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Dependent Sources - Electric
Circuits Questions and Answers
by Manish
4-5 minutes

This set of Electric Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “The Node-Voltage Method
and Dependent Sources and Some Special Cases”.

1. Nodal analysis is mainly based on __________

a) KCL
b) KVL
c) Wheatstone bridge principle
d) Faraday’s electric laws
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Nodal analysis or Node-Voltage method is
done by identifying the currents at the node and thereby
forming equations.

2. If there are n nodes, then how many node-voltage

equations are required?
a) n
b) n+1

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c) n-1
d) 1
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: If there are n nodes then n-1 nodal equations
are required to describe the circuit.

3. Find VA and VB using Node-Voltage method in the given

circuit.

a) 2.5V, 3.6V
b) 2.87V, 3.25V
c) 2.65V, 3.47V
d) 3.15V, 2.76V
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Node A: VA/2 + (VA-1)/2 + (VA-VB)/1 =2
Node B: (VB-2)/2 + (VB-VA)/1 =1
By solving the above equations required voltages are
obtained.

4. A supernode is between _____________

a) Essential node and reference node
b) Two reference nodes

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c) Two essential nodes

d) Essential node and neutral path
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A supernode is between two essential nodes.

5. Find V3 in the circuit given below.

a) 4.833V
b) 2.616V
c) -4.833V
d) -2.616V
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: supernode: V3-V2 = 5V
Node1: 166V1-100V2-66V3 =132
Node3: -166V1+265V2+99V3 =0
On solving the required voltage is obtained.

6. Find all the node voltages in the given circuit containing

dependent sources.

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a) 10V, 20V, 30V, 40V

b) 15V, 25V, 32V, 45V
c) 10V, -20V, 30V, -40V
d) -15V, 25V, -35V, 45V
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: At supernode: VC-VB=5iX
And ix = (VB-VA)/5. On solving remaining nodes and
forming equations, the required voltage values at nodes are
obtained.

7. What is the voltage at 2nd terminal in the given circuit?

a) 132.57V
b) 137.25V

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c) 173.25V
d) 123.57V
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Given voltage source 135V is in between
essential node and reference node. So that implies V1
=135V. Using this, V2 can be calculated.

8. If there are 5 nodes then the no of nodal equations are

___________
a) 5
b) 0
c) 1
d) 4
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: If there are n nodes then n-1 nodal equations
are required to describe the circuit.

9. If there are (N-2+3) Node-Voltage equations then the

number of nodes in the circuit are __________
a) N+2
b) N+1
c) N
d) N-1
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: If there are n nodes then n-1 nodal equations
are required to describe the circuit. So, given N-2+3 i.e.
N+1 nodal equations and it implies N+2 nodes.

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10. The reference node is also known as __________

a) Essential node
b) Principle node
c) Datum node
d) Neutral node
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The node taken for reference in the network is
known as reference node or datum node.

11. If there are 9 nodes, then how many node-voltage

equations are required?
a) 9
b) 10
c) 8
d) 1
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: If there are n nodes then n-1 nodal equations
are required to describe the circuit.

12. There are 13 branches in a complicated network and

nearly 8 nodes. How many equations are required to solve
the circuit in node-voltage method?
a) 7
b) 13
c) 5
d) 6
View Answer

Answer: a

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Explanation: Branches number is not required in this

method. Only nodes number is required.

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Answers for Experienced
by Manish
4-5 minutes

This set of Electric Circuits Questions and Answers for

Experienced people focuses on “The Mesh-Current Method
and Dependent Sources and Some Special Cases”.

1. The loop which does not contain any other inner loop is
known as _____________
a) A node
b) A mesh
c) A branch
d) A super mesh
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A mesh is defined as a loop which does not
contain any other loop within it.

2. If there are 6 branches and 4 essential nodes, how many

equations are required to describe a circuit in mesh-current
method?
a) 3
b) 6

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c) 4
d) 2
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: In Mesh-Current method, b-(n-1) equations are
required to describe the circuit. b= the number of branches
and n= the number of essential nodes.

3. Find the current flowing through 5Ω resistor in the given

circuit.

a) 0.57A
b) 0.64A
c) 0.78A
d) 0.89A
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: There are 3 meshes in the given circuit.
Assuming currents I1, I2, I3 in the 3 meshes and by applying
KVL, equations will be obtained which on solving gives the
respective currents flowing in the circuits.

4. A Super Mesh analysis could be done when there is a

common _____________ between any two loops.

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a) Voltage source
b) Current source
c) Resistor
d) Both voltage and current source
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A Super Mesh analysis could be done when
there is a common current source between any two loops.

5. Calculate the current flowing through 10Ω resistor in the

circuit shown below.

a) ±0.435A
b) ±0.985A
c) 1.217A
d) 2.782A
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Loop2 and loop3 forms a supermesh.
Supermesh: I3-I2=4
Loop1: 11I1-10I2=2
KVL at Supermesh: -2I1+3I2+3I3=0
Solving these gives the currents flowing in the circuit and
current through 10Ω resistor is either I1-I2 or I2-I1.

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6. Find the power delivered by the voltage source in the

network given below.

a) 65Watts
b) 72Watts
c) 63Watts
d) 76Watts
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: 3 loops and a supermesh between loop1 and
loop3. Using KVL currents are found out. I1=9A, I2=2.5A,
I3=2A. As voltage source is in 1st loop, Power delivered by
voltage source=V*I1.

7. The Mesh-Current method is applicable only for

___________
a) Non-linear networks
b) Equivalent networks
c) Non-planar networks
d) Planar networks
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The Mesh-Current method is applicable only

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for Planar networks. A network is said to be planar if there

are no crossovers in it and it can be drawn freely on a plane
surface.

8. Find the value of VX in the circuit given below.

a) –0.8A
b) +0.8A
c) -4.8A
d) +4.8A
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Applying KVL, currents could be found out.
I1=0.4A, I2=2.4A. VX=-I1R1.

9. A Supermesh is formed between two loops which share a

common voltage source.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Meshes that share a current source with other
meshes, none of which contains a current source in the
outer loop, forms a supermesh.

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10. If 4 equations are required to describe a circuit by

Mesh-Current method and there are n nodes. How many
branches are there in the network?
a) n+5
b) n+3
c) n
d) n-1
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Standard formulae: b-(n-1)
Given b-(n-1) =4 -> b=4+ (n-1) =n+3.

11. If there are 16 branches and 5 essential nodes, how

many equations are required to describe a circuit in mesh-
current method?
a) 12
b) 16
c) 21
d) 9
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: In Mesh-Current method, b-(n-1) equations are
required to describe the circuit. b=the number of branches
and n= the number of essential nodes.

12. Determine the current through 3Ω resistor in the

network given below.

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a) 2A
b) 3A
c) 4A
d) -2A
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Mesh1 and Mesh2 form a super mesh.
Assuming currents I1 and I2 and applying KVL, the current
through required resistor is found out.

13. Mesh analysis is best suitable for _____________

a) Current sources
b) Voltage sources
c) Complex elements
d) Unilateral elements
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Mesh analysis is best suitable for Current
sources.

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Mesh-Current Method Questions
and Answers
by Manish
3-4 minutes

This set of Electric Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “TThe Node-Voltage Method
Versus the Mesh-Current Method”.

1. Which method is best for voltage sources?

a) Mesh analysis
b) Nodal analysis
c) Superposition principle
d) Differentiation method
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Every voltage source connected to the
reference node reduces the equations to be solved. Thus,
the node-voltage method is best for voltage sources.

2. When there is a current source between two loops which

method is preferred?
a) Mesh-voltage analysis
b) Node-current analysis

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c) Supermesh
d) Supernode
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Supermesh is taken into consideration when
there is a current source n between two loops and is
considered as one single loop.

3. Determine the current through 5Ω resistor in the network

given below.

a) 3.38A
b) 6.01A
c) 3.27A
d) 1.27A
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: This problem can be solved quickly by using
the mesh-current method. 3loops=3 KVL equations. Solving
them gives respective currents.

4. Find the power supplied by the dependent voltage source

in the circuit given below.

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a) 400W
b) 383W
c) 412W
d) 148W
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: 3loops=3KVL equations. Solving them gives
currents flowing in the circuit. I1=5A, I2=-1.47A, I3=0.56A
.Power supplied by dependent voltage source =0.4V1 (I1-
I2).

5. Determine the voltage V2 of the network given.

a) 0V
b) 1V
c) 4/7V
d) -4/7V
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Answer: a
Explanation: As there are voltage sources and nodes,
node-voltage method is best suitable. Solving gives V1
=4/7V and V2=0 (since there is no voltage source near
node2).

6. If there are b branches and n nodes, then how many

node-voltage equations are required?
a) n
b) b+1
c) n-1
d) b
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: If there are n nodes then n-1 nodal equations
are required to describe the circuit. Branches do nothing in
this case.

7. There are 6 branches and 2 essential nodes then 3

equations are required to describe a circuit in the mesh-
current method.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In Mesh-Current method, b-(n-1) equations are
required to describe the circuit. b= the number of branches
and n= the number of essential nodes. So, 6-(2-1) =5.

8. Determine V1 of the given network.

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a) -0.17V
b) 4.83V
c) 5V
d) 2.62V
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Supernode: V3-V2=5. Applying KCL at node1
and at supernode gives the equations which on solving,
required voltages are obtained.

9. When there is a voltage source between two nodes

which method is preferred?
a) Mesh-voltage analysis
b) Node-current analysis
c) Supermesh
d) Supernode
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Supernode is taken into consideration when
there is a voltage source n between two nodes.

10. Which is the best-preferred method to calculate currents

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flowing in the circuit?

a) Mesh-voltage analysis
b) Node-current analysis
c) Superposition principle
d) Duality principle
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: By KVL, currents can be easily found out in
mesh-voltage method.

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by Manish
5-6 minutes

This set of Electric Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Source Transformations”.

1. By using source transformation voltage source in series

resistor is replaced by __________
a) Voltage source in series with a resistor
b) Current source in parallel with a resistor
c) Voltage source in parallel with a resistor
d) Current source in series with a resistor
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In Source transformation, a voltage source in
series with a resistor is replaced by a current source in
parallel with the same resistor and vice versa.

2. Source Transformation is _____________

a) Unilateral
b) Unique
c) Bilateral
d) Complicated

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View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In Source transformation, a voltage source in
series with a resistor is replaced by a current source in
parallel with the same resistor and vice versa. So, it is
bilateral.

3. If there are two resistors in parallel and in series with a

voltage source then ___________
a) Parallel resistor has no effect
b) Series resistor has no effect
c) Both has their respective effects
d) Both has no effect on the voltage source
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Answer: a
Explanation: In source transformation, the voltage source in
series with a resistor to be replaced by a current source in
parallel with the same resistor and vice versa. So other
resistors are redundant and have no effect.

4. Using source transformation, calculate the voltage.

a) 4.33V
b) 39V
c) 0.230V
d) 36V
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Answer: b
Explanation: V=IR=13*3=39V.

5. Which element(s) has no effect in the given circuit?

a) 7Ω
b) 10Ω
c) Both 7Ω and 10Ω
d) Voltage source.
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Voltage in series with a resistor in replaced by
a current source but here 10Ω is in parallel. So, it is
redundant and has no effect.

6. The value of current source is __________ after

replacing the given network with a single current source and
a resistor.

a) 70V
b) 60V

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c) 90V
d) 80V
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: In the given circuit 9Ω resistor has no effect.
10*6=60V, 60V+20V=80V.

7. If there is a 12A current source in series with 2Ω and in

parallel with a 4Ω resistor, then voltage V=?
a) 24V
b) 48V
c) 3V
d) 6V
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: 2Ω resistor is redundant. 12*4=48V.

8. Find the current flowing through 4Ω resistor shown in

network below.

a) 1.33A
b) 2.35A
c) 1.66A
d) 2.66A
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Answer: c
Explanation: By using source transformation the above
network is reduced and then by current division rule I4Ω=
5*(2/2+4) =1.66A.

9. Calculate the power delivered by the 50V source.

a) 274W
b) 276W
c) 285W
d) 291W
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: By using source transformation the above
network is reduced and current in the circuit is found out
and later power delivered by 50V source= 50*current in the
circuit= 50*5.48A= 274W.

10. Source transformation can be used for dependent

sources.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Source transformation can be used for

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dependent sources. However, the controlling variable must

not be tampered with any way since the controlled source
operation depends on it.

11. Using source transformation, calculate vm.

a) 2v
b) -2v
c) 1v
d) -1v
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Using source transformation, the network is
reduced and at last voltage is obtained.

12. Find the voltage value Vm in the circuit given below.

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a) -3V
b) 3V
c) 2.1V
d) -2.1V
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Using source transformation, the voltage
source in series with a resistor to be replaced by a current
source in parallel with the same resistor and vice versa.

13. Source transformation technique is mainly based on

__________ law.
a) Newton’s
b) Kirchhoff’s
c) Ohm’s
d) Einstein’s
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Ohm’s law: V=iR. By using this, the voltage/
current sources are reduced.

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14. In source transformation,

a) Voltage sources remain same
b) Current sources remain same
c) Both voltage and current sources undergo change
d) Resistances/Impedances remain same
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Answer: d
Explanation: In source transformation, only the particular
voltage/current sources change whereas the resistances
remain same.

15. If there are five 20V voltage sources in parallel, then in

source transformation __________
a) All are considered
b) Only one is considered
c) All are ignored
d) Only 2 are considered
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In parallel, voltages are same. So, only is
considered and rest are ignored.

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Experienced
by Manish
4-6 minutes

This set of Electric Circuits Interview Questions and

Answers for Experienced people focuses on “Thevenin and
Norton Equivalents, More on Deriving a Thevenin
Equivalent”.

1. Find the voltage across 24Ω resistor by using Thevenin’s

theorem.

a) 8V
b) 9V
c) 1V
d) 6V
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Answer: a
Explanation: 1. Remove 24Ω resistor and calculate the
voltage across the open circuit.
2. Calculate the thevenin’s resistance and by using it, the
thevenin’s current.
3. V24Ω=I*R (can also verify by using Nodal analysis).

2. Calculate Thevenin’s voltage for the network shown

below where the voltage source is 4V.

a) 6V
b) 4.71V
c) 5V
d) 1V
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In the circuit given, thevenin’s voltage is
nothing but the open circuit voltage which is Vx. Applying
KVL, it is obtained.

3. Find the Thevenin’s resistance for the network given.

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a) 6.75Ω
b) 5.85Ω
c) 4.79Ω
d) 1.675Ω
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Remove all the voltage/current sources and
calculate the equivalent resistance.

4. Find the current through (5+j4) Ω resistor.

a) 0.9-j0.2 A
b) 0.78-j0.1 A

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c) 2.7-j0.5 A
d) 1A
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: 1. Remove the 5+j4 Ω branch and calculate
thevenin’s voltage.
(V= v across 6Ω resistor- v across 8Ω resistor)
2. Calculate Zth. (10//6 and 8//8)
3. Current= (Vth/ (Zth+Z).

5. The voltage across 6Ω resistor is __________

a) 7.5V
b) 6.78V
c) 20V
d) 8.5V
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Remove the resistor across which voltage is to
be calculated and short circuit it. By using short circuit
current and resistance calculate the current across 6Ω
resistor and thereby voltage. (In this 10Ω resistor is also
short-circuited since 10//0).

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6. Find the Norton’s current for the circuit given below.

a) 5A
b) 3.33A
c) 4A
d) 1.66A
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: IN= (20/10) + (10/5).

7. Calculate IN for the given network.

a) 0A
b) 1A
c) 4.37A
d) 0.37A

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View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Using nodal analysis Vx is calculated. IN
=Vx/4.

8. Calculate RTh for the network given.

a) 8Ω
b) 7Ω
c) 2Ω
d) 1Ω
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: 5//20 and then in series with 3Ω resistor.

9. Thevenin’s equivalent circuit consists of a ____________

a) Voltage source in series with a resistor
b) Current source in parallel with a resistor
c) Voltage source in parallel with a resistor
d) Current source in series with a resistor
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Answer: a
Explanation: Thevenin’s equivalent circuit contains a

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Voltage source in series with a resistor.

10. Norton’s equivalent circuit consists of a _____________

a) Voltage source in series with a resistor
b) Current source in parallel with a resistor
c) Both voltage and current sources
d) Current source in series with a resistor
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Answer: b
Explanation: Norton’s equivalent circuit consists of a
Current source in parallel with a resistor.

11. Thevenin’s voltage is equal to ____________

a) Short circuit voltage
b) Open circuit current
c) Open circuit voltage
d) Short circuit current
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Answer: c
Explanation: Thevenin’s voltage is equal to open circuit
voltage.

12. Norton’s current is equal to ____________

a) Short circuit voltage
b) Open circuit current
c) Open circuit voltage
d) Short circuit current
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Answer: d
Explanation: Norton’s current is equal to Short circuit

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current.

13. Thevenin’s resistance RTh = ___________

a) VTh/ISC
b) VSC/ITh
c) VTh/ITh
d) VSC /ISC
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Answer: a
Explanation: Thevenin’s resistance is defined as the ratio of
open circuit voltage to the short circuit current across the
terminals of the original circuit.

14. What is the expression forthe thevenin’s current if there

is an external resistance in series with the RTh?
a) VTh/ITh
b) VTh/ (RTh-R)
c) VTh/ (RTh+R)
d) VTh/RTh
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: ITh= VTh/ (RTh+R).

15. One can find the thevenin’s resistance simply by

removing all voltage/current sources and calculating
equivalent resistance.
a) False
b) True
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Answer: b

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Explanation: Yes. One can find the thevenin’s resistance

simply by removing all voltage/current sources and
calculating equivalent resistance.

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Questions and Answers
by Manish
5-6 minutes

This set of Electric Circuits Multiple Choice Questions &

Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Maximum Power Transfer
and Superposition”.

1. Which of the following is the example to describe the

efficiency of power transfer?
a) Communication systems
b) Power utility systems
c) Instrumentation systems
d) Telecom systems
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Answer: b
Explanation: Power utility systems are good examples for
this case as they are concerned with the generation,
transmission and distribution of power in large quantities.

2. In a network maximum power transfer occurs when

__________
a) RTh= -RL

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b) RTh/RL =0
c) RTh= RL
d) RTh+RL= 1
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Answer: c
Explanation: Maximum power transfer occurs when load
resistance equals the thevenin’s resistance.

3. Maximum power in terms of the thevenin’s voltage and

load resistance __________
a) (VTh) 2 /4RL
b) (VTh) 2 *4RL
c) (VTh) 2 +4RL
d) 4RL/ (VTh) 2
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Answer: a
Explanation: Pmax= v*i= i*R*i= i2RL = (VTh/(RTh+RL))2*RL.
Max power occurs when RL=RTh.

4. Calculate the maximum power delivered across RL of the

circuit given.

a) 900W
b) 1025W
c) 2025W

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d) 1500W
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Answer: c
Explanation: Pmax= (VTh/(RTh+RL))2*RL (RTh=RL)
VTh= (150/150+30)*540= 450V
RTh=(150*30)/180= 25Ω (the given resistors are in parallel).

5. Determine the maximum power delivered to the load in

the network given.

a) 4.68W
b) 5.75W
c) 3.16W
d) 6.84W
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Load is given across node V2 and reference
path. It implies the thevenin’s voltage is V2. By using nodal
analysis this voltage is found out.
RTh=RL= 10Ω//5Ω and in series with 2Ω and then parallel
with 3Ω=1.92Ω
Max power = (VTh) 2 /4RL = 4.688W.

6. The Superposition principle is obeyed by ____________

a) Linear networks
b) Non-linear networks

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c) Lateral networks
d) Trilateral networks
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Answer: a
Explanation: A linear system obeys Superposition Principle.
In a linear network parameters are constant i/e/ won’t
change with voltage and current.

7. According to Superposition principle response in one

element is the algebraic sum of responses by individual
sources acting alone.
a) False
b) True
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: According to Superposition principle response
in one element is the algebraic sum of responses by
individual sources acting alone while other sources are non-
operative.

8. Find the current in the 3Ω resistor of the given network

using Superposition principle.

a) 2.5A
b) 3.125A

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c) 6.525A
d) 5.625A
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: 1.When 20v source acting alone: current
source is replaced by open circuit. Req= 5+3=8Ω and
Current I= 20/8=2.5A
2. When 5A source acting alone: 20v source is replaced by
a short circuit. By current division rule, I3= 25/8=3.125A
Total current through I3= 2.5+3.125=5.625A.

9. Find the current in 5Ω resistor near 12V source using

superposition principle in network given

a) 2.9A
b) -2.9A
c) 1A
d) -1A
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Only 3 sources are considered (12V, 10A,
20V), other is dependent (10I).
12v source: I=0.6A
10A source: I=-2.5A through 5Ω resistor and I=7.5A
20v source: I=-1A

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Total current = 0.6+ (-2.5) + (-1) = -2.9A.

10. If there are 5 sources in a network out of which 3 are

dependent and 2 are independent. For superposition
principle ___________ sources are considered.
a) 5
b) 3
c) 2
d) 0
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Answer: c
Explanation: Only independent sources are considered
while using Superposition principle. Dependent sources are
never deactivated while using this principle.

11. Find the current in the 1Ω resistor of the given circuit.

a) 4A
b) 1.33A
c) 2A
d) 0.66A
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: when all the sources are acting alone the

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corresponding currents are found out using current division

rule and finally all are summated to get the required current
through the1Ω resistor. (Current = 1.33+0.66+2=4A).

12. Find the value of RL in given circuit.

a) 4Ω
b) 5Ω
c) 3Ω
d) 1.66Ω
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: RTh=RL= (2//2) + 2=3Ω.

13. Calculate the maximum power delivered to load in the

network given.

a) 1.56W
b) 1.66W
c) 2.33W

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d) 2.79W
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: 1.Calculation of VTh. (by using mesh analysis)
2. Calculation of Norton’s current.
3. Calculation of RTh. (RTh=VTh/IN)
4. RTh=RL and PMax= VTh/4RL.

14. In AC networks, maximum power is delivered when

__________
a) ZL*ZS*=0
b) ZL+ZS*=1
c) ZL=-ZS*
d) ZL=ZS*
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Max power is delivered when load impedance
equals complex conjugate of the source impedance.

15. Superposition principle states that at a time

__________ source(S) acts.
a) All the given sources
b) Only voltage sources
c) Only one source
d) Only current sources
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Only one source acts at a time. Remaining
sources are non-operative during this period.

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