Alternating Current

256 Questions
2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift

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 50 Hz flows through it. The ratio of inductive reactance to its resistance is ______. ($\pi = 3.14$)

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift

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

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 7 English
2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

The electric current in the circuit is given as $i=i_{\mathrm{o}}(t / T)$. The r.m.s current for the period $t=0$ to $t=T$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

$\frac{i_{\mathrm{o}}}{\sqrt{2}}$

B.

$\frac{i_o}{\sqrt{3}}$

C.

$i_{\mathrm{o}}$

D.

$\frac{i_o}{\sqrt{6}}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

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

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 6 English

A.

4

B.

8

C.

6

D.

10

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift

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.

A.

$\frac{\pi \sqrt{LC}}{3}$

B.

$\frac{\pi \sqrt{LC}}{2}$

C.

$\pi \sqrt{\frac{LC}{2}}$

D.

$\frac{\pi \sqrt{LC}}{6}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

A LCR series circuit driven with $E_{r m s}=90 \mathrm{~V}$ at frequency $f_{\mathrm{d}}=30 \mathrm{~Hz}$ 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 $\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

0.8

B.

0.64

C.

0.9

D.

0.5

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

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

A.

$\sqrt{\frac{6}{7}}$

B.

$\sqrt{\frac{3}{5}}$

C.

$\sqrt{\frac{7}{8}}$

D.

$ \text { } \sqrt{\frac{3}{4}} $

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift

The figure given below shows an LCR series circuit with two switches S1 and S2. When switch S1 is closed keeping S2 open, the phase difference (φ) between the current and source voltage is 30° and phase difference is 60° when S2 is closed keeping S1 open. The value of (3L1 − L2) is ______ H.

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 5 English
A.

$\dfrac{9}{2}$

B.

$\dfrac{2}{9}$

C.

$\dfrac{1}{3}$

D.

3

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

A series LCR circuit with $R=20 \Omega, L=1.6 \mathrm{H}$ and $C=40 \mu \mathrm{~F}$ is connected to a variable frequency a.c. source. The inductive reactance at resonant frequency is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

An inductor of 10 mH , capacitor of $0.1 \mu \mathrm{~F}$ and a resistor of $100 \Omega$ are connected in series across an $a . c$ power supply $220 \mathrm{~V}, 70 \mathrm{~Hz}$. 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 $\_\_\_\_$ .

2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift
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 $10 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$. Average power dissipated by the circuit is ___________ W.
2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift

For ac circuit shown in figure, $\mathrm{R}=100 \mathrm{k} \Omega$ and $\mathrm{C}=100 \mathrm{pF}$ and the phase difference between $\mathrm{V}_{\text {in }}$ and $\left(\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{B}}-\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{A}}\right)$ is $90^{\circ}$. The input signal frequency is $10^x \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{sec}$, where ' $x$ ' is __________ .

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 15 English

2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

An inductor of self inductance 1 H is 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.

2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift

In a series LCR circuit, a resistor of $300 \Omega$, 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 _________ $\times 10^4$ radians $\mathrm{s}^{-1}$

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift

An ac current is represented as

$i=5 \sqrt{2}+10 \cos \left(650 \pi t+\frac{\pi}{6}\right) A m p$

The r.m.s value of the current is

A.
10 Amp
B.
$5 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~Amp}$
C.
100 Amp
D.
50 Amp
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

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

A.
$\frac{100}{\sqrt{2}} \mathrm{~A}, 100 \mathrm{~Hz}$
B.
$50 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~A}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$
C.
$100 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~A}, 100 \mathrm{~Hz}$
D.
$100 \mathrm{~A}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Evening Shift
An electric bulb rated as $100 \mathrm{~W}-220 \mathrm{~V}$ is connected to an ac source of rms voltage 220 V. The peak value of current through the bulb is :
A.
0.32 A
B.
0.64 A
C.
0.45 A
D.
2.2 A
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

An alternating current is given by $\mathrm{I}=\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}} \sin \omega \mathrm{t}+\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}} \cos \omega \mathrm{t}$. The r.m.s current will be

A.
$\frac{\sqrt{\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}}^2+\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}}^2}}{2}$
B.
$\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}}^2+\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}}^2}{2}}$
C.
$\frac{\left|\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}}+\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}}\right|}{\sqrt{2}}$
D.
$\sqrt{\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{A}}^2+\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{B}}^2}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift

A series LCR circuit is connected to an alternating source of emf E. The current amplitude at resonant frequency is $I_0$. If the value of resistance R becomes twice of its initial value then amplitude of current at resonance will be

A.
$\frac{\mathrm{I}_0}{2}$
B.
$\frac{\mathrm{I}_0}{\sqrt{2}}$
C.
$2 \mathrm{I}_0$
D.
$\mathrm{I_0}$
2025 JEE Advanced MCQ
JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online

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 $V(t)=300 \sin (400 t) \mathrm{V}$, 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.

JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 1

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

List–I List–II
(P) JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 2 (1) JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 3
(Q) JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 4 (2) JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 5
(R) JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 6 (3) JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 7
(S) JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 8 (4) JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 9
(5) JEE Advanced 2025 Paper 1 Online Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English 10
A.
$ \mathrm{P} \rightarrow 3, \mathrm{Q} \rightarrow 5, \mathrm{R} \rightarrow 2, \mathrm{~S} \rightarrow 1$
B.
$\mathrm{P} \rightarrow 1, \mathrm{Q} \rightarrow 5, \mathrm{R} \rightarrow 2, \mathrm{~S} \rightarrow 3$
C.
$\mathrm{P} \rightarrow 3, \mathrm{Q} \rightarrow 4, \mathrm{R} \rightarrow 2, \mathrm{~S} \rightarrow 1$
D.
$\mathrm{P} \rightarrow 1, \mathrm{Q} \rightarrow 4, \mathrm{R} \rightarrow 2, \mathrm{~S} \rightarrow 5$
2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Morning Shift

The inductance $L$, capacitance $C$ and resistance $R$ are the values of the components connected in series to an AC source of angular frequency $\omega$. The inductive and capacitive reactances are $X_L$ and $X_C$ respectively. If the circuit is purely resistive, then

A.

$L=C$

B.

$X_L=X_C$

C.

$\omega L=\omega C$

D.

$R=L=C$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Evening Shift

A capacitor and a resistor of resistance $100 \sqrt{3} \Omega$ are connected in series to an AC source of voltage $100 \sin (200 t) \mathrm{V}$, where ' $t$ ' is time in second. If the phase difference between the voltage and the current in the circuit is $30^{\circ}$, then the capacitance of the capacitor is

A.

$30 \mu \mathrm{~F}$

B.

$50 \mu \mathrm{~F}$

C.

$100 \mu \mathrm{~F}$

D.

$150 \mu \mathrm{~F}$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Morning Shift

An electric bulb, an open coil inductor, an AC source and a key are all connected in series to form a closed circuit. They key is closed and after some time an iron rod is inserted into the interior of the inductor, then

A.

the glow of the bulb increases.

B.

the glow of the bulb remains unchanged.

C.

the glow of the bulb decreases.

D.

the bulb does not glow.

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 2nd May Evening Shift

An inductor and a resistor are connected in series to an AC supply. If the potential difference across the inductor and the resistor are 180 V and 240 V respectively, then the voltage of the AC supply is

A.

300 V

B.

420 V

C.

60 V

D.

210 V

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 2nd May Morning Shift

The frequency of an alternating voltage is 50 Hz . The time taken for instantaneous voltage to increase from zero to half of its peak voltage is

A.

$\frac{1}{800} \mathrm{~s}$

B.

$\frac{1}{600} \mathrm{~s}$

C.

$\frac{1}{300} \mathrm{~s}$

D.

$\frac{1}{200} \mathrm{~s}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Morning Shift

A coil of inductive reactance $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \Omega$ and a resistance $1 \Omega$ are connected in series to a $200 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$ AC source. The time lag between voltage and current is

A.

$\frac{1}{1200} \mathrm{~s}$

B.

$\frac{1}{600} \mathrm{~s}$

C.

$\frac{1}{400} \mathrm{~s}$

D.

$\frac{1}{800} \mathrm{~s}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 27th May Morning Shift

An AC source of internal resistance $10^3 \Omega$ is connected to a transformer. The ratio of the number of turns in the primary to the number of turns in the secondary to match the source to a load resistance of $10 \Omega$ is

A.

$1: 10$

B.

$10: 1$

C.

$2: 5$

D.

$5: 2$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Evening Shift

In a series LCR circuit, the voltages across the capacitor, resistor and inductor are in the ratio $2: 3: 6,$ if the voltage of the AC source in the circuit is 240 V , then the voltage across the inductor is

A.

240 V

B.

144 V

C.

96 V

D.

288 V

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 24th May Morning Shift

If the voltage and current in an AC circuit are respectively $50 \sin (50 t) \mathrm{V}$ and $50 \sin \left(50 t+\frac{\pi}{4}\right) \mathrm{mA}$, then the power dissipated in the circuit is nearly

A.

1.296 W

B.

0.648 W

C.

0.884 W

D.

1.768 W

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Evening Shift

In a series resonant LCR circuit, for the power dissipated to become half of the maximum power dissipated, the current amplitude is

A.

$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ times its maximum value.

B.

$1 / 2$ times its maximum value.

C.

twice its maximum value.

D.

$\sqrt{2}$ times its maximum value.

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Morning Shift

If a resistor of resistance $4 \Omega$, a capacitor of capacitive reactance $6 \Omega$ and an inductor of inductive reactance $9 \Omega$ are connected in series with an AC source, then the impedance of the circuit is

A.

$19 \Omega$

B.

$11 \Omega$

C.

$7 \Omega$

D.

$5 \Omega$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

A resistor of $450 \Omega$ and an inductor are connected in series to an AC source of frequency $\frac{75}{\pi} \mathrm{~Hz}$. If the power factor of the circuit is 0.6 , then the inductance connected in the circuit is

A.

6 mH

B.

4 H

C.

4 mH

D.

6 H

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

For better tuning of a series $L C R$ circuit in a communication system, the preferred combination is

A.

$R=20 \Omega: L=15 \mathrm{H}: \mathrm{C}=35 \mu \mathrm{~F}$

B.

$R=15 \Omega: L=40 \mathrm{H}: \mathrm{C}=20 \mu \mathrm{~F}$

C.

$R=25 \Omega: L=15 \mathrm{H}: C=45 \mu \mathrm{~F}$

D.

$R=15 \Omega: L=20 \mathrm{H}: C=45 \mu \mathrm{~F}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

In an LCR series circuit, if the potential differences across inductor, capacitor and resistor are $60 \mathrm{~V}, 30 \mathrm{~V}$ and 40 V respectively, then the AC voltage applied to the circuit is

A.

50 V

B.

70 V

C.

130 V

D.

60 V

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

The resonant frequency of an LC circuit is $f_0$. If a dielectric slab of constant 16 is inserted completely between the plates of the capacitor, then the resonant frequency is

A.

$\frac{f}{2}$

B.

26

C.

$\frac{6}{4}$

D.

$4 f$

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift

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 $8 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~V}$. The power dissipation in the circuit is __________ W.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

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

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

An alternating emf $\mathrm{E}=110 \sqrt{2} \sin 100 \mathrm{t}$ volt is applied to a capacitor of $2 \mu \mathrm{F}$, the rms value of current in the circuit is ________ $\mathrm{mA}$.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

For a given series LCR circuit it is found that maximum current is drawn when value of variable capacitance is $2.5 \mathrm{~nF}$. If resistance of $200 \Omega$ and $100 \mathrm{~mH}$ inductor is being used in the given circuit. The frequency of ac source is _________ $\times 10^3 \mathrm{~Hz}$ (given $\mathrm{a}^2=10$)

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

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

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

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

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 24 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

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

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

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

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Evening Shift

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

2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

A bulb and a capacitor are connected in series across an ac supply. A dielectric is then placed between the plates of the capacitor. The glow of the bulb :

A.
becomes zero
B.
remains same
C.
increases
D.
decreases
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

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

A.
0.91 H
B.
0.76 H
C.
2.86 H
D.
0.286 H
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

A LCR circuit is at resonance for a capacitor C, inductance L and resistance R. Now the value of resistance is halved keeping all other parameters same. The current amplitude at resonance will be now:

A.
halved
B.
same
C.
Zero
D.
double
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

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 :

A.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
B.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

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

A.
10 A
B.
10 mA
C.
68 A
D.
63 A
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

An alternating voltage of amplitude $40 \mathrm{~V}$ and frequency $4 \mathrm{~kHz}$ is applied directly across the capacitor of $12 \mu \mathrm{F}$. The maximum displacement current between the plates of the capacitor is nearly :

A.
10 A
B.
8 A
C.
13 A
D.
12 A