11. If the gain of an inverting amplifying circuit is 13 and

±22V power supplies are used. What range of input values
allows the opamp to be in linear region?
a) ±1.69
b) ±1.35V
c) ±2.28
d) ±0.5
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Gain= Rf/Rs= 13 and vo= (-Rf/Rs)*vs.
→ vo= -13vs and given -22V≤ vo ≤ 22V.
→ -22= -13vs. So, vs=1.692 V
→ 22=-13vs. So, vs=-1.692V.
12. The input applied to an Inverting amplifier is

______________
a) Equal to output
b) Equal to Inverted output
c) Not equal to output
d) Output is equal to input
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: The name itself indicates it is an

Inverting amplifier. So, the input applied is inverted and is
given as output. Suppose the input applied is sinusoidal
then, the output is
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13. In R1=10kΩ, Rf=100kΩ, v1=1V. A load of 25kΩ is

connected to the output terminal. Calculate i1 and vo.
a) 0.5mA, 10V b) 0.1mA,

10V c) 0.1mA, -10V d) 0.5mA, -10V
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: i1= v1/R1 = 1V/10kΩ = 0.1mA
V0= -(Rf/R1)*v1 = -(100kΩ/10kΩ)*1V = -10V.

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Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Inductor and Capacitor”.
1. The symbol used for inductance is __________

a)
b)
c)
d)
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Answer: c Explanation: is the symbol used

to represent inductance.
2. The symbol used for capacitance is _____________
a)
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b)
c)
d)
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: is the symbol used

to represent capacitance.
3. The formula used to find the capacitance C is
__________
a) Q/v
b) Qv
c) Q-v
d) Q + v
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View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Q=cv. Q-charge, V-voltage, c-capacitance.
4. The capacitor doesn’t allow sudden changes in

___________
a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Capacitance
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Any small change in voltage occurs within zero
time across the gives an infinite current which is practically
impossible. So, in a fixed capacitor, the voltage cannot
change abruptly.
5. The Inductor doesn’t allow sudden changes in

___________
a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Inductance
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Any small change in current occurs within zero
time across the gives an infinite voltage which is practically
impossible. So, in a fixed inductor, the voltage cannot
change abruptly.
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6. The expression for energy of an inductor ____________

a) ½ LI
b) L/2I
c) ½ L2I
d) ½ LI2
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: E=∫p dt
=∫ LI*(dI/dt).dt
= L∫I dI
= ½ LI2.
7. The units for inductance is _________ and capacitance

is ___________
a) Faraday, Henry
b) Coulomb, Faraday
c) Henry, Faraday
d) Henry, Coulomb
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The unit for inductance is ‘Henry’ and
capacitance is ‘Faraday’.
8. The voltage applied to a pure capacitor of 50*10-6 F is as

shown in figure. Calculate the current for 0-1msec.
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a) 5A
b) 1A
c) -5A
d) -1A
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View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: For 0≤t≤1msec,
V (t) =m*t (y=mx form)
→100= 1*10-3*m →m= 1*105
→ V (t) = 1*105t
Current I (t) = c. d (v (t))/dt = 50*10-6* (d (1*105t)/dt) = 5A.
9. If a capacitor of capacitance 9.2F has a voltage of 22.5V

across it. Calculate the energy of the capacitor.
a) 5062.5W
b) 506.25W
c) 50.625W
d) 50625W
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: E= ½ cv2.
10. The voltage applied to the 212mH inductor is given by

v(t)= 15e-5tv. Calculate the current.
a) 16.782e-10t
b) 15.75e-5t
c) 11.27e-10t
d) 14.15e-5t
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Current I(t)= 1/L 0∫t v*dt.
11. A voltage across a capacitor of 0.5F is defined by

V (t) = [0, t<0
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2t, 0<t<2s
4e-(t-2), t>2s] Find i (t).
a) -2e-(t-2) A
b) -4e-(t-2) A
c) -20e-(t-2) A
d) -12e-(t-2) A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: i= C*(dv/dt).
12. If the voltage across a capacitor is constant, then

current passing through it is ________
a) 1
b) 0
c) -1
d) Infinity
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: I= c*(dv/dt).
13. An Inductor works as a ___________ circuit for DC

supply.
a) Open
b) Short
c) Polar
d) Non-polar
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Induced voltage across an inductor is zero if
the current flowing through it is constant. I.e. Inductor works
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as a short circuit for DC supply.
14. The insulating medium between the two plates of

capacitor is known as __________
a) Electrode
b) Capacitive medium
c) Conducting medium
d) Dielectric
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The conducting surfaces are called electrodes
and the insulating medium is called Dielectric.
15. If the current flowing through an inductor of inductance

0.3Henry is 5.3t2+4.7t. Calculate the power.
a) 0
b) 1
c) 16.854t3+22.41t2+6.62t
d) 15.3t3+27.8t2+19
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: P= L*i*(di/dt).

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