Alternating Current

72 Questions
2026 NEET MCQ
NEET 2026

An ac circuit contains a resistance of $1 \mathrm{k} \Omega$, a capacitor of $0.1 \mu \mathrm{~F}$ and an inductor of 1 mH connected in series. The resonance frequency of the circuit is approximately:

A.

13.5 kHz

B.

10.1 kHz

C.

20.7 kHz

D.

15.9 kHz

2026 NEET MCQ
NEET 2026

The peak value of an alternating current is 5 A and frequency is 60 Hz . How long will the current, starting from zero, take to reach the peak value?

A.

$\frac{1}{120} \mathrm{~s}$

B.

$\frac{1}{60} \mathrm{~s}$

C.

$\frac{1}{30} \mathrm{~s}$

D.

$\frac{1}{240} \mathrm{~s}$

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 4 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 7 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 14 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 24 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
2019 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2019

A transformer with turns ratio $\frac{N_1}{N_2}=\frac{50}{1}$ is connected to a $120 \mathrm{~V}$ AC supply. If primary and secondary circuit resistances are $1.5 \mathrm{~k} \Omega$ and $1 \Omega$ respectively, then find out power of output.

A.
5.76 W
B.
11.4 W
C.
2.89 W
D.
7.56 W
2019 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2019

If maximum energy is stored in a capacitor at t = 0, then find the time after which current in the circuit will be maximum.

AIIMS 2019 Physics - Alternating Current Question 8 English

A.
$\frac{\pi}{2} \mathrm{~ms}$
B.
$\frac{\pi}{4} \mathrm{~ms}$
C.
$\pi \mathrm{~ms}$
D.
$2 \mathrm{~ms}$
2019 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2019

In a $L C R$ series circuit source voltage is $120 \mathrm{~V}$ and voltage in inductor $50 \mathrm{~V}$ and resistance is $40 \mathrm{~V}$, then determine voltage in the capacitor

A.
$V_C=10(5-8 \sqrt{2})$
B.
$V_C=10(5+8 \sqrt{2})$
C.
$V_C=20(5+8 \sqrt{2})$
D.
$V_C=10(5+7 \sqrt{2})$
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
2018 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2018

In a series R-C circuit shown in figure, the applied voltage is 10 V and the voltage across capacitor is found to be 8V. Then, the voltage across R and the phase difference between current and the applied voltage will respectively be

AIIMS 2018 Physics - Alternating Current Question 1 English

A.
$6 \mathrm{~V}, \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3}\right)$
B.
$3 V, \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)$
C.
$6 \mathrm{~V}, \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)$
D.
None of these
2018 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2018

An ideal coil of $10 \mathrm{~H}$ is connected in series with a resistance of $5 \Omega$ and a battery of $5 \mathrm{~V}$. After $2 \mathrm{~s}$, after the connection is made, the current flowing (in ampere) in the circuit is

A.
$(1-e)$
B.
$e$
C.
$e^{-1}$
D.
$\left(1-e^{-1}\right)$
2018 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2018

In a circuit $L, C$ and $R$ are connected in series with an alternating voltage source of frequency $f$. The current leads the voltage by $45^{\circ}$. The value of $C$ is

A.
$\frac{1}{2 \pi f(2 \pi f L+R)}$
B.
$\frac{1}{\pi f(2 \pi f L+R)}$
C.
$\frac{1}{2 \pi f(2 \pi f L-R)}$
D.
$\frac{1}{\pi f(2 \pi f L-R)}$
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 64 English
A.
0.2 A
B.
4 A
C.
0 ampere
D.
2 mA
2017 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2017

A series R-C circuit is connected to AC voltage source. Consider two cases; (A) When C is without a dielectric medium and (B) When C is filled with dielectric of constant 4. The current I$_R$ through the resistor and voltage V$_C$ across the capacitor are compared in two cases.

A.
$I_R^A> I_R^B$
B.
$I_R^A< I_R^B$
C.
$V_C^A< V_C^B$
D.
None of these
2017 AIIMS MCQ
AIIMS 2017

Assertion : The average value of alternating emf is $63.39 \%$ of the peak value.

Reason : The rms value of alternating emf is $70.72 \%$ of peak value.

A.
Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B.
Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C.
Assertion is true but reason is false
D.
Both assertion and reason are false.
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.
${1 \over 8}$