VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
&
DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK

II SEMESTER

EE6201 – Circuit Theory

Regulation – 2013

Academic Year 2016 – 17

Prepared by
Ms. R. Elavarasi, Assistant Professor/EEE
Mr. M. Kamalakannan, Assistant Professor/EEE
Ms. R. V. Preetha, Assistant Professor/EEE
Mr. K. Raghul Kumar, Assistant Professor/EEE
Ms V.P. Sandhya, Assistant Professor/EIE
Mr. R.Issan Raj, Assistant Professor/EIE
Mr. B.Parameswaran, Assistant Professor/EIE
VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

AND
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION
ENGINEERING
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : EE6201-CIRCUIT THEORY
SEM / YEAR: II/ 1st Year EEE, EIE & ECE
UNIT I - BASIC CIRCUITS ANALYSIS
Ohm’s Law – Kirchhoff’s laws – DC and AC Circuits – Resistors in series and parallel circuits –
Mesh current and node voltage method of analysis for D.C and A.C. circuits – Phasor Diagram –
Power, Power Factor and Energy.
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1. Define Ohm’s Law BTL 1 Remember

2. List and define Kirchhoff’s Laws for electric circuits. BTL 1 Remember

3. An 1Φ 50 Hz ac supply system has the RMS values of 100V, 10 A. BTL 3 Apply

Examine the instantaneous value of voltage and current.
4. Summarize the classifications of Circuit elements BTL 2 Understand

5. Analyze how are the following affected by change of frequency? BTL 4 Analyze
a) Resistance b) Inductive reactance.
6. Define ideal voltage source BTL 1 Remember

7. Define active elements and passive elements. BTL 1 Remember

8. Distinguish between series and parallel circuit BTL 2 Understand

9. Select the value of R1 and R2 when they are parallel with the BTL 5 Evaluate
following conditions. The current in R1 is twice the current
flowing through R2 and the equivalent resistance of the parallel
combination is 10/3Ω.
10. Point out the magnitude of currents in the Ammeter of resistance BTL 4 Analyze
10Ω

11. A resistance of 120Ω and a capacitive reactance of 250Ω are BTL 3 Apply
connected in series across an AC voltage supply. If a current of 0.9
A is flowing in the circuit calculate the power factor.
12. Measure the equivalent conductance Geq of the circuit shown BTL 5 Evaluate
below

13. Two inductances L1=3mH and L2=6mH are connected in parallel. BTL 4 Analyze
Analyse and infer Leq
14. Compose the equivalent resistance for the following combination BTL 6 Create
of resistor and source current

15. Generalize the expressions for mesh current equations in matrix BTL 6 Create
form
16. Define power factor. BTL 1 Remember

17. Describe the term Phasor BTL 1 Remember

18. Differentiate active and reactive power in electrical circuits BTL 2 Understand

19. How do you differentiate Power and Energy in Electrical Circuits? BTL 2 Understand

20. Calculate the power absorbed by each of the elements in a given BTL 3 Apply
circuit.

PART – B
1. (i) Interpret the node voltages of given circuit in fig. (8marks) BTL 2 Understand
(ii) Interpret the current I0 for the given circuit when Vs=12V.

(8marks)

2. (i) Using mesh analysis for the given fig, find the current I2 and BTL 1 Remember
drop across 1Ω resistor (12 marks)

(ii) Find the equivalent capacitance C between terminals ‘a’ and

‘b.’ (4 marks)
3. (i) Determine the current through each resistor in the circuit shown BTL 1 Remember
in fig. (6 marks)

(ii) When a dc Voltage is applied to a capacitor, voltage across its

terminals is found to build up in accordance with Vc=50(1-e-100t).
After 0.01S the current flow is equal to 2 mA.
(1) Find the value of capacitance in farad
(2) How much energy stored in the electric field

(10marks)

4. (i). Determine the magnitude and direction of the current in the 2 V BTL 4 Analyze
battery in the circuit. (8 marks)

Ine
(i) Determine the power dissipation in the 4Ω resistor of the
given circuit shown in fig (8 marks)

5. (i) Find the current I and voltage across 30 Ω of the circuit shown BTL 3 Apply
in fig. (8 marks)
(ii) Determine the current in all the resistors of the circuit shown
in Fig. (8 marks)

6. Use Nodal Voltage method and estimate the power dissipated in the BTL 2 Understand
10 Ω resistance on the circuit shown in the fig. (16 marks)

7. (i) Derive and list the expressions for resistors in series and BTL 1 Remember
parallel. (8 marks)

(ii) Two 50 ohms resistors are connected in series .When a resistor

R is connected across one of them, the total circuit resistance is 60
ohms. Calculate the value of R. If the supply voltage across the BTL 1 Remember
above circuit is 60V, find the current passing through individual
resistance. (8 marks)
8. Calculate loop currents by mesh analysis (16 marks) BTL 3 Apply
9. In a circuit consisting of two elements in series, the equations for BTL 6 Create
voltage and current are i=28sin(314t+60º) and e=180 sin 314t
formulate and obtain a) the RMS value of the voltage and current
b) the frequency c) the power factor d) the power e) the values of
circuit constants.
(6+3+3+2+2marks)
10. For the circuit shown in fig, find the (i) currents in different BTL 5 Evaluate
branches,(ii) current supplied by the battery,(iii) potential
difference between terminals A and B. (16 marks)

11. (i) Determine the current IL in the circuit shown in fig. (8marks) BTL 2 Understand

Understand
(ii) Estimate the voltage across A and B in the circuit shown in fig. BTL 2
(8 marks)
12. (i) Three loads A, B, C are connected in parallel to a 240 V source. BTL 4 Analyze
Load A takes 9.6 kW, load B takes 60 A, and load C has a
resistance of 4.8Ω. Find RA, and RB, the total current, total power
and equivalent resistance. (8 marks)
(ii) For the circuit shown in figure, Find the total current and
power factor. (8 marks)

BTL 4 Analyze

13. In the circuit shown in fig find the loop currents and the current BTL 4 Analyze
through the 10 Ω and 5 Ω resistance along with their direction of
flow. (16 marks)

14. (i) State and explain Kirchoff’s laws. (6marks) BTL1 Remember
(ii) Using mesh analysis, determine the current through 1 Ω
resistor in the circuit shown in fig. (10marks)
UNIT II - NETWORK REDUCTION AND NETWORK THEOREMS FOR DC
AND AC CIRCUITS
Network reduction: voltage and current division, source transformation – star delta
conversion. Thevenins and Norton & Theorem – Superposition Theorem – Maximum power
transfer theorem –Reciprocity Theorem.
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Competence
Level
1. Explain how voltage source with a source resistance can be BTL 4 Analyze
converted into an equivalent current source.
2. Analyse the current flowing through the resistors R1 and R3 BTL 4 Analyze
if current through R2 is 1A

3. Calculate The Equivalent Current Source for a Voltage Source Of BTL 3 Apply
10v In Series With A 60ohm Resistance.
4. Illustrate the equivalent voltage source for a current source of 15A BTL 3 Apply
when connected in parallel with 5 ohm resistance
5. Given that the resistors Ra, Rb and Rc are connected electrically BTL 6 Create
in star. Formulate the equations for resistors in equivalent delta
6. Three resistors Rab, Rbc and Rca are connected in delta. Re-write BTL 6 Create
the expression for resistors in equivalent star
7. How will you express the Norton’s equivalent circuit from BTL 2 Understand
Thevenin’s equivalent circuit?
8. Describe the concept of current division in a circuit. BTL 1 Remember

9. Describe the theorem used in converting an electrical circuit into BTL 1 Remember
one equivalent resistance in series with voltage source
10. Identify the theorem used in converting an electrical circuit into BTL 1 Remember
one equivalent resistance in parallel with current source
11. State Maximum power transfer theorem BTL 1 Remember

12. Define reciprocity theorem BTL 1 Remember

13. A voltage source has internal impedance (4+j5) ohm. Measure the BTL 5 Evaluate
load impedance for Maximum power transfer
14. Is reciprocity theorem applied to the circuit having resistors, BTL 2 Understand
capacitors and diodes? Give your reason.
15. Three resistors A,B and C are connected in parallel and takes 2.5 BTL 2 Understand
A,IB=2IC Interpret(a) IB and IC (b)the line voltage and (c)RB and
RC
16. State Superposition theorem. BTL 1 Remember

17. Using superposition theorem, calculate current in the circuit. BTL 3 Apply

18. Discuss some applications of maximum power transfer theorem BTL 2 Understand

19. Point out the limitations of superposition theorem? BTL 4 Analyze

20. Convince the purpose of star delta transformation. BTL 5 Evaluate

PART – B
1. (i)Examine and identify the current in the 5Ω resistor in the BTL 1 Remember
network given in figure. (8 marks)

(ii)Find out the current in each branch of the circuit shown in BTL 1 Remember
figure. (8 marks)

2. Determine the current I, through the 20 Ω resistor shown in fig BTL 6 Create
using Thevenin’s theorem. (16 marks)
3. Using star-delta transformation, in the following wheat stone BTL 3 Apply
bridge circuit of figure. Calculate (i) the equivalent resistance
between P&Q (ii) the total current (iii) the current through the
18Ω resistor. (16 marks)

4. (i) Simplify the circuit and point out the current flowing through BTL 4 Analyze
the 10Ω resistor, for the circuit diagram shown in figure.
(10marks)

(ii) Using source transformation technique,Simplify the network

shown in fig. (6 marks)

5. Obtain the Norton’s model and find the maximum power that can BTL 4 Analyze
be transferred to the 100 Ω load resistance, in the circuit shown in
fig. (16 marks)
6. (i) Using Source transformation, replace the current source in the
circuit shown below by a voltage source and find the current
delivered by the 50V voltage source. (8 marks) BTL 4 Analyze

(ii)For the circuit shown, determine the Norton’s equivalent

circuit between the output terminals AB. (8 marks)

BTL 1 Remember

7. (i) Derive the expression for star connected resistances in terms of BTL 2 Understand
delta connected resistances. (8 marks)
(ii) Find the current through the branch a-b of the network shown
in fig using thevenin’s theorem. (8 marks)

8. Identify the current through 5 Ω resistor using superposition BTL 1 Remember

theorem, in the circuit shown in fig. (16 marks)

9. (i) Verify Reciprocity theorem for the circuit below. (8 marks) BTL 1 Remember
BTL 1 Remember

(ii)Verify superposition theorem for the (2+j5) Ω impedance. (8 marks)

10. Determine the value of resistance that may be connected across A BTL 1 Remember
and B so that maximum power is transferred from the circuit to
the resistance shown in fig . (16 marks)

11. (i) Obtain the equivalent resistance Rab of the circuit given in fig BTL 5 Evaluate
and calculate the total current i

(8 marks)
(ii) Find the value RL in the fig for maximum power to RLand
calculate the maximum power . (8 marks)
12. (i)Express the voltages at each node for the circuit shown in BTL 2 Understand
figure. (8 marks)

(ii)Give the current through the 2Ω resistor in the circuit shown in

figure using superposition theorem. (8 marks)

BTL 2 Understand

13. Apply superposition theorem to determine current I through 3 Ω BTL 2 Understand

resistor for the given circuit. ( 16 marks)

14. (i) Explain the source transformation technique. (6 marks) BTL 3 Apply
(ii) Use the superposition theorem to find the current through 4 Ω
resistor in the circuit shown in fig. (10 marks)
UNIT III - RESONANCE AND COUPLED CIRCUITS
Series and parallel resonance – their frequency response – Quality factor and Bandwidth -
Self and mutual inductance – Coefficient of coupling – Tuned circuits – Single tuned circuits.
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
Compare the properties of series and parallel resonant BTL 4 Analyze
1.
circuits.

Judge, When the power is maximum in the series BTL 5 Evaluate

2.
resonance circuits? Why?

A series resonance circuit has a bandwidth of 20kHz

3. and a quality factor of 40. The resistor value is 10k BTL 4 Analyze

ohm. Evaluate the value of L of this circuit.

4. When do you say that a given AC circuit is at resonance? BTL 1 Remember

5. Design the frequency response of RLC series circuit. BTL 6 Create

Analyse resonant frequency in terms of half power BTL 4 Analyze

6.
frequencies.
Deduce the resonant frequency and quality factor for the
circuit shown

7. BTL 5 Evaluate

8. Define quality factor of a series resonant circuit. BTL 1 Remember

Draw the frequency response characteristics of parallel BTL 1 Remember

9.
resonant circuit.
Illustrate the quality factor of a coil for the series
10. resonant circuit consisting of R= 10 ohm, L= 0.1 henry BTL 3 Apply

and C= 10 micro farad.

11. Define bandwidth of a resonant circuit. BTL 1 Remember

12. Define Selectivity. BTL 2 Understand

13. Define mutual inductance. BTL 1 Remember

Give the expression which relates the self and mutual BTL 2 Understand
14.
inductance.
Examine the maximum possible mutual inductance of
15. two inductively coupled circuits with self inductance BTL 3 Apply
L1=25mH and L2=100mH.

16. Define coefficient of coupling. BTL 1 Remember

Calculate the total inductance of the circuit, if

the coefficient of coupling(k) between the two coils
0.6 as shown in fig.

17. BTL 3 Apply

18. Express the dot rule. BTL 2 Understand

19. Design the frequency response of double tuned circuit. BTL 6 Create

20. Give the applications of tuned circuits. BTL 2 Understand

PART – B
1. i) For the series resonant circuit of fig. find I, VR, VL and
VC at resonance. Also, if resonant frequency is 5000Hz,
determine bandwidth, Q factor, half power frequencies
and power dissipated in the circuit at resonance and at
the half power frequencies. Derive the expression for
resonant frequency. (16 marks)

BTL 4 Analyze
2. i) Derive the expression for equivalent inductance of the
parallel resonant circuit shown in fig. (8 marks)

BTL 6
Create
ii) Write the mesh equations and obtain the conductively
coupled equivalent circuit for the magnetically coupled
circuit shown in fig. (8 marks)

3. Impedance Z1and Z2 are parallel and this combination is

in series with an impedance Z3 connected to a 100V, 50
Hz ac supply. Z1=(5-jXc) ohm, Z2=(5+j0) ohm,
Z3=(6.25+j1.25) ohm. Analyse the value of capacitance BTL 4 Analyze
such that the total current of the circuit will be in phase
with the total voltage. Find the circuit current and power.
(16 marks)

4. The switch in the circuit shown in fig is moved from

position 1 to 2 at t=0. Evaluate the expression for
voltage across resistance and capacitor, energy in the
capacitor for t>0. (16 marks) BTL 5
Evaluate
5. i) Derive the resonance frequency ‘fr’ for the circuit
shown in fig. (8 marks)

BTL 4
Analyze
ii) A series circuit with R=10 Ω, L=0.1 H and C=50 µF
has an applied voltage V=50∟0o V with a variable
frequency. Find 1) the resonant frequency, 2) the value
of frequency at which maximum voltage occurs across
inductor 3) the value of frequency at which maximum
voltage occurs across capacitor 4) the quality factor of
coil. (8 marks)
6. For a series RLC circuit

i) Derive the condition for resonance BTL 1

Remember
ii) Explain the frequency response and

iii) Obtain quality factor and bandwidth.

(16 marks)
7. Describe how to derive Q factor of parallel resonance. BTL 2 Understand
(16 marks)
8. i) Determine the value of RL for resonance in the
network shown in fig.

Understand
(8 marks) BTL 2
ii) What are coupled circuits? Sketch the frequency
response of a single tuned circuit and give the application
of tuned circuits.
(8 marks)

9. Derive the mutual inductance and the coupling

coefficient of the transformer with necessary illustration. Remember
(16 marks) BTL 1
10. Find the mutual reactance Xm in the coupled coils shown
in Fig. (16 marks)
BTL 3
Apply

11. i) Derive the expression for coefficient of coupling in

terms of mutual and self inductances of the coils.

(8 marks)

ii) Two coupled coils have self inductances of L1=100 Remember

mH and L2=400 mH. The coupling coefficient is 0.8. BTL 1
Find M. If N1 is 1000 turns, what is the value of N2? If a
current i1=2sin(500t)A through coil 1, find the flux ϕ1
and the mutually induced voltage V2M. (8 marks)

12. Discuss the following

(i) Co-efficient of coupling (8 marks) Remember
BTL 1
(ii) Tuned circuit (8 marks)

13. i) Obtain the conductively coupled equivalent circuit for

the given circuit in fig. and find the voltage drop across
12Ω resistor. (8 marks) (may201
6)

BTL 3
Analyze
Apply

ii) The number of turns in two coupled coils are500 turns

and 1500 turns respectively. When 5A current flows in BTL 4
coil 1, the total flux in this coil is 0.6 x 10-3 wb and flux
(may201
linking in second coil is 0.3 x 10-3 wb. Determine L1, L2,
6)
M and K. (8 marks)
14. i) A coil having an inductance of 100mH is magnetically
coupled to another coil having an inductance of 900mH.
The coefficient of coupling between the coils is 0.45.
Calculate the equivalent inductance if the two coils are
connected in 1) Series opposing and 2) Parallel opposing.

(4 marks)
ii) For the circuit shown in fig. determine the voltage
ratio V1/V2, which will make the current I1 equal to zero. BTL 2
Understand
(12 marks)
UNIT IV - TRANSIENT RESPONSE FOR DC CIRCUITS
Transient response of RL, RC and RLC Circuits using Laplace transform for DC input and
A.C. with sinusoidal input –Characterization of two port networks in terms of Z,Y and h
parameters
PART – A

Q.No Questions BT Level Competence

1. In a series RLC circuit, L=2H and C= 5uF. Calculate the BTL 3 Apply
value of R to give critical damping.
2. What is the time constant of a RL & RC circuit. BTL 2 Understand
3. Distinguish between transient response and steady state BTL 2 Understand
response of a circuit.
4. Generalize the frequency response of series RLC circuit. BTL 5 Evaluate

5. What do you mean by steady state value. BTL 1 Remember

6. Describe an initial condition. BTL 1 Remember

7. Classify the periodic inputs. BTL 4 Analyze

8. Quote the term time constant of a transient response. BTL 1 Remember

9. Distinguish between free and forced response. BTL 2 Understand

10. Describe about Critical damping. BTL 1 Remember

11. Design the equivalent circuit at t=0+ for a capacitor with BTL 6 Create
initial charge of q=0.
12. Develop an equivalent circuit for inductor and capacitor BTL 6 Create
at t=0+ when there is no initial energy.
13. A coil having a resistance of 10 KΩ and inductance of
50mH is connected to a 10 volts, 10KHz power supply. BTL 3 Apply

Calculate the impedance.

14. A series RL with R=100Ω and L=20H has a dc voltage of
200V applied through a switch at t=0. Assuming the
BTL 5 Evaluate
initial current through the inductor at t=0 is zero, evaluate
the current at t=0.5sec
15. Define a two port network. BTL 1 Remember

16. Compare z- and y- parameter of a typical four terminal BTL 4 Analyze

network.
17. Summarize h parameter and give its applications. BTL 2 Understand

18. In a two port network, Z11=100Ω, Z21=120Ω, Apply

Z12=120Ω, Z22=50Ω. Calculate Y parameters . BTL 3

19. Analyze the current given by Analyze

BTL 4

20. Define Step function. BTL 1 Remember

PART – B
1. A sinusoidal voltage of 10sin100t is connected in series
with a switch and R=10Ω and L =0.1H.If the switch is BTL 1
Remember
closed at t=0, Determine the transient current i(t).

(16 marks)
2. In the circuit shown, determine the transient current after
switch is closed at time t=0, given that an initial charge
of 100µC is stored in the capacitor. Derive the necessary
equations.

BTL 1
Remember

(16 marks)
3. In the RL circuit shown in fig, the switch is closed to
position 1 at t=0. After t=100ms, the switch is changed to
position 2.Find i(t) and sketch the transient.

BTL 6
Create

(16 marks)
4. (i) Determine the driving point impedance of the network
shown in fig. (8 Marks)

Apply
BTL 3

(ii) Determine the h-parameters of the two port network

shown in fig. (8 Marks)

BTL 3 Apply

5. Explain in detail with neat illustrations the High pass and

Low pass networks and derive the necessary network BTL 4 Analyze
parameters. (16 marks)

6. Explain the characterization of two port networks in BTL 4 Analyze

terms of Z, Y and h parameters. (16 marks)

7. (i) A series RC circuit with R=5 KΩ and C=20uF as a

constant voltage source of 100V applied at t=0; there is
no initial charge on the capacitor. Examine the current i Remember
and charge q for t > 0. (8 marks) BTL 1

(ii) In the circuit given below, the switch has been in

position 1 for sufficient time to establish steady state
conditions. The switch is then moved to position 2. Show
the current transient. (8 marks)

BTL 3 Apply
8. Derive the transient response of series R-L-C circuit
,with DC input ,using Laplace transform.
(1)Derive the necessary differential equation and
solve. (4marks)
(2) Discuss the cases of over-damping,critical –damping BTL 2
and under-damping. (6marks) Understand
(3) Express the solution in terms of underdamped natural
frequency,damped natural frequency and damping factor.
(3 marks)
(4) Sketch the transient response curve for three cases
(3 marks)

9. (i) In the circuit shown in fig ,find the expression for

i(t),VR(t)and VL(t) if the switch is closed at t=0 (8marks)

BTL 2
Understand
(ii) In the circuit shown in fig ,find the value of current
‘i’ at t=50μS if the switch is closed at t=0 and VC(t=0)=0
. (8marks)

10. (i)Define natural response and transient response.

(4marks)
(ii)In the circuit shown in fig.find the time when the
voltage across the capacitor becomes 25V,after the
switch is closed at t=0. (12marks) BTL 2
Understand
11. (i) Analyze the expression for current transient when
series RL circuit is excited by a sinusoidal source BTL 4 Analyze
v=Vm(sin ωt) at t=0. (8 marks)
(ii) A series RLC circuit with R=50Ω, L=0.1H and
C=50uF as a voltage of 100V applied to it at t=0 through
a switch. Evaluate the expression for a current transient.
Assume initially relaxed circuit conditions. BTL 5 Evaluate

(8 marks)
12. (i) Evaluate the Z parameters for the circuit shown in
fig.

BTL 5 Evaluate

(8 marks)
(ii) Analyze Y parameters of network shown in fig from
Z parameters.

Analyze
BTL 4

(8 marks)
13. (i) Examine the transient response of series RLC circuit
with DC input using laplace transform.
(a) Derive the necessary differential equation and
solve.
(b) Discuss the cases of over damping, Critical
BTL 1
damping and under damping. Remember
(8marks)
(ii) In a T network shown in fig Z1=2∟0°,
Z2=5∟-90°, Z3=3∟90°, calculate the Z parameters

Apply
BTL 3

(8marks)

14. (i) Determine the impedance (Z ) parameter of the given

two port network shown in fig. (8 marks)

BTL 1
Remember
(ii)Find the hybrid parameter of the two port network
shown in fig. (8 marks)
UNIT V - THREE PHASE CIRCUITS
Three phase balanced / unbalanced voltage sources – analysis of three phase 3-wire and 4-
wire circuits with star and delta connected loads, balanced & un balanced – phasor diagram
of voltages and currents – power and power factor measurements in three phase circuits.

PART - A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence

Describe the effect of power factor in energy BTL 1 Remember

1. consumption billing

2. List the advantages of 3Φ system over 1Φ BTL 1 Remember

List out the methods of power measurement in 3Φ BTL 1 Remember

3.
circuits

4. Explain the principle of operation of DC Motor. BTL 1 Remember

Give the distortion power factor equation of three BTL 1 Remember

5. phase circuits.
Identify the voltage across Y and B in a 3 Φ balanced
6. delta system with voltage across R and Y is 400∠00 BTL 1 Remember

V. Assume RYB phase sequence

Distinguish between unbalanced source and Understand
7. BTL 2
unbalanced load.
Give the equations for the phasor difference between
BTL 2 Understand
8. the potentials of the delta connected networks.

A 3Φ 400V supply is given to a balanced star BTL 2

Understand
9. connected load of impedance 8+j6 ohms in each
branch. Estimate the line current.

A 3Φ motor can be regarded as a balanced Y load. A BTL 2

Understand
10. 3Φ motor draws 5.6kW when the line current is
18.2A. Estimate the power factor of the motor.

In the measurement of three phase power using two BTL 2

wattmeter method, predict when both the wattmeter Understand
11.
read same values, what is the value of power factor of
the load?
Describe measurement of reactive power using BTL 2 Understand
12.
wattmeter.

Three coils, each having resistance of 20Ω and an

inductive reactance of 15Ω are connected in star to a BTL 3 Apply
13.
400V, 3Φ and 50Hz supply. Calculate a) line current,
b) power factor and c) power supplied.

Calculate the power factor if V(t)=Vmsin(ωt-450) and

BTL 3 Apply
14. I(t)=Imsin(ωt-1350)

Calculate the power factor if V(t)=Vmsinωt and

BTL 3 Apply
15. I(t)=Imsin(ωt -450)
BTL 4 Analyze
16. Explain balance supply system.

In two wattmeter power measurement method, if one

BTL 4 Analyze
17. wattmeter reads zero, analyze the power factor of the
circuit.

BTL 4 Analyze
18. Compare star and delta connected system.

Summarize the main objectives of interconnection of BTL 5 Evaluate

19. the phases?

Develop the circuit diagram for balanced delta BTL 6 Create

20.
connected load.
PART - B

Discuss in detail about the three phase 3-wire circuits BTL 2

Understand
1.
with star connected balanced loads. (16 marks)
Explain in detail the phase diagram of voltages and BTL 4
Analyze
2. currents of a three phase unbalanced loads.
(16 marks)
(i) A symmetrical three phase three wire 440V supply
to a star connected load. The impedance in each
branch are =2+j3Ω, =1-j2Ω and =3+j4Ω.
BTL 3
Find its equivalent delta connected load. (8 marks) Apply
3.
(ii)A three phase balanced delta-connected load of
4+j8Ω is connected across a 400V, 3Ø balanced
supply. Determine the phase currents and line
currents (Phase sequence in RYB). (8 marks)
(i) A symmetrical three –phase,three wire 400 V
supply is connected to a delta-connected
load.Impedances in each branch are ZRY=10∠ 300 Ω
,ZYB= 10∠450Ω and ZBR=2.5∠600 Ω . Find its BTL 3
Apply
4. equivalent star-connected load. (8 marks)
(ii) A balanced star connected load having an
impedance 15+j20Ω per phase is connected to
3Ø,440V,50Hz.Find the line current and power
absorbed by the load. (8 marks)

(i) A 3-phase balanced delta-connected load of (4+j8)

Ω is connected across a 400V,3-phase supply.
Determine the phase currents and line currents.
Assume the RYB phase sequence. Also calculate the
power drawn by the load. (8 marks) BTL 2
Understand
5.
(ii) Three equal inductors connected in star,take5kW
at0.7pf when connected to a 400V,50Hz,three phase
,three wire supply.Calculate the line currents(1)if one
of the inductors is disconnected and (2)if one of the
inductors is short circuited. (8 marks)

(i) A three-phase four wire 120V ABC system feeds

an unbalanced Y-connected load with ZA=5∠00Ω
ZB=10∠300 Ω and ZC=20∠600 Ω.Obtain the four line
currents. (8 marks) BTL 1
Remember
6. (ii) Three impedances Z1=(17.32+j10)
,Z2=(20+j34.64)and Z3=(0-j10) ohms are delta
connected to a 400V,three phase system.Determine
the phase currents,line currents and total power
consumed by the load. (8 marks)

Explain three phase power measurement by 2

wattmeter method for star and delta connected load BTL 4 Analyze
7.
and determine the power equation and draw the
phasor diagram. (16 marks)
(i) A 400V (line to line)is applied to three star
connected identical impedances each consisting of a
4 Ω resistance in series with 3 Ω inductive reactance.
Find (1)line current and (2) total power supplied.

(8 marks) BTL 1
Remember
8.
(ii) Three star connected impedances Z1=(20+j37.7)
Ω per phase are in parallel with three delta-
connected impedance Z2=(30-j159.3) Ω per
phase.The line voltage is 398 volts.find the line
current,power factor,power and reactive volt-ampere
taken by the combination. (8 marks)
The two wattmeter produces wattmeter readings
P1=1560W and P2=2100W When connected to delta
connected load. If the line voltage is 220V, Calculate
(1) the per phase average power (2) total reactive BTL 3 Apply
9.
power. (3) power factor (4) the phasor impedance.Is
the impedance inductive or Capacitive?.Justify

(16 marks)

(i) Prove that a three phase balanced load draws three

times as much power when connected in delta ,as it
would draw when connected in star. (8 marks)
BTL 2
Understand
10. (ii) Determine the line current,power factor and total
powerwhen a 3-phase 400V supply is given to a
balanced load of impedance(8+j6) Ω in each branch
is connected in star . (8 marks)

Obtain the readings of two wattmeters connected to a

three phase,3 wire, 120V system feeding a balanced
BTL 3
∆ connected load with a load impedance of 12∠300Ω. Apply
11.
Assume RYB phase sequence. Determine the phase
power and compare the total power to the sum of
wattmeter readings. (16 marks)
(i) If W1 & W2 are the reading of two wattmeters
which measures power in the three phase balanced
system and if W1 / W2 = a , show that the power
factor of the circuit is given by

cos  
 a  1 (8 marks)
BTL 4
Analyze

 a 2
- a  1
12. (ii) A symmetrical three phase three wire 440V ABC
system feeds a balanced Y- connected load with ZA =
ZB = ZC = 10∠300 Ω. Obtain the line currents. BTL 3
Apply
(8 marks)

(i) Three equal impedances, each of 8+j10 Ω are

connected in star. This is further connected to a
440V, 50Hz, three phase supply. Calculate the active
and reactive power and line and phase currents. Apply
BTL 3
(8 marks)
(ii) Two wattmeter connected to measure the
13. input to a balanced, three phase circuit
indicate 2000 W and 500 W respectively.
Find the power factor of the circuit.
BTL 3
(1) When both readings are positive and Apply
(2) When the later is obtained after reversing the
connections to the current coil of one
instrument. (8 marks)

Show that three phase power can be measured by two

wattmeters. Draw the phasor diagrams. Derive an
expression for power factor in terms of wattmeter BTL 4 Analyze
14. readings. (16 marks)