Alternating Current

256 Questions
2023 JEE Advanced MCQ
JEE Advanced 2023 Paper 1 Online
A series LCR circuit is connected to a $45 \sin (\omega t)$ Volt source. The resonant angular frequency of the circuit is $10^5 ~\mathrm{rad}~ \mathrm{s}^{-1}$ and current amplitude at resonance is $I_0$. When the angular frequency of the source is $\omega=8 \times 10^4 ~\mathrm{rad} ~\mathrm{s}^{-1}$, the current amplitude in the circuit is $0.05 I_0$. If $L=50 ~\mathrm{mH}$, match each entry in List-I with an appropriate value from List-II and choose the correct option.

List - I List - II
(P) $I_0$ in $\mathrm{mA}$ (1) 44.4
(Q) The quality factor of the circuit (2) 18
(R) The bandwidth of the circuit in $\mathrm{rad}~ \mathrm{s}^{-1}$ (3) 400
(S) The peak power dissipated at resonance in Watt (4) 2250
(5) 500
A.
$P \rightarrow 2, Q \rightarrow 3, R \rightarrow 5, S \rightarrow 1$
B.
$P \rightarrow 3, Q \rightarrow 1, R \rightarrow 4, S \rightarrow 2$
C.
$P \rightarrow 4, Q \rightarrow 5, R \rightarrow 3, S \rightarrow 1$
D.
$P \rightarrow 4, Q \rightarrow 2, R \rightarrow 1, S \rightarrow 5$
2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 14th May Evening Shift

A coil has a resistance of $30 \Omega$ and an inductive reactance of $20 \Omega$ at 50 Hz frequency. If an AC source of $200 \mathrm{~V}, 100 \mathrm{~Hz}$ is connected across the coil, the current in the coil is

A.

$2 A$

B.

$\frac{20}{\sqrt{13}} \mathrm{~A}$

C.

4 A

D.

8 A

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 14th May Morning Shift

At very high frequencies, the current ( $i$ ) in the given circuit is

TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 14th May Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 10 English
A.

4 A

B.

0.4 A

C.

44 A

D.

4.4 A

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 13th May Evening Shift

An alternating emf given by the equation $E=200 \sin (50 \pi t)$ (where, $E$ is in volts and $t$ is in seconds) is applied across a series combination of an inductor and a resistor having inductive reactance $40 \Omega$ and resistance $30 \Omega$ respectively. At time $t=1 \mathrm{~s}$, the power dissipated by the resistor is close to $\left(\cos 53^{\circ}=0.6\right)$

A.

480 W

B.

240 W

C.

173 W

D.

307 W

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 13th May Morning Shift

A series $L-C-R$ circuit is connected to an AC source of voltage $150 \sin (80 \pi t)$ volt. If the resistance of the resistor in the circuit is $25 \Omega$ and the impedance in the circuit is $75 \Omega$, the average power dissipated per cycle in the circuit is

A.

75 W

B.

200 W

C.

50 W

D.

100 W

2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Evening Shift

In an ideal step up transformer, if the input voltage and input power are $V_1$ and $R_1$ respectively and the output voltage and output power are $V_2$ and $P_2$ respectively, then

A.
$V_1=V_2 ; P_1=P_2$
B.
$V_1>V_2 ; P_1>P_2$
C.
$V_1
D.
$V_1
2023 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Morning Shift
The power factor of an AC circuit containing peak current 2 A and peak voltage 1 V is $1 / 2$, then the angle between voltage and current is
A.
$30^{\circ}$
B.
$45^{\circ}$
C.
$90^{\circ}$
D.
$60^{\circ}$
2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift

A capacitor of capacitance 500 $\mu$F is charged completely using a dc supply of 100 V. It is now connected to an inductor of inductance 50 mH to form an LC circuit. The maximum current in LC circuit will be _______ A.

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift

The frequencies at which the current amplitude in an LCR series circuit becomes $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ times its maximum value, are $212\,\mathrm{rad} \,\mathrm{s}^{-1}$ and $232 \,\mathrm{rad} \,\mathrm{s}^{-1}$. The value of resistance in the circuit is $R=5 \,\Omega$. The self inductance in the circuit is __________ $\mathrm{mH}$.

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift

To light, a $50 \mathrm{~W}, 100 \mathrm{~V}$ lamp is connected, in series with a capacitor of capacitance $\frac{50}{\pi \sqrt{x}} \mu F$, with $200 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz} \,\mathrm{AC}$ source. The value of $x$ will be ___________.

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift

The effective current I in the given circuit at very high frequencies will be ___________ A.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 83 English

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 30th June Morning Shift

A series LCR circuit with $R = {{250} \over {11}}\,\Omega $ and ${X_L} = {{70} \over {11}}\,\Omega $ is connected across a 220 V, 50 Hz supply. The value of capacitance needed to maximize the average power of the circuit will be _________ $\mu$F. (Take : $\pi = {{22} \over 7}$)

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Evening Shift

An inductor of 0.5 mH, a capacitor of 200 $\mu$F and a resistor of 2 $\Omega$ are connected in series with a 220 V ac source. If the current is in phase with the emf, the frequency of ac source will be ____________ $\times$ 102 Hz.

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift

In the given circuit, the magnitude of VL and VC are twice that of VR. Given that f = 50 Hz, the inductance of the coil is ${1 \over {K\pi }}$ mH. The value of K is ____________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 101 English

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

An AC source is connected to an inductance of 100 mH, a capacitance of 100 $\mu$F and a resistance of 120 $\Omega$ as shown in figure. The time in which the resistance having a thermal capacity 2 J/$^\circ$C will get heated by 16$^\circ$C is _____________ s.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 99 English

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift

A telegraph line of length 100 km has a capacity of 0.01 $\mu$F/km and it carries an alternating current at 0.5 kilo cycle per second. If minimum impedance is required, then the value of the inductance that needs to be introduced in series is _____________ mH. (if $\pi$ = $\sqrt{10}$)

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift

A 220 V, 50 Hz AC source is connected to a 25 V, 5 W lamp and an additional resistance R in series (as shown in figure) to run the lamp at its peak brightness, then the value of R (in ohm) will be _____________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 97 English

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift

A 110 V, 50 Hz, AC source is connected in the circuit (as shown in figure). The current through the resistance 55 $\Omega$, at resonance in the circuit, will be __________ A.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 95 English

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Evening Shift

In a series LCR circuit, the inductance, capacitance and resistance are L = 100 mH, C = 100 $\mu$F and R = 10 $\Omega$ respectively. They are connected to an AC source of voltage 220 V and frequency of 50 Hz. The approximate value of current in the circuit will be ___________ A.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 94 English

2022 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift

As shown in the figure an inductor of inductance 200 mH is connected to an AC source of emf 220 V and frequency 50 Hz. The instantaneous voltage of the source is 0 V when the peak value of current is ${{\sqrt a } \over \pi }$ A. The value of $a$ is ___________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 89 English

2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift

A circuit element $\mathrm{X}$ when connected to an a.c. supply of peak voltage $100 \mathrm{~V}$ gives a peak current of $5 \mathrm{~A}$ which is in phase with the voltage. A second element $\mathrm{Y}$ when connected to the same a.c. supply also gives the same value of peak current which lags behind the voltage by $\frac{\pi}{2}$. If $\mathrm{X}$ and $\mathrm{Y}$ are connected in series to the same supply, what will be the rms value of the current in ampere?

A.
$\frac{10}{\sqrt{2}}$
B.
$\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}$
C.
$5 \sqrt{2}$
D.
$\frac{5}{2}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift

An alternating emf $\mathrm{E}=440 \sin 100 \pi \mathrm{t}$ is applied to a circuit containing an inductance of $\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\pi} \mathrm{H}$. If an a.c. ammeter is connected in the circuit, its reading will be :

A.
4.4 A
B.
1.55 A
C.
2.2 A
D.
3.11 A
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift

A coil of inductance 1 H and resistance $100 \,\Omega$ is connected to a battery of 6 V. Determine approximately :

(a) The time elapsed before the current acquires half of its steady - state value.

(b) The energy stored in the magnetic field associated with the coil at an instant 15 ms after the circuit is switched on. (Given $\ln 2=0.693, \mathrm{e}^{-3 / 2}=0.25$)

A.
t = 10 ms; U = 2 mJ
B.
t = 10 ms; U = 1 mJ
C.
t = 7 ms; U = 1 mJ
D.
t = 7 ms; U = 2 mJ
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Evening Shift

A transformer operating at primary voltage $8 \,\mathrm{kV}$ and secondary voltage $160 \mathrm{~V}$ serves a load of $80 \mathrm{~kW}$. Assuming the transformer to be ideal with purely resistive load and working on unity power factor, the loads in the primary and secondary circuit would be

A.
$800 \,\Omega$ and $1.06 \,\Omega$
B.
$10 \,\Omega$ and $500 \,\Omega$
C.
$800 \,\Omega$ and $0.32 \,\Omega$
D.
$1.06 \,\Omega$ and $500 \,\Omega$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift

The equation of current in a purely inductive circuit is $5 \sin \left(49\, \pi t-30^{\circ}\right)$. If the inductance is $30 \,\mathrm{mH}$ then the equation for the voltage across the inductor, will be :

$\left\{\right.$ Let $\left.\pi=\frac{22}{7}\right\}$

A.
$1.47 \sin \left(49 \pi t-30^{\circ}\right)$
B.
$1.47 \sin \left(49 \pi t+60^{\circ}\right)$
C.
$23.1 \sin \left(49 \pi t-30^{\circ}\right)$
D.
$23.1 \sin \left(49 \pi t+60^{\circ}\right)$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift

A series LCR circuit has $\mathrm{L}=0.01\, \mathrm{H}, \mathrm{R}=10\, \Omega$ and $\mathrm{C}=1 \mu \mathrm{F}$ and it is connected to ac voltage of amplitude $\left(\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{m}}\right) 50 \mathrm{~V}$. At frequency $60 \%$ lower than resonant frequency, the amplitude of current will be approximately :

A.
466 mA
B.
312 mA
C.
238 mA
D.
196 mA
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift

A direct current of $4 \mathrm{~A}$ and an alternating current of peak value $4 \mathrm{~A}$ flow through resistance of $3\, \Omega$ and $2\,\Omega$ respectively. The ratio of heat produced in the two resistances in same interval of time will be :

A.
3 : 2
B.
3 : 1
C.
3 : 4
D.
4 : 3
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift

In a series $L R$ circuit $X_{L}=R$ and power factor of the circuit is $P_{1}$. When capacitor with capacitance $C$ such that $X_{L}=X_{C}$ is put in series, the power factor becomes $P_{2}$. The ratio $\frac{P_{1}}{P_{2}}$ is:

A.
$\frac{1}{2}$
B.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
C.
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}}$
D.
2 : 1
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift

When you walk through a metal detector carrying a metal object in your pocket, it raises an alarm. This phenomenon works on :

A.
Electromagnetic induction
B.
Resonance in ac circuits
C.
Mutual induction in ac circuits
D.
Interference of electromagnetic waves
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift

To increase the resonant frequency in series LCR circuit,

A.
source frequency should be increased.
B.
another resistance should be added in series with the first resistance.
C.
another capacitor should be added in series with the first capacitor.
D.
the source frequency should be decreased.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 30th June Morning Shift

In series RLC resonator, if the self inductance and capacitance become double, the new resonant frequency (f2) and new quality factor (Q2) will be :

(f1 = original resonant frequency, Q1 = original quality factor)

A.
${f_2} = {{{f_1}} \over 2}$ and ${Q_2} = {Q_1}$
B.
${f_2} = {f_1}$ and ${Q_2} = {{{Q_1}} \over {{Q_2}}}$
C.
${f_2} = 2{f_1}$ and ${Q_2} = {Q_1}$
D.
${f_2} = {f_1}$ and ${Q_2} = 2{Q_1}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Morning Shift

For a series LCR circuit, I vs $\omega$ curve is shown :

(a) To the left of $\omega$r, the circuit is mainly capacitive.

(b) To the left of $\omega$r, the circuit is mainly inductive.

(c) At $\omega$r, impedance of the circuit is equal to the resistance of the circuit.

(d) At $\omega$r, impedance of the circuit is 0.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 103 English

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
(a) and (d) only.
B.
(b) and (d) only.
C.
(a) and (c) only.
D.
(b) and (c) only.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift

If L, C and R are the self inductance, capacitance and resistance respectively, which of the following does not have the dimension of time?

A.
RC
B.
${L \over R}$
C.
$\sqrt{LC}$
D.
${L \over C}$
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift

The current flowing through an ac circuit is given by

I = 5 sin(120$\pi$t)A

How long will the current take to reach the peak value starting from zero?

A.
${1 \over {60}}$ s
B.
60 s
C.
${1 \over {120}}$ s
D.
${1 \over {240}}$ s
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Evening Shift

A sinusoidal voltage V(t) = 210 sin 3000 t volt is applied to a series LCR circuit in which L = 10 mH, C = 25 $\mu$F and R = 100 $\Omega$. The phase difference ($\Phi $) between the applied voltage and resultant current will be :

A.
tan$-$1(0.17)
B.
tan$-$1(9.46)
C.
tan$-$1(0.30)
D.
tan$-$1(13.33)
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift

Match List-I with List-II.

List - I List -II
(A) AC generator (I) Detects the presence of current in the circuit
(B) Galvanometer (II) Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
(C) Transformer (III) Works on the principle of resonance in AC circuit
(D) Metal detector (IV) Changes an alternating voltage for smaller or greater value

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
B.
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
C.
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
D.
(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift

If wattless current flows in the AC circuit, then the circuit is :

A.
Purely Resistive circuit
B.
Purely Inductive circuit
C.
LCR series circuit
D.
RC series circuit only
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Evening Shift

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The reactance of an ac circuit is zero. It is possible that the circuit contains a capacitor and an inductor.

Statement II : In ac circuit, the average power delivered by the source never becomes zero.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
2022 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift

A resistance of 40 $\Omega$ is connected to a source of alternating current rated 220 V, 50 Hz. Find the time taken by the current to change from its maximum value to the rms value :

A.
2.5 ms
B.
1.25 ms
C.
2.5 s
D.
0.25 s
2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift

A generator produces a current of 100 A at 4000 V . The voltage is stepped up to $2 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~V}$ by a transformer before being sent on a high voltage transmission line of resistance $50 \Omega$. The percentage of power loss in the transmission line is

A.

$0.25 \%$

B.

$0.05 \%$

C.

$1.25 \%$

D.

$0.02 \%$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift

A capacitor of capacitance $100 \mu \mathrm{~F}$ and a coil of resistance $20 \Omega$ and inductance 12.5 mH are connected in series with a $220 \mathrm{~V}, \frac{200}{\pi} \mathrm{~Hz}, \mathrm{AC}$ source. The maximum value of instantaneous current in the circuit is

A.

20 A

B.

10 A

C.

11 A

D.

15 A

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 19th July Evening Shift

The $Q$ value of a series $L-C-R$ circuit with $L=2 \mathrm{H}$, $C=32 \mu \mathrm{~F}, R=20 \Omega$ is

A.

12.5

B.

25.0

C.

50.0

D.

125.0

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 19th July Morning Shift

A resistor of resistance of $100 \Omega$ is connected to an AC source $\varepsilon=10 \sin (250 \pi) t$. The energy dissipated as heat during $t=0$ to $t=1 \mathrm{~ms}$ is approximately.

A.

$\frac{0.57}{\pi} \mathrm{~mJ}$

B.

$\frac{1.141}{\pi} \mathrm{~mJ}$

C.

1 mJ

D.

0.5 mJ

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 18th July Evening Shift

A $2 \mu \mathrm{~F}$ capacitor is charged to 50 V by a battery. The battery is removed after capacitor if fully charged. At time $t=0$, a 10 mH coil is connected in series with the capacitor. The maximum rate at which the current changes in the circuit is

A.

$2000 \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{s}$

B.

$5000 \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{s}$

C.

$2500 \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{s}$

D.

$10000 \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{s}$

2022 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TS EAMCET 2022 (Online) 18th July Morning Shift

An AC current is given by the expression, $I(t)=50 \sin (200 \pi t)$ in amperes. The frequency and rms value of the current, respectively are

A.

$100 \mathrm{~Hz}, 50 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~A}$

B.

$100 \mathrm{~Hz}, 25 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~A}$

C.

$200 \mathrm{~Hz}, 50 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~A}$

D.

$200 \mathrm{~Hz}, 25 \sqrt{2} \mathrm{~A}$

2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 5th July Morning Shift

An $R-L-C$ circuit consists of a $150 \Omega$ resistor, $20 \mu \mathrm{F}$ capacitor and a 500 mH inductor connected in series with a 100 V AC supply. The angular frequency of the supply voltage is $400 \mathrm{rad} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$. The phase angle between current and the applied voltage is

A.
$\tan ^{-1}(0.8)$
B.
$\tan ^{-1}(0.25)$
C.
$\tan ^{-1}(0.6)$
D.
$\tan ^{-1}(0.5)$
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Evening Shift

Capacitive reactance of a capacitor in an AC circuit is $3 \mathrm{k} \Omega$. If this capacitor is connected to a new AC source of double frequency, the capacitive reactance will become.

A.
$1.5 \mathrm{k} \Omega$
B.
$3 \mathrm{k} \Omega$
C.
$6 \mathrm{k} \Omega$
D.
$5.2 \mathrm{k} \Omega$
2022 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2022 - 4th July Morning Shift

A coil of inductance 0.1 H and resistance $110 \Omega$ is connected to a source of 110 V and 350 Hz . The phase difference between the voltage maximum and the current maximum is

A.
$\tan ^{-1}(1.5)$
B.
$\tan ^{-1}(0.5)$
C.
$\tan ^{-1}(1.73)$
D.
$\tan ^{-1}(2)$
2021 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift
At very high frequencies, the effective impendence of the given circuit will be ________________ $\Omega$.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 104 English
2021 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Evening Shift
An ac circuit has an inductor and a resistor resistance R in series, such that XL = 3R. Now, a capacitor is added in series such that XC = 2R. The ratio of new power factor with the old power factor of the circuit is $\sqrt 5 :x$. The value of x is ___________.