JEE Alternating Currents Questions

Question 1 JEE Mains

For ac circuit shown in figure, R = 100 k$$\Omega$$ and C = 100 pF and the phase difference between $$V_{in}$$ and $$(V_B - V_A)$$ is $$90^{\circ}$$. The input signal frequency is $$10^x$$ rad/sec, where 'x' is ______.

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Question 2 JEE Mains

An alternating voltage $$V(t) = 220\sin 100\pi t$$ volt is applied to a purely resistive load of $$50 \Omega$$. The time taken for the current to rise from half of the peak value to the peak value is:

Question 3 JEE Mains

In an a.c. circuit, voltage and current are given by: $$V = 100\sin(100t)$$ V and $$I = 100\sin\left(100t + \frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$ mA respectively. The average power dissipated in one cycle is:

Question 4 JEE Mains

The primary side of a transformer is connected to 230 V, 50 Hz supply. The turn ratio of primary to secondary winding is 10 : 1. Load resistance connected to the secondary side is 46 $$\Omega$$. The power consumed in it is :

Question 5 JEE Mains

A transformer has an efficiency of 80% and works at 10 V and 4 kW. If the secondary voltage is 240 V, then the current in the secondary coil is:

Question 6 JEE Mains

An ac source is connected in given series LCR circuit. The rms potential difference across the capacitor of $$20\mu\text{F}$$ is ______ V.

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Question 7 JEE Mains

When a coil is connected across a $$20$$ V dc supply, it draws a current of $$5$$ A. When it is connected across $$20$$ V, $$50$$ Hz ac supply, it draws a current of $$4$$ A. The self inductance of the coil is ______ mH. (Take $$\pi = 3$$)

Question 8 JEE Mains

When a dc voltage of $$100 \text{ V}$$ is applied to an inductor, a dc current of $$5 \text{ A}$$ flows through it. When an ac voltage of peak value $$200 \text{ V}$$ is connected to inductor, its inductive reactance is found to be $$20\sqrt{3} \Omega$$. The power dissipated in the circuit is _______ W.

Question 9 JEE Mains

A capacitor of reactance $$4\sqrt{3} \Omega$$ and a resistor of resistance $$4\Omega$$ are connected in series with an ac source of peak value $$8\sqrt{2} \text{ V}$$. The power dissipation in the circuit is ______ W.

Question 10 JEE Mains

A power transmission line feeds input power at 2.3 kV to a step down transformer with its primary winding having 3000 turns. The output power is delivered at 230 V by the transformer. The current in the primary of the transformer is 5 A and its efficiency is 90%. The winding of transformer is made of copper. The output current of transformer is ____ A.

Question 11 JEE Mains

A series combination of resistor of resistance 100 $$\Omega$$, inductor of inductance 1 H and capacitor of capacitance 6.25 $$\mu$$F is connected to an ac source. The quality factor of the circuit will be _____.

Question 12 JEE Mains

In the circuit shown in the figure, the ratio of the quality factor and the band width is _____ s.

Question 13 JEE Mains

In the circuit shown in the figure, the ratio of the quality factor and the band width is _____ s.

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Question 14 JEE Advanced

A series LCR circuit is connected to a 45 sin($$\omega t$$) Volt source. The resonant angular frequency of the circuit is $$10^5$$ rad s$$^{-1}$$ and current amplitude at resonance is $$I_0$$. When the angular frequency of the source is $$\omega = 8 \times 10^4$$ rad s$$^{-1}$$, the current amplitude in the circuit is 0.05 $$I_0$$. If $$L = 50$$ mH, match each entry in List-I with an appropriate value from List-II and choose the correct option.

List-IList-II
(P)$$I_0$$ in mA(1)44.4
(Q)The quality factor of the circuit(2)18
(R)The bandwidth of the circuit in rad s$$^{-1}$$(3)400
(S)The peak power dissipated at resonance in Watt(4)2250
(5)500
Question 15 JEE Mains

A sinusoidal voltage $$V(t) = 210\sin 3000t$$ volt is applied to a series LCR circuit in which $$L = 10$$ mH, $$C = 25$$ $$\mu$$F and $$R = 100\Omega$$. The phase difference $$\Phi$$ between the applied voltage and resultant current will be

Question 16 JEE Mains

An alternating emf $$E = 440\sin 100\pi t$$ is applied to a circuit containing an inductance of $$\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\pi}$$ H. If an a.c. ammeter is connected in the circuit, its reading will be:

Question 17 JEE Mains

A direct current of $$4 \text{ A}$$ and an alternating current of peak value $$4 \text{ A}$$ flow through resistance of $$3 \Omega$$ and $$2 \Omega$$ respectively. The ratio of heat produced in the two resistances in same interval of time will be:

Question 18 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit has $$L = 0.01$$ H, $$R = 10 \ \Omega$$ and $$C = 1 \ \mu F$$ and it is connected to ac voltage of amplitude $$(V_m)$$ 50 V. At frequency 60% lower than resonant frequency, the amplitude of current will be approximately

Question 19 JEE Mains

A transformer operating at primary voltage 8 kV and secondary voltage 160 V serves a load of 80 kW. Assuming the transformer to be ideal with purely resistive load and working on unity power factor, the loads in the primary and secondary circuit would be

Question 20 JEE Mains

The equation of current in a purely inductive circuit is $$5\sin(49\pi t - 30°)$$. If the inductance is 30 mH then the equation for the voltage across the inductor, will be

Question 21 JEE Mains

To increase the resonant frequency in series LCR circuit,

Question 22 JEE Mains

The current flowing through an ac circuit is given by $$I = 5\sin(120\pi t)$$ A. How long will the current take to reach the peak value starting from zero?

Question 23 JEE Mains

The RMS value of conduction current in a parallel plate capacitor is $$6.9 \mu A$$. The capacity of this capacitor, if it is connected to $$230 \text{ V}$$ AC supply with an angular frequency of $$600 \text{ rad s}^{-1}$$, will be

Question 24 JEE Mains

A circuit element X when connected to an AC supply of peak voltage 100 V gives a peak current of 5 A which is in phase with the voltage. A second element Y when connected to the same AC supply also gives the same value of peak current which lags behind the voltage by $$\frac{\pi}{2}$$. If X and Y are connected in series to the same supply, what will be the rms value of the current in ampere?

Question 25 JEE Mains

A resistance of $$40$$ $$\Omega$$ is connected to a source of alternating current rated $$220$$ V, $$50$$ Hz. Find the time taken by the current to change from its maximum value to the rms value :

Question 26 JEE Mains

For a series $$LCR$$ circuit, $$I$$ vs $$\omega$$ curve is shown

(a) To the left of $$\omega_r$$, the circuit is mainly capacitive.
(b) To the left of $$\omega_r$$, the circuit is mainly inductive.
(c) At $$\omega_r$$, impedance of the circuit is equal to the resistance of the circuit.
(d) At $$\omega_r$$, impedance of the circuit is 0.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Question 27 JEE Mains

Given below are two statements :
Statement-I: The reactance of an ac circuit is zero. It is possible that the circuit contains a capacitor and an inductor.
Statement-II: In ac circuit, the average power delivered by the source never becomes zero.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Question 28 JEE Mains

A $$220$$ V, $$50$$ Hz AC source is connected to a $$25$$ V, $$5$$ W lamp and an additional resistance $$R$$ in series (as shown in figure) to run the lamp at its peak brightness, then the value of $$R$$ (in ohm) will be

Question 29 JEE Mains

An inductor of 0.5 mH, a capacitor of 200 $$\mu$$F and a resistor of 2 $$\Omega$$ are connected in series with a 220 V ac source. If the current is in phase with the emf, the frequency of ac source will be ______ $$\times 10^2$$ Hz.

Question 30 JEE Mains

As shown in the figure an inductor of inductance $$200$$ mH is connected to an AC source of emf $$220$$ V and frequency $$50$$ Hz. The instantaneous voltage of the source is $$0$$ V when the peak value of current is $$\frac{\sqrt{a}}{\pi}$$ A. The value of $$a$$ is ______.

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Question 31 JEE Mains

A $$110$$ V, $$50$$ Hz, AC source is connected in the circuit (as shown in figure). The current through the resistance $$55$$ $$\Omega$$, at resonance in the circuit, will be ______ A.

Question 32 JEE Mains

A capacitor of capacitance 500 $$\mu$$F is charged completely using a DC supply of 100 V. It is now connected to an inductor of inductance 50 mH to form an LC circuit. The maximum current in LC circuit will be _____ A.

Question 33 JEE Mains

In the given circuit, the magnitude of $$V_L$$ and $$V_C$$ are twice that of $$V_R$$. Given that $$f = 50$$ Hz, the inductance of the coil is $$\frac{1}{K\pi}$$ mH. The value of $$K$$ is ______.

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Question 34 JEE Mains

The effective current $$I$$ in the given circuit at very high frequencies will be ______ A.

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Question 35 JEE Mains

The frequencies at which the current amplitude in an LCR series circuit becomes $$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$$ times its maximum value, are 212 rad s$$^{-1}$$ and 232 rad s$$^{-1}$$. The value of resistance in the circuit is $$R = 5 \ \Omega$$. The self inductance in the circuit is _____ mH.

Question 36 JEE Mains

To light, a $$50 \text{ W}$$, $$100 \text{ V}$$ lamp is connected, in series with a capacitor of capacitance $$\dfrac{50}{\pi\sqrt{x}} \mu F$$, with $$200 \text{ V}$$, $$50 \text{ Hz}$$ AC source. The value of $$x$$ will be ______.

Question 37 JEE Mains

An AC source is connected to an inductance of $$100$$ mH, a capacitance of $$100$$ $$\mu$$F and a resistance of $$120$$ $$\Omega$$ as shown in figure. The time in which the resistance having a thermal capacity $$2$$ J °C$$^{-1}$$ will get heated by $$16°$$C is ______ s.

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Question 38 JEE Mains

In a series LCR circuit, the inductance, capacitance and resistance are $$L = 100$$ mH, $$C = 100$$ $$\mu$$F and $$R = 10$$ $$\Omega$$ respectively. They are connected to an AC source of voltage $$220$$ V and frequency of $$50$$ Hz. The approximate value of current in the circuit will be ______ A.

Question 39 JEE Mains

A telegraph line of length $$100$$ km has a capacity of $$0.01$$ $$\mu$$F km$$^{-1}$$ and it carries an alternating current at $$0.5$$ kilo cycle per second. If minimum impedance is required, then the value of the inductance that needs to be introduced in series is ______ mH. (If $$\pi = \sqrt{10}$$)

Question 40 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit driven by 300 V at a frequency of 50 Hz contains a resistance R = 3 k$$\Omega$$, an inductor of inductive reactance $$X_L = 250\pi$$ $$\Omega$$ and an unknown capacitor. The value of capacitance to maximise the average power should be: (take $$\pi^2 = 10$$)

Question 41 JEE Mains

An L.C.R. circuit contains resistance of 110 $$\Omega$$ and a supply of 220 V at 300 rad s$$^{-1}$$ angular frequency. If only capacitance is removed from the circuit, current lags behind the voltage by 45°. If on the other hand, only the inductor is removed the current leads by 45° with the applied voltage. The R.M.S. current flowing in the circuit will be:

Question 42 JEE Mains

For the given circuit, comment on the type of transformer used:

Question 43 JEE Mains

In a circuit consisting of a capacitance and a generator with alternating emf, $$E_g = E_{go}\sin\omega t$$, $$V_C$$ and $$I_C$$ are the voltage and current. Correct phasor diagram for such circuit is:

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Question 44 JEE Mains

An AC current is given by $$I = I_1 \sin\omega t + I_2 \cos\omega t$$. A hot wire ammeter will give a reading:

Question 45 JEE Mains

In a series LCR circuit, the inductive reactance $$(X_L)$$ is 10 $$\Omega$$ and the capacitive reactance $$(X_C)$$ is 4 $$\Omega$$. The resistance $$(R)$$ in the circuit is 6 $$\Omega$$. The power factor of the circuit is :

Question 46 JEE Mains

The angular frequency of alternating current in a L-C-R circuit is 100 rad s$$^{-1}$$. The components connected are shown in the figure. Find the value of inductance of the coil and capacity of condenser.

Question 47 JEE Mains

An $$RC$$ circuit as shown in the figure is driven by a $$AC$$ source generating a square wave. The output wave pattern monitored by $$CRO$$ would look close to:

Question 48 JEE Mains

In the given circuit the AC source has $$\omega = 100$$ rad s$$^{-1}$$. Considering the inductor and capacitor to be ideal, what will be the current $$I$$ flowing through the circuit?

Question 49 JEE Mains

For a series LCR circuit with $$R = 100$$ $$\Omega$$, $$L = 0.5$$ mH and $$C = 0.1$$ pF connected across 220 V - 50 Hz AC supply, the phase angle between current and supplied voltage and the nature of the circuit is:

Question 50 JEE Mains

Two simple harmonic motion, are represented by the equations
$$y_1 = 10\sin\left(3\pi t + \frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$; $$y_2 = 5\left(\sin 3\pi t + \sqrt{3}\cos 3\pi t\right)$$
Ratio of amplitude of $$y_1$$ to $$y_2$$ = $$x$$ : 1. The value of $$x$$ is _________.

Question 51 JEE Mains

A common transistor radio set requires 12 V D.C. for its operation. The D.C. source is constructed by using a transformer and a rectifier circuit, which are operated at 220 V A.C. on standard domestic A.C. supply. The number of turns of secondary coil are 24, then the number of turns of primary are ______

Question 52 JEE Mains

Two circuits are shown in figure (a) and (b). At a frequency of _________ rad s$$^{-1}$$ the average power dissipated in one cycle will be the same in both the circuits.

Question 53 JEE Mains

A resonance circuit having inductance $$2 \times 10^{-4}$$ H and resistance 6.28 $$\Omega$$ respectively oscillates at 10 MHz frequency. The value of quality factor of this resonator is ______. $$\pi = 3.14$$

Question 54 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit of $$R = 5$$ $$\Omega$$, $$L = 20$$ mH and $$C = 0.5$$ $$\mu$$F is connected across an AC supply of 250 V, having variable frequency. The power dissipated at resonance condition is ___ $$\times 10^2$$ W.

Question 55 JEE Mains

A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 250 V is applied to a series LCR circuit, in which $$R = 8$$ $$\Omega$$, $$L = 24$$ mH and $$C = 60$$ $$\mu$$F. The value of power dissipated at resonant condition is $$x$$ kW. The value of $$x$$ to the nearest integer is ________.

Question 56 JEE Mains

At very high frequencies, the effective impedance of the given circuit will be _________ $$\Omega$$.

Question 57 JEE Mains

An AC circuit has an inductor and a resistor of resistance $$R$$ in series, such that $$X_L = 3R$$. Now, a capacitor is added in series such that $$X_C = 2R$$. The ratio of the new power factor with the old power factor of the circuit is $$\sqrt{5} : x$$. The value of $$x$$ is _________.

Question 58 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit is designed to resonate at an angular frequency $$\omega_0 = 10^5$$ rad s$$^{-1}$$. The circuit draws 16 W power from 120 V source at resonance. The value of resistance $$R$$ in the circuit is ______ $$\Omega$$.

Question 59 JEE Mains

In an $$LCR$$ series circuit, an inductor 30 mH and a resistor 1 $$\Omega$$ are connected to an AC source of angular frequency 300 rad s$$^{-1}$$. The value of capacitance for which the current leads the voltage by 45$$^\circ$$ is $$\frac{1}{x} \times 10^{-3}$$ F. Then the value of $$x$$ is ___.

Question 60 JEE Mains

The alternating current is given by, $$i = \left\{\sqrt{42}\sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{T}t\right) + 10\right\}$$ A. The R.M.S. value of this current is _________ A.

Question 61 JEE Mains

A transmitting station releases waves of wavelength 960 m. A capacitor of 2.56 $$\mu$$F is used in the resonant circuit. The self-inductance of coil necessary for resonance is $$x \times 10^{-8}$$ H. Find $$x$$.

Question 62 JEE Mains

A 750 Hz, 20 V(rms) source is connected to a resistance of 100 $$\Omega$$, an inductance of 0.1803 H and a capacitance of 10 $$\mu$$F all in series. The time in which the resistance (heat capacity 2 J/°C) will get heated by 10°C (assume no loss of heat to the surroundings) is close to:

Question 63 JEE Mains

A LCR circuit behaves like a clamped harmonic oscillator. Comparing it with a physical spring-mass damped oscillator having damping constant 'b', the correct equivalence would be:

Question 64 JEE Mains

An AC circuit has $$R = 100\,\Omega$$, $$C = 2\,\mu F$$ and $$L = 80\,\text{mH}$$, connected in series. The quality factor of the circuit is:

Question 65 JEE Mains

In $$LC$$ circuit the inductance $$L = 40$$ mH and capacitance $$C = 100$$ $$\mu$$F. If a voltage $$V(t) = 10\sin(314t)$$ is applied to the circuit, the current in the circuit is given as:

Question 66 JEE Mains

An inductance coil has a reactance of 100 $$\Omega$$. When an AC signal of frequency 1000 Hz is applied to the coil, the applied voltage leads the current by 45$$°$$. The self-inductance of the coil is:

Question 67 JEE Mains

In a series LR circuit, power of $$400\,\text{W}$$ is dissipated from a source of $$250\,\text{V}$$, $$50\,\text{Hz}$$. The power factor of the circuit is $$0.8$$. In order to bring the power factor to unity, a capacitor of value C is added in series to the L and R. Taking the value of C as $$\left(\frac{n}{3\pi}\right)\,\mu F$$, then value of n is___

Question 68 JEE Mains

A transformer consisting of 300 turns in the primary and 150 turns in the secondary gives output power of 2.2 kW. If the current in the secondary coil is 10 A, then the input voltage and current in the primary coil are:

Question 69 JEE Mains
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In the above circuit, $$C = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\mu F$$, $$R_2 = 20 \Omega$$, $$L = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{10} H$$ and $$R_1 = 10 \Omega$$. Current in $$L$$-$$R_1$$ path is $$I_1$$ and in C-$$R_2$$ path it is $$I_2$$. The voltage of AC source is given by, $$V = 200\sqrt{2} \sin(100t)$$ volts. The phase difference between $$I_1$$ and $$I_2$$ is:

Question 70 JEE Mains

A series AC circuit containing an inductor (20 mH), a capacitor (120 $$\mu$$F) and a resistor (60 $$\Omega$$) is driven by an AC source of 24 V/50 Hz. The energy dissipated in the circuit in 60 s is:

Question 71 JEE Mains

An alternating voltage $$V(t) = 220\sin(100\pi t)$$ volt is applied to a purely resistive load of 50 $$\Omega$$. The time taken for the current to rise from half of the peak value to the peak value is:

Question 72 JEE Mains

A power transmission line feeds input power at 2300 V to a step-down transformer with its primary windings having 4000 turns giving the output power at 230 V. If the current in the primary coil of the transformer is 5 A and its efficiency is 90%, the output current would be:

Question 73 JEE Mains

For an RLC circuit driven with voltage of amplitude $$v_m$$ and frequency $$\omega_0 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{LC}}$$, the current exhibits resonance. The quality factor, Q is given by:

Question 74 JEE Mains

In an A.C. circuit, the instantaneous e.m.f. and current are given by, $$E = 100 \sin 30t$$, $$I = 20 \sin\left(30t - \frac{\pi}{4}\right)$$. In one cycle of A.C., the average power consumed by the circuit (in watt) and the watt-less current (in ampere) are, respectively:

Question 75 JEE Mains

An arc lamp requires a direct current of 10 A at 80 V to function. If it is connected to a 220 V (rms), 50 Hz AC supply, the series inductor needed for it to work is close to:

Question 76 JEE Mains

A series $$LR$$ circuit is connected to a voltage source with $$V(t) = V_0\sin(\omega t)$$. After a very large time, current $$I(t)$$ behaves as $$(t_0 \gg \frac{L}{R})$$:

Question 77 JEE Mains

In a series resonant LCR circuit, the voltage across $$R$$ is $$100$$ volts and $$R = 1\,k\Omega$$ with $$C = 2\,\mu F$$. The resonant frequency $$\omega$$ is $$200\,rad/s$$. At resonance the voltage across $$L$$ is

Question 78 JEE Mains

An inductor of 10 mH, capacitor of 0.1 $$\mu$$F and a resistor of 100 $$\Omega$$ are connected in series across an a.c power supply 220 V, 70 Hz. The power factor of the given circuit is 0.5. The difference in the inductive reactance and capacitance reactance is $$\sqrt{3}\,\alpha$$ $$\Omega$$. The value of $$\alpha$$ is _____.

Question 79 JEE Mains

An inductor of reactance 100 $$\Omega$$, a capacitor of reactance 50 $$\Omega$$, and a resistor of resistance 50 $$\Omega$$ are connected in series with an AC source of 10 V, 50 Hz. Average power dissipated by the circuit is _____ W.

Question 80 JEE Mains

In a series LCR circuit, a resistor of 300Ω, a capacitor of 25 nF and an inductor of 100 mH are used. For maximum current in the circuit, the angular frequency of the ac source is _____$$\times 10^{4}\text{ radians }s^{-1}$$

Question 81 JEE Mains

An inductor of self inductance 1 H connected in series with a resistor of $$100\pi$$ ohm and an ac supply of $$100\pi$$ volt, 50 Hz. Maximum current flowing in the circuit is ______ A.

Question 82 JEE Mains

A capacitor of capacitance $$100 \mu F$$ is charged to a potential of $$12$$ V and connected to a $$6.4$$ mH inductor to produce oscillations. The maximum current in the circuit would be :

Question 83 JEE Mains

A coil of negligible resistance is connected in series with $$90\Omega$$ resistor across $$120$$ V, $$60$$ Hz supply. A voltmeter reads $$36$$ V across resistance. Inductance of the coil is :

Question 84 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit is subjected to an ac signal of $$200$$ V, $$50$$ Hz. If the voltage across the inductor $$(L = 10 \text{ mH})$$ is $$31.4$$ V, then the current in this circuit is :

Question 85 JEE Mains

A series $$LR$$ circuit connected with an ac source $$E = (25 \sin 1000t) \text{ V}$$ has a power factor of $$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$$. If the source of emf is changed to $$E = (20 \sin 2000t) \text{ V}$$, the new power factor of the circuit will be :

Question 86 JEE Mains

An AC voltage $$V = 20\sin(200\pi t)$$ is applied to a series LCR circuit which drives a current $$I = 10\sin\left(200\pi t + \frac{\pi}{3}\right)$$. The average power dissipated is:

Question 87 JEE Mains

In an ac circuit, the instantaneous current is zero, when the instantaneous voltage is maximum. In this case, the source may be connected to: A. pure inductor. B. pure capacitor. C. pure resistor. D. combination of an inductor and capacitor. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Question 88 JEE Mains

Primary coil of a transformer is connected to $$200 \text{ V AC}$$. Primary and secondary turns of the transforms are $$100$$ and $$10$$ respectively. Secondary coil of transformer is connected to two series resistances as shown in figure. The output voltage $$(V_0)$$ is :

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Question 89 JEE Mains

The radius of third stationary orbit of electron for Bohr's atom is $$R$$. The radius of fourth stationary orbit will be:

Question 90 JEE Mains

A alternating current at any instant is given by $$i = [6 + \sqrt{56}\sin(100\pi t + \pi/3)]\ A$$. The rms value of the current is ______ A.

Question 91 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit with $$L = \frac{100}{\pi}$$ mH, $$C = \frac{10^{-3}}{\pi}$$ F and $$R = 10$$ $$\Omega$$, is connected across an AC source of 220 V, 50 Hz supply. The power factor of the circuit would be _____.

Question 92 JEE Mains

A capacitor of capacitance 150.0 $$\mu$$F is connected to an alternating source of emf given by $$E = 36 \sin(120\pi t)$$ V. The maximum value of current in the circuit is approximately equal to:

Question 93 JEE Mains

In an LC oscillator, if values of inductance and capacitance become twice and eight times, respectively, then the resonant frequency of oscillator becomes $$x$$ times its initial resonant frequency $$\omega_0$$. The value of $$x$$ is:

Question 94 JEE Mains

In a series $$LR$$ circuit with $$X_L = R$$, power factor is $$P_1$$. If a capacitor of capacitance $$C$$ with $$X_C = X_L$$ is added to the circuit the power factor becomes $$P_2$$. The ratio of $$P_1$$ to $$P_2$$ will be:

Question 95 JEE Mains

An inductor of inductance $$2$$ $$\mu$$H is connected in series with a resistance, a variable capacitor and an AC source of frequency $$7$$ kHz. The value of capacitance for which maximum current is drawn into the circuit is $$\frac{1}{x}$$ F, where the value of $$x$$ is ______. (Take $$\pi = \frac{22}{7}$$)

Question 96 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit consists of $$R = 80$$ $$\Omega$$. $$X_L = 100$$ $$\Omega$$, and $$X_C = 40$$ $$\Omega$$. The input voltage is 2500 $$\cos(100\pi t)$$ V. The amplitude of current, in the circuit, is ______ A.

Question 97 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit is connected to an ac source of 220 V, 50 Hz. The circuit contain a resistance $$R = 100$$ $$\Omega$$ and an inductor of inductive reactance $$X_L = 79.6$$ $$\Omega$$. The capacitance of the capacitor needed to maximize the average rate at which energy is supplied will be _____ $$\mu$$F.

Question 98 JEE Mains

An inductor of 0.5 mH, a capacitor of 20 $$\mu$$F and resistance of 20 $$\Omega$$ are connected in series with a 220 V ac source. If the current is in phase with the emf, the amplitude of current of the circuit is $$\sqrt{x}$$ A. The value of $$x$$ is-

Question 99 JEE Mains

An LCR series circuit of capacitance 62.5 nF and resistance of 50 $$\Omega$$, is connected to an A.C. source of frequency 2.0 kHz. For maximum value of amplitude of current in circuit, the value of inductance is _____ mH. (Take $$\pi^2 = 10$$)

Question 100 JEE Mains

An oscillating LC circuit consists of a 75 mH inductor and a 1.2 $$\mu$$F capacitor. If the maximum charge to the capacitor is 2.7 $$\mu$$C. The maximum current in the circuit will be ______ mA.

Question 101 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit is connected to an AC source of 220 V, 50 Hz. The circuit contains a resistance $$R = 80$$ $$\Omega$$, an inductor of inductive reactance $$X_L = 70$$ $$\Omega$$, and a capacitor of capacitive reactance $$X_C = 130$$ $$\Omega$$. The power factor of circuit is $$\frac{x}{10}$$. The value of $$x$$ is:

Question 102 JEE Mains

If wattless current flows in the AC circuit, then the circuit is :

Question 103 JEE Mains

In a series $$LR$$ circuit $$X_L = R$$ and power factor of the circuit is $$P_1$$. When capacitor with capacitance $$C$$ such that $$X_L = X_C$$ is put in series, the power factor becomes $$P_2$$. The ratio $$\dfrac{P_1}{P_2}$$ is

Question 104 JEE Mains

Match List I with List II.

List IList II
(a) Rectifier(i) Used either for stepping up or stepping down the A.C. voltage
(b) Stabilizer(ii) Used to convert A.C. voltage into D.C. voltage
(c) Transformer(iii) Used to remove any ripple in the rectified output voltage
(d) Filter(iv) Used for constant output voltage even when the input voltage or load current change


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Question 105 JEE Mains

In an ac circuit, an inductor, a capacitor and a resistor are connected in series with $$X_L = R = X_C$$. Impedance of this circuit is:

Question 106 JEE Mains

Match List-I with List-II.

List - IList - II
(a) $$\omega L > \frac{1}{\omega C}$$(i)Current is in phase with emf
(b) $$\omega L = \frac{1}{\omega C}$$(ii)Current lags behind the applied emf
(c) $$\omega L < \frac{1}{\omega C}$$(iii)Maximum current occurs
(d) Resonant frequency(iv)Current leads the emf
Question 107 JEE Mains

Find the peak current and resonant frequency of the following circuit (as shown in figure).

Question 108 JEE Mains

Match List-I with List-II:
      List-I |                                                                                                                                             List-II
a. Phase difference between current and voltage in a purely resistive AC circuit |          i. $$\frac{\pi}{2}$$; current leads voltage
b. Phase difference between current and voltage in a pure inductive AC circuit |           ii. zero
c. Phase difference between current and voltage in a pure capacitive AC circuit |         iii. $$\frac{\pi}{2}$$; current lags voltage
d. Phase difference between current and voltage in an LCR series circuit |                    iv. $$\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{X_C - X_L}{R}\right)$$
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Question 109 JEE Mains

A 10 $$\Omega$$ resistance is connected across 220 V - 50 Hz AC supply. The time taken by the current to change from its maximum value to the rms value is:

Question 110 JEE Mains

A 100$$\Omega$$ resistance, a 0.1$$\mu$$F capacitor and an inductor are connected in series across a 250 V supply at variable frequency. Calculate the value of inductance of inductor at which resonance will occur. Given that the resonant frequency is 60 Hz.

Question 111 JEE Mains

What happens to the inductive reactance and the current in a purely inductive circuit if the frequency is halved?

Question 112 JEE Mains

A 0.07 H inductor and a 12 $$\Omega$$ resistor are connected in series to a 220 V, 50 Hz AC source. The approximate current in the circuit and the phase angle between current and source voltage are respectively. [Take $$\pi$$ as $$\frac{22}{7}$$]

Question 113 JEE Mains

A power transmission line feeds input power at 2300 V to a step down transformer with its primary windings having 4000 turns. The output power is delivered at 230 V by the transformer. If the current in the primary of the transformer is 5 A and its efficiency is 90%, the output current would be:

Question 114 JEE Mains

A circuit connected to an ac source of emf $$e = e_0 \sin(100t)$$ with t in seconds, gives a phase difference of $$\frac{\pi}{4}$$ between the emf $$e$$ and current $$i$$. Which of the following circuits will exhibit this?

Question 115 JEE Mains

A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 283 V and angular frequency 320 s$$^{-1}$$ is applied to a series LCR circuit. Given that $$R = 5 \; \Omega$$, $$L = 25$$ mH and $$C = 1000 \; \mu$$F. The total impedance and phase difference between the voltage across the source and the current will respectively be-

Question 116 JEE Mains

An LCR circuit is equivalent to a damped pendulum. In an LCR circuit the capacitor is charged to $$Q_0$$ and then connected to the L and R as shown below:

If a student plots graphs of the square of maximum charge $$(Q_{Max}^2)$$ on the capacitor with time (t) for two different values $$L_1$$ and $$L_2$$ ($$L_1 > L_2$$) of L then which of the following represents this graph correctly? (plots are schematic and not drawn to scale)

Question 117 JEE Mains

The AC voltage across a resistance can be measured using a:

Question 118 JEE Mains

For the LCR circuit, shown here, the current is observed to lead the applied voltage. An additional capacitor $$C'$$, when joined with the capacitor C present in the circuit, makes the power factor of the circuit unity. The capacitor $$C'$$, must have been connected in:

Question 119 JEE Mains

When the rms voltages $$V_L$$, $$V_C$$ and $$V_R$$ are measured respectively across the inductor L, the capacitor C and the resistor R in a series LCR circuit connected to an AC source, it is found that the ratio $$V_L : V_C : V_R = 1 : 2 : 3$$. If the rms voltage of the AC source is 100 V, then $$V_R$$ is close to:

Question 120 JEE Mains

When resonance is produced in a series LCR circuit, then which of the following is not correct?

Question 121 JEE Mains

A series LR circuit is connected to an ac source of frequency $$\omega$$ and the inductive reactance is equal to 2R. A capacitance of capacitive reactance equal to R is added in series with L and R. The ratio of the new power factor to the old one is :

Question 122 JEE Mains

An LCR circuit as shown in the figure is connected to a voltage source $$V_{ac}$$ whose frequency can be varied. The frequency, at which the voltage across the resistor is maximum, is :

Question 123 JEE Mains

The plot given below is of the average power delivered to an LRC circuit versus frequency. The quality factor of the circuit is :

Question 124 JEE Mains

In a series L - C - R circuit, $$C = 10^{-11}$$ Farad, $$L = 10^{-5}$$ Henry and $$R = 100$$ Ohm, when a constant D.C. voltage E is applied to the circuit, the capacitor acquires a charge $$10^{-9}$$ C. The D.C. source is replaced by a sinusoidal voltage source in which the peak voltage $$E_0$$ is equal to the constant D.C. voltage E. At resonance the peak value of the charge acquired by the capacitor will be :

Question 125 JEE Mains

In the circuit shown here, the voltage across E and C are respectively 300 V and 400 V. The voltage E of the ac source is :

Question 126 JEE Mains

In an $$LCR$$ circuit shown in the following figure, what will be the readings of the voltmeter across the resistor and ammeter if an a.c. source of 220 V and 100 Hz is connected to it as shown?

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Question 127 JEE Mains

In a series LCR circuit $$R = 200\,\Omega$$ and the voltage and the frequency of the main supply is $$220$$ V and $$50$$ Hz respectively. On taking out the capacitance from the circuit the current lags behind the voltage by $$30^\circ$$. On taking out the inductor from the circuit the current leads the voltage by $$30^\circ$$. The power dissipated in the LCR circuit is

Question 128 JEE Mains

In an a.c. circuit the voltage applied is $$E = E_0 \sin \omega t$$. The resulting current in the circuit is $$I = I_0 \sin\left(\omega t - \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$. The power consumption in the circuit is given by

Question 129 JEE Mains

The self inductance of the motor of an electric fan is $$10$$ H. In order to impart maximum power at $$50$$ Hz, it should be connected to a capacitance of

Question 130 JEE Mains

A circuit has a resistance of $$12 \Omega$$ and an impedance of $$15 \Omega$$. The power factor of the circuit will be

Question 131 JEE Mains

The phase difference between the alternating current and emf is $$\pi/2$$. Which of the following cannot be the constituent of the circuit?

Question 132 JEE Mains

An inductor stores 16 J of magnetic field energy and dissipates 32 W of thermal energy due to its resistance when an a.c. current of 2 A (rms) and frequency 5O Hz nows through it. The ratio of inductive reactance to its resistance is_____.$$(\pi=3.14)$$

Question 133 JEE Mains

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Choke coil is simply a coil having a large inductance but a small resistance. Choke coils are used with fluorescent mercury-tube fittings. If household electric power is directly connected to a mercury tube, the tube will be damaged.
Reason (R): By using the choke coil, the voltage across the tube is reduced by a factor $$\left(R/\sqrt{R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}}\right)$$, where ω frequency of the supply across resistor R and inductor L. If the choke coil were not used, the voltage across the resistor would be the same as the applied voltage.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Question 134 JEE Advanced

A circuit with an electrical load having impedance $$Z$$ is connected with an AC source as shown in the diagram. The source voltage varies in time as $$V(t) = 300 \sin(400t)$$ V, where $$t$$ is time in s. List-I shows various options for the load. The possible currents $$i(t)$$ in the circuit as a function of time are given in List-II.

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Choose the option that describes the correct match between the entries in List-I to those in List-II.

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Question 135 JEE Mains

A series LCR circuit is connected to an alternating source of emf E. The current amplitude at resonant frequency is $$I_{\circ}$$. If the value of resistance R becomes twice of its initial value then amplitude of current at resonance will be

Question 136 JEE Mains

Given below are two statements: Statement I: In an LCR series circuit, current is maximum at resonance. Statement II: Current in a purely resistive circuit can never be less than that in a series LCR circuit when connected to same voltage source. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct from the options given below:

Question 137 JEE Mains

In the given circuit, the rms value of current $$(I_{rms})$$ through the resistor $$R$$ is:

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Question 138 JEE Mains

An alternating voltage source $$V = 260 \sin(628t)$$ is connected across a pure inductor of 5 mH. Inductive reactance in the circuit is:

Question 139 JEE Mains
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As per the given graph, choose the correct representation for curve A and curve B
{Where $$X_C$$ = Reactance of pure capacitive circuit connected with A.C. source
$$X_L$$ = Reactance of pure inductive circuit connected with A.C. source
$$R$$ = Impedance of pure resistive circuit connected with A.C. source
$$Z$$ = Impedance of the LCR series circuit}

Question 140 JEE Mains

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Maximum power is dissipated in a circuit containing an inductor, a capacitor and a resistor connected in series with an AC source, when resonance occurs.
Statement II: Maximum power is dissipated in a circuit containing pure resistor due to zero phase difference between current and voltage.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Question 141 JEE Mains

A fully charged capacitor $$C$$ with initial charge $$q_0$$ is connected to a coil of self inductance $$L$$ at $$t = 0$$. The time at which the energy is stored equally between the electric and the magnetic fields is:

Question 142 JEE Mains

Alternating current can not be measured by D.C. ammeter because

Question 143 JEE Mains

In an LCR series a.c. circuit, the voltage across each of the components, $$L, C$$ and $$R$$ is $$50$$ V. The voltage across the LC combination will be

Question 144 JEE Mains

In a LCR circuit capacitance is changed from $$C$$ to $$2C$$. For the resonant frequency to remain unchanged, the inductance should be changed from $$L$$ to

Question 145 JEE Mains

The figure given below shows an LCR series circuit with two switches $$S_1$$ and $$S_2$$. When switch $$S_1$$ is closed keeping $$S_2$$ open, the phase difference $$\phi$$ between the current and source voltage is $$30°$$ and phase difference is $$60°$$ when $$S_2$$ is closed keeping $$S_1$$ open. The value of $$(3L_1 - L_2)$$ is _________ H. 

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Question 146 JEE Mains

Using a variable frequency a.c. voltage source the maximum current measured in the given LCR circuit is 50 mA for V= 5 sin(100t) The values of L and R are shown in the figure. The capacitance of the capacitor (C) used is ____ µF.

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Question 147 JEE Mains

An electric bulb rated as 100 W-220 V is connected to an ac source of rms voltage 220 V. The peak value of current through the bulb is:

Question 148 JEE Mains

For the given figures, choose the correct options:

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Question 149 JEE Mains

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : An AC circuit undergoes electrical resonance if it contains either a capacitor or an inductor.
Statement II: An AC circuit containing a pure capacitor or a pure inductor consumes high power due to its non-zero power factor. In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Question 150 JEE Mains

In a series LCR circuit with , $$R = 20\,\Omega$$, $$L = 1.6$$ H, $$C = 40\,\mu$$F is connected to a variable frequency a.c. source.  The inductive reactance at resonant frequency is ____________ $$\Omega$$.

Question 151 JEE Mains

$$ \text{An alternating current is given by } I=I_A\sin\omega t + I_B\cos\omega t. \text{ The r.m.s. current will be:} $$

Question 152 JEE Mains

An ac current is represented as $$i = 5\sqrt{2} + 10\cos\left(650\pi t + \frac{\pi}{6}\right)$$ Amp. The r.m.s value of the current is :

Question 153 JEE Mains

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : When the frequency of an AC source in a series LCR circuit increases, the current in the circuit first increases, attains a maximum value and then decreases.
Statement II : In a series LCR circuit, the value of power factor at resonance is one.
In the light of statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Question 154 JEE Advanced

Consider a circuit consisting of a capacitor of capacitance $$C$$ and a coil with $$N$$ turns per unit length, cross sectional area $$S$$ and length $$d$$, where $$d^2\gg S$$. There is another coil of length $$d/2$$, cross sectional area $$S/2$$ and $$2N$$ turns per unit length completely inside the larger coil, as shown in the figure. The ends of this smaller coil are connected with each other by an insulated conducting wire. The self-inductance of the larger coil is $$L$$. Neglecting edge effects and all the Ohmic resistances, the resonant frequency of the circuit is:

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Question 155 JEE Mains

An a.c. source of angular frequency $$\omega$$ is connected across a resistor $$R$$ and a capacitor $$C$$ in series. The current is observed as $$I$$. Now the frequency of the source is changed to $$\omega/4$$, (keeping the voltage unchanged) the current is found to be $$I/3$$. The ratio of resistance to reactance at frequency $$\omega$$ is

Question 156 JEE Mains

A LCR series circuit driven with $$E_{rms} = 90$$ V at frequency $$f_d = 30$$ Hz has resistance $$R = 80$$ $$\Omega$$, an inductance with inductive reactance $$X_L = 20.0$$ $$\Omega$$ and capacitance with capacitive reactance $$X_C = 80.0$$ $$\Omega$$. The power factor of the circuit is _______.

Question 157 JEE Mains

An alternating current is represented by the equation $$i = 100\sqrt{2} \sin(100\pi t)$$ ampere. The RMS value of current and the frequency of the given alternating current are

Question 158 JEE Mains

A capacitor C is first charged fully with potential difference of $$V_{0}$$ and disconnected from the battery. The charged capacitor is connected across an inductor having inductance L. In t s 25% of the initial energy in the capacitor is transferred to the inductor. The value of t is ____________s.

Question 159 JEE Mains

The electric current in the circuit is given as $$i=i_{\circ}(t/T)$$. The r.m.s cm1:ent for the period t = 0 to t = T is______.

Question 160 JEE Mains

Figure shows the circuit that contains three resistances (9 $$\Omega$$ each) and two inductors (4 mH each). The reading of ammeter at the moment switch K is turned ON, is ____ A.

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Question 161 JEE Mains

For the series LCR circuit connected with 220 V, 50 Hz a.c source as shown in the figure, the power factor is $$\frac{\alpha}{10}$$. The value of $$\alpha$$ is______.

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