NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

A Basic Course on Electric and Magnetic Circuits

Assignment - 1

TYPE OF QUESTION: MCQ

Select the most appropriate answer

Number of questions: 10 Each question carries 2 marks. Total mark: 10 x 2 = 20

QUESTION 1:
A 15 V source with an internal resistance of 0.3 Ω is connected to a load resistance of 5 Ω. Calculate the
current (IL) through the load and voltage (VL) across it.
(A) IL = 2.63 A and VL = 14.52 V
(B) IL = 2.42 A and VL = 13.85 V
(C) IL = 2.83 A and VL = 14.15 V
(D) IL = 2.77 A and VL = 13.95 V

Correct answer: (C)

Solution:
The given problem can be demonstrated as

Ω a
IL
+
15V VL Ω
-

IL = 15/(0.3+5) = 2.83 A
VL = 15 – (0.3 x 2.83) = 14.15 V
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 2:
An electric circuit with a 20A current source having internal resistance 15000 Ω is connected to a load
resistance of 5 Ω. Find the current (IL) through the load resistance and the voltage (VS) across the source.
(A) IL = 19.993 A and VS = 99.967 V
(B) IL = 19.996 A and VS = 99.976 V
(C) IL = 19.992 A and VS = 99.334 V
(D) IL = 19.995 A and VS = 99.975 V

Correct answer: (A)

Solution:
The given problem can be demonstrated as

a
+ ISh IL

20 A Vs Ω Ω

-
b

15000
IL = 20 × 15000+5 (using current division principle)
= 19.993 𝐴
5
VS = 𝐼𝑠ℎ × 15000 = (20 × 15000+5) × 15000 = 99.967 𝑉

Also, VS = 𝐼𝐿 × 5 = 99.967 𝑉
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 3:
Calculate the equivalent star resistances of the given delta resistances as in the circuit.

1 1

Ω Ω R1

3 R3 R2
Ω 2
2 3

(A) R1 = 2.42 Ω, R2 = 3.03 Ω, and R3 = 5.22 Ω

(B) R1 = 2.49 Ω, R2 = 3.08 Ω, and R3 = 5.27 Ω
(C) R1 = 2.47 Ω, R2 = 3.09 Ω, and R3 = 5.29 Ω
(D) R1 = 2.44 Ω, R2 = 3.06 Ω, and R3 = 5.21 Ω

Correct answer: (C)

Solution:
𝑅12 𝑅13 7×12
𝑅1 = (𝑅 = 7+12+15 = 2.47 Ω
12 +𝑅13 +𝑅23 )

𝑅12 𝑅23 7×15

𝑅2 = (𝑅 = 7+12+15 = 3.09 Ω
12 +𝑅13 +𝑅23 )

𝑅13 𝑅23 12×15

𝑅3 = = = 5.29 Ω
(𝑅12 +𝑅13 +𝑅23 ) 7+12+15
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 4:

Find the value of the current (I) from the 10V source.

I Ω

Ω Ω
+ Ω
10V
-
Ω Ω
Ω

(A) I = 0.74 A
(B) I = 0.75 A
(C) I = 0.76 A
(D) I = 0.77 A

Correct answer: (D)

Solution:
At first, the delta connected resistances are converted to star equivalent resistances as shown in the circuit.

Ω Ω
I I
1 1

Ω R1 Ω R1

+ R2 R3 + R2 R3
10V 2 3 10V 2 3
- Ω -
Ω Ω Ω Ω
Ω 4
Ω 4

2×5
𝑅1 = =1Ω
5+2+3
2×3
𝑅2 = 5+2+3 = 0.6 Ω
3×5
𝑅3 = 5+2+3 = 1.5 Ω

Total resistance seen by the source = 5 + 1 + (0.6+6)||(1.5+4) + 4 = 13 Ω

I = V/R = 10/13 = 0.77 A

 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 5:
Obtain the equivalent resistance Rab across terminals ab for the circuit and find the current I.

a I

Ω Ω
120V + Ω
- Ω
Ω Ω

(A) Rab = 9.647 Ω and I = 12.485 A

(B) Rab = 9 Ω and I = 12.458 A
(C) Rab = 9 Ω and I = 12.485 A
(D) Rab = 9 Ω and I = 12.458 A

Correct answer: (D)

Solution:
At first, convert the star network comprising the Ω, Ω, and Ω resistors to delta network, let us select
𝑅1 = 10Ω, 𝑅2 = 20Ω, 𝑅3 = 5Ω
𝑅2 𝑅3 20×5
𝑅𝐴 = 𝑅2 + 𝑅3 + 𝑅1
= 20 + 5 + 10
= 35Ω

𝑅1 𝑅3 10×5
𝑅𝐵 = 𝑅1 + 𝑅3 + 𝑅2
= 10 + 5 + 20
= 17.5Ω

𝑅1 𝑅2 10×20
𝑅𝐶 = 𝑅1 + 𝑅2 + 𝑅3
= 10 + 20 + 5
= 70Ω
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

The circuit across ab terminals becomes

a a

Ω Ω 9 Ω
Ω Ω ≡ Ω
Ω
Ω Ω

b b

Combining the three pairs of resistors in parallel, we obtain

70||30 = 21Ω
12.5||17.5 = 7.292Ω
15||35 = 10.5Ω

Now,
17.792×21
𝑅𝑎𝑏 = (7.292 + 10.5)||21 = 17.792+21 = 9.632Ω
𝑉 120
I = 𝑅 𝑠 = 9.632 = 12.458 𝐴
𝑎𝑏
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 6:
Calculate the value of Rab as seen from terminals ab in the circuit.

Ω
Ω Ω Ω
a
Ω Ω
Ω RR
ab ab
Ω Ω

(A) Rab = Ω
(B) Rab = Ω
(C) Rab = 8Ω
(D) Rab = Ω

Correct answer: (C)

Solution:
Identify the 11, 23, and 31 Ω as star resistances and convert to corresponding delta resistances as shown
RA1 = 56.8 Ω
RB = Ω
RC = 88 Ω

Ω
RC2
RA2
RB2
Ω RabR
ab
RB1

RC1 RA1
Ω

b
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Identify the 55, 46, and 61 Ω as star resistances and convert to a delta resistances with
RA2 = 188.93Ω
RB2 = 142.48Ω
RC2 = 158.02Ω
Then RC1||31 = 24.59Ω
RB1||RB2 = 32.53Ω
25||RA2 = 22.08Ω
Converting the upper delta resistances to equivalent star resistances as shown and simplifying

a a
Ω

8 Ω 8Ω
8Ω 8Ω
Ω Ω Rab Rab Ω Rab
Rab

9Ω 8 Ω
9Ω 8 Ω

b b

(24.18+24.59)||(3.38+56.83) = 48.77||60.21 = 26.94

Rab = 63||(16.41+26.94) = 25.68Ω
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 7:
Find node voltages V1 and V2 in the circuit.

(A) V1 = 53.33V and V2 = -44.44V

(B) V1 = 44.44V and V2 = 53.33V
(C) V1 = 44.44V and V2 = 63.33V
(D) V1 = 63.33V and V2 = -44.44V

Correct answer: (B)

Solution:
[𝐺][𝑉] = [𝐼]
1 1 1
+ −
[8 4 8 ] [𝑉1 ] = [10]
1 1 1 𝑉2 20
− +
8 8 6
Solving the above equation results in
V1 = 44.44 V
𝑉2 = 53.33 𝑉
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 8:
Find the node voltages at 1 and 2 using nodal analysis method.

1 Ω 2

Ω Ω
Ω Ω
+ 25V - 50V
- +

(A) V1 = -2.61V and V2 = -26.1V

(B) V1 = -26.1V and V2 = 2.61V
(C) V1 = -29.1V and V2 = 2.61V
(D) V1 = 2.61V and V2 = -29.1V

Correct answer: (D)

Solution:
Converting the voltages sources to current sources, we can write

1 Ω 2

Ω Ω 5A Ω Ω 25A

[𝐺][𝑉] = [𝐼]
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

1 1 1 1
+ + −
[2 5 10 10 ] [𝑉1 ] = [ 5 ]
1 1 1 1 𝑉2 −25
− + +
10 10 4 2
Solving the above equation results in
V1 = 2.61 V
𝑉2 = −29.1 𝑉
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 9:
Find Vo as indicated in the circuit using nodal analysis.

8Ω

+ Vo -
4A 2A
Ω

Ω Ω Ω Ω

(A) Vo = 1.6 V
(B) Vo = -1.6 V
(C) Vo = 16 V
(D) Vo = -16 V

Correct answer: (A)

Solution:
Applying nodal analysis method, we get the following equations

8Ω

+ Vo -
4A 2A
V2 Ω V3
V1 V4

Ω Ω Ω Ω

9V1 − V4 = 32
3V2 − V3 = −16
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

V2 − 3V3 = 8
V1 − 9V4 = −16
Solving the above equations results in
V1 = 3.8V
V2 = -7V
V3 = -5V
V4 = 2.2V

V0 = V1 - V4 = 3.8-2.2 = 1.6V
 NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 10:
Determine node voltages using nodal analysis method for the circuit.

Ω V4

Ω
Ω V2 Ω
V1 V3
Ω
4A 8Ω Ω

(A) V1 = 22.05 V, V2 = 15.055 V, V3 = 25.52 V, V4 = 14.842 V

(B) V1 = 25.52 V, V2 = 22.05 V, V3 = 14.842 V, V4 = 15.055 V
(C) V1 = 15.055 V, V2 = 14.842 V, V3 = 22.05 V, V4 = 25.52 V
(D) V1 = 14.842 V, V2 = 25.52 V, V3 = 15.055 V, V4 = 22.05 V

Correct answer: (B)

Solution:
Applying nodal analysis method, we get the following equations.

21V1 – 20V2 – V4 = 80
-80V1 + 98V2 – 8V3 = 0
-2V2 + 5V3 – 2V4 = 0
3V1 + 6V3 – 11V4 = 0
Solving the above equations results in
V1 = 25.52V
V2 = 22.05V
V3 = 14.842V
V4 = 15.055V