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Q. 1 - Q. 25 carry one mark each.
MCQ 1.1 The current ib through the base of a silicon npn transistor is 1 + 0.1 cos (10000πt) mA
At 300 K, the rπ in the small signal model of the transistor is
(A) 250 Ω (B) 27.5 Ω

(C) 25 Ω (D) 22.5 Ω
SOL 1.1 Option (C) is correct.
Given ib = 1 + 0.1 cos (1000πt) mA
So, IB = DC component of ib
= 1 mA
In small signal model of the transistor
βVT
rπ = VT " Thermal voltage
IC
= VT = VT IC = I
IC /β IB β B
= VT
IB
So, rπ = 25 mV = 25 Ω VT = 25 mV, IB = 1 mA
1 mA
MCQ 1.2 The power spectral density of a real process X (t) for positive frequencies is shown
below. The values of E [X 2 (t)] and E [X (t)] , respectively, are
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(A) 6000/π, 0 (B) 6400/π, 0

(C) 6400/π, 20/ (π 2 ) (D) 6000/π, 20/ (π 2 )
SOL 1.2 Option (A) is correct.
The mean square value of a stationary process equals the total area under the
graph of power spectral density, that is
#S
3
E [X 2 (t)] = X (f ) df
−3
#S
3
or, E [X 2 (t)] = 1 (ω) dω
2π −3
X
#
3
or, E [X 2 (t)] = 2 # 1 SX (ω) dω (Since the PSD is even)
2π 0
= 1 [area under the triangle + integration of delta function]
π
= 1 ;2 b 1 # 1 # 103 # 6 l + 400E
π 2
= 1 66000 + 400@
π
= 6400
π
E [X (t)] is the absolute value of mean of signal X (t) which is also equal to value
of X (ω) at (ω = 0).
From given PSD
SX (ω) ω = 0 = 0
SX (ω) = X (ω) 2 = 0
X (ω) 2ω = 0 = 0
X (ω) ω = 0 = 0
MCQ 1.3 In a baseband communications link, frequencies upto 3500 Hz are used for signaling.
Using a raised cosine pulse with 75% excess bandwidth and for no inter-symbol
interference, the maximum possible signaling rate in symbols per second is
(A) 1750 (B) 2625
(C) 4000 (D) 5250

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For raised cosine spectrum transmission bandwidth is given as
BT = W (1 + α) α " Roll of factor
BT = Rb (1 + α) Rb " Maximum signaling rate

2
3500 = Rb (1 + 0.75)
2
Rb = 3500 # 2 = 4000
1.75
MCQ 1.4 A plane wave propagating in air with E = (8ax + 6ay + 5az ) e j (ωt + 3x − 4y) V/m is
incident on a perfectly conducting slab positioned at x # 0 . The E field of the
reflected wave is
−
(A) (− 8ax − 6ay − 5az ) e j (ωt + 3x + 4y) V/m (B) (− 8ax + 6ay − 5az ) e j (ωt + 3x + 4y) V/m
(C) (− 8ax − 6ay − 5az ) e j (ωt − 3x − 4y) V/m (D) (− 8ax + 6ay − 5az ) e j (ωt − 3x − 4y) V/m
Electric field of the propagating wave in free space is given as
Ei = (8ax + 6ay + 5az ) e j (ωt + 3x − 4y) V/m
So, it is clear that wave is propagating in the direction (− 3ax + 4ay).
Since, the wave is incident on a perfectly conducting slab at x = 0 . So, the reflection
coefficient will be equal to − 1.
i.e. Er = (− 1) Ei
0 0
=− 8ax − 6ay − 5az

Again, the reflected wave will be as shown in figure.
i.e. the reflected wave will be in direction 3ax + 4ay . Thus, the electric field of the
reflected wave will be.
Ex = (− 8ax − 6ay − 5az ) e j (ωt − 3x − 4y) V/m
MCQ 1.5 The electric field of a uniform plane electromagnetic wave in free space, along
the positive x direction is given by E = 10 (ay + jaz ) e−j 25x . The frequency and
polarization of the wave, respectively, are
(A) 1.2 GHz and left circular (B) 4 Hz and left circular
(C) 1.2 GHz and right circular (D) 4 Hz and right circular

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The field in circular polarization is found to be

Es = E 0 (ay ! jaz ) e−jβx propagating in + ve x -direction.
where, plus sign is used for left circular polarization and minus sign for right
circular polarization. So, the given problem has left circular polarization.
β = 25 = ω
c
2πf
25 =
c
8
f = 25 # c = 25 # 3 # 10
2π 2 # 3.14
= 1.2 GHz
MCQ 1.6 Consider the given circuit
In this circuit, the race around

(A) does not occur
(B) occur when CLK = 0
(C) occur when CLK = 1 and A = B = 1
(D) occur when CLK = 1 and A = B = 0
The given circuit is
Condition for the race-around

It occurs when the output of the circuit (Y1, Y2) oscillates between ‘0’ and ‘1’
checking it from the options.
1. Option (A): When CLK = 0
Output of the NAND gate will be A1 = B1 = 0 = 1. Due to these input to the next
NAND gate, Y2 = Y1 : 1 = Y1 and Y1 = Y2 : 1 = Y2 .
If Y1 = 0 , Y2 = Y1 = 1 and it will remain the same and doesn’t oscillate.
If Y2 = 0 , Y1 = Y2 = 1 and it will also remain the same for the clock period. So,

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it won’t oscillate for CLK = 0 .

So, here race around doesn’t occur for the condition CLK = 0 .
2. Option (C): When CLK = 1, A = B = 1
A1 = B1 = 0 and so Y1 = Y2 = 1
And it will remain same for the clock period. So race around doesn’t occur for the
condition.
3. Option (D): When CLK = 1, A = B = 0
So, A1 = B1 = 1
And again as described for Option (B) race around doesn’t occur for the condition.
So, Option (A) will be correct.
MCQ 1.7 The output Y of a 2-bit comparator is logic 1 whenever the 2-bit input A is greater
than the 2-bit input B . The number of combinations for which the output is logic
1, is
(A) 4 (B) 6
(C) 8 (D) 10
SOL 1.7 Option (B) is correct.
Y = 1, when A > B
A = a1 a 0, B = b1 b 0
a1 a0 b1 b0 Y
0 1 0 0 1
1 0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1 1
1 1 0 0 1
1 1 0 1 1
1 1 1 0 1
Total combination = 6
MCQ 1.8 The i -v characteristics of the diode in the circuit given below are
v − 0.7 A, v $ 0.7 V
i = * 500
0A v < 0. 7 V

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The current in the circuit is

(A) 10 mA (B) 9.3 mA
(C) 6.67 mA (D) 6.2 mA
SOL 1.8 Option (D) is correct.
Let v > 0.7 V and diode is forward biased. By applying Kirchoff’s voltage law
10 − i # 1k − v = 0
10 − :v − 0.7 D (1000) − v = 0
500
10 − (v − 0.7) # 2 − v = 0
10 − 3v + 1.4 = 0
v = 11.4 = 3.8 V > 0.7 (Assumption is true)
3
So, i = v − 0.7 = 3.8 − 0.7 = 6.2 mA
500 500
MCQ 1.9 In the following figure, C1 and C2 are ideal capacitors. C1 has been charged to 12 V
before the ideal switch S is closed at t = 0. The current i (t) for all t is
(A) zero (B) a step function

(C) an exponentially decaying function (D) an impulse function
The s -domain equivalent circuit is shown as below.
vc (0) /s v (0)
I (s) = = c
1 + 1 1 + 1
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I (s) = b C1 C2 l (12 V) vC (0) = 12 V

C1 + C 2
I (s) = 12Ceq
Taking inverse Laplace transform for the current in time domain,
i (t) = 12Ceq δ (t) (Impulse)
MCQ 1.10 The average power delivered to an impedance (4 − j3) Ω by a current
5 cos (100πt + 100) A is
(A) 44.2 W (B) 50 W
(C) 62.5 W (D) 125 W
In phasor form
Z = 4 − j3
Z = 5 − 36.86cΩ
I = 5 100c A
Average power delivered.
Pavg. = 1 I 2 Z cos θ
2
= 1 # 25 # 5 cos 36.86c
2
= 50 W
Alternate method:
Z = (4 − j3) Ω
I = 5 cos (100πt + 100) A
Pavg = 1 Re $ I Z .
2
2
= 1 # Re "(5) 2 # (4 − j3),
2
= 1 # 100 = 50 W
2
MCQ 1.11 The unilateral Laplace transform of f (t) is 2 1 . The unilateral Laplace
s +s+1
transform of tf (t) is
(A) − 2 s (B) − 2 2s + 1 2
(s + s + 1) 2 (s + s + 1)
(C) s (D) 2 2s + 1 2
(s2 + s + 1) 2 (s + s + 1)
Using s -domain differentiation property of Laplace transform.

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L
If f (t) F (s)
L dF (s)
tf (t) −
ds
L [tf (t)] = − d ; 2 1
ds s + s + 1E
So,
= 2s + 1
(s2 + s + 1) 2
MCQ 1.12 With initial condition x (1) = 0.5 , the solution of the differential equation
t dx + x = t , is
dt
(A) x = t − 1 (B) x = t 2 − 1
2 2
2
(C) x = t (D) x = t
2 2
t dx + x = t
dt
dx + x = 1
dt t
dx + Px = Q (General form)
dt
IF = e # = e = e lnt = t
1
# dt
Integrating factor, Pdt t
Solution has the form

x # IF = # ^Q # IF hdt + C
x#t = # (1) (t) dt + C
2
xt = t + C
2
Taking the initial condition
x (1) = 0.5
0.5 = 1 + C
2
C =0
2
So, xt = t & x = t
2 2
MCQ 1.13 The diodes and capacitors in the circuit shown are ideal. The voltage v (t) across
the diode D1 is

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(A) cos (ωt) − 1 (B) sin (ωt)

(C) 1 − cos (ωt) (D) 1 − sin (ωt)
The circuit composed of a clamper and a peak rectifier as shown.
Clamper clamps the voltage to zero voltage, as shown
The peak rectifier adds + 1 V to peak voltage, so overall peak voltage lowers down
by − 1 volt.
So, vo = cos ωt − 1
MCQ 1.14 In the circuit shown

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(A) Y = A B + C (B) Y = (A + B) C
(C) Y = (A + B ) C (D) Y = AB + C
Parallel connection of MOS & OR operation
Series connection of MOS & AND operation
The pull-up network acts as an inverter. From pull down network we write
Y = (A + B) C
Y = (A + B) + C
= A B+C
MCQ 1.15 A source alphabet consists of N symbols with the probability of the first two
symbols being the same. A source encoder increases the probability of the first
symbol by a small amount ε and decreases that of the second by ε. After encoding,
the entropy of the source
(A) increases (B) remains the same
(C) increases only if N = 2 (D) decreases
Entropy function of a discrete memory less system is given as
N−1
H = / Pk log b 1 l
Pk
k=0
where Pk is probability of symbol Sk .

For first two symbols probability is same, so
N−1
H = P1 log b 1 l + P2 log b 1 l +
P1 P2 /
Pk log b 1 l
Pk
k=3
N−1
=−e P1 log P1 + P2 log P2 + / P log P o
k k
k=3
N−1
=−e 2P log P + / P log P o
k k (P1 = P2 = P)
k=3

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Now, P1 = P + ε, P2 = P − ε
N−1
So, Hl =−=(P + ε) log (P + ε) + (P − ε) log (P − ε) + / P log P G
k k
k=3
By comparing, Hl < H
Entropy of source decreases.
MCQ 1.16 A coaxial-cable with an inner diameter of 1 mm and outer diameter of 2.4 mm is
filled with a dielectric of relative permittivity 10.89. Given μ0 = 4π # 10−7 H/m,
−9
ε0 = 10 F/m , the characteristic impedance of the cable is
36π
(A) 330 Ω (B) 100 Ω
(C) 143.3 Ω (D) 43.4 Ω
Characteristic impedance.
μ
ε ba l
Z0 = ln b
b " outer diameter

a " inner diameter
μ0
ε0 εr b a l
Z0 = ln b
4π # 10−7 # 36π ln 2.4

=
10−9 # 10.89 b 1 l
= 100 Ω
MCQ 1.17 The radiation pattern of an antenna in spherical co-ordinates is given by
F (θ) = cos 4 θ ; 0 # θ # π/2
The directivity of the antenna is
(A) 10 dB (B) 12.6 dB
(C) 11.5 dB (D) 18 dB
The directivity is defined as
D = Fmax
Favg
Fmax = 1
Favg = 1
4π # F (θ, φ) dΩ
2π 2π
= 1 ;
4π 0 # # F (θ, φ) sin θdθ dφE
0
2π π/2
= 1 ; # # cos 4 θ sin θdθdφE
4π 0 0

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π/2
= 1 ;2π b− cos θ lE
5
4π 5 0
1 1
4π # :
= 2π − 0 + D
5
= 1 # 2π = 1
4π 5 10
D = 1 = 10
10
or, D (in dB) = 10 log 10 = 10 dB
MCQ 1.18 If x [n] = (1/3) n − (1/2) n u [n], then the region of convergence (ROC) of its z
-transform in the z -plane will be
(A) 1 < z < 3 (B) 1 < z < 1
3 3 2
(C) 1 < z < 3 (D) 1 < z

2 3
x [n] = b 1 l − b 1 l u [n]
n n
3 2
−n
x [n] = b 1 l u [n] + b 1 l u [− n − 1] − b 1 l u (n)
n n
3 3 2
Taking z -transform
X 6z @ =
3 3
1 −n −n
/ b 3 l z u [ n] + / b 3 l z u [ − n − 1]
1 n −n
n =− 3 n =− 3
3
/ b 2 l z u [ n]
− 1 n −n
n =− 3
3 −1 3
1 −n −n
/ b3l z + b3l z −
/ b2l z /
= 1 n −n 1 n −n
n=0 n =− 3 n=0
3 3 3
/ b 31z l + / b 13 z l / b 21z l
n m n
= − Taking m =− n
n=0 m=1 n=0
14
42I
4
43 1 44 2
II
44 3 14
42III
4
43
Series I converges if 1 < 1 or z > 1

3z 3
Series II converges if 1 z < 1 or z < 3

3
Series III converges if 1 < 1 or z > 1
2z 2
Region of convergence of X (z) will be intersection of above three

So, ROC : 1 < z < 3
2
MCQ 1.19 /
In the sum of products function f (X, Y, Z) = (2, 3, 4, 5), the prime implicants are
(A) XY, XY (B) XY, X Y Z , XY Z

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(C) XY Z , XYZ, XY (D) XY Z , XYZ, XY Z , XY Z

Prime implicants are the terms that we get by solving K-map
F = XY + XY
1prime
44 2 44 3
implicants
MCQ 1.20 A system with transfer function

(s2 + 9) (s + 2)
G (s) =
(s + 1) (s + 3) (s + 4)
is excited by sin (ωt). The steady-state output of the system is zero at
(A) ω = 1 rad/s (B) ω = 2 rad/s
(C) ω = 3 rad/s (D) ω = 4 rad/s
(s2 + 9) (s + 2)
G (s) =
(s + 1) (s + 3) (s + 4)
(− ω2 + 9) (jω + 2)
G (jω) =
(jω + 1) (jω + 3) (jω + 4)
The steady state output will be zero if
G (jω) = 0
−ω 2 + 9 = 0
ω = 3 rad/s
MCQ 1.21 The impedance looking into nodes 1 and 2 in the given circuit is
(A) 50 Ω (B) 100 Ω

(C) 5 kΩ (D) 10.1 kΩ

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We put a test source between terminal 1, 2 to obtain equivalent impedance
ZTh = Vtest
Itest
By applying KCL at top right node
Vtest + Vtest − 99I = I
9 k + 1k 100 b test
Vtest + Vtest − 99I = I ...(i)

b test
10 k 100
But Ib =− Vtest =−Vtest
9k + 1k 10k
Substituting Ib into equation (i), we have
Vtest + Vtest + 99Vtest = I
test
10 k 100 10 k
100Vtest + Vtest = I
test
10 # 103 100
2Vtest = I
test
100
ZTh = Vtest = 50 Ω
Itest
MCQ 1.22 In the circuit shown below, the current through the inductor is
(A) 2 A (B) − 1 A
1+j 1+j

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(C) 1 A (D) 0 A
1+j
Applying nodal analysis at top node.

V1 + 1 0c V1 + 1 0c
+ = 1 0c
1 j1
V1 (j 1 + 1) + j 1 + 1 0c = j1
V1 = − 1
1 + j1
1
V1 + 1 0c − 1 + j + 1
Current I1 = =
j1 j1
j
= = 1 A
(1 + j) j 1 + j
MCQ 1.23 Given f (z) = 1 − 2 .
z+1 z+3
If C is a counter clockwise path in the z -plane such that z + 1 = 1, the value of
1
2π j C#f (z) dz is
(A) − 2 (B) − 1
(C) 1 (D) 2
f (z) = 1 − 2
z+1 z+3
1
2π j # f (z) dz
C
= sum of the residues of the poles which lie inside the
given closed region.
C & z+1 = 1

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Only pole z =− 1 inside the circle, so residue at z =− 1 is.

f (z) = −z + 1
(z + 1) (z + 3)
(z + 1) (− z + 1) 2
= lim = =1
z "− 1 (z + 1) (z + 3) 2
So 1
#
2π j C
f (z) dz = 1
MCQ 1.24 Two independent random variables X and Y are uniformly distributed in the
interval 6− 1, 1@. The probability that max 6X, Y @ is less than 1/2 is
(A) 3/4 (B) 9/16
(C) 1/4 (D) 2/3
Probability density function of uniformly distributed variables X and Y is shown
as
P &[max (x, y)] < 1 0

2
Since X and Y are independent.
P &[max (x, y)] < 1 0 = P b X < 1 l P bY < 1 l
2 2 2
P b X < 1 l = shaded area = 3
2 4
Similarly for Y : P bY < 1 l = 3
2 4
So P &[max (x, y)] < 1 0 = 3 # 3 = 9
2 4 4 16
Alternate method:

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From the given data since random variables X and Y lies in the interval [− 1, 1] as
from the figure X , Y lies in the region of the square ABCD .
Probability for max 6X, Y @ < 1/2 : The points for max 6X, Y @ < 1/2 will be inside
the region of square AEFG .
So, P &max 6X, Y @ < 1 0 = Area of 4AEFG

2 Area of square ABCD
3 3
#2
= 2 = 9
2#2 16
MCQ 1.25 If x = − 1, then the value of x is x
(A) e− π/2 (B) e π/2

(C) x (D) 1
x= − 1 = i = cos π + i sin π
2 2
π
So, x = ei 2
xx = ^ei 2 h & ^ei 2 h
π x π i
π
= e− 2
Q. 26 to Q. 55 carry two marks each.
MCQ 1.26 The source of a silicon (ni = 1010 per cm3) n -channel MOS transistor has an area of
1 sq μm and a depth of 1 μm . If the dopant density in the source is 1019 /cm3 , the
number of holes in the source region with the above volume is approximately
(A) 107 (B) 100
(C) 10 (D) 0

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For the semiconductor
n 0 p 0 = n i2
2 20
p 0 = n i = 1019 = 10 per cm3
n 0 10
Volume of given device,
V = Area # depth
= 1 μm 2 # 1 μm
= 10−8 cm2 # 10−4 cm
= 10−12 cm3
So total no. of holes is,
p = p0 # V
= 10 # 10−12
= 10−11
Which is approximately equal to zero.
MCQ 1.27 A BPSK scheme operating over an AWGN channel with noise power spectral density
of N 0 /2, uses equiprobable signals s1 (t) = 2E sin (ωc t) and s2 (t) =− 2E sin (ωc t)
T T
over the symbol interval (0, T). If the local oscillator in a coherent receiver is ahead
in phase by 45c with respect to the received signal, the probability of error in the
resulting system is
(A) Q c 2E m (B) Q c E m
N0 N0
(C) Q c
2N 0 m
(D) Q c
4N 0 m
E E

In a coherent binary PSK system, the pair of signals s1 (t) and s2 (t) used to represent
binary system 1 and 0 respectively.
s1 (t) = 2E sin ωc t
T
s2 (t) =− 2E sin ω t
c
T
where 0 # t # T , E is the transmitted energy per bit.
General function of local oscillator
φ1 (t) = 2 sin (ω t), 0 # t < T
c
T
But here local oscillator is ahead with 45c. so,
φ1 (t) = 2 sin (ω t + 45c)
c
T
The coordinates of message points are
T
s11 = # s (t) φ (t) dt
0
1 1

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T
= #
0
2E sin ω t
T c
2 sin (ω t + 45c) dt
T c
T
= 2E
T # sin (ω t) sin (ω t + 45c) dt
0
c c
T
= 2E
T
2
T #0
1 [sin 45c + sin (2ω t + 45c)] dt
2 c
T
1 dt + 1 E Tsin (2ω t + 45c) dt
= 1
T
E #
0 2 T 0
c#
1 444444
42 0
444444 43
= E
2
Similarly, s21 =− E
2
Signal space diagram
Now here the two message points are s11 and s21 .
The error at the receiver will be considered.
When : (i) s11 is transmitted and s21 received
(ii) s21 is transmitted and s11 received
So, probability for the 1st case will be as :
P b s21 received l = P (X < 0) (as shown in diagram)
s11 transmitted
= P _ E/2 + N < 0i
= P _N < − E/2 i
Taking the Gaussian distribution as shown below :
Mean of the Gaussian distribution = E/2

Variance = N 0
2
Putting it in the probability function :

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`x + E/2 j
2
P bN < −
2l
0
E =
# 1 e −
2N 0 /2 dx
−3
2π N 0
2
1 e− `x + NE/2 j dx
2
0
= #
−3 πN 0
0
x + E/2
Taking, =t
N 0 /2
dx = N 0 dt
2
So, P _N < − E/2 i =
2
#
3 1 e− t2 dt
E/N 0 2π
Qc
N0 m
E
where Q is error function.

Since symbols are equiprobable in the 2 nd case
So,
P b s11 received l = Q c E m
s21 transmitted N0
So the average probability of error
= 1 ;P b s21 received l + P b s11 received lE
2 s11 transmitted s21 transmitted
= 1 =Q c E m + Q c E mG = Q c E m
2 N0 N0 N0
MCQ 1.28 A transmission line with a characteristic impedance of 100 Ω is used to match a
50 Ω section to a 200 Ω section. If the matching is to be done both at 429 MHz and
1 GHz, the length of the transmission line can be approximately
(A) 82.5 cm (b) 1.05 m
(C) 1.58 cm (D) 1.75 m
Since Z 0 = Z1 Z 2
100 = 50 # 200
This is quarter wave matching. The length would be odd multiple of λ/4 .
l = (2m + 1) λ
4
f1 = 429 MHz, l1 = c = 3 # 108 = 0.174 m

f1 # 4 429 # 106 # 4
8
f2 = 1 GHz , l2 = c = 3 # 10 = 0.075 m
f2 # 4 1 # 109 # 4
Only option (C) is odd multiple of both l1 and l2 .
(2m + 1) = 1.58 = 9
l1

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(2m + 1) = 1.58 - 21
l2
#
t
MCQ 1.29 The input x (t) and output y (t) of a system are related as y (t) = x (τ) cos (3τ) dτ
−3
. The system is
(A) time-invariant and stable (B) stable and not time-invariant
(C) time-invariant and not stable (D) not time-invariant and not stable
# x (τ) cos (3τ) dτ
t
y (t) =
−3
Time invariance :
Let, x (t) = δ (t)
# δ (t) cos (3τ) dτ
t
y (t) =
−3
= u (t) cos (0)

= u (t)
For a delayed input (t − t 0) output is
# δ (t − t ) cos (3τ) dτ
t
y (t, t 0) = 0
−3
= u (t) cos (3t 0)

Delayed output
y (t − t 0) = u (t − t 0)
y (t, t 0) ! y (t − t 0)
System is not time invariant.
Stability :
Consider a bounded input x (t) = cos 3t
1 − cos 6t
# #
t t
y (t) = cos2 3t =
−3 −3 2
# 1dt − 12 # cos 6t dt
t t
=1
2 −3 −3
As t " 3, y (t) " 3 (unbounded)

System is not stable.
MCQ 1.30 The feedback system shown below oscillates at 2 rad/s when
(A) K = 2 and a = 0.75 (B) K = 3 and a = 0.75

(C) K = 4 and a = 0.5 (D) K = 2 and a = 0.5

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K (s + 1)
Y (s) = [R (s) − Y (s)]
s3 + as2 + 2s + 1
K (s + 1) K (s + 1)
Y (s) ;1 + 3 E = 3 R (s)
s + as + 2s + 1
2
s + as2 + 2s + 1
Y (s) [s3 + as2 + s (2 + k) + (1 + k)] = K (s + 1) R (s)
Transfer Function
Y (s) K (s + 1)
H (s) = = 3
R (s) s + as + s (2 + k) + (1 + k)
2
Routh Table :
For oscillation,
a (2 + K) − (1 + K)
=0
a
a = K+1
K+2
Auxiliary equation
A (s) = as2 + (k + 1) = 0
s2 =− k + 1
a
s2 = − k + 1 (k + 2)
(k + 1)
=− (k + 2)
s2
= j k+2
s
jω= j k+2
ω= k+2 = 2 (Oscillation frequency)
k=2
and a = 2 + 1 = 3 = 0.75
2+2 4
MCQ 1.31 The Fourier transform of a signal h (t) is H (jω) = (2 cos ω) (sin 2ω) /ω . The value of
h (0) is
(A) 1/4 (B) 1/2
(C) 1 (D) 2
(2 cos ω) (sin 2ω)
H (jω) =
ω

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= sin 3ω + sin ω
ω ω
We know that inverse Fourier transform of sin c function is a rectangular function.
So, inverse Fourier transform of H (jω)

h (t) = h1 (t) + h2 (t)
h (0) = h1 (0) + h2 (0)
=1+1 =1
2 2
MCQ 1.32 The state variable description of an LTI system is given by
Jxo1N J 0 a1 0NJx1N J0N
K O K OK O K O
Kxo2O = K 0 0 a2OKx2O + K0O u
Kxo O Ka 0 0OKx 3O K 1O
3 3
L P L PL P L P
Jx1N
K O
y = _1 0 0iKx2O
Kx 3O
L P
where y is the output and u is the input. The system is controllable for
(A) a1 ! 0, a2 = 0, a 3 ! 0 (B) a1 = 0, a2 ! 0, a 3 ! 0
(C) a1 = 0, a 3 ! 0, a 3 = 0 (D) a1 ! 0, a2 ! 0, a 3 = 0
General form of state equations are given as
xo = Ax + Bu
yo = Cx + Du
For the given problem
R 0 a 0V R0V
S 1 W S W
A = S 0 0 a2W, B = S0W
SSa 0 0WW SS1WW
3
T X T X
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R 0 a 0VR0V R 0V
S 1 WS W S W
AB = S 0 0 a2WS0W = Sa2W
SSa 0 0WWSS1WW SS 0WW
3
RT 0 XT X T X
0 a1 a2VWRS0VW RSa1 a2VW
S
A2 B = Sa2 a 3 0 0WS0W = S 0W
SS 0 a a 0WWSS1WW SS 0WW
3 1
For controllability it is necessary X T hasX a tank of n = 3 .
T that followingXTmatrix
U = 6B : AB : A2 B@
R0 0 a a V
S 1 2W
= S0 a2 0W
SS1 0 0WW
So, a2 ! T0 X
a1 a 2 ! 0 & a1 ! 0
a 3 may be zero or not.
MCQ 1.33 Assuming both the voltage sources are in phase, the value of R for which maximum
power is transferred from circuit A to circuit B is
(A) 0.8 Ω (B) 1.4 Ω

(C) 2 Ω (D) 2.8 Ω
We obtain Thevenin equivalent of circuit B .
Thevenin Impedance :

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ZTh = R
Thevenin Voltage :
VTh = 3 0c V
Now, circuit becomes as
Current in the circuit, I1 = 10 − 3

2+R
Power transfer from circuit A to B
P = (I 12) 2 R + 3I1
P = :10 − 3D R + 3 :10 − 3D
2
2+R 2+R
P = 49R + 21
(2 + R) 2 (2 + R)
49R + 21 (2 + R)
P =
(2 + R) 2
P = 42 + 70R2
(2 + R)
dP = (2 + R) 70 − (42 + 70R) 2 (2 + R) = 0
2
dR (2 + R) 4
(2 + R) [(2 + R) 70 − (42 + 70R) 2] =0
140 + 70R − 84 − 140R =0
56 = 70R
R = 0.8 Ω
MCQ 1.34 Consider the differential equation
d 2 y (t) dy (t) dy
2 +2 + y (t) = δ (t) with y (t) t = 0 =− 2 and =0
dt dt −
dt t = 0−

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dy
The numerical value of is
dt t = 0+
(A) − 2 (B) − 1
(C) 0 (D) 1
d 2 y (t) 2dy (t)
+ + y (t) = δ (t)
dt 2 dt
By taking Laplace transform with initial conditions
dy
;s Y (s) − sy (0) − dt E + 2 [sy (s) − y (0)] + Y (s) = 1
2
t=0
6s Y (s) + 2s − 0@ + 2 6sY (s) + 2@ + Y (s) = 1

2
&
Y (s) [s2 + 2s + 1] = 1 − 2s − 4
Y (s) = 2− 2s − 3
s + 2s + 1
We know that,
L
If, y (t) Y (s)
dy (t) L
then, sY (s) − y (0)
dt
(− 2s − 3) s
So, sY (s) − y (0) = +2
(s2 + 2s + 1)
= − 2s − 32 s + 2s + 4s + 2
2 2
(s + 2s + 1)
sY (s) − y (0) = s + 2 2 = s + 1 2 + 1
(s + 1) (s + 1) (s + 1) 2
= 1 + 1
s + 1 (s + 1) 2
By taking inverse Laplace transform
dy (t)
= e−t u (t) + te−t u (t)
dt
dy
At t = 0+ , = e0 + 0 = 1
dt t = 0 +
MCQ 1.35 The direction of vector A is radially outward from the origin, with A = krn .
where r2 = x2 + y2 + z2 and k is a constant. The value of n for which d:A = 0 is
(A) − 2 (B) 2
(C) 1 (D) 0
Divergence of A in spherical coordinates is given as
d:A = 12 2 (r 2 Ar )
r 2r

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= 12 2 (krn + 2)
r 2r
= k2 (n + 2) rn + 1
r
= k (n + 2) rn − 1 = 0 (given)
n+2 = 0
n =− 2
MCQ 1.36 A fair coin is tossed till a head appears for the first time. The probability that the
number of required tosses is odd, is
(A) 1/3 (B) 1/2
(C) 2/3 (D) 3/4
Probability of appearing a head is 1/2. If the number of required tosses is odd, we
have following sequence of events.
H, TTH, TTTTH, ...........
P = 1 + b 1 l + b 1 l + .....
3 5
Probability
2 2 2
1
P = 2 =2
1− 1 3
4
MCQ 1.37 In the CMOS circuit shown, electron and hole mobilities are equal, and M1 and M2
are equally sized. The device M1 is in the linear region if
(A) Vin < 1.875 V (B) 1.875 V < Vin < 3.125 V
(C) Vin > 3.125 V (D) 0 < Vin < 5 V
Given the circuit as below :

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Since all the parameters of PMOS and NMOS are equal.

So, μn = μp
COX b l = COX bW l = COX bW l
W
L M1 L M2 L
Given that M1 is in linear region. So, we assume that M2 is either in cutoff or
saturation.
Case 1 : M2 is in cut off
So, I 2 = I1 = 0
Where I1 is drain current in M1 and I2 is drain current in M2 .
μ C
Since, I1 = p OX bW l82VSD ^VSG − VTp h − V SD
2
B
2 L
μp COX W
2 b L l SD ^ SG
& 0= [2V V − VTp h − V SD
2
]
Solving it we get,
2 ^VSG − VTp h = VSD
& 2 ^5 − Vin − 1h = 5 − VD
& Vin = VD + 3
2
For I1 = 0 , VD = 5 V
So, Vin = 5 + 3 = 4 V
2
So for the NMOS
VGS = Vin − 0
= 4 − 0 = 4 V and VGS > VTn
So it can’t be in cutoff region.
Case 2 : M2 must be in saturation region.
So, I1 = I 2
μp COX W μn COX W
2 L6 @ = 2 L (VGS − VTn)
2 (VSG − VTp) VSD − V SD
2 2
& 2 (VSG − VTp) VSD − V SD

2
= (VGS − VTn) 2
& 2 (5 − Vin − 1) (5 − VD) − (5 − VD) 2 = (Vin − 0 − 1) 2
& 2 (4 − Vin) (5 − VD) − (5 − VD) 2 = (Vin − 1) 2

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Substituting VD = VDS = VGS − VTn and for N -MOS & VD = Vin − 1

& 2 (4 − Vin) (6 − Vin) − (6 − Vin) 2 = (Vin − 1) 2
& 48 − 36 − 8Vin =− 2Vin + 1
& 6Vin = 11
& Vin = 11 = 1.833 V
6
So for M2 to be in saturation Vin < 1.833 V or Vin < 1.875 V
MCQ 1.38 A binary symmetric channel (BSC) has a transition probability of 1/8. If the
binary symbol X is such that P (X = 0) = 9/10, then the probability of error for
an optimum receiver will be
(A) 7/80 (B) 63/80
(C) 9/10 (D) 1/10
SOL 1.38
MCQ 1.39 The signal m (t) as shown is applied to both a phase modulator (with k p as the
phase constant) and a frequency modulator (with k f as the frequency constant)
having the same carrier frequency.
The ratio k p /k f (in rad/Hz) for the same maximum phase deviation is
(A) 8π (B) 4π
(C) 2π (D) π
General equation of FM and PM waves are given by
# m (τ) dτE
t
φFM (t) = Ac cos ;ωc t + 2πk f
0
φPM (t) = Ac cos [ωc t + k p m (t)]

For same maximum phase deviation.
#
t
k p [m (t)] max = 2πk f ; m (τ) dτE
0 max

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k p # 2 = 2πk f [x (t)] max

# m (τ) dτ
t
where, x (t) =
0
[x (t)] max = 4
So, k p # 2 = 2π k f # 4
kp
= 4π
kf
MCQ 1.40 The magnetic field among the propagation direction inside a rectangular waveguide
with the cross-section shown in the figure is
Hz = 3 cos (2.094 # 102 x) cos (2.618 # 102 y) cos (6.283 # 1010 t − βz)
The phase velocity v p of the wave inside the waveguide satisfies

(A) v p > c (B) v p = c
(C) 0 < v p < c (D) v p = 0
Hz = 3 cos (2.094 # 102 x) cos (2.618 # 102 y) cos (6.283 # 1010 t − βz)
βx = 2.094 # 102
βy = 2.618 # 102
ω = 6.283 # 1010 rad/s
For the wave propagation,
β = ω 2 − (β 2 + β 2)
x y
c2
Substituting above values,
10 2
β = c 6.283 # 10
3 # 108 m
− (2.0942 + 2.6182) # 10 4
- j261
β is imaginary so mode of operation is non-propagating.
vp = 0

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MCQ 1.41 The circuit shown is a
(A) low pass filter with f3dB = 1 rad/s

(R1 + R2) C
(B) high pass filter with f3dB = 1 rad/s

R1 C
(C) low pass filter with f3dB = 1 rad/s

R1 C
(D) high pass filter with f3dB = 1 rad/s

(R1 + R2) C
First we obtain the transfer function.
0 − Vi (jω) 0 − Vo (jω)
+ =0
1 +R R2
jω C 1
Vo (jω) − Vi (jω)
=
R2 1 +R
jω C 1
Vi (jω) R2
Vo (jω) =−
R1 − j 1
ωC
At ω " 0 (Low frequencies)
1 " 3, so V = 0
ωC o
At ω " 3 (higher frequencies)

1 " 0, so V (jω) =− R2 V (jω)
ωC o
R1 i

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The filter passes high frequencies so it is a high pass filter.

H (jω) = Vo = − R2
Vi R1 − j 1
ωC
H (3) = − R2 = R2
R1 R1
At 3 dB frequency, gain will be 2 times of maximum gain 6H (3)@
H ^ jω0h = 1 H (3)
2
So, R2 = 1 b R2 l
R1 + 2 2
2 1 2 R1
ω0 C
2R 12 = R 12 + 1
ω C2
2
0
R 12 = 1
ω 2C 2
ω0 = 1
R1 C
MCQ 1.42 Let y [n] denote the convolution of h [n] and g [n], where h [n] = (1/2) n u [n] and g [n]
is a causal sequence. If y [0] = 1 and y [1] = 1/2, then g [1] equals
(A) 0 (B) 1/2
(C) 1 (D) 3/2
SOL 1.42 Option (A) id correct.
Convolution sum is defined as
3
y [n] = h [n] * g [n] = / h [n] g [n − k]
k =− 3
3
For causal sequence, y [n] = / h [n] g [n − k]
k=0
y [n] = h [n] g [n] + h [n] g [n − 1] + h [n] g [n − 2] + .....
For n = 0 , y [0] = h [0] g [0] + h [1] g [− 1] + ...........

y [0] = h [0] g [0] g [− 1] = g [− 2] = ....0
y [0] = h [0] g [0] ...(i)
For n = 1, y [1] = h [1] g [1] + h [1] g [0] + h [1] g [− 1] + ....

y [1] = h [1] g [1] + h [1] g [0]
h [1] = b 1 l = 1
1
1 = 1 g [1] + 1 g [0]
2 2 2 2 2
1 = g [1] + g [0]
g [1] = 1 − g [0]
From equation (i),

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y [0] 1
g [0] = = =1
h [0] 1
So, g [1] = 1 − 1 = 0
MCQ 1.43 The state transition diagram for the logic circuit shown is

Let Qn + 1 is next state and Qn is the present state. From the given below figure.
D = Y = AX 0 + AX1
Qn + 1 = D = AX 0 + AX1
Qn + 1 = A Qn + AQn X 0 = Q , X1 = Q
If A = 0, Qn + 1 = Qn (toggle of previous state)
If A = 1, Qn + 1 = Qn
So state diagram is
MCQ 1.44 The voltage gain Av of the circuit shown below is

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(A) Av . 200 (B) Av . 100

(C) Av . 20 (D) Av . 10
DC Analysis :
Using KVL in input loop,

VC − 100IB − 0.7 = 0
VC = 100IB + 0.7 ...(i)
IC - IE = 13.7 − VC = (β + 1) IB
12k
13.7 − VC = 100I ...(ii)
B
12 # 103
Solving equation (i) and (ii),
IB = 0.01 mA
Small Signal Analysis :
Transforming given input voltage source into equivalent current source.

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This is a shunt-shunt feedback amplifier.

Given parameters,
rπ = VT = 25 mV = 2.5 kΩ
IB 0.01 mA
β 100
gm = = = 0.04 s
rπ 2.5 # 1000
Writing KCL at output node
v0 + g v + v0 − vπ = 0
m π
RC RF
v 0 : 1 + 1 D + v π :gm − 1 D = 0
RC RF RF
Substituting RC = 12 kΩ, RF = 100 kΩ, gm = 0.04 s
v 0 (9.33 # 10−5) + v π (0.04) = 0
v 0 =− 428.72Vπ ...(i)
Writing KCL at input node
vi = v π + v π + v π − vo
Rs Rs rπ RF
vi = v 1 + 1 + 1 − v 0
π:
Rs Rs rπ RF D RF
vi = v (5.1 10−4) − v 0
Rs π # RF
Substituting Vπ from equation (i)
vi = − 5.1 # 10−4 v − v 0
0
Rs 428.72 RF
vi =− 1.16 # 10−6 v 0 − 1 # 10−5 v 0 Rs = 10 kΩ (source resistance)
10 # 103
vi −5
3 =− 1.116 # 10
10 # 10
Av = v 0 = 1 - 8.96
vi 10 # 103 # 1.116 # 10−5
MCQ 1.45 If VA − VB = 6 V then VC − VD is
(A) − 5 V (B) 2 V
(C) 3 V (D) 6 V

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In the given circuit
VA − VB = 6 V
So current in the branch will be
IAB = 6 = 3 A
2
We can see, that the circuit is a one port circuit looking from terminal BD as
shown below
For a one port network current entering one terminal, equals the current leaving
the second terminal. Thus the outgoing current from A to B will be equal to the
incoming current from D to C as shown
i.e. IDC = IAB = 3 A
The total current in the resistor 1 Ω will be

I1 = 2 + IDC (By writing KCL at node D )
= 2+3 = 5A
So, VCD = 1 # (− I1)
=− 5 V
MCQ 1.46 The maximum value of f (x) = x3 − 9x2 + 24x + 5 in the interval [1, 6] is
(A) 21 (B) 25
(C) 41 (D) 46
f (x) = x3 − 9x2 + 24x + 5
df (x)
= 3x2 − 18x + 24 = 0
dx

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df (x)
& = x2 − 6x + 8 = 0
dx
x = 4, x = 2
d 2 f (x)
= 6x − 18
dx 2
d 2 f (x)
For x = 2, = 12 − 18 =− 6 < 0
dx2
So at x = 2, f (x) will be maximum
f (x) max
= (2) 3 − 9 (2) 2 + 24 (2) + 5
= 8 − 36 + 48 + 5
= 25
MCQ 1.47 Given that
−5 −3 1 0
A=> H and I = >
0 1H
, the value of A3 is
2 0
(A) 15A + 12I (B) 19A + 30I
(C) 17A + 15I (D) 17A + 21I
Characteristic equation.
A − λI = 0
−5 − λ −3
=0
2 −λ
5λ + λ2 + 6 = 0
λ2 + 5λ + 6 = 0
Since characteristic equation satisfies its own matrix, so
A2 + 5A + 6 = 0 & A2 =− 5A − 6I
Multiplying with A
A3 + 5A2 + 6A = 0
A3 + 5 (− 5A − 6I) + 6A = 0
A3 = 19A + 30I
Common Data Questions
Common Data for Questions 48 and 49 :

With 10 V dc connected at port A in the linear nonreciprocal two-port network
shown below, the following were observed :

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(i) 1 Ω connected at port B draws a current of 3 A

(ii) 2.5 Ω connected at port B draws a current of 2 A
MCQ 1.48 With 10 V dc connected at port A, the current drawn by 7 Ω connected at port B
is
(A) 3/7 A (B) 5/7 A
(C) 1 A (D) 9/7 A
When 10 V is connected at port A the network is
Now, we obtain Thevenin equivalent for the circuit seen at load terminal, let
Thevenin voltage is VTh, 10 V with 10 V applied at port A and Thevenin resistance is
RTh .
VTh,10 V
IL =
RTh + RL
For RL = 1 Ω , IL = 3 A
VTh,10 V
3= ...(i)
RTh + 1
For RL = 2.5 Ω , IL = 2 A
VTh,10 V
= ...(ii)
RTh + 2.5
Dividing above two

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3 = RTh + 2.5
2 RTh + 1
3RTh + 3 = 2RTh + 5
RTh = 2 Ω
Substituting RTh into equation (i)
VTh,10 V = 3 (2 + 1) = 9 V
Note that it is a non reciprocal two port network. Thevenin voltage seen at port B
depends on the voltage connected at port A. Therefore we took subscript VTh,10 V .
This is Thevenin voltage only when 10 V source is connected at input port A. If the
voltage connected to port A is different, then Thevenin voltage will be different.
However, Thevenin’s resistance remains same.
Now, the circuit is
For RL = 7 Ω
VTh,10 V
IL = = 9 = 1A
2 + RL 2 + 7
MCQ 1.49 For the same network, with 6 V dc connected at port A, 1 Ω connected at port B
draws 7/3 A. If 8 V dc is connected to port A, the open circuit voltage at port B is
(A) 6 V (B) 7 V
(C) 8 V (D) 9 V
Now, when 6 V connected at port A let Thevenin voltage seen at port B is VTh,6 V .
Here RL = 1 Ω and IL = 7 A
3
VTh, 6 V = RTh # 7 + 1 # 7
3 3
= 2#7 +7 = 7V
3 3
This is a linear network, so VTh at port B can be written as

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VTh = V1 α + β
where V1 is the input applied at port A.
We have V1 = 10 V , VTh,10 V = 9 V
` 9 = 10α + β ...(i)
When V1 = 6 V , VTh, 6 V = 9 V
` 7 = 6α + β ...(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii)
α = 0.5 , β = 4
Thus, with any voltage V1 applied at port A, Thevenin voltage or open circuit
voltage at port B will be
So, VTh, V = 0.5V1 + 4
1
For V1 = 8 V
VTh,8 V = 0.5 # 8 + 4 = 8 = Voc (open circuit voltage)
Common Data for Question 50 and 51 :

In the three dimensional view of a silicon n -channel MOS transistor shown below,
δ = 20 nm . The transistor is of width 1 μm . The depletion width formed at every
p-n junction is 10 nm. The relative permittivity of Si and SiO 2 , respectively, are
11.7 and 3.9, and ε0 = 8.9 # 10−12 F/m .
MCQ 1.50 The gate source overlap capacitance is approximately

(A) 0.7 fF (B) 0.7 pF
(C) 0.35 fF (D) 0.24 pF
Gate source overlap capacitance.
Co = δWεox ε0 (medium Sio 2 )
tox

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−9 −6 −12
= 20 # 10 # 1 # 10 #−93.9 # 8.9 # 10
1 # 10
= 0.69 # 10−15 F
MCQ 1.51 The source-body junction capacitance is approximately
(A) 2 fF (B) 7 fF
(C) 2 pF (D) 7 pF
Source body junction capacitance.
Cs = Aεr ε0
d
A = (0.2 μm + 0.2 μm + 0.2 μm) # 1 μm + 2 (0.2 μm # 0.2 μm)
= 0.68 μm2
d = 10 nm (depletion width of all junction)
−12
Cs = 0.68 # 10 # 11.7 −# 8.9 # 10−12
10 # 10 9
= 7 # 10−15 F
Linked Answer Questions
Statement for Linked Answer Question 52 and 53 :

An infinitely long uniform solid wire of radius a carries a uniform dc current of
density J
MCQ 1.52 The magnetic field at a distance r from the center of the wire is proportional to
(A) r for r < a and 1/r 2 for r > a (B) 0 for r < a and 1/r for r > a
(C) r for r < a and 1/r for r > a (D) 0 for r < a and 1/r 2 for r > a
For r > a ,
Ienclosed = (πa2) J
# H : dl = Ienclosed
H # 2πr = (πa2) J
H = Io Io = (πa2) J
2πr
H \ 1 , for r > a
r
For r < a ,

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J (πr 2) Jr 2
Ienclosed = = 2
πa 2 a
So, # H : dl= Ienclosed
2
H # 2πr = Jr2
a
H = Jr 2
2πa
H \ r, for r < a
MCQ 1.53 A hole of radius b (b < a) is now drilled along the length of the wire at a distance
d from the center of the wire as shown below.
The magnetic field inside the hole is

(A) uniform and depends only on d
(B) uniform and depends only on b
(C) uniform and depends on both b and d
(D) non uniform
Assuming the cross section of the wire on x -y plane as shown in figure.

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Since, the hole is drilled along the length of wire. So, it can be assumed that the
drilled portion carriers current density of − J .
Now, for the wire without hole, magnetic field intensity at point P will be given as
Hφ1 (2πR) = J (πR2)
Hφ1 (2πR) = JR
2
Since, point o is at origin. So, in vector form
H1 = J (xax + yay)
2
Again only due to the hole magnetic field intensity will be given as.
(Hφ2) (2πr) =− J (πr 2)
Hφ2 = − Jr
2
Again, if we take Ol at origin then in vector form
H2 = − J (xlax + ylay)
2
where xl and yl denotes point ‘P ’ in the new co-ordinate system.
Now the relation between two co-ordinate system will be.
x = xl + d
y = yl
So, H2 = − J [(x − d) ax + yay]
2
So, total magnetic field intensity = H1 + H2 = J dax
2
So, magnetic field inside the hole will depend only on ‘d ’.
Statement for Linked Answer Question 54 and 55 :

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The transfer function of a compensator is given as

Gc (s) = s + a
s+b
MCQ 1.54 Gc (s) is a lead compensator if
(A) a = 1, b = 2 (B) a = 3, b = 2
(C) a =− 3, b =− 1 (D) a = 3, b = 1
jω + a
GC (s) = s + a =
s+b jω + b
Phase lead angle
φ = tan−1 a ω k − tan−1 a ω k
a b
Jω − ωN
−1 K a bO
φ = tan
KK ω 2
OO
1+
L ab P
ω (b − a)
= tan−1 c
ab + ω 2 m
For phase-lead compensation φ > 0
b−a > 0
b >a
Note: For phase lead compensator zero is nearer to the origin as compared to pole,
so option (C) can not be true.
MCQ 1.55 The phase of the above lead compensator is maximum at
(A) 2 rad/s (B) 3 rad/s
(C) 6 rad/s (D) 1/ 3 rad/s
φ = tan−1 a ω k − tan−1 a ω k
a b
dφ 1/a 1/b
= − =0
dω 1 +a k 1 +aωk
ω 2 2
a b
1 + ω2 = 1 + 1 ω2
a ab2 b b a2
1 − 1 = ω2 1 − 1
a b ab b a b l
ω = ab
= 1#2 = 2 rad/ sec
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Q. 56 - Q. 60 carry one mark each.
MCQ 1.56 If (1.001) 1259 = 3.52 and (1.001) 2062 = 7.85, then (1.001) 3321
(A) 2.23 (B) 4.33
(C) 11.37 (D) 27.64
SOL 1.56 Option (D) is correct option.
Let 1.001 = x
So in given data :
x1259 = 3.52
x2062 = 7.85
Again x3321 = x1259 + 2062
= x1259 x2062
= 3.52 # 7.85
= 27.64
MCQ 1.57 Choose the most appropriate alternate from the options given below to complete
the following sentence :
If the tired soldier wanted to lie down, he..................the mattress out on the
balcony.
(A) should take (B) shall take
(C) should have taken (D) will have taken
MCQ 1.58 Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the
following sentence :
Give the seriousness of the situation that he had to face, his........was impressive.
(A) beggary (B) nomenclature
(C) jealousy (D) nonchalance
MCQ 1.59 Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given
below ?
Latitude
(A) Eligibility (B) Freedom
(C) Coercion (D) Meticulousness
MCQ 1.60 One of the parts (A, B, C, D) in the sentence given below contains an ERROR.
Which one of the following is INCORRECT ?
I requested that he should be given the driving test today instead of tomorrow.
(A) requested that (B) should be given

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(C) the driving test (D) instead of tomorrow

Q. 61 - Q. 65 carry two marks each.
MCQ 1.61 One of the legacies of the Roman legions was discipline. In the legious, military
law prevailed and discipline was brutal. Discipline on the battlefield kept units
obedient, intact and fighting, even when the odds and conditions were against
them.
Which one of the following statements best sums up the meaning of the above
passage ?
(A) Through regimentation was the main reason for the efficiency of the Roman
legions even in adverse circumstances.
(B) The legions were treated inhumanly as if the men were animals
(C) Disciplines was the armies inheritance from their seniors
(D) The harsh discipline to which the legions were subjected to led to the odds and
conditions being against them.
MCQ 1.62 Raju has 14 currency notes in his pocket consisting of only Rs. 20 notes and Rs. 10
notes. The total money values of the notes is Rs. 230. The number of Rs. 10 notes
that Raju has is
(A) 5 (B) 6
(C) 9 (D) 10
Let no. of notes of Rs.20 be x and no. of notes of Rs. 10 be y .
Then from the given data.
x + y = 14
20x + 10y = 230
Solving the above two equations we get
x = 9, y = 5
So, the no. of notes of Rs. 10 is 5.
MCQ 1.63 There are eight bags of rice looking alike, seven of which have equal weight and
one is slightly heavier. The weighing balance is of unlimited capacity. Using this
balance, the minimum number of weighings required to identify the heavier bag is
(A) 2 (B) 3
(C) 4 (D) 8

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We will categorize the 8 bags in three groups as :

(i) A1 A2 A 3 , (ii) B1 B2 B 3 , (iii) C1 C2
Weighting will be done as bellow :
1st weighting " A1 A2 A 3 will be on one side of balance and B1 B2 B 3 on the other. It
may have three results as described in the following cases.
Case 1 : A1 A 2 A 3 = B1 B 2 B 3
This results out that either C1 or C2 will heavier for which we will have to perform
weighting again.
2 nd weighting " C1 is kept on the one side and C2 on the other.
if C1 > C2 then C1 is heavier.
C1 < C 2 then C2 is heavier.
Case 2 : A1 A 2 A 3 > B1 B 2 B 3
it means one of the A1 A2 A 3 will be heavier So we will perform next weighting as:
2 nd weighting " A1 is kept on one side of the balance and A2 on the other.
if A1 = A2 it means A 3 will be heavier
A1 > A 2 then A1 will be heavier
A1 < A 2 then A2 will be heavier
Case 3 : A1 A 2 A 3 < B1 B 2 B 3
This time one of the B1 B2 B 3 will be heavier, So again as the above case weighting
will be done.
2 nd weighting " B1 is kept one side and B2 on the other
if B1 = B2 B 3 will be heavier
B1 > B 2 B1 will be heavier
B1 < B 2 B2 will be heavier
So, as described above, in all the three cases weighting is done only two times to
give out the result so minimum no. of weighting required = 2.
MCQ 1.64 The data given in the following table summarizes the monthly budget of an average
household.
Category Amount (Rs.)

Food 4000
Clothing 1200
Rent 2000
Savings 1500
Other expenses 1800
The approximate percentages of the monthly budget NOT spent on savings is

(A) 10% (B) 14%
(C) 81% (D) 86%

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Total budget = 4000 + 1200 + 2000 + 1500 + 1800

= 10, 500
The amount spent on saving = 1500
So, the amount not spent on saving
= 10, 500 − 1500 = 9000
So, percentage of the amount
= 9000 # 100%
10500
= 86%
MCQ 1.65 A and B are friends. They decide to meet between 1 PM and 2 PM on a given day.
There is a conditions that whoever arrives first will not wait for the other for more
than 15 minutes. The probability that they will meet on that days is
(A) 1/4 (B) 1/16
(C) 7/16 (D) 9/16
The graphical representation of their arriving time so that they met is given as
below in the figure by shaded region.
So, the area of shaded region is given by

Area of 4PQRS − (Area of TEFQ + Area of TGSH )
= 60 # 60 − 2 b 1 # 45 # 45 l
2
= 1575
So, the required probability = 1575 = 7

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