Circuit Theory

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Circuit Theory MCQ & Objective Questions

Circuit Theory is a fundamental topic in electrical engineering and physics that plays a crucial role in various school and competitive exams. Mastering this subject not only enhances your understanding of electrical circuits but also boosts your exam scores. Practicing MCQs and objective questions helps you identify important concepts and improves your problem-solving skills, making it easier to tackle exam preparation effectively.

What You Will Practise Here

  • Basic concepts of circuit elements: resistors, capacitors, and inductors
  • Ohm's Law and its applications in circuit analysis
  • Series and parallel circuits: calculations and characteristics
  • KVL (Kirchhoff's Voltage Law) and KCL (Kirchhoff's Current Law)
  • Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems for circuit simplification
  • AC and DC circuit analysis techniques
  • Power calculations in electrical circuits

Exam Relevance

Circuit Theory is a significant topic in various examinations, including CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. Students can expect questions that test their understanding of circuit components, laws, and theorems. Common question patterns include numerical problems, conceptual MCQs, and application-based scenarios that require a solid grasp of the subject. Familiarity with these patterns can greatly enhance your performance in exams.

Common Mistakes Students Make

  • Confusing series and parallel circuit calculations
  • Misapplying Ohm's Law in complex circuits
  • Overlooking the significance of units in calculations
  • Neglecting to apply Kirchhoff's Laws correctly
  • Failing to simplify circuits using Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems

FAQs

Question: What are the key formulas I should remember for Circuit Theory?
Answer: Important formulas include Ohm's Law (V = IR), power formulas (P = VI), and the rules for series and parallel resistances.

Question: How can I improve my Circuit Theory problem-solving skills?
Answer: Regular practice of Circuit Theory MCQ questions and understanding the underlying concepts will significantly enhance your skills.

Start solving practice MCQs today to solidify your understanding of Circuit Theory and prepare effectively for your exams. Remember, consistent practice is the key to success!

Q. In a circuit with a 12V battery and a 3Ω load resistor, what is the current flowing through the load?
  • A. 2A
  • B. 4A
  • C. 3A
  • D. 1A
Q. In a circuit with a 12V battery and a 4Ω resistor, what is the current flowing through the resistor?
  • A. 3A
  • B. 4A
  • C. 12A
  • D. 0.33A
Q. In a circuit with a 12V battery and two resistors (3Ω and 6Ω) in series, what is the Thevenin equivalent resistance (Rth) seen from the terminals?
  • A.
  • B.
  • C.
  • D.
Q. In a circuit with a 12V source and a 3Ω load, what is the Norton equivalent current (In) at the load terminals?
  • A. 4A
  • B. 3A
  • C. 2A
  • D. 1A
Q. In a circuit with a 12V source and a 3Ω resistor in series with a 6Ω load, what is the Thevenin equivalent resistance (Rth)?
  • A.
  • B.
  • C.
  • D. 12Ω
Q. In a circuit with a 12V source and two resistors (3Ω and 6Ω) in parallel, what is the Norton equivalent current (In) at the terminals?
  • A. 4A
  • B. 6A
  • C. 8A
  • D. 2A
Q. In a circuit with a 12V source and two resistors (3Ω and 6Ω) in series, what is the Thevenin equivalent resistance (Rth)?
  • A.
  • B.
  • C.
  • D. 12Ω
Q. In a circuit with a 15V source and a 5Ω resistor, what is the current flowing through the resistor?
  • A. 1A
  • B. 2A
  • C. 3A
  • D. 4A
Q. In a circuit with a 24V source and a 6Ω resistor, what is the current flowing through the resistor?
  • A. 2A
  • B. 4A
  • C. 6A
  • D. 8A
Q. In a circuit with a 50Ω resistor and a 100V AC source, what is the RMS current?
  • A. 1A
  • B. 2A
  • C. 0.5A
  • D. 0.25A
Q. In a circuit with a current of 5 A and a resistance of 10 ohms, what is the voltage across the resistor?
  • A. 50 V
  • B. 5 V
  • C. 10 V
  • D. 15 V
Q. In a circuit with a current of 5 A flowing through a resistor of 10 ohms, what is the voltage across the resistor?
  • A. 50 V
  • B. 5 V
  • C. 10 V
  • D. 15 V
Q. In a circuit with a Norton equivalent current of 3A and a load resistance of 1Ω, what is the voltage across the load?
  • A. 3V
  • B. 1V
  • C. 0.5V
  • D. 6V
Q. In a circuit with a Norton equivalent current of 3A and a load resistance of 6Ω, what is the voltage across the load?
  • A. 6V
  • B. 9V
  • C. 12V
  • D. 18V
Q. In a circuit with a Norton equivalent, if the short-circuit current (Isc) is 3A and the Norton resistance (Rn) is 5Ω, what is the Norton equivalent voltage (Vn)?
  • A. 15V
  • B. 10V
  • C. 5V
  • D. 3V
Q. In a DC circuit, if the total power consumed is 50W and the voltage is 10V, what is the total current flowing through the circuit?
  • A. 2A
  • B. 5A
  • C. 10A
  • D. 20A
Q. In a DC circuit, if the voltage across a 10Ω resistor is 20V, what is the current through the resistor?
  • A. 2A
  • B. 0.5A
  • C. 10A
  • D. 5A
Q. In a DC circuit, if the voltage across a 5Ω resistor is 15V, what is the current through the resistor?
  • A. 3A
  • B. 2A
  • C. 1A
  • D. 0.5A
Q. In a parallel AC circuit, how does the total current relate to the individual branch currents according to KCL?
  • A. Total current is the sum of branch currents
  • B. Total current is the average of branch currents
  • C. Total current is the maximum branch current
  • D. Total current is the minimum branch current
Q. In a parallel circuit with a 12V source and two resistors (4Ω and 12Ω), what is the total current supplied by the source?
  • A. 3A
  • B. 2A
  • C. 1A
  • D. 4A
Q. In a parallel circuit with a 12V source and two resistors (4Ω and 6Ω), what is the total current supplied by the source?
  • A. 2A
  • B. 3A
  • C. 4A
  • D. 5A
Q. In a parallel circuit with a 12V source and two resistors of 6Ω and 12Ω, what is the total current drawn from the source?
  • A. 1 A
  • B. 2 A
  • C. 3 A
  • D. 4 A
Q. In a parallel circuit with two resistors (4Ω and 6Ω), what is the total equivalent resistance?
  • A. 2.4Ω
  • B. 3.6Ω
  • C. 10Ω
  • D. 24Ω
Q. In a parallel circuit with two resistors (4Ω and 6Ω), what is the total resistance?
  • A. 2.4Ω
  • B. 3.6Ω
  • C.
  • D. 10Ω
Q. In a parallel circuit with two resistors of 6Ω and 3Ω, what is the equivalent resistance?
  • A.
  • B.
  • C.
  • D. 1.5Ω
Q. In a parallel circuit with two resistors, R1 = 4Ω and R2 = 6Ω, what is the total resistance?
  • A. 2.4Ω
  • B. 10Ω
  • C. 24Ω
  • D. 1.5Ω
Q. In a parallel circuit, if one branch has a resistance of 6Ω and another has 3Ω, what is the total resistance?
  • A.
  • B.
  • C. 1.5Ω
  • D.
Q. In a parallel circuit, if one branch is removed, what happens to the total current?
  • A. It increases
  • B. It decreases
  • C. It remains the same
  • D. It becomes zero
Q. In a parallel circuit, what is the total current if the branch currents are 2A, 3A, and 5A?
  • A. 10A
  • B. 5A
  • C. 3A
  • D. 2A
Q. In a purely resistive AC circuit, what is the phase difference between voltage and current?
  • A. 0 degrees
  • B. 90 degrees
  • C. 180 degrees
  • D. 45 degrees
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