BEE Tutorial 1

Practice/Tutorial Problems (KCL, KVL, Star-Delta/Delta-Star Transformation, Source

Transformation, Mesh, and Nodal Analysis)
1. A connection is made consisting of resistance A in series with a parallel combination of
resistances B and C. Three resistors of value 10 Ω, 5 Ω, 2 Ω are provided. Consider all possible
permutations of the given resistors into the positions A, B, C, and identify the configurations
with maximum possible overall resistance, and also the ones with minimum possible overall
resistance. The ratio of maximum to minimum values of the resistances (up to second decimal
place) is ______.
2. In the figure shown, the value of the current I (in Amperes) is ______.

3. A fully charged mobile phone with a 12 V battery is good for a 10-minute talk-time. Assume
that, during the talk-time, the battery delivers a constant current of 2 A and its voltage drops
linearly from 12 V to 10 V. How much energy does the battery deliver during this talk-time?
4. Find the equivalent resistance.

Ans: 11 Ω
5. (a) Find the node voltages V1 and V2. (Refer Fig. 5 (a))
(b) Find I0 flowing through the 2 Ω resistance. (Refer Fig. 5 (b))

Fig. Q 5 (a) Fig. Q 5 (b)

 Ans: Q5 (a) -22/3V, -16/3V
Q5 (b) 10.67 A
6. If the 12 Ω resistor draws a current of 2 A as shown in the figure, Find the value of resistance
R.

Ans: 2 Ω
7. In the given circuit, find the values of V1 and V2?

Ans: 5 V,25 V
8. In the given circuit, each resistor has a value equal to 1 Ω. Find the equivalent resistance across
terminals ‘a-b’.

Ans: 8/15 Ω
9. Find the current flowing through 5 Ω resistance.

5Ω

5A 5V 8V
10. Find the mesh currents.

1 2

3
15 A
+ Vx -

Vx/9

2 1

11. Find the equivalent resistance across terminals “A-B”, if each resistance value is R.

B
R

Ans: 5/6 R Ω
12. Find the power absorbed by the 59 Ω resistance.

2100 V
7Ω
18 Ω

59 Ω
6Ω 14 Ω

12 Ω 28 Ω
10 Ω

Ans: 31.248 kW
13. Find the current flowing through 10 Ω resistance.

24 Ω 13 Ω
4Ω

30 Ω 17 Ω
8Ω 12 Ω
10 Ω

30 Ω
12 Ω

180 V

Ans: 3.842 A
14. Find the unknown resistance R.

4A
6Ω
50 V RΩ
7Ω

Ans: 3.5 Ω