MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

1

In the circuit shown below, the inductance $$L$$ is connected to an ac source. The current flowing in the circuit is $$I=I_0 \sin \omega t$$. The voltage drop $$\left(V_L\right)$$ across $$L$$ is

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination) Physics - Alternating Current Question 1 English

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2

A step up transformer is connected to an ac mains supply of $$220 \mathrm{~V}$$ to operate at $$11000 \mathrm{~V}, 88$$ watt. The current in the secondary circuit, ignoring the power loss in the transformer, is

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3

The amplitude of the charge oscillating in a circuit decreases exponentially as $$Q=Q_0 e^{-R t/2 L}$$, where $$Q_0$$ is the charge at $$t=0 \mathrm{~s}$$. The time at which charge amplitude decreases to $$0.50 Q_0$$ is nearly:

[Given that $$R=1.5 \Omega, L=12 \mathrm{~mH}, \ln (2)=0.693$$]

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4

In an ideal transformer, the turns ratio is $$\frac{N_P}{N_S}=\frac{1}{2}$$. The ratio $$V_S: V_P$$ is equal to (the symbols carry their usual meaning) :

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5

A $$10 \mu \mathrm{F}$$ capacitor is connected to a $$210 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$$ source as shown in figure. The peak current in the circuit is nearly $$(\pi=3.14)$$ :

NEET 2024 Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English

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6

An ac source is connected in the given circuit. The value of $\phi$ will be :

NEET 2023 Manipur Physics - Alternating Current Question 7 English

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7

If Z$$_1$$ and Z$$_2$$ are the impedances of the given circuits (a) and (b) as shown in figures, then choose the correct option

NEET 2023 Manipur Physics - Alternating Current Question 8 English

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8

The maximum power is dissipated for an ac in a/an:

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9

For very high frequencies, the effective impedance of the circuit (shown in the figure) will be:-

NEET 2023 Manipur Physics - Alternating Current Question 9 English

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10

In a series LCR circuit, the inductance $$L$$ is $$10 ~\mathrm{mH}$$, capacitance $$C$$ is $$1 ~\mu \mathrm{F}$$ and resistance $$R$$ is $$100 ~\Omega$$. The frequency at which resonance occurs is :-

NEET 2023
11

A $$12 \mathrm{~V}, 60 \mathrm{~W}$$ lamp is connected to the secondary of a step down transformer, whose primary is connected to ac mains of $$220 \mathrm{~V}$$. Assuming the transformer to be ideal, what is the current in the primary winding ?

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12

An ac source is connected to a capacitor C. Due to decrease in its operating frequency

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13

The magnetic energy stored in an inductor of inductance $$4 ~\mu \mathrm{H}$$ carrying a current of $$2 \mathrm{~A}$$ is :

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14

The net impedance of circuit (as shown in figure) will be :

NEET 2023 Physics - Alternating Current Question 11 English

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15

Given below are two statements

Statement I : In an a.c circuit, the current through a capacitor leads the voltage across it.

Statement II : In a.c circuit containing pure capacitance only, the phase difference between the current and voltage is $$\pi$$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

NEET 2022 Phase 2
16

An inductor of inductance 2 mH is connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz ac source. Let the inductive reactance in the circuit is X1. If a 220 V dc source replace the ac source in the circuit, then the inductive reactance in the circuit is X2. X1 and X2 respectively are :

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17

A standard filament lamp consumes 100 W when connected to 200 V ac mains supply. The peak current through the bulb will be :

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18

The peak voltage of the ac source is equal to

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19

A series LCR circuit with inductance 10 H, capacitance 10 $$\mu$$F, resistance 50 $$\Omega$$ is connected to an ac source of voltage, V = 200sin(100t) volt. If the resonant frequency of the LCR circuit is v0 and the frequency of the ac source is v, then

NEET 2022 Phase 1
20
An inductor of inductance L, a capacitor of capacitance C and a resistor of resistance 'R' are connected in series to an ac source of potential difference 'V' volts as shown in figure. Potential difference across L, C and R is 40V, 10V and 40V, respectively. The amplitude of current flowing through LCR series circuit is 10$$\sqrt 2 $$ A. The impedance of the circuit is :

NEET 2021 Physics - Alternating Current Question 21 English
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21
A capacitor of capacitance 'C', is connected across an ac source of voltage V, given by

V = V0sin$$\omega$$t

The displacement current between the plates of the capacitor, would then be given by :
NEET 2021
22
A step down transformer connected to an ac mains supply of 220 V is made to operate at 11 V, 44W lamp. Ignoring power losses in the transformer, what is the current in the primary circuit ?
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23
A series LCR circuit containing 5.0 H inductor, 80$$\mu$$F capacitor and 40$$\Omega$$ resistor is connected to 230V variable frequency ac source. The angular frequencies of the source at which power transferred to the circuit is half the power at the resonant angular frequency are likely to be :
NEET 2021
24
A 40 $$\mu $$F capacitor is connected to a 200 V. 50 Hz ac supply. The rms value of the current on the circuit is, nearly :
NEET 2020 Phase 1
25
A series LCR circuit is connected to an ac voltage source. When L is removed from the circuit, the phase difference between current and voltage is $${\pi \over 3}$$. If instead C is removed from the circuit, the phase difference is again $${\pi \over 3}$$ between current and voltage. The power factor of the circuit is :
NEET 2020 Phase 1
26
An inductor 20 mH, a capacitor 100 $$\mu $$F and a resistor 50 $$\Omega $$ are connected in series across a source of emf, V = 10 sin 314 t. The power loss in the circuit is
NEET 2018
27
The magnetic potential energy stored in a certain inductor is 25 mJ, when the current in the inductor is 60 mA. This inductor is of inductance
NEET 2018
28
Figure shows a circuit that contains three identical resistors with resistance R = 9.0 $$\Omega $$ each, two identical inductors with inductance $$L$$ = 2.0 mH each, and an ideal battery with emf $$\varepsilon = 18V$$. The current $$i$$ through the battery just after the switch closed is

NEET 2017 Physics - Alternating Current Question 61 English
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29
A 100 $$\Omega $$ resistance and a capacitor of 100 $$\Omega $$ reactance are connected in series across a 220 V source. When the capacitor is 50% charged, the peak value of the displacement current is
NEET 2016 Phase 2
30
The potential differences across the resistance, capacitance and inductance are 80 V, 40 V and 100 V respectively in an L-C-R circuit. The power factor of this circuit is
NEET 2016 Phase 2
31
Which of the following combinations should be selected for better tuning of an L-C-R circuit used for combination ?
NEET 2016 Phase 2
32
An inductor 20 mH, a capacitor 50 $$\mu F$$ and a resistor 40 $$\Omega $$ are connected in series across a source of emf V = 10 sin 340t. The power loss in A.C. circuit is
NEET 2016 Phase 1
33
A small signal voltage V(t) = V0 sin$$\omega $$t is applied across an ideal capacitor C
NEET 2016 Phase 1
34
A series R-C circuit is connected to an alternating voltage source. Consider two situations :
(a)  When capacitor is air filled.
(b)  When capacitor is mica filled.
Current through resistor is $$I$$ and voltage across capacitor is $$V$$ then
AIPMT 2015
35
A resistance 'R' draws power 'P' when connected to an AC source. If an inductance is now placed in series with the resistance, such that the impedance of the circuit becomes 'Z'. the power drawn will be
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
36
A transformer having efficiency of 90% is working on 200 V and 3 kW power supply. If the current in the secondary coil is 6 A, the voltage across the secondary coil and the current in the primary coil respectively are
AIPMT 2014
37
The primary of a transformer when connected to a dc battery of 10 Volt draws a current of 1 mA. The number of turns of the primary and secondary windings are 50 and 100 respectively. The voltage in the secondary and the current drawn by the circuit in the secondary are respectively
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
38
A coil of self-inductance L is connected in series with a bulb B and an AC source. Brightness of the bulb decreases when
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39
The instantaneous values of alternating current and voltage in a circuit are given as

$$i = {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$$ sin (100 $$\pi $$t) ampere

$$e = {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}\sin \left( {100\pi t + {\pi \over 3}} \right)$$ Volt

The average power in watts consumed in the circuit is
AIPMT 2012 Mains
40
The current $$(I)$$ in the inductance is varying with time according to the plot shown in figure.

AIPMT 2012 Prelims Physics - Alternating Current Question 50 English
Which one of the following is the correct variation of voltage with time in the coil ?
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
41
In an electrical circuit R, L, C and a.c. voltage source are all connected in series. When L is removed from the circuit, the phase difference between the voltage and the current in the circuit is If instead, C is removed from the circuit, the phase difference is again. The power factor of the circuit is
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
42
A coil has resistance 30 ohm and inductive reactance 20 ohm at 50 Hz frequency. If an ac source, of 200 volt, 100 Hz, is connected across the coil, the current in the coil will be
AIPMT 2011 Mains
43
The r.m.s. value of potential difference V shown in the figure is

AIPMT 2011 Mains Physics - Alternating Current Question 46 English
AIPMT 2011 Mains
44
An ac voltage is applied to a resistance R and an inductor L in series. If R and the inductive reactance are both equal to 3 $$\Omega $$, the phase difference between the applied voltage and the current in the circuit is
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
45
In the ac circuit an alternating voltage e = $$200\sqrt 2 $$sin100t volts is connected to a capacitor of capacity 1 $$\mu $$F. The r.m.s. value of the current in the circuit is
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
46
A condenser of capacity C is charged to a potential difference of V1. The plates of th condenser are then connected to an ideal inductor of inductance L. The current through the inductor when the potential difference across the condenser reduces to V2 is
AIPMT 2010 Mains
47
A 220 volt input is supplied to a transformer. The output circuit draws a current of 2.0 ampere at 440 volts. If the efficiency of the transformer is 80%, the current drwn by the primary windings of the transformer is
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
48
In the given circuit the reading of voltmeter V1 and V2 are 300 volts each. The reading of the voltmeter V3 and ammeter A are respectively

AIPMT 2010 Prelims Physics - Alternating Current Question 44 English
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
49
Power dissipated in an LCR series circuit connected to an A.C. source of emf $$\varepsilon $$ is
AIPMT 2009
50
In an a.c. circuit the e.m.f. ($$\varepsilon $$) and the current

(i)  at any instant are given respectively by
$$\varepsilon $$ = E0sin$$\omega $$t,   $$i$$ = $$I$$0sin($$\omega $$t $$-$$ $$\phi $$)

The average power in the circuit over one cycle of a.c. is
AIPMT 2008
51
A transformer is used to light a 100 W and 110 V lamp from a 220 V mains. If the main current is 0.5 amp, the efficiency of the transformer is approximately
AIPMT 2007
52
The primary and secondary coils of a transformer have 50 and 1500 turns respectively. If the magnetic flux $$\phi $$ linked with the primary coil is given by $$\phi $$ = $$\phi $$0 + 4t, where $$\phi $$ is webers, t is time in seconds and $$\phi $$0 is a constant, the output voltage across the secondary coil is
AIPMT 2007
53
What is the value of inductance L for which the current is maximum in a series LCR circuit with C = 10 $$\mu $$F and $$\omega $$ = 1000 s$$-$$1 ?
AIPMT 2007
54
A transistor-oscillator using a resonant circuit with an inductor L (of negligible resistance) and a capacitor C in series produce oscillations of frequency $$f$$. If L is doubled and C is changed to 4C, the frequency will be
AIPMT 2006
55
The core of a transformer is laminated because
AIPMT 2006
56
A coil of inductive reactance 31 $$\Omega $$ has a resistance of 8 $$\Omega $$. It is placed in series with a condenser of capacitative reactance 25 $$\Omega $$. The combination is connected to an a.c. source of 110 V. The power factor of the circuit is
AIPMT 2006
57
In a circuit L, C and R are connected in series with an alternating voltage source of frquency $$f.$$ The current leads the voltage by 45o. The value of C is
AIPMT 2005
58
A coil of 40 henry inductance is connected in series with a resistance of 8 ohm and the combination is joined to the terminals of a 2 volt battery. The time constant of the circuit is
AIPMT 2004
59
For a series LCR circuit the power loss at resonance is
AIPMT 2002
60
A capacitor of capacity C has reactance X. If capacitance and frequency become double then reactance will be
AIPMT 2001

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