Electrical Technology (D.C. Circuits) TEST-1 (C.S.E.

2nd Semester)
Attempt all questions. Time allotted 90 minutes.

1. Choose the most appropriate answer from multiple choice: (6)

(i) Kirchhoff's current law is applicable to only: (ii) The resistance of a wire varies inversely as:
(a) A closed loop (a) Area of cross-section
(b) A junction (b) Length
(c) Both (a) & (b) (c) Resistivity
(d) Open loop (d) Temperature.

(iii) Which of the following quantities is the same in (iv) The condition for the validity of Ohm's law is
all parts of a series circuit? that the:
(a) Voltage (a) Temperature should remain constant
(b) Current (b) Current should be proportional to the voltage
(c) Power (c) Voltage should be proportional to the current
(d) Resistance. (d) All of the above.

(v) Ammeter is always connected in: (vi) Internal resistance of an ideal voltage source and
(a) Parallel an ideal current source is
(b) Series (a) Zero and infinite respectively.
(c) Both (a) & (b) (b) Infinite and zero respectively.
(c) Infinite in both cases.
(d) None of these.
(d) Zero in both cases.

2. State and explain Kirchhoff's voltage law with a neat circuit diagram. (6)

3. State the formulae for conversion of star into delta and delta into equivalent star network. (7)

4. Define ideal and practical voltage sources. Represent these sources. (6)

5. Define bilateral and unilateral networks. (6)

6. A resistor of 8 ohm is connected in series with a combination of 12 ohm and 24 ohm in parallel. A 100
volt D.C. supply is connected across the combination.
Determine: (8)
(i) Equivalent resistance of the circuit,
(ii) Total current,
(iii) Voltage across 8 ohm resistance and
(iv) Current through 12 ohm resistance.

7. State and explain Kirchhoffs current law. (5)

8. Determine current through 5 ohm resistance using nodal analysis in the given figure. (6)
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20 Volts 5 10 Volts