Alternating Current

70 Questions
2025 NEET MCQ
NEET 2025

To an ac power supply of 220 V at 50 Hz , a resistor of $20 \Omega$, a capacitor of reactance $25 \Omega$ and an inductor of reactance $45 \Omega$ are connected in series. The corresponding current in the circuit and the phase angle between the current and the voltage is, respectively

A.
15.6 A and $30^{\circ}$
B.
15.6 A and $45^{\circ}$
C.
7.8 A and $30^{\circ}$
D.
7.8 A and $45^{\circ}$
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)

In the circuit shown below, the inductance $L$ is connected to an ac source. The current flowing in the circuit is $I=I_0 \sin \omega t$. The voltage drop $\left(V_L\right)$ across $L$ is

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination) Physics - Alternating Current Question 2 English

A.
$\omega L I_0 \sin \omega t$
B.
$\frac{I_0}{\omega L} \sin \omega t$
C.
$\frac{I_0}{\omega L} \cos \omega t$
D.
$\omega L I_0 \cos \omega t$
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)

A step up transformer is connected to an ac mains supply of $220 \mathrm{~V}$ to operate at $11000 \mathrm{~V}, 88$ watt. The current in the secondary circuit, ignoring the power loss in the transformer, is

A.
8 mA
B.
4 mA
C.
0.4 A
D.
4 A
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)

The amplitude of the charge oscillating in a circuit decreases exponentially as $Q=Q_0 e^{-R t/2 L}$, where $Q_0$ is the charge at $t=0 \mathrm{~s}$. The time at which charge amplitude decreases to $0.50 Q_0$ is nearly:

[Given that $R=1.5 \Omega, L=12 \mathrm{~mH}, \ln (2)=0.693$]

A.
19.01 ms
B.
11.09 ms
C.
19.01 s
D.
11.09 s
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024

In an ideal transformer, the turns ratio is $\frac{N_P}{N_S}=\frac{1}{2}$. The ratio $V_S: V_P$ is equal to (the symbols carry their usual meaning) :

A.
$1: 2$
B.
$2: 1$
C.
$1: 1$
D.
$1: 4$
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024

A $10 \mu \mathrm{F}$ capacitor is connected to a $210 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$ source as shown in figure. The peak current in the circuit is nearly $(\pi=3.14)$ :

NEET 2024 Physics - Alternating Current Question 5 English

A.
0.58 A
B.
0.93 A
C.
1.20 A
D.
0.35 A
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

An ac source is connected in the given circuit. The value of $\phi$ will be :

NEET 2023 Manipur Physics - Alternating Current Question 8 English

A.
$60^{\circ}$
B.
$90^{\circ}$
C.
$30^{\circ}$
D.
$45^{\circ}$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

If Z$_1$ and Z$_2$ are the impedances of the given circuits (a) and (b) as shown in figures, then choose the correct option

NEET 2023 Manipur Physics - Alternating Current Question 9 English

A.
Z$_1$ < Z$_2$
B.
Z$_1$ + Z$_2$ = 20 $\Omega$
C.
Z$_1$ = Z$_2$
D.
Z$_1$ > Z$_2$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

The maximum power is dissipated for an ac in a/an:

A.
resistive circuit
B.
LC circuit
C.
inductive circuit
D.
capacitive circuit
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

For very high frequencies, the effective impedance of the circuit (shown in the figure) will be:-

NEET 2023 Manipur Physics - Alternating Current Question 10 English

A.
4 $\Omega$
B.
6 $\Omega$
C.
1 $\Omega$
D.
3 $\Omega$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

In a series LCR circuit, the inductance $L$ is $10 ~\mathrm{mH}$, capacitance $C$ is $1 ~\mu \mathrm{F}$ and resistance $R$ is $100 ~\Omega$. The frequency at which resonance occurs is :-

A.
15.9 kHz
B.
1.59 rad/s
C.
1.59 kHz
D.
15.9 rad/s
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

A $12 \mathrm{~V}, 60 \mathrm{~W}$ lamp is connected to the secondary of a step down transformer, whose primary is connected to ac mains of $220 \mathrm{~V}$. Assuming the transformer to be ideal, what is the current in the primary winding ?

A.
2.7 A
B.
3.7 A
C.
0.37 A
D.
0.27 A
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

An ac source is connected to a capacitor C. Due to decrease in its operating frequency

A.
displacement current increases.
B.
displacement current decreases.
C.
capacitive reactance remains constant.
D.
capacitive reactance decreases.
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

The magnetic energy stored in an inductor of inductance $4 ~\mu \mathrm{H}$ carrying a current of $2 \mathrm{~A}$ is :

A.
$4 \mathrm{~mJ}$
B.
$8 \mathrm{~mJ}$
C.
$8 ~\mu \mathrm{J}$
D.
$4 ~\mu \mathrm{J}$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

The net impedance of circuit (as shown in figure) will be :

NEET 2023 Physics - Alternating Current Question 12 English

A.
$15 \Omega$
B.
$5 \sqrt{5} \Omega$
C.
$25 \Omega$
D.
$10 \sqrt{2} \Omega$
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 2

Given below are two statements

Statement I : In an a.c circuit, the current through a capacitor leads the voltage across it.

Statement II : In a.c circuit containing pure capacitance only, the phase difference between the current and voltage is $\pi$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 2

An inductor of inductance 2 mH is connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz ac source. Let the inductive reactance in the circuit is X1. If a 220 V dc source replace the ac source in the circuit, then the inductive reactance in the circuit is X2. X1 and X2 respectively are :

A.
0.628 $\Omega$, infinity
B.
6.28 $\Omega$, zero
C.
6.28 $\Omega$, infinity
D.
0.628 $\Omega$, zero
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 2

A standard filament lamp consumes 100 W when connected to 200 V ac mains supply. The peak current through the bulb will be :

A.
2 A
B.
0.707 A
C.
1 A
D.
1.414 A
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 1

The peak voltage of the ac source is equal to

A.
The value of voltage supplied to the circuit
B.
The rms value of the ac source
C.
$\sqrt2$ times the rms value of the ac source
D.
1/$\sqrt2$ times the rms value of the ac source
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 1

A series LCR circuit with inductance 10 H, capacitance 10 $\mu$F, resistance 50 $\Omega$ is connected to an ac source of voltage, V = 200sin(100t) volt. If the resonant frequency of the LCR circuit is v0 and the frequency of the ac source is v, then

A.
${v_0} = v = 50$ Hz
B.
${v_0} = v = {{50} \over \pi }$ Hz
C.
${v_0} = {{50} \over \pi }$ Hz, $v = 50$ Hz
D.
$v = 100$ Hz, ${v_0} = {{100} \over \pi }$ Hz
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
An inductor of inductance L, a capacitor of capacitance C and a resistor of resistance 'R' are connected in series to an ac source of potential difference 'V' volts as shown in figure. Potential difference across L, C and R is 40V, 10V and 40V, respectively. The amplitude of current flowing through LCR series circuit is 10$\sqrt 2 $ A. The impedance of the circuit is :

NEET 2021 Physics - Alternating Current Question 22 English
A.
5$\Omega$
B.
4$\sqrt 2 $ $\Omega$
C.
5/$\sqrt 2 $ $\Omega$
D.
4$\Omega$
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
A capacitor of capacitance 'C', is connected across an ac source of voltage V, given by

V = V0sin$\omega$t

The displacement current between the plates of the capacitor, would then be given by :
A.
${I_d} = {V_0}\omega C\sin \omega t$
B.
${I_d} = {V_0}\omega C\cos \omega t$
C.
${I_d} = {{{V_0}} \over {\omega C}}\cos \omega t$
D.
${I_d} = {{{V_0}} \over {\omega C}}\sin \omega t$
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
A step down transformer connected to an ac mains supply of 220 V is made to operate at 11 V, 44W lamp. Ignoring power losses in the transformer, what is the current in the primary circuit ?
A.
4A
B.
0.2A
C.
0.4A
D.
2A
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
A series LCR circuit containing 5.0 H inductor, 80$\mu$F capacitor and 40$\Omega$ resistor is connected to 230V variable frequency ac source. The angular frequencies of the source at which power transferred to the circuit is half the power at the resonant angular frequency are likely to be :
A.
42 rad/s and 58 rad/s
B.
25 rad/s and 75 rad/s
C.
50 rad/s and 25 rad/s
D.
46 rad/s and 54 rad/s
2020 NEET MCQ
NEET 2020 Phase 1
A 40 $\mu $F capacitor is connected to a 200 V. 50 Hz ac supply. The rms value of the current on the circuit is, nearly :
A.
2.05 A
B.
2.5 A
C.
25.1 A
D.
1.7 A
2020 NEET MCQ
NEET 2020 Phase 1
A series LCR circuit is connected to an ac voltage source. When L is removed from the circuit, the phase difference between current and voltage is ${\pi \over 3}$. If instead C is removed from the circuit, the phase difference is again ${\pi \over 3}$ between current and voltage. The power factor of the circuit is :
A.
0.5
B.
1.0
C.
$ - $ 1.0
D.
zero
2018 NEET MCQ
NEET 2018
The magnetic potential energy stored in a certain inductor is 25 mJ, when the current in the inductor is 60 mA. This inductor is of inductance
A.
0.138 H
B.
138.88 H
C.
1.389 H
D.
13.89 H
2018 NEET MCQ
NEET 2018
An inductor 20 mH, a capacitor 100 $\mu $F and a resistor 50 $\Omega $ are connected in series across a source of emf, V = 10 sin 314 t. The power loss in the circuit is
A.
0.79 W
B.
0.43 W
C.
2.74 W
D.
1.13 W
2017 NEET MCQ
NEET 2017
Figure shows a circuit that contains three identical resistors with resistance R = 9.0 $\Omega $ each, two identical inductors with inductance $L$ = 2.0 mH each, and an ideal battery with emf $\varepsilon = 18V$. The current $i$ through the battery just after the switch closed is

NEET 2017 Physics - Alternating Current Question 62 English
A.
0.2 A
B.
4 A
C.
0 ampere
D.
2 mA
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
Which of the following combinations should be selected for better tuning of an L-C-R circuit used for combination ?
A.
R = 20 $\Omega $, L = 1.5 H, C = 35 $\mu $F
B.
R = 25 $\Omega $, L = 2.5 H, C = 45 $\mu $F
C.
R = 15 $\Omega $, L = 3.5 H, C = 30 $\mu $F
D.
R = 25 $\Omega $, L = 1.5 H, C = 45 $\mu $F
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
The potential differences across the resistance, capacitance and inductance are 80 V, 40 V and 100 V respectively in an L-C-R circuit. The power factor of this circuit is
A.
0.4
B.
0.5
C.
0.8
D.
1.0
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
A 100 $\Omega $ resistance and a capacitor of 100 $\Omega $ reactance are connected in series across a 220 V source. When the capacitor is 50% charged, the peak value of the displacement current is
A.
2.2 A
B.
11 A
C.
4.4 A
D.
11$\sqrt 2 A$
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 1
A small signal voltage V(t) = V0 sin$\omega $t is applied across an ideal capacitor C
A.
Current $I(t)$ is in phase with voltage $V(t)$.
B.
Current $I(t)$ leads voltage V(t) by 180o
C.
Current $I(t)$, legs voltage $V(t)$ by 90o.
D.
Over a full cycle the capacitor C foes not consume any energy from the voltage source.
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 1
An inductor 20 mH, a capacitor 50 $\mu F$ and a resistor 40 $\Omega $ are connected in series across a source of emf V = 10 sin 340t. The power loss in A.C. circuit is
A.
0.76 W
B.
0.89 W
C.
0.51 W
D.
0.67 W
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015
A series R-C circuit is connected to an alternating voltage source. Consider two situations :
(a)  When capacitor is air filled.
(b)  When capacitor is mica filled.
Current through resistor is $I$ and voltage across capacitor is $V$ then
A.
${i_a} > {i_b}$
B.
${V_a} = {V_b}$
C.
${V_a} < {V_b}$
D.
${V_a} > {V_b}$
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
A resistance 'R' draws power 'P' when connected to an AC source. If an inductance is now placed in series with the resistance, such that the impedance of the circuit becomes 'Z'. the power drawn will be
A.
$P\left( {{R \over Z}} \right)$
B.
P
C.
$P{\left( {{R \over Z}} \right)^2}$
D.
$P\sqrt {{R \over Z}} $
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
A transformer having efficiency of 90% is working on 200 V and 3 kW power supply. If the current in the secondary coil is 6 A, the voltage across the secondary coil and the current in the primary coil respectively are
A.
300 V, 15 A
B.
450 V, 15 A
C.
450 V, 13.5 A
D.
600 V, 15 A
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
The primary of a transformer when connected to a dc battery of 10 Volt draws a current of 1 mA. The number of turns of the primary and secondary windings are 50 and 100 respectively. The voltage in the secondary and the current drawn by the circuit in the secondary are respectively
A.
20 V and 2.0 mA
B.
10 V and 0.5 mA
C.
Zero volt and therefore no current
D.
20 V and 0.5 mA
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
A coil of self-inductance L is connected in series with a bulb B and an AC source. Brightness of the bulb decreases when
A.
a capacitance of reactance XC = XL is included in the same citcuit.
B.
an iron rod is inserted in the coil.
C.
frequency of the AC source is decreased.
D.
number of turns in the coil is reduced.
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Mains
The instantaneous values of alternating current and voltage in a circuit are given as

$i = {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$ sin (100 $\pi $t) ampere

$e = {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}\sin \left( {100\pi t + {\pi \over 3}} \right)$ Volt

The average power in watts consumed in the circuit is
A.
${1 \over 4}$
B.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 4}$
C.
${1 \over 2}$
D.
${1 \over 8}$
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
The current $(I)$ in the inductance is varying with time according to the plot shown in figure.

AIPMT 2012 Prelims Physics - Alternating Current Question 51 English
Which one of the following is the correct variation of voltage with time in the coil ?
A.
AIPMT 2012 Prelims Physics - Alternating Current Question 51 English Option 1
B.
AIPMT 2012 Prelims Physics - Alternating Current Question 51 English Option 2
C.
AIPMT 2012 Prelims Physics - Alternating Current Question 51 English Option 3
D.
AIPMT 2012 Prelims Physics - Alternating Current Question 51 English Option 4
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
In an electrical circuit R, L, C and a.c. voltage source are all connected in series. When L is removed from the circuit, the phase difference between the voltage and the current in the circuit is If instead, C is removed from the circuit, the phase difference is again. The power factor of the circuit is
A.
${1 \over 2}$
B.
${1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
C.
1
D.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
A coil has resistance 30 ohm and inductive reactance 20 ohm at 50 Hz frequency. If an ac source, of 200 volt, 100 Hz, is connected across the coil, the current in the coil will be
A.
2.0 A
B.
4.0 A
C.
8.0 A
D.
${{20} \over {\sqrt {13} }}A$
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
The r.m.s. value of potential difference V shown in the figure is

AIPMT 2011 Mains Physics - Alternating Current Question 47 English
A.
${{{V_0}} \over {\sqrt 3 }}$
B.
V0
C.
${{{V_0}} \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
D.
${{{V_0}} \over 2}$
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
An ac voltage is applied to a resistance R and an inductor L in series. If R and the inductive reactance are both equal to 3 $\Omega $, the phase difference between the applied voltage and the current in the circuit is
A.
$\pi /6$
B.
$\pi /4$
C.
$\pi /2$
D.
zero
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
In the ac circuit an alternating voltage e = $200\sqrt 2 $sin100t volts is connected to a capacitor of capacity 1 $\mu $F. The r.m.s. value of the current in the circuit is
A.
10 mA
B.
100 mA
C.
200 mA
D.
20 mA
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Mains
A condenser of capacity C is charged to a potential difference of V1. The plates of th condenser are then connected to an ideal inductor of inductance L. The current through the inductor when the potential difference across the condenser reduces to V2 is
A.
${\left( {{{C{{\left( {{V_1} - {V_2}} \right)}^2}} \over L}} \right)^{{1 \over 2}}}$
B.
${{C\left( {V_1^2 - V_2^2} \right)} \over L}$
C.
${{C\left( {V_1^2 + V_2^2} \right)} \over L}$
D.
${\left( {{{C\left( {V_1^2 - V_2^2} \right)} \over L}} \right)^{{1 \over 2}}}$
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
A 220 volt input is supplied to a transformer. The output circuit draws a current of 2.0 ampere at 440 volts. If the efficiency of the transformer is 80%, the current drwn by the primary windings of the transformer is
A.
3.6 ampere
B.
2.8 ampere
C.
2.5 ampere
D.
5.0 ampere
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
In the given circuit the reading of voltmeter V1 and V2 are 300 volts each. The reading of the voltmeter V3 and ammeter A are respectively

AIPMT 2010 Prelims Physics - Alternating Current Question 45 English
A.
150V, 2.2A
B.
220V, 2.2A
C.
220V, 2.0A
D.
100V, 2.0A
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Power dissipated in an LCR series circuit connected to an A.C. source of emf $\varepsilon $ is
A.
${{{\varepsilon ^2}\sqrt {{R^2} + {{\left( {L\omega - {1 \over {\omega }}} \right)}^2}} } \over R}$
B.
${{{\varepsilon ^2}\sqrt {{R^2} + {{\left( {L\omega - {1 \over {C\omega }}} \right)}^2}} } \over R}$
C.
${{{\varepsilon ^2}R} \over {\sqrt {{R^2} + {{\left( {L - {1 \over {C\omega }}} \right)}^2}} }}$
D.
${{{\varepsilon ^2}R} \over {\left[ {{R^2} + {{\left( {L\omega - {1 \over {C\omega }}} \right)}^2}} \right]}}$