Alternating Current

2022 Q151 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

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.
$\tan ^{-1}(2)$
2022 Q152 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

A direct current of 6 A is superimposed on an alternating current I = 10 sin $\omega$t flowing through a wire. The effective value of the resulting current will be

A.
5$\sqrt2$
B.
5$\sqrt3$
C.
9.27
D.
8.37
2022 Q153 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

In the circuit shown in the figure, the AC source gives a voltage V = 20 cos (2000t) neglecting source resistance, the voltmeter and ammeter reading will be

BITSAT 2022 Physics - Alternating Current Question 4 English

A.
0 V, 0.47 A
B.
2.82 V, 1.41 A
C.
1.41 V, 0.47 A
D.
1.5 V, 8.37 A
2021 Q154 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
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 Q155 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
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 ___________.
2021 Q156 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
The alternating current is given by $i = \left\{ {\sqrt {42} \sin \left( {{{2\pi } \over T}t} \right) + 10} \right\}A$

The r.m.s. value of of this current is ................. A.
2021 Q157 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Consider an electrical circuit containing a two way switch 'S'. Initially S is open and then T1 is connected to T2. As the current in R = 6$\Omega$ attains a maximum value of steady state level, T1 is disconnected from T2 and immediately connected to T3. Potential drop across r = 3$\Omega$ resistor immediately after T1 is connected to T3 is __________ V. (Round off to the Nearest Integer)

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 112 English
2021 Q158 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Two circuits are shown in the figure (a) & (b). At a frequency of ____________ rad/s the average power dissipated in one cycle will be same in both the circuits.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 115 English
2021 Q159 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
An inductor of 10 mH is connected to a 20V battery through a resistor of 10 k$\Omega$ and a switch. After a long time, when maximum current is set up in the circuit, the current is switched off. The current in the circuit after 1 $\mu$s is ${x \over {100}}$ mA. Then x is equal to ___________. (Take e$-$1 = 0.37)
2021 Q160 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A series LCR circuit of R = 5$\Omega$, L = 20 mH and C = 0.5 $\mu$F is connected across an AC supply of 250 V, having variable frequency. The power dissipated at resonance condition is ______________ $\times$ 102 W.
2021 Q161 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
In an LCR series circuit, an inductor 30 mH and a resistor 1 $\Omega$ are connected to an AC source of angular frequency 300 rad/s. The value of capacitance for which, the current leads the voltage by 45$^\circ$ is ${1 \over x} \times {10^{ - 3}}$ F. Then the value of x is ____________.
2021 Q162 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 250 V is applied to a series LCR circuit, in which R = 8$\Omega$, L = 24 mH and C = 60 $\mu$F. The value of power dissipated at resonant condition is 'x' kW. The value of x to the nearest integer is ____________.
2021 Q163 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
In a series LCR resonant circuit, the quality factor is measured as 100. If the inductance is increased by two fold and resistance is decreased by two fold, then the quality factor after this change will be __________.
2021 Q164 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A transmitting station releases waves of wavelength 960 m. A capacitor of 2.56 $\mu$F is used in the resonant circuit. The self inductance of coil necessary for resonance is __________ $\times$ 10$-$8 H.
2021 Q165 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A series L-C-R circuit is designed to resonate at an angular frequency $\omega$0 = 105 rad/s. The circuit draws 16W power from 120V source at resonance. The value of resistance 'R' in the circuit is _________ $\Omega$.
2021 Q166 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A common transistor radio set requires 12 V (D.C.) for its operation. The D.C. source is constructed by using a transformer and a rectifier circuit, which are operated at 220 V (A.C.) on standard domestic A.C. supply. The number of turns of secondary coil are 24, then the number of turns of primary are ___________.
2021 Q167 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A resonance circuit having inductance and resistance 2 $\times$ 10$-$4 H and 6.28$\Omega$ respectively oscillates at 10 MHz frequency. The value of quality factor of this resonator is ___________. [$\pi$ = 3.14]
2021 Q168 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
For the given circuit the current i through the battery when the key in closed and the steady state has been reached is __________.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 105 English
A.
6 A
B.
25 A
C.
10 A
D.
0 A
2021 Q169 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In an ac circuit, an inductor, a capacitor and a resistor are connected in series with XL = R = XC. Impedance of this circuit is :
A.
2R2
B.
Zero
C.
R
D.
R$\sqrt 2 $
2021 Q170 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In the given circuit the AC source has $\omega$ = 100 rad s-1. Considering the inductor and capacitor to be ideal, what will be the current I flowing through the circuit?

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 109 English
A.
5.9 A
B.
3.16 A
C.
0.94 A
D.
6 A
2021 Q171 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A series LCR circuit driven by 300 V at a frequency of 50 Hz contains a resistance R = 3 k$\Omega$, an inductor of inductive reactance XL = 250 $\pi$$\Omega$ and an unknown capacitor. The value of capacitance to maximize the average power should be : (Take $\pi$2 = 10)
A.
4 $\mu$F
B.
25 $\mu$F
C.
400 $\mu$F
D.
40 $\mu$F
2021 Q172 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A 100$\Omega$ resistance, a 0.1 $\mu$F capacitor and an inductor are connected in series across a 250 V supply at variable frequency. Calculate the value of inductance of inductor at which resonance will occur. Given that the resonant frequency is 60 Hz.
A.
0.70 H
B.
70.3 mH
C.
7.03 $\times$ 10$-$5 H
D.
70.3 H
2021 Q173 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A 0.07 H inductor and a 12$\Omega$ resistor are connected in series to a 220V, 50 Hz ac source. The approximate current in the circuit and the phase angle between current and source voltage are respectively. [Take $\pi$ as ${{22} \over 7}$]
A.
8.8 A and ${\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{{11} \over 6}} \right)$
B.
88 A and ${\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{{11} \over 6}} \right)$
C.
0.88 A and ${\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{{11} \over 6}} \right)$
D.
8.8 A and ${\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{{6} \over 11}} \right)$
2021 Q174 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A 10 $\Omega$ resistance is connected across 220V $-$ 50 Hz AC supply. The time taken by the current to change from its maximum value to the rms value is :
A.
2.5 ms
B.
1.5 ms
C.
3.0 ms
D.
4.5 ms
2021 Q175 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In a circuit consisting of a capacitance and a generator with alternating emf Eg = Eg0 sin$\omega$t, VC and IC are the voltage and current. Correct phasor diagram for such circuit is

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 118 English
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 118 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 118 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 118 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 118 English Option 4
2021 Q176 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Match List - I with List - II

List - I List - II
(a) $\omega L > {1 \over {\omega C}}$ (i) Current is in phase with emf
(b) $\omega L = {1 \over {\omega C}}$ (ii) Current lags behind the applied emf
(c) $\omega L < {1 \over {\omega C}}$ (iii) Maximum current occurs
(d) Resonant frequency (iv) Current leads the emf


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(i), c(iv), d(ii)
D.
a(iv), b(iii), c(ii), d(i)
2021 Q177 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
For a series LCR circuit with R = 100 $\Omega$, L = 0.5 mH and C = 0.1 pF connected across 220V$-$50 Hz AC supply, the phase angle between current and supplied voltage and the nature of the circuit is :
A.
0$^\circ$, resistive circuit
B.
$ \approx $ 90$^\circ$, predominantly inductive circuit
C.
0$^\circ$, resonance circuit
D.
$ \approx $ 90$^\circ$, predominantly capacitive circuit
2021 Q178 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
AC voltage V(t) = 20 sin$\omega$t of frequency 50 Hz is applied to a parallel plate capacitor. The separation between the plates is 2 mm and the area is 1 m2. The amplitude of the oscillating displacement current for the applied AC voltage is _________. [Take $\varepsilon $0 = 8.85 $\times$ 10$-$12 F/m]
A.
55.58 $\mu$A
B.
21.14 $\mu$A
C.
27.79 $\mu$A
D.
83.37 $\mu$A
2021 Q179 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In a series LCR circuit, the inductive reactance (XL) is 10$\Omega$ and the capacitive reactance (XC) is 4$\Omega$. The resistance (R) in the circuit is 6$\Omega$. The power factor of the circuit is :
A.
${1 \over 2}$
B.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$
C.
${1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
D.
${1 \over {2\sqrt 2 }}$
2021 Q180 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
In a series LCR resonance circuit, if we change the resistance only, from a lower to higher value :
A.
The bandwidth of resonance circuit will increase.
B.
The resonance frequency will increase.
C.
The quality factor will increase.
D.
The quality factor and the resonance frequency will remain constant.
2021 Q181 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An AC source rated 220 V, 50 Hz is connected to a resistor. The time taken by the current to change from its maximum to the rms value is :
A.
2.5 ms
B.
25 ms
C.
2.5 s
D.
0.25 ms
2021 Q182 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Match List - I with List - II

List - I List - II
(a) Phase difference between current and voltage in a purely resistive AC circuit (i) ${\pi \over 2}$; current leads voltage
(b) Phase difference between current and voltage in a pure inductive AC circuit (ii) zero
(c) Phase difference between current and voltage in a pure capacitive AC circuit (iii) ${\pi \over 2}$; current lags voltage
(d) Phase difference between current and voltage in an LCR series circuit (iv) ${\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{{{X_C} - {X_L}} \over R}} \right)$


Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
B.
(a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
C.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
D.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
2021 Q183 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
What happens to the inductive reactance and the current in a purely inductive circuit if the frequency is halved?
A.
Both, inducting reactance and current will be doubled.
B.
Inductive reactance will be doubled and current will be halved.
C.
Both, inductive reactance and current will be halved.
D.
Inductive reactance will be halved and current will be doubled.
2021 Q184 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An AC current is given by I = I1 sin$\omega$t + I2 cos$\omega$t. A hot wire ammeter will give a reading :
A.
${{{I_1} + {I_2}} \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
B.
$\sqrt {{{I_1^2 - I_2^2} \over 2}} $
C.
$\sqrt {{{I_1^2 + I_2^2} \over 2}} $
D.
${{{I_1} + {I_2}} \over {2\sqrt 2 }}$
2021 Q185 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
For the given circuit, comment on the type of transformer used.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 129 English
A.
Auxiliary transformer
B.
Step down transformer
C.
Step-up transformer
D.
Auto transformer
2021 Q186 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An RC circuit as shown in the figure is driven by a AC source generating a square wave. The output wave pattern monitored by CRO would look close to :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 131 English
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 131 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 131 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 131 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 131 English Option 4
2021 Q187 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Find the peak current and resonant frequency of the following circuit (as shown in figure).

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Evening Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 132 English
A.
2 A and 100 Hz
B.
2 A and 50 Hz
C.
0.2 A and 100 Hz
D.
0.2 A and 50 Hz
2021 Q188 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An alternating current is given by the equation i = i1 sin $\omega$t + i2 cos $\omega$t. The rms current will be :
A.
${1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}{\left( {i_1^2 + i_2^2} \right)^{{1 \over 2}}}$
B.
${1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}({i_1} + {i_2})$
C.
${1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}{({i_1} + {i_2})^2}$
D.
${1 \over 2}{\left( {i_1^2 + i_2^2} \right)^{{1 \over 2}}}$
2021 Q189 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An LCR circuit contains resistance of 110$\Omega$ and a supply of 220 V at 300 rad/s angular frequency. If only capacitance is removed from the circuit, current lags behind the voltage by 45$^\circ$. If on the other hand, only inductor is removed the current leads by 45$^\circ$ with the applied voltage. The rms current flowing in the circuit will be :
A.
1 A
B.
2.5 A
C.
2 A
D.
1.5 A
2021 Q190 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
Match List I with List II.

List I List II
(a) Rectifier (i) Used either for stepping up or stepping down the a.c. voltage
(b) Stabilizer (ii) Used to convert a.c. voltage into d.c. voltage
(c) Transformer (iii) Used to remove any ripple in the rectified output voltage
(d) Filter (iv) Used for constant output voltage even when the input voltage or load current change


Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
B.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
C.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
D.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
2021 Q191 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The angular frequency of alternating current in a L-C-R circuit is 100 rad/s. The components connected are shown in the figure. Find the value of inductance of the coil and capacity of condenser.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 140 English
A.
0.8 H and 150 $\mu$F
B.
0.8 H and 250 $\mu$F
C.
1.33 H and 150 $\mu$F
D.
1.33 H and 250 $\mu$F
2021 Q192 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
The current (i) at time t = 0 and t = $\infty $ respectively for the given circuit is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift Physics - Alternating Current Question 138 English
A.
${{18E} \over {55}},{{5E} \over {18}}$
B.
${{5E} \over {18}},{{18E} \over {55}}$
C.
${{5E} \over {18}},{{10E} \over {33}}$
D.
${{10E} \over {33}},{{5E} \over {18}}$
2021 Q193 JEE Advanced Numerical
10 Mar 2026
In a circuit, a metal filament lamp is connected in series with a capacitor of capacitance C $\mu$F across a 200 V, 50 Hz supply. The power consumed by the lamp is 500 W while the voltage drop across it is 100 V. Assume that there is no inductive load in the circuit. Take rms values of the voltages. The magnitude of the phase-angle (in degrees) between the current and the supply voltage is $\varphi $. Assume, $\pi$$\sqrt 3 $ $ \approx $ 5.

The value of C is ____________.
2021 Q194 JEE Advanced Numerical
10 Mar 2026
In a circuit, a metal filament lamp is connected in series with a capacitor of capacitance C $\mu$F across a 200 V, 50 Hz supply. The power consumed by the lamp is 500 W while the voltage drop across it is 100 V. Assume that there is no inductive load in the circuit. Take rms values of the voltages. The magnitude of the phase-angle (in degrees) between the current and the supply voltage is $\varphi $. Assume, $\pi$$\sqrt 3 $ $ \approx $ 5.

The value of $\varphi$ is ____________.
2021 Q195 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A 20 V AC is applied to a circuit consisting of a resistor and a coil with negligible resistance. If the voltage across the resistor is 12 V, the voltage across the coil is

A.
16 V
B.
10 V
C.
8 V
D.
6 V
2021 Q196 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A bulb of resistance $280 \Omega$ is supplied with a 200 V AC supply. What is the peak current?

A.
Nearly $1 \mathrm{~A}$
B.
Nearly $2 \mathrm{~A}$
C.
Nearly $1.4 \mathrm{~A}$
D.
Nearly $2.8 \mathrm{~A}$
2021 Q197 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A resonant frequency of a current is $f$. If the capacitance is made four times the initial value, then the resonant frequency will become

A.
$\frac{f}{2}$
B.
$2f$
C.
$f$
D.
$\frac{f}{4}$
2021 Q198 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

The phasor diagram of a load represents which circuit?

BITSAT 2021 Physics - Alternating Current Question 8 English

A.
Purely capacitive
B.
Purely inductive
C.
R-L-C circuit with XL more than XC
D.
R-L-C circuit with XL less than XC
2020 Q199 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
In a series LR circuit, power of 400W is dissipated from a source of 250 V, 50 Hz. The power factor of the circuit is 0.8. In order to bring the power factor to unity, a capacitor of value C is added in series to the L and R. Taking the value of C as $\left( {{n \over {3\pi }}} \right)$ $\mu $F, then value of n is __________.
2020 Q200 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
An AC circuit has R= 100 $\Omega $, C = 2 $\mu $F and L = 80 mH, connected in series. The quality factor of the circuit is :
A.
20
B.
2
C.
0.5
D.
400