Poles and zeroes

1. The coefficients of the polynomials P (S) and Q (S) in the network function N (S) are ________ for
passive network.

a) real and positive

b) real and negative

c) complex and positive

d) complex and negative

Answer: a

Explanation: The coefficients of the polynomials P (S) and Q (S) in the network function N (S) are real
and positive for passive network. On factorising the network function we obtain the poles and zeros.

2. The scale factor is denoted by the letter?

a) G

b) H

c) I

d) J

Answer: b

Explanation: The scale factor is denoted by the letter ‘H’ and its value is equal to the ratio of ao to
bo.

3. The zeros in the transfer function are denoted by?

a) 3

b) 2

c) 1

d) 0

Answer: d

Explanation: The roots of the equation P (S) = 0 are zeros of the transfer function. The zeros in the
transfer function are denoted by ‘o’.

4. The poles in the transfer function are denoted by?

a) x
b) y

c) z

d) w

Answer: a

Explanation: The roots of the equation Q (S) = 0 are poles of the transfer function. The poles in the
transfer function are denoted by ‘x’.

5. The network function N (S) becomes _________ when s is equal to anyone of the zeros.

a) 1

b) 2

c) 0

d) ∞

Answer: c

Explanation: The network function N (S) becomes zero when s in the transfer function is equal to
anyone of the zeros as the network function is completely defined by its poles and zeros.

6. The N (S) becomes ________ when s is equal to any of the poles.

a) ∞

b) 0

c) 1

d) 2

Answer: a

Explanation: The network function is completely defined by its poles and zeros and the network
function N (S) becomes infinite when s in the transfer function is equal to anyone of the poles.

DRIVING FUNCTION
1. The driving point function is the ratio of polynomials in s. Polynomials are obtained from the
__________ of the elements and their combinations.

a) transform voltage

b) transform current

c) transform impedance

d) transform admittance
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Answer: c

Explanation: The driving point function is the ratio of polynomials in s. Polynomials are obtained
from the transform impedance of the elements and their combinations and if the zeros and poles
are not repeated then the poles or zeros are said to be distinct or simple.

2. The pole is that finite value of S for which N (S) becomes __________

a) 0

b) 1

c) 2

d) ∞

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Answer: d

Explanation: The quantities P1, P2 … Pm are called poles of N (S) if N (S) = ∞ at those points. The
pole is that finite value of S for which N (S) becomes infinity.

3. A function N (S) is said to have a pole (or zero) at infinity, if the function N (1/S) has a pole (or
zero) at S = ?

a) ∞

b) 2

c) 0

d) 1

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Answer: c

Explanation: A function N (S) is said to have a pole (or zero) at infinity, if the function N (1/S) has a
pole (or zero) at S = infinity. A zero or pole is said to be of multiplicity ‘r’ if (S-Z)r or(S-P)r is a factor of
P(s) or Q(s).

4. The number of zeros including zeros at infinity is __________ the number of poles including poles
at infinity.

a) greater than

b) equal to

c) less than
d) greater than or equal to

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Answer: b

Explanation: The number of zeros including zeros at infinity is equal to the number of poles including
poles at infinity and it cannot be greater than or less than the number of poles including poles at
infinity.

5. The poles of driving point impedance are those frequencies corresponding to ___________
conditions?

a) short circuit

b) voltage source

c) open circuit

d) current source

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Answer: c

Explanation: A zero of N(s) is a zero of V(s),it signifies a short circuit. Similarly a pole of Z(s) is a zero
of I(s). The poles of driving point impedance are those frequencies corresponding to open circuit
conditions.

6. The zeros of driving point impedance are those frequencies corresponding to ___________
conditions?

a) current source

b) open circuit

c) voltage source

d) short circuit

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Answer: d

Explanation: The zeros of driving point impedance are those frequencies corresponding to short
circuit conditions as pole of Z(s) is a zero of I(s) and zero of N(s) is a zero of V(s),it signifies a short
circuit.
PARALLEL RESONANCE
1. For the circuit shown below, determine its resonant frequency.

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a) 6.12

b) 7.12

c) 8.12

d) 9.12

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Answer: b

Explanation: The resonant frequency of the circuit is fr = 1/(2π√LC). Given L = 5H and C = 100uf. On
substituting the given values in the equation we get resonant frequency = 1/(2π√(5×100×10-6))
= 7.12 Hz.

2. Find the quality factor of the circuit shown in the question 1.

a) 2.24

b) 3.34

c) 4.44

d) 5.54

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Answer: a

Explanation: The quality factor of the circuit is Q = XL/R = 2πfrL/R. Given f = 7.12 Hz and L = 5H and R
= 100. On substituting the given values in the equation we get the quality factor = (6.28×7.12×5)/100
= 2.24.

3. Find the bandwidth of the circuit shown in the question 1.

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

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Answer: c
Explanation: The bandwidth of the circuit is BW = fr/Q. we obtained fr = 7.12 Hz and Q = 2.24. On
substituting the given values in the equation we get the bandwidth = 7.12/2.24 = 3.178Hz.

4. The magnification in resonance considering the voltage across inductor is?

a) V/VL

b) VL/V

c) V x VL

d) VL

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5. Considering the voltage across the capacitor, the magnification in resonance is?

a) VC

b) V x VC

c) VC/V

d) V/VC

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Answer: c

Explanation: The ratio of voltage across capacitor to the voltage applied at resonance can be defined
as magnification. Considering the voltage across the capacitor, the magnification in resonance is Q =
VC/V.

6. The value of ωr in parallel resonant circuit is?

a) 1/(2√LC)

b) 1/√LC

c) 1/(π√LC)

d) 1/(2π√LC)

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Answer: b

Explanation: Basically parallel resonance occurs when XL = XL. The frequency at which the resonance
occurs is called the resonant frequency. The value of ωr in parallel resonant circuit is ωr = 1/√LC.

7. The expression of resonant frequency for parallel resonant circuit is?

a) 1/(2π√LC)
b) 1/(π√LC)

c) 1/(2√LC)

d) 1/√LC

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Answer: a

Explanation: The condition for resonance occurs when XL = XL. The expression of resonant frequency
for parallel resonant circuit is fr = 1/(2π√LC).

8. Find the resonant frequency in the ideal parallel LC circuit shown in the figure.

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a) 7.118

b) 71.18

c) 711.8

d) 7118

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Answer: d

Explanation: The expression for resonant frequency is fr = 1/(2π√LC). Given L = 50mH and C =
0.01uF. On substituting the given values in the equation we get the resonant frequency = 1/(2π√
(50×10-3)×0.01×10-6) ))=7117.6 Hz

SERIES RESONANCE
1. The circuit is said to be in resonance if the current is ____ with the applied voltage.

a) in phase

b) out of phase

c) 45⁰ out of phase

d) 90⁰ out of phase

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Answer: a
Explanation: The circuit is said to be in resonance if the current is in phase with the applied voltage
and not if the current is out of phase with the applied voltage. The study of resonance is very useful
particularly in the area of communications.

2. In a series resonance circuit, series resonance occurs when?

a) XL = 1

b) XC = 1

c) XL = XC

d) XL = -XC

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Answer: c

Explanation: In a series resonance circuit, series resonance occurs when capacitive reactance is equal
to the inductive reactance that is XL = XC.

3. As XL = XC in a series resonance circuit, the impedance is_________

a) purely capacitive

b) purely inductive

c) purely resistive

d) capacitive and inductive

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Answer: c

Explanation: As XL = XC in a series resonance circuit, the impedance is purely resistive. In a series RLC
circuit the current lags behind or leads the applied voltage depending on the values of XL and XC.

4. At resonant frequency, the voltage across capacitor is _______ the voltage across inductor.

a) greater than

b) less than

c) greater than or equal to

d) equal to

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Answer: d
Explanation: At resonant frequency, the voltage across capacitor is equal to the voltage across
inductor. If one of the parameters of the series RLC circuit is varied in such a way that the current in
the circuit is in phase with the applied voltage, then the circuit is said to be in resonance.

5. In series RLC circuit, the voltage across capacitor and inductor are ______ with each other.

a) in phase

b) 180⁰ out of phase

c) 90⁰ out of phase

d) 45⁰ out of phase

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Answer: b

Explanation: In series RLC circuit, the voltage across capacitor and inductor are 180⁰ out of phase
with each other. The frequency at which the resonance occurs is called resonant frequency.

6. The voltage across the LC combination in a series RLC circuit is?

a) 0

b) 1

c) 2

d) 3

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Answer: a

Explanation: Since the voltage across capacitor and inductor are 180⁰ out of phase with each other,
the voltage across the LC combination in a series RLC circuit is 0V.

7. The expression of resonant frequency in a series resonant circuit is?

a) 1/(2π√C)

b) 1/( 2π√L)

c) 2π√LC

d) 1/(2π√LC)

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Answer: d

Explanation: The expression of resonant frequency is resonant frequency = 1/(2π√LC). In a series

RLC circuit resonance may be produced by varying the frequency, keeping L and C constant.
TWO PORT
1.In the circuit shown below, find the Z-parameter Z11.

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a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

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Answer: c

Explanation: The Z –parameter Z11 is V1/I1, port 2 is open circuited. V1 = (1+2)I1 => V1/I1 = 3 and on
substituting, we get Z11 = 3Ω.

2. In the circuit shown in question 1, find the Z-parameter Z12.

a) 4

b) 3

c) 2

d) 1

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Answer: c

Explanation: The Z-parameter Z12 is V2/I1 |I2=0. On open circuiting port 2 we obtain the equation,
V1 = (2) I2 => V1/I1 = 2. On substituting we get Z12 = 2Ω.

3. In the circuit shown in question 1, find the Z-parameter Z21.

a) 2

b) 4

c) 1

d) 3

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Answer: a
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z21 is V2/I1 |I2=0. On open circuiting port 2, we get V2 = (2)I1 =>
V2/I1 = 2. On substituting we get Z21 = 2Ω.

4. In the circuit shown in question 1, find the Z-parameter Z22.

a) 3

b)2

c) 4

d) 1

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Answer: a

Explanation: The Z-parameter Z21 is V2/I2 |I1=0. This parameter is obtained by open circuiting port
1. So we get V2 = (2 + 1)I2 => V2 = 3(I2) => V2/I2 = 3. On substituting Z21 = 3Ω.

5. In the circuit shown below, find the Z-parameter Z11.

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a) 10

b) 15

c) 20

d) 25

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Answer: b

Explanation: The Z –parameter Z11 is V1/I1, port 2 is open circuited. V1 = (10 + 5)I1 => V1/I1 = 15
and on substituting, we get Z11 = 2.5Ω.

6. In the circuit shown in question 5, find the Z-parameter Z12.

a) 15

b) 10

c) 5

d) 1

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Answer: c
Explanation: The Z-parameter Z12 is V2/I1 |I2=0. On open circuiting port 2 we obtain the equation,
V1 = (5) I2 => V1/I1 = 5. On substituting we get Z12 = 5Ω.

7. From the circuits shown in question 1 in question 5, find the combined Z-parameter Z11.

a) 8

b) 18

c) 28

d) 38

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Answer: b

Explanation: The Z-parameter Z11 is Z11 = Z11x + Z11y and Z11x = 3, Z11y = 15. On substituting we
get Z11 = 3 +15 = 18Ω.