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The document outlines basic electrical engineering concepts, including units of resistance, capacitance, and inductance, as well as the V-I characteristics of resistors. It explains the differences between linear and non-linear components, the behavior of resistors in DC and AC circuits, and provides examples of using voltage and current divider rules. Additionally, it discusses the behavior of passive components in series and parallel circuits and includes a simple DC circuit design with analysis.

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Basic Electrical Engineering QA Fixed

The document outlines basic electrical engineering concepts, including units of resistance, capacitance, and inductance, as well as the V-I characteristics of resistors. It explains the differences between linear and non-linear components, the behavior of resistors in DC and AC circuits, and provides examples of using voltage and current divider rules. Additionally, it discusses the behavior of passive components in series and parallel circuits and includes a simple DC circuit design with analysis.

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Basic Electrical Engineering Concepts and Problems

1. What is the unit of resistance, capacitance, and inductance?

Resistance is measured in Ohms (Ohm), capacitance in Farads (F), and inductance in Henrys (H).

2. Define the V-I characteristics of a resistor.

The V-I characteristic of a resistor is a straight line through the origin, showing a linear relationship between

voltage and current (Ohm's Law: V = IR).

3. Explain the difference between linear and non-linear components.

Linear components have a constant relationship between voltage and current, while non-linear components

do not (e.g., resistors vs. diodes).

4. What is meant by the leading and lagging response in AC circuits?

In AC circuits, if the current leads the voltage, it is a leading response (common in capacitive circuits). If the

current lags behind the voltage, it is a lagging response (common in inductive circuits).

5. Describe how resistors behave in DC vs AC circuits.

Resistors behave the same in both DC and AC circuits. They oppose current flow and convert electrical

energy into heat regardless of current type.

6. Solve a problem using the voltage divider rule.

Example: For two resistors R1=2 Ohm and R2=3 Ohm in series across a 10V supply, voltage across R2 =

10V × (3 / (2+3)) = 6V.


Basic Electrical Engineering Concepts and Problems

7. Solve a problem using the current divider rule.

Example: For two resistors R1=2 Ohm and R2=3 Ohm in parallel with total current 5A, current through R1 =

5A × (3 / (2+3)) = 3A.

8. What is the behavior of passive components in a parallel circuit?

In parallel circuits, voltage across all passive components is the same, but the total current divides among the

branches.

9. Explain the effect of connecting passive components in series.

In series, the same current flows through all components, but the total voltage is divided among them.

10. Design a simple DC circuit and analyze its behavior.

Design: A 12V battery connected to two resistors R1 = 4 Ohm and R2 = 2 Ohm in series.

Total resistance = 6 Ohm; Current = 12V / 6 Ohm = 2A

Voltage across R1 = 2A × 4 Ohm = 8V

Voltage across R2 = 2A × 2 Ohm = 4V.

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