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Solutions Questions and Answers
by Manish
3-4 minutes
This set of Basic Electrical Engineering Multiple Choice

Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Kirchhoff’s Laws
and Network Solutions”.
1. Find the value of I1, I2 and I3.
a) -0.188A, 1.5A, -1.19A

b) -1.5A, -0.188A, 1.19A
c) 1.5A, -0.188A, -1.19A
d) 1.19A, 0.188A, 1.5A
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Using the matrix method:
Matrix(3,-2,0) (I1)=(5)
(-2,9,-4) (I2)=(0)
(0,-4,9) (I3)=(-10)
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Solving this matrix equation, we get I1=1.5A, I2=-0.188A

and I3=-1.19A.
2. Find the value of V, if the value of I3= 0A.
a) 7.5V
b) 6.5V
c) 5.5V
d) 4.5V
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Using the matrix method:
Matrix(3,-2,0) (I1)=(5)
(-2,9,-4) (I2)=(0)
(0,-4,9) (0)=(-V)
Solving the matrix, we get V=7.5V.
3. Find the value of R if the power in the circuit is 1000W.
a) 10 ohm
b) 9 ohm
c) 8 ohm
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d) 7 ohm
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: To find the value of I:
VI=P =>100I=1000 => I=10A.
Voltage across the 2 ohm resistor= 20V.
Voltage across the R resistor= 100-20= 80V.
R=V/I => R=80/10= 8A.
4. Find the current in the 4 ohm resistor.
a) 5A
b) 0A
c) 2.2A
d) 20A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The 4 ohm resistor gets shorted since current
always prefers the low resistance path. All the current flows
to the branch which is connected in parallel to the 4 ohm
branch, hence no current flows in the 4 ohm resistance.
5. Nodal analysis is generally used to determine______

a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
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d) Power
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Nodal analysis uses Kirchhoff’s Current Law to
find all the node voltages. Hence it is a method used to
determine voltage.
6. Mesh analysis is generally used to determine_________

a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Power
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Mesh analysis uses Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law to
find all the mesh currents. Hence it is a method used to
determine current.
7. What is the current in the circuit?
a) 0A
b) 15A
c) 5A
d) 10A
View Answer
Answer: a
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Explanation: If we move in the clockwise direction, we get

the total voltage to be equal to: -10-20+30= 0V. Since
I=V/R= 0/4=0, I=0A.
8. Does the 15A source have any effect on the circuit?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Cannot be determined
d) Yes, only when the 10V source is removed
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The 15A current source has a lower resistance
path associated with it and hence it keeps moving in that
particular loop. It does not leave that loop and enter the
circuit, hence the circuit is not affected by it.
9. KVL is associated with____________

a) Mesh analysis
b) Nodal analysis
c) Both mesh and nodal
d) Neither mesh nor nodal
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: KVL employs mesh analysis to find the
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different mesh currents by finding the IR products in each

mesh.
10. KCL is associated with_________

a) Mesh analysis
b) Nodal analysis
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: KCL employs nodal analysis to find the
different node voltages by finding the value if current in
each branch.
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Engineering Questions and
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by Manish
4-5 minutes

Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Mesh Analysis”.
1. Find the value of the currents I1, I2 and I3 flowing

clockwise in the first, second and third mesh respectively.
a) 1.54A, -0.189A, -1.195A

b) 2.34A, -3.53A, -2.23A
c) 4.33A, 0.55A, 6.02A
d) -1.18A, -1.17A, -1.16A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The three mesh equations are:
-3I1+2I2-5=0
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2I1-9I2+4I3=0
4I2-9I3+10=0
Solving the equations, we get I1= 1.54A, I2=-0.189 and I3=
-1.195A.
2. Find the value of the currents I1 and I2 flowing clockwise

in the first and second mesh respectively.
a) 5A, 0A
b) -5A, 0A
c) 0A, 5A
d) 0A, -5A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The two mesh equations are:
2I1-3I2=10
-3I1+7I2=-15
Solving the equations simultaneously, we get: I1=-5A and
I2=0A.
3. Find the value of V if the current in the 3 ohm resistor=0.
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a) 3.5V
b) 6.5V
c) 7.5V
d) 8.5V
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Taking the mesh currents in the three meshes
as I1, I2 and I3, the mesh equations are:
3I1+0I2+0V=5
-2I1-4I2+0V=0
0I1+9I2+V=0
Solving these equations simultaneously and taking the
value of I2=0, we get V=7.5V.
4. Find the value of V1 if the current through the 1 ohm

resistor=0A.
a) 83.33V
b) 78.89V
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c) 87.87V
d) 33.33V
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Taking I1, I2 and I3 as the currents in the three
meshes and taking I3=0 since it is the current across the 1
ohm resistor, the three mesh equations are:
15I1-5I2=V1
-5I1+10I2+0V1=0
0I1-3I2+0V1=10
Solving these equations simultaneously we get V1= 83.33V.
5. Calculate the mesh currents I1 and I2 flowing in the first

and second meshes respectively.
a) 1.75A, 1.2A
b) 0.5A, 2.5A
c) 2.3A, 0.3A
d) 3.2A, 6.5A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In this circuit, we have a super mesh present.
The two mesh equations are:
I2-I1=3
-5I1-3I2=5
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Solving these equations simultaneously, we get I1=1.75A

and I2= 1.2A.
6. I1 is the current flowing in the first mesh. I2 is the current

flowing in the second mesh and I3 is the current flowing in
the top mesh. If all three currents are flowing in the
clockwise direction, find the value of I1, I2 and I3.
a) 8A, 10A, 2A
b) 10A, 8A, 2A
c) 8A, 9A, 2A
d) 3A, 6A, 2A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The two meshes which contain the 3A current
is a super mesh. The three mesh equations therefore are:
I3=2A
I2-I1=2
-2I1-I2=-26
Solving these equations simultaneously we get:
I1=8A, I2=10A and I3=2A.
7. Calculate the mesh currents.
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a) 7A, 6A, 6.22A

b) 2A, 1A, 0.57A
c) 3A, 4A, 5.88A
d) 6A, 7A, 8,99A
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The two meshes which contain the 3A source,
act as a supper mesh. The mesh equations are:
I1-I2=3
-11I1-4I2+14I3=-10
10I1+4I2-28I3=0
Solving these equations simultaneously, we get the three
currents as 2A, 1A and 0.57A.
8. Mesh analysis employs the method of ___________

a) KVL
b) KCL
c) Both KVL and KCL
d) Neither KVL nor KCL
View Answer
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Answer: a
Explanation: KVL employs mesh analysis to find the
different mesh currents by finding the IR products in each
mesh.
9. Mesh analysis is generally used to determine _________

a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Power
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Mesh analysis uses Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law to
find all the mesh currents. Hence it is a method used to
determine current.
10. Mesh analysis can be used for __________

a) Planar circuits
b) Non-planar circuits
c) Both planar and non-planar circuits
d) Neither planar nor non-planar circuits
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: If the circuit is not planar, the meshes are not
clearly defined. In planar circuits, it is easy to draw the
meshes hence the meshes are clearly defined.

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Engineering Questions and
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by Manish
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Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Nodal Analysis”.
1. Find the value of the node voltage V.
a) 60V
b) 50V
c) 40V
d) 30V
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The node equation is:
-2+8+V/10=0 => 6 + v/10 = 0 => v = 10*6=>60v
Solving this equation, we get V=60V.
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2. Calculate the node voltages V1 and V2.
a) 12V, 13V
b) 13V, 15V
c) 14V, 16V
d) 16V, 18V
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The nodal equations are:
2V1-V2=12
-4V1+5V2=24
Solving these equations simultaneously, we get V1=14V
and V2=16V.
3. Find the node voltage V.
a) 1V
b) 2V
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c) 3V
d) 4V
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The nodal equation is:
(V-10)/2+(V-7)/3+V/1=0
Solving for V, we get V=4V.
4. Calculate the node voltages.
a) 24.32V, 4.09V, 7.04V

b) 32.34V, 7.87V, 8.78V
c) 34.34V, 8.99V, 8.67V
d) 45.44V, 6.67V, 7.77V
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The nodal equations, considering V1, V2 and
V3 as the first, second and third node respectively, are:
-8+(V1-V2)/3-3+(V1_V3)/4=0
3+V2+(V2-V3)/7+(v2-V1)/3=0
2.5+(V3-V2)/7+(V3-V1)/4+V3/5=0
Solving the equations simultaneously, we get V1=24.32V,
V2=4.09V and V3=7.04V.
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5. Find the value of V1 and V2.
a) 87.23V, 29.23V
b) 23.32V, 46.45V
c) 64.28V, 16.42V
d) 56.32V, 78, 87V
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The nodal equations are:
0.3V1-0.2V2=16
-V1+3V2=-15
Solving these equations simultaneously, we get V1=64.28V
and V2=16.42V.
6. Nodal analysis is generally used to determine_______

a) Voltage
b) Current
c) Resistance
d) Power
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Nodal analysis uses Kirchhoff’s Current Law to
find all the node voltages. Hence it is a method used to
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determine voltage.
7. KCL is associated with_________

a) Mesh analysis
b) Nodal analysis
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: KCL employs nodal analysis to find the
different node voltages by finding the value if current in
each branch.
8. If there are 10 nodes in a circuit, how many equations do

we get?
a) 10
b) 9
c) 8
d) 7
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The number of equations we get is always one
less than the number of nodes in the circuit, hence for 10
nodes we get 9 equations.
9. Nodal analysis can be applied for________

a) Planar networks
b) Non-planar networks
c) Both planar and non-planar networks
d) Neither planar nor non-planar networks
View Answer
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Answer: c
Explanation: Nodal analysis can be applied for both planar
and non-planar networks since each node, whether it is
planar or non-planar, can be assigned a voltage.
10. How many nodes are taken as reference nodes in nodal

analysis?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In nodal analysis one node is treated as the
reference node and the voltage at that point is taken as 0.


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Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Superposition
Theorem”.
1. In superposition theorem, when we consider the effect of

one voltage source, all the other voltage sources
are____________
a) Shorted
b) Opened
c) Removed
d) Undisturbed
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In superposition theorem when we consider
the effect of one voltage source, all the other voltage
sources are shorted and current sources are opened.

one current source, all the other voltage sources
are____________
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a) Shorted
b) Opened
c) Removed
d) Undisturbed
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In superposition theorem, whether we consider
the effect of a voltage or current source, voltage sources
are always shorted and current sources are always opened.

one voltage source, all the other current sources
are____________
a) Shorted
b) Opened
c) Removed
d) Undisturbed
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In superposition theorem when we consider
the effect of one voltage source, all the other current
sources are opened and voltage sources are shorted.

one current source, all the other current sources
are____________
a) Shorted
b) Opened
c) Removed
d) Undisturbed
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View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In superposition theorem, whether we consider
the effect of a voltage or current source, current sources
are always opened and voltage sources are always shorted.
5. Find the value of Vx due to the 16V source.
a) 4.2V
b) 3.2V
c) 2.3V
d) 6.3V
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: When we consider the 16V source, we short
the 10V source and open the 15A and 3A source. From the
resulting series circuit we can use voltage divider to find Vx.
Vx= 16*20/(20+80)=3.2A.
6. Find Vx due to the 3A source.
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a) 56V
b) 78V
c) 38V
d) 48V
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Due to the 3A source, we short the 16V and
10V source and open the 15A source. From the resulting
circuit, we can use current divider to find the current in the
20 ohm branch and then multiply it with the resistance to
find the voltage.
I20= 3*80/(20+80)=2.4A
Vx=20*2.4=48V.
7. Find the value of Vx due to the 10V source.
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a) 1V
b) 2V
c) 3V
d) 4V
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Due to the effect of the 10V source, we short
the 16V source and open the 3A and 15A source. From the
resulting series circuit, we can use voltage divider to find
the value of Vx.
Vx=10*20/(80+20)=2V.
8. Find the voltage due to the 15A source.

a) 0V
b) 2V
c) 4V
d) 6V
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Due to the 15V source, the 10V and 16V
sources get shorted and the 3A source acts as an open
circuit. Since the 10V source is shorted, it acts as a low
resistance path and current flows only within that loop and
do not flow to the 20 ohm resistor. Hence the voltage is 0V.
9. Superposition theorem is valid for_________

a) Linear systems
b) Non-linear systems
c) Both linear and non-linear systems
d) Neither linear nor non-linear systems
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View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Superposition theorem is valid only for linear
systems because the effect of a single source cannot be
individually calculated in a non-linear system.
10. Superposition theorem does not work for________

a) Current
b) Voltage
c) Power
d) Works for all: current, voltage and power
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Power across an element is not equal to the
power across it due to all the other sources in the system.
The power in an element is the product of the total voltage
and the total current in that element.


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Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Thevenin’s
Theorem”.
1. Calculate the Thevenin resistance across the terminal AB

for the following circuit.
a) 4.34 ohm
b) 3.67 ohm
c) 3.43 ohm
d) 2.32 ohm
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Thevenin resistance is found by opening the
circuit between the specified terminal and shorting all
voltage sources.
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When the 10V source is shorted, we get:

Rth=(1||2)+3=3.67 ohm.
2. Calculate Vth for the given circuit.
a) 5.54V
b) 3.33V
c) 6.67V
d) 3.67V
View Answer
Answer: c
voltage sources.
Rth=(1||2)+3=3.67 ohm.
Vth is calculated by opening the specified terminal.
Using voltage divider, Vth= 2*10/(2+1)=6.67V.
3. Calculate the current across the 4 ohm resistor.
a) 0.86A
b) 1.23A
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c) 2.22A
d) 0.67A
View Answer
Answer: a
voltage sources.
Rth=(1||2)+3=3.67 ohm.
Vth is calculated by opening the specified terminal.
Using voltage divider, Vth= 2*10/(2+1)=6.67V.
On drawing the Thevenin equivalent circuit, we get Rth, 4
ohm and Vth in series.
Applying ohm’s law, I=Vth/(4+Rth)= 0.86A.
4. The Thevenin voltage is the__________

a) Open circuit voltage
b) Short circuit voltage
c) Both open circuit and short circuit voltage
d) Neither open circuit nor short circuit voltage
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Thevenin voltage is the open circuit voltage. It
is the voltage across the specified terminals. It is not the
short circuit voltage because short circuit voltage is equal to
zero.
5. Thevenin resistance is found by ________

a) Shorting all voltage sources
b) Opening all current sources
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c) Shorting all voltage sources and opening all current

sources
d) Opening all voltage sources and shorting all current
sources
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Current sources have infinite internal
resistance hence behave like an open circuit whereas ideal
voltage sources have 0 internal resistance hence behave
as a short circuit.
6. Thevenin’s theorem is true for __________

a) Linear networks
b) Non-Linear networks
c) Both linear networks and nonlinear networks
d) Neither linear networks nor non-linear networks
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Thevenin’s theorem works for only linear
circuit elements and not non-linear ones such as BJT,
semiconductors etc.
7. In Thevenin’s theorem Vth is__________

a) Sum of two voltage sources
b) A single voltage source
c) Infinite voltage sources
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Thevenin’s theorem states that a combination
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of voltage sources, current sources and resistors is

equivalent to a single voltage source V and a single series
resistor R.
8. Vth is found across the ____________ terminals of the

network.
a) Input
b) Output
c) Neither input nor output
d) Either input or output
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: According to Thevenin’s theorem, Vth is found
across the output terminals of a network and not the input
terminals.
9. Which of the following is also known as the dual of

Thevenin’s theorem?
a) Norton’s theorem
b) Superposition theorem
c) Maximum power transfer theorem
d) Millman’s theorem
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Norton’s theorem is also known as the dual of
Thevenin’s theorem because in Norton’s theorem we find
short circuit current which is the dual of open circuit voltage-
what we find in Thevenin’s theorem.
10. Can we use Thevinin’s theorem on a circuit containing a

BJT?
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a) Yes
b) No
c) Depends on the BJT
d) Insufficient data provided
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: We can use Thevenin’s theorem only for linear
networks. BJT is a non-linear network hence we cannot
apply Thevenin’s theorem for it.


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Electrical Engineering Questions
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Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Norton’s
Theorem”.
1. The Norton current is the_______

a) Short circuit current
b) Open circuit current
c) Both open circuit and short circuit current
d) Neither open circuit nor short circuit current
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Norton current is the short circuit current. It is
the current through the specified load resistance. It is not
the open circuit current because open circuit current is
equal to zero.
2. Norton resistance is found by?

a) Shorting all voltage sources
b) Opening all current sources
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c) Shorting all voltage sources and opening all current

sources
d) Opening all voltage sources and shorting all current
sources
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Current sources have infinite internal
resistance hence behave like an open circuit whereas ideal
voltage sources have 0 internal resistances hence behave
as a short circuit.
3. Norton’s theorem is true for __________

a) Linear networks
b) Non-Linear networks
c) Both linear networks and nonlinear networks
d) Neither linear networks nor non-linear networks
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Norton’s theorem works for only linear circuit
elements and not non-linear ones such as BJT,
semiconductors etc.
4. In Norton’s theorem Isc is__________

a) Sum of two current sources
b) A single current source
c) Infinite current sources
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Norton’s theorem states that a combination of
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voltage sources, current sources and resistors is equivalent

to a single current source Ith and a single parallel resistor
R.
5. Isc is found across the ____________ terminals of the

network.
a) Input
b) Output
c) Neither input nor output
d) Either input or output
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: According to Norton’s theorem, Isc is found
through the output terminals of a network and not the input
terminals.
6. Can we use Norton’s theorem on a circuit containing a

BJT?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Depends on the BJT
d) Insufficient data provided
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: We can use Norton’s theorem only for linear
networks. BJT is a non-linear network hence we cannot
apply Norton’s theorem for it.
7. Calculate the Norton’s equivalent voltage for the following

circuit if 5 ohm is the load resistance.
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a) 10 ohm
b) 11 ohm
c) 12 ohm
d) 13 ohm
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Shorting all voltage sources and opening all
current sources we have:
RN=(3||6)+10= 12 ohm.
8. Calculate the short circuit current is the 5 ohm resistor is

the load resistance.
a) 0.72A
b) 0.32A
c) 0.83A
d) 0.67A
View Answer
Answer: a
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Explanation: Since the 5 ohm is the load resistance, we

short it and find the resistance through the short.
If we apply source transformation between the 6 ohm
resistor and the 1A source, we get a 6V source in series
with a 6 ohm resistor. Now we have two meshes. Let us
consider I1 flowing in the first mesh and I2 flowing in the
second mesh.
The mesh equations are:
9I1-6I2=4
-6I1+16I2=6
On solving these equations simultaneously, we get
I2=0.72A, which is the short circuit current.
9. Find the current in the 5 ohm resistance using Norton’s

theorem.
a) 1A
b) 1.5A
c) 0.25A
d) 0.5A
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: From Q8 and Q7 we have found the values of
the Isc and RN respectively.
Connecting the current source in parallel to RN which is in
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turn connected in parallel to the load resistance=5ohm, we

get the Norton’s equivalent circuit.
Using current divider: I=0.72*12/(12+5)= 0.5 A.
10. Which of the following is also known as the dual of

Norton’s theorem?
a) Thevenin’s theorem
b) Superposition theorem
c) Maximum power transfer theorem
d) Millman’s theorem
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Thevenin’s theorem is also known as the dual
of Norton’s theorem because in Norton’s theorem we find
short circuit current which is the dual of open circuit voltage-
what we find in Thevenin’s theorem.


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Questions and Answers
by Manish
4-6 minutes

Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Source
Transformations”.
1. A voltage source connected in series with a resistor can

be converted to a?
a) Current source in series with a resistor
b) Current source in parallel with a resistor
c) Voltage source in parallel with a resistor
d) Cannot be modified
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A voltage source connected in series can be
converted to a current source connected in parallel using
the relation obtained from ohm’s law, that is V=IR. This
equation shows that a voltage source connected in series
has the same impact as a current source connected in
parallel.
2. Calculate the total current in the circuit.
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a) 2.3mA
b) 4.3mA
c) 3.3mA
d) 1.3mA
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The 9mA source connected in parallel to the 5
kohm resistor can be converted to a 45V source in series
with a 5 kohm resistor. Applying mesh analysis, we get:
I=(45-3)/(5+4.7+3)= 3.3mA.
3. Find the value of voltage once source transformation is

applied to the circuit.
a) 10V
b) 30V
c) 50V
d) 70V
View Answer
Answer: c
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Explanation: Using ohm’s law, we can use the relation:

V=IR.
Thus V=10*5= 50V.
4. Once the circuit is transformed to a voltage source where

will the resistance be connected?
a) In series with the voltage source

b) In parallel with the voltage source
c) The resistance is removed from the circuit
d) Resistance is multiplies by 10 and connected in series
with the source
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The resistance is connected in series with the
voltage source because we are transforming a current
source connected in parallel to a resistor to a voltage
source connected in series with it.
5. What will the value of the current be once source

transformation is applied to the circuit?
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a) 10A
b) 20A
c) 30A
d) 40A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Using ohm’s law, we can use the relation:
V=IR.
Thus I=V/R.
I=220/22=10A.
6. Once the circuit is transformed to a current source where

will the resistance be connected?
a) In series with the voltage source

b) In parallel with the voltage source
c) The resistance is removed from the circuit
d) Resistance is multiplies by 10 and connected in series
with the source
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View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: When we perform source transformation on a
circuit, we transform a voltage source connected in series
with a resistor to a current source connected in parallel to it.
This is due to the relation we get by ohm’s law, that is:
V=IR.
7. A current source connected in parallel with a resistor can

be converted to a?
a) Current source in series with a resistor
b) Voltage source in series with a resistor
c) Voltage source in parallel with a resistor
d) Cannot be modified
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A current source connected in parallel can be
converted to a voltage source connected in series using the
relation obtained from ohm’s law, that is V=IR. This
equation shows that a current source connected in parallel
has the same impact as a voltage source connected in
series.
8. A source transformation is_________

a) Unilateral
b) Bilateral
c) Unique
d) Cannot be determined
View Answer
Answer: b
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Explanation: A source transformation is bilateral because a

voltage source can be converted to a current source and
vice-versa.
9. In source transformation________
a) Voltage source remain the same
b) Current sources remain the same
c) Both voltage and current source remain the same
d) Resistances remain the same
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In source transformation, the value of the
voltage and current sources change when changed from
voltage to current source and current to voltage source but
the value of the resistances remains the same.
10. If there are 3 10V sources connected in parallel then on

source transformation__________
a) The effect of all the sources is considered
b) The effect of only one source is considered
c) The effect of none of the sources is considered
d) The effect of only 2 sources is considered.
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: When voltages are connected in parallel, the
effect of only one source is considered because the effect
of the voltage remains the same when connected in
parallel.

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5-6 minutes

Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Delta Star
Transformation”.
1. The value of the 3 resistances when connected in star

connection is_________
a) 2.32ohm,1.22ohm, 4.54ohm
b) 3.55ohm, 4.33ohm, 5.67ohm
c) 2.78ohm, 1.67ohm, 0.83ohm
d) 4.53ohm, 6.66ohm, 1.23ohm
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Following the delta to star conversion:
R1=10*5/(10+5+3)
R2=10*3/(10+5+3)
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R3=5*3/(10+5+3).
2. Which, among the following is the right expression for

converting from delta to star?
a) R1=Ra*Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc),
R3=Rc*Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
b) R1=Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc),
Rc=/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
c) R1=Ra*Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Ra*Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc),
R3=Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
d) R1=Ra*Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc),
R2=Ra*Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R3=Ra*Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: After converting to star, each star connected
resistance is equal to the product of the resistances it is
connected to and the total sum of the resistances. Hence
R1=Ra*Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc),
R3=Rc*Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc).
3. Find the equivalent star network.
a) 2.3ohm, 2.3ohm, 2.3ohm

b) 1.2ohm, 1.2ohm, 1.2ohm
c) 3.3ohm, 3.3ohm, 3.3ohm
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d) 4.5ohm, 4.5ohm, 4.5ohm

View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The 6 ohm and 9 ohm resistances are
connected in parallel. Their equivalent resistances are:
6*9/(9+6)=3.6 ohm.
The 3 3.6 ohm resistors are connected in delta. Converting
to star:
R1=R2=R3= 3.6*3.6/(3.6+3.6+3.6)=1.2 ohm.
4. Star connection is also known as__________

a) Y-connection
b) Mesh connection
c) Either Y-connection or mesh connection
d) Neither Y-connection nor mesh connection
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The star connection is also known as the
Y-connection because its formation is like the letter Y.
5. Rab is the resistance between the terminals A and B,

Rbc between B and C and Rca between C and A. These 3
resistors are connected in delta connection. After
transforming to star, the resistance at A will be?
a) Rab*Rac/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
b) Rab/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
c) Rbc*Rac/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
d) Rac/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
View Answer
Answer: a
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Explanation: When converting from delta to star, the

resistances in star connection is equal to the product of the
resistances it is connected to, divided by the total sum of
the resistance.
Hence Rab*Rac/(Rab+Rbc+Rca).

transforming to star, the resistance at B will be?
a) Rac/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
c) Rbc*Rab/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
d) Rab/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
View Answer
Answer: c
the resistance.
Hence Rab*Rbc/(Rab+Rbc+Rca).

transforming to star, the resistance at C will be?
a) Rac/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
c) Rbc*Rac/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
d) Rab/(Rab+Rbc+Rca)
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View Answer
Answer: c
the resistance.
Hence Rac*Rbc/(Rab+Rbc+Rca).
8. Find the current in the circuit.
a) 0.54A
b) 0.65A
c) 0.67A
d) 0.87A
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The 3 5 ohm resistors are connected in delta.
Changing it to star:
R1=R2=R3= 1.67 ohm.
One of the 1.67 ohm resistors are connected in series with
the 2 ohm resistor and another 1.67 ohm resistor is
connected in series to the 3 ohm resistor.
The resulting network has a 1.67 ohm resistor connected in
series with the parallel connection of the 3.67 and 4.67
resistors.
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The equivalent resistance is: 3.725A.

I=2/3.725= 0.54A.
9. If a 6 ohm, 2ohm and 4ohm resistor is connected in

delta, find the equivalent star connection.
a) 1ohm, 2ohm, 3ohm
b) 2ohm, 4ohm, 7ohm
c) 5ohm, 4ohm, 2ohm
d) 1ohm, 2ohm, 32/3ohm
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Using the delta to star conversion formula:
R1=2*6/(2+6+4)
R2=2*4/(2+6+4)
R3=4*6/(2+6+4).
10. If a 4ohm, 3ohm and 2ohm resistor is connected in

delta, find the equivalent star connection.
a) 8/9ohm, 4/3ohm, 2/3ohm
b) 8/9ohm, 4/3ohm, 7/3ohm
c) 7/9ohm, 4/3ohm, 2/3ohm
d) 8/9ohm, 5/3ohm, 2/3ohm
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Using the delta-star conversion formula:
R1=4*3/(2+3+4)
R2=2*3/(2+3+4)
R3=2*4/(2+3+4).

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by Manish
5-6 minutes

Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Star Delta
Transformation”.
1. Find the equivalent delta circuit.
a) 3ohm, 10ohm, 5ohm

b) 3ohm, 10ohm, 15ohm
c) 3ohm, 1ohm, 5ohm
d) 3ohm, 10ohm, 6ohm
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Using the star to delta conversion:
R1=4.53+6.66+4.53*6.66/1.23
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R2=4.53+1.23+4.53*1.23/6.66
R3=1.23+6.66+1.23*6.66/4.56.
2. Which, among the following is the correct expression for

star-delta conversion?
a) R1=Ra*Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Rb*Rc/(Ra+Rb+Rc),
R3=Rc*Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc)b)
b) R1=Ra/(Ra+Rb+Rc), R2=Rb/(Ra+Rb+Rc),
Rc=/(Ra+Rb+Rc)
c) R1=Ra+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc, R2=Rc+Rb+Rc*Rb/Ra,
R3=Ra+Rc+Ra*Rc/Rb
d) R1=Ra*Rb/Rc, R2=Rc*Rb/Ra, R3=Ra*Rc/Rb
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: After converting to delta, each delta connected
resistance is equal to the sum of the two resistance it is
connected to+product of the two resistances divided by the
remaining resistance. Hence R1=Ra+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc,
R2=Rc+Rb+Rc*Rb/Ra, R3=Ra+Rc+Ra*Rc/Rb.
3. Find the equivalent resistance between X and Y.
a) 3.33 ohm
b) 4.34 ohm
c) 5.65 ohm
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d) 2.38 ohm
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The 3 2ohm resistors are connected in star,
changing them to delta, we have R1=R2=R3= 2+2+2*2/2=6
ohm.
The 3 6ohm resistors are connected in parallel to the 10
ohm 5 ohm and 10ohm resistors respectively.
This network can be further reduced to a network consisting
of a 3.75ohm and 2.73ohm resistor connected in series
whose resultant is intern connected in parallel to the 3.75
ohm resistor.
4. Delta connection is also known as____________

a) Y-connection
b) Mesh connection
c) Either Y-connection or mesh connection
d) Neither Y-connection nor mesh connection
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Delta connection is also known as mean
connection because its structure is like a mesh, that is, a
closed loop.

resistors are connected in star connection. After
transforming to delta, the resistance at A will be?
a) Rc+Rb+Rc*Rb/Ra
b) Rc+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc
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c) Ra+Rb+Ra*Rc/Rb
d) Rc+Rb+Rc*Ra/Rb
View Answer
Answer: a
resistance is equal to the sum of the two resistances it is
remaining resistance. Hence, resistance at A=
Ra+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc.

transforming to delta, the resistance at B will be?
a) Ra+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc
b) Ra+Rc+Ra*Rc/Rb
c) Ra+Rb+Ra*Rc/Ra
d) Ra+Rc+Ra*Rb/Rc
View Answer
Answer: b
resistance is equal to the sum of the two resistances it is
remaining resistance. Hence, resistance at B=
Ra+Rc+Ra*Rc/Rb.

transforming to delta, the resistance at C will be?
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a) Rc+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc
b) Ra+Rb+Ra*Rc/Rb
c) Ra+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc
d) Ra+Rc+Ra*Rc/Rb
View Answer
Answer: c
resistance is equal to the sum of the two resistance it is
remaining resistance. Hence, resistance at C=
Ra+Rb+Ra*Rb/Rc.
8. If a 1ohm 2ohm and 32/3ohm resistor is connected in

star, find the equivalent delta connection.
a) 1ohm, 3ohm, 2ohm
b) 4ohm, 3ohm, 5ohm
c) 4ohm, 5ohm, 2ohm
d) 5ohm, 3ohm, 2ohm
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Using the formula for delta to star conversion:
R1=1+2+1*2/(32/3)
R2=1+32/3+1*32/3/2
R3=2+32/3+2*32/3/1.
9. If a 8/9ohm, 4/3ohm and 2/3ohm resistor is connected in

star, find its delta equivalent.
a) 4ohm, 3ohm, 2ohm
b) 1ohm, 3ohm, 2ohm
c) 4ohm, 1ohm, 2ohm
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d) 4ohm, 3ohm, 1ohm

View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Using the formula for star to delta conversion:
R1=8/9+4/3+(8/9)*(4/3)/(2/3)
R2=8/9+2/3+(8/9)*(2/3)/(4/3)
R3=2/3+4/3+(2/3)*(4/3)/(8/9).
10. Find the equivalent resistance between A and B.
a) 32ohm
b) 31ohm
c) 30ohm
d) 29ohm
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The equivalent resistance between node 1 and
node 3 in the star connected circuit is
R=(10×10+10×11+11×10)/11=29ohm.


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Electrical Engineering Questions
and Answers
by Manish
4 minutes

Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Maximum Power
Transfer”.
1. The maximum power drawn from source depends

on__________
a) Value of source resistance
b) Value of load resistance
c) Both source and load resistance
d) Neither source or load resistance
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The maximum power transferred is equal to:
I2RL, when load resistance is variable.
Es2/4RL, when load impedance is variable.
In both the cases, the maximum power depends on the load
resistance.
2. The maximum power is delivered to a circuit when source
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resistance is __________ load resistance.

a) Greater than
b) Equal to
c) Less than
d) Greater than or equal to
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The circuit can draw maximum power only
when source resistance is equal to the load resistance.
3. If source impedance is a complex number Z, then load

impedance is equal to _________
a) Z’
b) -Z
c) -Z’
d) Z
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: When Source impedance is equal to Z, its load
impedance is the complex conjugate of Z which is Z’. Only
under this condition maximum power can be drawn from the
circuit.
4. If ZL=Zs’, then RL=?

a) -RL
b) Rs
c) -Rs
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: b
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Explanation: Rs is the real part of the complex number ZL.

Hence when we find the complex conjugate the real part
remains the same whereas the complex part acquires a
negative sign.
5. Calculate the value of RL across A and B.
a) 3.45ohm
b) 2.91ohm
c) 6.34ohm
d) 1.54ohm
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: On shorting the voltage sources:
RL=3||2+4||5.
6. Calculate Eth.
a) 3.43V
b) 4.57V
c) 3.23V
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d) 5.34V
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The two nodal equations are:
(VA-10)/3+VA/2=0
(VB-20)/4+VB/3=0
On solving the two equations, we get VA=4V, VB=8.571V.
VAB=VA-VB= 4.57V.
7. Calculate the maximum power transferred.
a) 1.79W
b) 4.55W
c) 5.67W
d) 3.78W
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The maximum power transferred= Eth2/4RL.
From the previous solutions, we have Eth=4.57V and
RL=2.91ohm.
Substituting the given values in the formula, we get Pmax=
1.79W.
8. Does maximum power transfer imply maximum

efficiency?
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a) Yes
b) No
c) Sometimes
d) Cannot be determined
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Maximum power transfer does not imply
maximum efficiency. If the load resistance is smaller than
source resistance, power dissipated at the load is reduced
while most of the power is dissipated at the source then the
efficiency becomes lower.
9. Under the condition of maximum power efficiency is?

a) 100%
b) 0%
c) 30%
d) 50%
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Efficiency=output/input*100.
Under maximum power conditions:
Output=I2RL; Input=2*I2RL.
Thus efficiency=50%.
10. Name some devices where maximum power has to be

transferred to the load rather than maximum efficiency.
a) Amplifiers
b) Communication circuits
c) Both amplifiers and communication circuits
d) Neither amplifiers nor communication circuits
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View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Maximum power transfer to the load is
preferred over maximum efficiency in both amplifiers and
communication circuits since in both these cases the output
voltage is more than the input.


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This set of Basic Electrical Engineering Multiple Choice

1. Find the value of I1, I2 and I3.

a) -0.188A, 1.5A, -1.19A

Solving this matrix equation, we get I1=1.5A, I2=-0.188A

2. Find the value of V, if the value of I3= 0A.

3. Find the value of R if the power in the circuit is 1000W.

4. Find the current in the 4 ohm resistor.

5. Nodal analysis is generally used to determine______

6. Mesh analysis is generally used to determine_________

7. What is the current in the circuit?

Explanation: If we move in the clockwise direction, we get

8. Does the 15A source have any effect on the circuit?

9. KVL is associated with____________

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10. KCL is associated with_________

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This set of Basic Electrical Engineering Multiple Choice

1. Find the value of the currents I1, I2 and I3 flowing

a) 1.54A, -0.189A, -1.195A

2. Find the value of the currents I1 and I2 flowing clockwise

3. Find the value of V if the current in the 3 ohm resistor=0.

4. Find the value of V1 if the current through the 1 ohm

5. Calculate the mesh currents I1 and I2 flowing in the first

Solving these equations simultaneously, we get I1=1.75A

6. I1 is the current flowing in the first mesh. I2 is the current

7. Calculate the mesh currents.

a) 7A, 6A, 6.22A

8. Mesh analysis employs the method of ___________

9. Mesh analysis is generally used to determine _________

10. Mesh analysis can be used for __________

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This set of Basic Electrical Engineering Multiple Choice

1. Find the value of the node voltage V.

2. Calculate the node voltages V1 and V2.

3. Find the node voltage V.

4. Calculate the node voltages.

a) 24.32V, 4.09V, 7.04V

5. Find the value of V1 and V2.

6. Nodal analysis is generally used to determine_______

7. KCL is associated with_________

8. If there are 10 nodes in a circuit, how many equations do

9. Nodal analysis can be applied for________

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This set of Basic Electrical Engineering Multiple Choice

1. In superposition theorem, when we consider the effect of

2. In superposition theorem, when we consider the effect of

3. In superposition theorem, when we consider the effect of

4. In superposition theorem, when we consider the effect of

5. Find the value of Vx due to the 16V source.

6. Find Vx due to the 3A source.

7. Find the value of Vx due to the 10V source.

8. Find the voltage due to the 15A source.

9. Superposition theorem is valid for_________