Test: Alternating Current Physics XII

MM: 25

Q1: What is meant by r.m.s. value of AC? Derive an expression for r.m.s. value of AC and e.m.f?
[3]

Q2: AC voltage 𝐸 = 𝐸0 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜔𝑡 is applied across a series combination of L, C and R circuit.

Calculate the impedance of the circuit and discuss the phase relation between voltage and
current. Also obtain condition for electrical resonance. [4]

Q3: Derive an expression for the average power in LCR circuit connected to a.c. supply. Hence
define power factor. [4]

Q4: Explain L.C Oscillations? Obtain an expression for the frequency of oscillations when a
capacitor discharges itself through an inductor. [4]

Q5: Explain the term ‘Inductive reactance’. Show graphically the variation of inductive
reactance with frequency of applied alternating voltages. An AC voltage 𝐸 = 𝐸0 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜔𝑡
is applied across a pure inductor of inductance L. show mathematically that the current
𝜋
flowing through it lags behind the applied voltage by a phase angle of .
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Q: Explain the term ‘Capacitive Reactance’. Show graphically the variation of capacitive
reactance with frequency of applied alternating voltage. AC voltage 𝐸 = 𝐸0 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜔𝑡 is
applied across a pure capacitor of capacitance C. Show mathematically that the current
𝜋
flowing through it leads behind the applied voltage by a phase angle of . [5]
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Q6: Draw a labelled circuit arrangement showing the windings of primary and secondary coil
in a transformer. Explain the underlying principle and working of step up transformer.
Write two major sources of energy loss in this device. [5]

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