AC Circuit Analysis Techniques: Master AC Circuit Analysis with Phasors and Complex Impedances

Question 1

In an AC circuit, the phase angle between voltage and current represents the:

Accepted Answer

Time delay between the voltage and current peaks

Answer

Ratio of the voltage amplitude to the current amplitude

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Power factor of the circuit

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Impedance of the circuit

Question 2

For a purely inductive circuit, the complex impedance is:

Accepted Answer

A positive imaginary number

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A positive real number

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A negative real number

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A negative imaginary number

Question 3

In a series AC circuit, the total impedance is:

Accepted Answer

The sum of the individual impedances

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The difference of the individual impedances

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The product of the individual impedances

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The quotient of the individual impedances

Question 4

Which of the following factors affects the resonant frequency of a parallel LC circuit?

Accepted Answer

Both inductance and capacitance

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Inductance

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Capacitance

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Frequency

Question 5

A transformer is used to:

Accepted Answer

Change the voltage of an AC signal

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Change the current of an AC signal

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Change the frequency of an AC signal

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Change the power of an AC signal

Question 6

In a balanced three-phase system, the phase shift between each phase voltage is:

Accepted Answer

120 degrees

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60 degrees

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240 degrees

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360 degrees

Question 7

Which of the following methods is NOT used to analyze AC circuits?

Accepted Answer

Norton's theorem

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Phasor analysis

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Complex impedance analysis

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Kirchhoff's laws

Question 8

Which statement accurately describes AC circuits?

Accepted Answer

AC circuits can comprise any combination of resistors, capacitors, and inductors.

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Only resistors and capacitors can be present in AC circuits.

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Only resistors and inductors can be present in AC circuits.

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Inductors cannot be components of AC circuits.

Question 9

Determine the power factor of an AC circuit with purely resistive impedance.

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

0

Answer

0.5

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2

Question 10

Which instrument is used to measure the frequency of an AC signal?

Accepted Answer

Frequency counter

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Voltmeter

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Ammeter

Answer

Oscilloscope

Question 11

Which of the following techniques is used to analyze AC circuits with multiple frequency components?

Accepted Answer

Fourier analysis

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Laplace transform

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Z-transform

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Time-domain reflectometry

Question 12

The power factor (PF) of an AC circuit is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The ratio of real power to apparent power

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The ratio of apparent power to reactive power

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The ratio of reactive power to real power

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The ratio of complex power to real power

Question 13

The admittance (Y) of a capacitor in an AC circuit is:

Accepted Answer

Equal to the reciprocal of its capacitance (1/C)

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Equal to its capacitance (C)

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Equal to the product of its capacitance and frequency (Cω)

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Equal to the quotient of its capacitance and frequency (C/ω)

Question 14

The quality factor (Q) of an inductor represents its:

Accepted Answer

Ratio of energy stored to energy dissipated

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Ratio of energy dissipated to energy stored

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Resonant frequency

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Inductance

Question 15

In power distribution, transformers play a crucial role in conveying electrical energy efficiently over extended distances. Their primary function is to:

Accepted Answer

Effectively minimize transmission losses.

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Prevent the occurrence of short circuits.

Answer

Boost current levels.

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Convert alternating currents to direct currents.

Question 16

Determine the phasor representation of a sinusoidal voltage with a peak value of 10 V and a frequency of 60 Hz.

Accepted Answer

10 e^(j120πt)

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10 sin(120πt)

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10 cos(120πt)

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10 e^(-j120πt)

Question 17

Which of the following properties does NOT apply to an inductor?

Accepted Answer

Dissipation of energy as heat

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Energy storage in its magnetic field

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Opposition to current changes

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Inductive reactance

Question 18

Identify the circuit element that exhibits constant impedance over a range of frequencies.

Accepted Answer

Resistor

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Inductor

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Capacitor

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Diode

Question 19

Determine the power factor of a circuit with a resistance of 10 Ω and an inductance of 10 mH at a frequency of 1 kHz.

Accepted Answer

0.707

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0.5

Answer

0.866

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1.0

Question 20

State the primary function of a transformer in an AC circuit.

Accepted Answer

Voltage conversion

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Current conversion

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Frequency conversion

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Energy storage

Question 21

In AC circuits, what accurately describes impedance?

Accepted Answer

A complex quantity influenced by frequency, incorporating both magnitude and phase angle.

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Solely determined by resistance, making it purely resistive.

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Inversely related to admittance, with impedance being the reciprocal of admittance.

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Has no impact on current flow within AC circuits.

Question 22

Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of AC circuits based on their series, parallel, or combination composition?

Accepted Answer

Series circuits have one current path, higher total resistance, and a phase shift between voltage and current.

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Parallel circuits have multiple current paths, lower total resistance, and no phase shift between voltage and current.

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Combination circuits mix series and parallel connections, showing traits of both.

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AC circuits are always either series or parallel, never combined.

Question 23

In a lossless capacitor, how is energy stored and transferred?

Accepted Answer

By the displacement of charges on its plates

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By the conduction of electrons through the capacitor

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By the generation of a magnetic field around the capacitor

Question 24

In an AC circuit, the complex impedance Z is given by Z = R + jX, where R is the resistance and X is the reactance. If the circuit contains only a resistor, what is the value of X?

Accepted Answer

0

Answer

R

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jR

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-jR

Question 25

In an AC circuit with a resistor, inductor, and capacitor in series, which condition indicates resonance?

Accepted Answer

Capacitive reactance equals inductive reactance

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Inductive reactance equals resistance

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Capacitive reactance exceeds inductive reactance

Question 26

Which of the following accurately defines reactance in an AC circuit?

Accepted Answer

Opposition to the AC current due to either inductance or capacitance

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Impedance in a purely resistive circuit

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Resistance caused solely by resistive components

Question 27

Express the complex form of a voltage phasor with a magnitude of 12 V and a phase angle of 45°

Accepted Answer

12∠45° V

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45∠12° V

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12 V

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-12∠45° V

Question 28

Calculate the power factor of an AC circuit with a resistance of 8 Ω and an inductance of 6 mH at a frequency of 50 Hz.

Accepted Answer

0.71 lagging

Answer

0.8 leading

Answer

1

Answer

0.5 lagging

Question 29

Which instrument is suitable for measuring AC current?

Accepted Answer

Ammeter

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Ohmmeter

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Voltmeter

Question 30

Determine the resonant frequency of an AC circuit containing a 15 μF capacitor and a 10 mH inductor.

Accepted Answer

106.1 Hz

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60 Hz

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150 Hz

Question 31

What is the primary advantage of transmitting power using AC over DC?

Accepted Answer

Higher efficiency over extended distances

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Enhanced power quality

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Reduced transmission line expenses

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Lower voltage drop

Question 32

What is the main purpose of a transformer in an AC circuit?

Accepted Answer

To adjust voltage or current levels

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To filter out unwanted frequencies

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To isolate different parts of a circuit

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To regulate voltage

Question 33

In an AC circuit, the phase angle between the voltage and current is determined by:

Accepted Answer

The complex impedance of the circuit

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The capacitance of the circuit

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The frequency of the applied voltage

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The resistance of the circuit

Question 34

The power factor of a circuit is defined as the ratio of:

Accepted Answer

Real power to apparent power

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True power to reactive power

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Apparent power to reactive power

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Reactive power to apparent power

Question 35

The resonance frequency in a parallel RLC circuit occurs when:

Accepted Answer

XL = XC

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XL > XC

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R = 0

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XL < XC

Question 36

In an AC circuit with a capacitor, the capacitive reactance is:

Accepted Answer

Inversely proportional to frequency

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Directly proportional to frequency

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Independent of frequency

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Proportional to the square of frequency

Question 37

In a series RLC circuit, the circuit's quality factor (Q-factor) is given by:

Accepted Answer

Q = XL / R

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Q = XC / R

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Q = R / XL

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Q = (XL + XC) / R

Question 38

The power dissipated in an inductor in an AC circuit is:

Accepted Answer

Zero

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Equal to the inductive reactance multiplied by the current

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Equal to the inductance multiplied by the current

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Equal to the voltage multiplied by the current

Question 39

The voltage across a resistor in an AC circuit is:

Accepted Answer

In phase with the current

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30 degrees out of phase with the current

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90 degrees out of phase with the current

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180 degrees out of phase with the current

Question 40

In an AC circuit, the superposition theorem can be applied to:

Accepted Answer

Determine individual component currents and voltages

Answer

Calculate the total circuit power

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Find the circuit's resonant frequency

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Determine the overall circuit impedance

Question 41

In a purely resistive AC circuit, what is the value of the power factor?

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

-1

Answer

0

Answer

0.5

Question 42

Define the quality factor of an AC circuit.

Accepted Answer

Q = ωL/R

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Q = ωC/R

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Q = C/R

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Q = L/R

Question 43

State the purpose of using a Norton equivalent circuit.

Accepted Answer

To simplify complex circuits and facilitate analysis.

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To increase circuit complexity

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To reduce circuit power dissipation

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To increase circuit accuracy

Question 44

In a Thévenin equivalent circuit, what does the Thévenin equivalent voltage represent?

Accepted Answer

The voltage measured across the circuit's open terminals

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The power dissipated in the entire circuit

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The current flowing through the entire circuit

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The voltage across the resistor in the circuit

Question 45

In a parallel RLC circuit, the total current is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

The phasor sum of the individual branch currents.

Answer

The maximum of the individual branch currents.

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The average of the individual branch currents.

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The minimum of the individual branch currents.

Question 46

The primary purpose of a resonant circuit is to:

Accepted Answer

Maximize power transfer from a source to a load.

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Increase voltage across a capacitor.

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Minimize current flow in a circuit.

Question 47

In an AC circuit, which quantity remains independent of frequency?

Accepted Answer

Resistance.

Answer

Inductance.

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Capacitance.

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Impedance.

Question 48

Which of the following is the correct expression for the impedance of a capacitor in an AC circuit?

Accepted Answer

Z = 1/(2πfC)

Answer

Z = fC

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Z = -1/(2πfC)

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Z = 2πfC

Question 49

A series RLC circuit has a resonant frequency of 100 Hz. If the inductance is 0.5 H, what is the capacitance?

Accepted Answer

250 μF

Answer

625 μF

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500 μF

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125 μF

Question 50

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using phasors in AC circuit analysis?

Accepted Answer

Can be difficult to visualize

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Simplification of calculations

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Applicable to all AC circuits

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Precise and accurate

Question 51

Which of the following AC circuit components stores energy in its magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

Inductor

Answer

Diode

Answer

Capacitor

Answer

Resistor

Question 52

A transformer is used in AC circuits to:

Accepted Answer

Change voltage or current levels

Answer

Filter out harmonics

Answer

Amplify signals

Answer

Convert AC to DC