A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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A phasor is
Correct Answer: Option A — A line which represents the magnitude and phase of an alternating quantity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A line which represents the magnitude and phase of an alternating quantity is the correct answer to “A phasor is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 2 of 40
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In AC. circuits, laminated iron is invariably used in order to
Correct Answer: Option A — Reduce eddy current loss
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reduce eddy current loss is the correct answer to “In AC. circuits, laminated iron is invariably used in order to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 3 of 40
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The power factor of a D.C. circuit is always
Correct Answer: Option B — Unity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Unity is the correct answer to “The power factor of a D.C. circuit is always”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 4 of 40
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A pure inductance connected across 250 V, 50 Hz supply consumes 100 W. This consumption can be attributed to
Correct Answer: Option D — The statement given is false
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The statement given is false is the correct answer to “A pure inductance connected across 250 V, 50 Hz supply consumes 100 W. This consumption can be attributed to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 5 of 40
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In a series resonant circuit, the impedance of the circuit is
Correct Answer: Option A — Minimum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Minimum is the correct answer to “In a series resonant circuit, the impedance of the circuit is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 6 of 40
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In series resonant circuit, increasing inductance to its twice value and reducing capacitance to its half value
Correct Answer: Option D — Will increase the selectivity of the circuit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Will increase the selectivity of the circuit is the correct answer to “In series resonant circuit, increasing inductance to its twice value and reducing capacitance to its half value”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 7 of 40
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Power factor of the following circuit will be zero
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both B and C is the correct answer to “Power factor of the following circuit will be zero”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 8 of 40
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Form Factor is the ratio of
Correct Answer: Option C — $$\frac{{{\text{Root Mean Square value}}}}{{{\text{Average value}}}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{{\text{Root Mean Square value}}}}{{{\text{Average value}}}}$$ is the correct answer to “Form Factor is the ratio of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 9 of 40
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The form factor is the ratio of
Correct Answer: Option B — r.m.s. value to average value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
r.m.s. value to average value is the correct answer to “The form factor is the ratio of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 10 of 40
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In each of the three coils of a three phase generator, an alternating voltage having an r.m.s. value of 220 V is induced. Which of the following values is indicated by the voltmeters?
Correct Answer: Option A — 220 V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
220 V is the correct answer to “In each of the three coils of a three phase generator, an alternating voltage having an r.m.s. value of 220 V is induced. Which of the following values is indicated by the voltmeters”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 11 of 40
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The period of a sine wave is ___________ seconds. Its frequency is
Correct Answer: Option D — 50 Hz
Detailed Academic Explanation:
50 Hz is the correct answer to “The period of a sine wave is ___________ seconds. Its frequency is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 12 of 40
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The time constant of the capacitance circuit is defined as the time during which voltage
Correct Answer: Option C — Rises to 63.2% of its final steady value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rises to 63.2% of its final steady value is the correct answer to “The time constant of the capacitance circuit is defined as the time during which voltage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 13 of 40
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The square waveform of current has following relation between r.m.s. value and average value.
Correct Answer: Option A — r.m.s. value is equal to average value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
r.m.s. value is equal to average value is the correct answer to “The square waveform of current has following relation between r.m.s. value and average value.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 14 of 40
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The r.m.s. value of pure cosine function is
Correct Answer: Option B — 0.707 of peak value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.707 of peak value is the correct answer to “The r.m.s. value of pure cosine function is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 15 of 40
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The phosphors for which of the following pair are 180° out of phase for VL, VC and VR?
Correct Answer: Option C — VC and VL
Detailed Academic Explanation:
VC and VL is the correct answer to “The phosphors for which of the following pair are 180° out of phase for VL, VC and VR”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 16 of 40
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The r.m.s. value of half wave rectified sine wave is 200 V. The r.m.s. value of full wave rectified AC. will be
Correct Answer: Option A — 282.8 V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
282.8 V is the correct answer to “The r.m.s. value of half wave rectified sine wave is 200 V. The r.m.s. value of full wave rectified AC. will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 17 of 40
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In an AC. circuit, a low value of kVAR compared with kW indicates
Correct Answer: Option B — High power factor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High power factor is the correct answer to “In an AC. circuit, a low value of kVAR compared with kW indicates”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 18 of 40
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If two sinusoids of the same frequency but of different amplitudes and phase angles are subtracted, the resultant is
Correct Answer: Option A — A sinusoid of the same frequency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A sinusoid of the same frequency is the correct answer to “If two sinusoids of the same frequency but of different amplitudes and phase angles are subtracted, the resultant is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 19 of 40
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If a sinusoidal wave has frequency of 50 Hz with 30 A r.m.s. current which of the following equation represents this wave?
Correct Answer: Option A — 42.42 sin 314 t
Detailed Academic Explanation:
42.42 sin 314 t is the correct answer to “If a sinusoidal wave has frequency of 50 Hz with 30 A r.m.s. current which of the following equation represents this wave”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 20 of 40
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The apparent power drawn by an A.C. circuit is 10 kVA and active power is 8 kW. The reactive power in the circuit is
Correct Answer: Option B — 6 kVAR
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6 kVAR is the correct answer to “The apparent power drawn by an A.C. circuit is 10 kVA and active power is 8 kW. The reactive power in the circuit is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 21 of 40
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What will be the phase angle between two alternating waves of equal frequency, when one wave attains maximum value the other is at zero value?
Correct Answer: Option C — 90°
Detailed Academic Explanation:
90° is the correct answer to “What will be the phase angle between two alternating waves of equal frequency, when one wave attains maximum value the other is at zero value”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 22 of 40
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Power factor of an inductive circuit is usually improved by connecting capacitor to it in
Correct Answer: Option A — Parallel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Parallel is the correct answer to “Power factor of an inductive circuit is usually improved by connecting capacitor to it in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 23 of 40
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In R-L-C series resonant circuit magnitude of resonance frequency can be changed by changing the value of
Correct Answer: Option D — L or C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
L or C is the correct answer to “In R-L-C series resonant circuit magnitude of resonance frequency can be changed by changing the value of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 24 of 40
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Which of the following circuit component opposes the change in the circuit voltage ?
Correct Answer: Option B — Capacitance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Capacitance is the correct answer to “Which of the following circuit component opposes the change in the circuit voltage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 25 of 40
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For the same peak value, which of the following wave has the least mean value?
Correct Answer: Option A — Half wave rectified sine wave
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Half wave rectified sine wave is the correct answer to “For the same peak value, which of the following wave has the least mean value”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 26 of 40
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In a sine wave the slope is constant
Correct Answer: Option D — No where
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No where is the correct answer to “In a sine wave the slope is constant”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 27 of 40
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For the same peak value which of the following wave will 'have the highest r.m.s. value?
Correct Answer: Option A — Square wave
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Square wave is the correct answer to “For the same peak value which of the following wave will 'have the highest r.m.s. value”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 28 of 40
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In a R-L-C circuit
Correct Answer: Option D — All above are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All above are correct is the correct answer to “In a R-L-C circuit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 29 of 40
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Power factor of the following circuit will be unity
Correct Answer: Option C — Resistance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Resistance is the correct answer to “Power factor of the following circuit will be unity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 30 of 40
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The voltage of domestic supply is 220 V. This figure represents
Correct Answer: Option B — r.m.s. value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
r.m.s. value is the correct answer to “The voltage of domestic supply is 220 V. This figure represents”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 31 of 40
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A parallel AC. circuit in resonance will
Correct Answer: Option B — Have a high impedance
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Have a high impedance is the correct answer to “A parallel AC. circuit in resonance will”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 32 of 40
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The peak value of a sine wave is 200 V. Its average value is
Correct Answer: Option A — 127.4 V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
127.4 V is the correct answer to “The peak value of a sine wave is 200 V. Its average value is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 33 of 40
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The product of apparent power and cosine of the phase angle between circuit voltage and current is
Correct Answer: Option A — True power
Detailed Academic Explanation:
True power is the correct answer to “The product of apparent power and cosine of the phase angle between circuit voltage and current is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following waves has the highest value of peak factor ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Half wave rectified sine wave
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Half wave rectified sine wave is the correct answer to “Which of the following waves has the highest value of peak factor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 35 of 40
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In a purely inductive circuit
Correct Answer: Option A — Actual power is zero
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Actual power is zero is the correct answer to “In a purely inductive circuit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 36 of 40
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Pure inductive circuit takes power from the A.C. line when
Correct Answer: Option A — Applied voltage decreases but current increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Applied voltage decreases but current increases is the correct answer to “Pure inductive circuit takes power from the A.C. line when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 37 of 40
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The reactance offered by a capacitor to alternating current of frequency 50 Hz is 20 ohms. If frequency is increased to 100 Hz, reactance becomes __________ ohms.
Correct Answer: Option C — 10
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 is the correct answer to “The reactance offered by a capacitor to alternating current of frequency 50 Hz is 20 ohms. If frequency is increased to 100 Hz, reactance becomes __________ ohms.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 38 of 40
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Time constant of a circuit is the time in seconds taken after the application of voltage to each
Correct Answer: Option C — 63% of maximum value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
63% of maximum value is the correct answer to “Time constant of a circuit is the time in seconds taken after the application of voltage to each”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 39 of 40
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Magnitude of current at resonance in R-L-C circuit
Correct Answer: Option A — Depends upon the magnitude of R
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Depends upon the magnitude of R is the correct answer to “Magnitude of current at resonance in R-L-C circuit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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Question 40 of 40
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Inductance of a coil Varies
Correct Answer: Option D — All of above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of above is the correct answer to “Inductance of a coil Varies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory.
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A_C Fundamentals_ Circuits And Circuit Theory — Part 1
Master the next curriculum module with 40 exam-standard MCQs.
In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.