DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

SUBJECT : BE8255 –BASIC ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS AND MEASUREMENT

ENGINEERING

SEM / YEAR: II/ 1st Year CSE& IT

UNIT I - ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS ANALYSIS
PART A

1. Define Ohm’s Law

2. List and define Kirchhoff’s Laws for electric circuits.
3. An 1Φ 50 Hz ac supply system has the RMS values of 100V, 10 Examine the
instantaneous value of voltage and current.
4. Distinguish between series and parallel circuit
5. Select the value of R1 and R2 when they are parallel with the following conditions. The
current in R1 is twice the current flowing through R2 and the equivalent resistance of
the parallel combination is 10/3Ω.
6. Differentiate active and reactive power in electrical circuits
7. Explain how voltage source with a source resistance can be
converted into an equivalent current source
8. Given that the resistors Ra, Rb and Rc are connected electrically
in star. Formulate the equations for resistors in equivalent delta
9. Three resistors Rab, Rbc and Rca are connected in delta. Re-write
the expression for resistors in equivalent star
10. How will you express the Norton’s equivalent circuit from
Thevenin’s equivalent circuit?
11. State Superposition theorem
12. State Maximum power transfer theorem
13. Point out the limitations of superposition theorem?
14. Using superposition theorem, calculate current in the circuit.
15. Define power triangle?
16. Define electric current?
17. Define power factor?
18. What are the steps involved in thevenins theorems.
19. Write the equations of maximum power transfer theorems .
20. How to change voltage source to current source.
 PART B

1. Interpret the current delivered by the source shown in the circuit below. (13 marks)

2. Tabulate a) the equivalent resistances across the terminals of the supply, b) total current
supplied by the source and c) power delivered to 16 ohm resistor in the circuit shown in
figure.
(13 marks)

3. Use Nodal Voltage method and estimate the power dissipated in the 10 Ω resistance on
the circuit shown in the fig (13 marks)

4. Give Thevenin’s equivalent across the terminals AB for the circuit shown in figure
below. (13 marks)
5. Deduce the expressions for star connected arms in terms of delta connected arms and
delta connected arms in terms of star connected arms(13 marks)
6. Determine the Thevenin’s equivalent for the figure and develop the Norton’s
equivalent from the same. (13 marks)
7. Using superposition theorem, Identify the current through (2+j3) ohm impedance
branch of the circuit shown. (13 marks)

8. Calculate loop currents by mesh analysis (13 marks)

9. Derive and list the expressions for resistors in series and parallel ( 6 marks)
10. Quote the Kirchhoff’s current law and prove it by using the definition of current ( 7
marks)
11. Simplify the circuit and point out the current flowing through the 10Ω resistor,
for the circuit diagram shown in figure (15 marks)

12. Simplify and point out the current I in the network, Using the principle of
super position theorem. (15 marks)
 UNIT 2 ELECTRICAL MACHINES
PART A
1. Define Electrical Machine and classify them?
2. Briefly discuss about working principle of DC Generator
3. What are the major parts of a DC generator?
4. What is a commutator?
5. Compare lap and wave windings.
6. Define back emf.
7. Mention the speed control methods of DC shunt motors?
8. What is meant by synchronous speed?
9. Explain in brief about rotating magnetic field?
10. Define slip and rotor frequency
11. State double field revolving field theory.
12. Define stepper motor.
13. List the merits and demerits of stepper motor
14. Give the basic principle of BLDC motor
15. Comparison of Brushed DC motors and BLDC.
16. Define transformer.
17. Give the basic constructional parts of a transformer
18. Enumerate the voltage transformation ratio.
19. What are the properties of ideal transformer?
20. Define all day efficiency of a transformer

PART B
1. Explain with the help of a sketch, the constructional features of a dc machine and
briefly describe the functions of armature core,
commutator and brushes.
2. A six-pole, lap-connected generator is driven at 600rpm. It has 100 slots with 24
conductors per slot. What is the magnitude of the generated emf? If the number of
conductors per slot is changed to 20.At what speed should the generator be run for the
same voltage to be generated? The flux per pole is 0.02Wb.
3. Discuss the various methods of speed control of DC motors.
4. Explain with sketches the constructional features of a synchronous machine.
5. a) Explain the principle of operation of DC motor.
b)Derive an expression for the torque developed by a dc motor.
6. Explain the principle of operation of stepper motors with their merits and demerits.
7. Write detailed note on how rotation occurs in a BLDC motor and
mention a few of its applications

8. Derive at an expression for emf equation of the transformer and

discuss about transformation ratio.
9. Enumerate the assumptions made in an ideal transformer.Starting with an ideal
transformer on no-load, explain its working under load condition
10. A 300V, four-pole dc motor draws a current of 50A when supplying a certain load. The
armature is wave-wound and has 600 conductors. If the flux per pole is 40mwb and the
armature
resistance.
11. Explain the Principle of operation of a three phase induction motor
and distinguish between slip and rotor frequency
12. Derive an expression for the torque developed by a three-phase
induction motor.

UNIT 3 UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER

PART A

1. Explain the function of starter in fluorescent lamp?

2. What is the importance of renewable energy source?
3. Explain the working of fluorescent tube.
4. Point out the requirements of domestic refrigerator.
5. Explain the function of choke?
6. Write short notes on mercury vapour lamp.
7. What is the purpose of domestic refrigerator.
8. State the function of battery?
9. Draw the discharge characteristics of NiCd battery.
10. List out the advantages and disadvantages of lead acid battery?
11. Show the chemical reaction takes place in the NiCd battery?
12. State the application of Li ion battery.
13. Show the need for protective schemes in power system?
14. State the main objective of air conditioning.
15. Define the function of circuit breaker and its types?
16. Explain the function of fuse?Name the types of fuses?
17. Classify the different types of earthing.
18. What is the necessity for earthing and mention its types?
19. Define tariff?
20. Explain pipe earthing?

PART B

1. Write a short note on electricity generation using renewable energy source solar
2. Draw and explain the working of sodium vapour lamp
3. Write a short note on electricity generation using renewable energy source wind
4. Draw a schematic diagram of a mercury vapour lamp and explain its working. What
is the role of capacitor?
5. Draw a schematic diagram of a fluorescent tube and discuss the role of (a) choke (b)
tubelight (c) starter
6. Draw the electric circuit of a domestic refrigerator and explain the role of each
components and its working.
7. Draw the electric circuit of a air conditioning and explain its working.
8. Describe the construction and working of a lead acid battery.
9. Describe the construction and working of a Li ion battery.
10. Describe the construction and working of a NiCd battery.
11. Write a detailed note on electricity tariffs for domestic consumers
12. Write a short notes on the characteristics of NiCd and Li ion battery.
13. Draw a single line diagram of an ac power system and clearly show
the various sub systems and the range of voltages at which they operate.
14. Categorize the different types of batteries and distinguish between
various types of storage batteries.
15. Show with the help of labeled diagrams the essential features of (i)
pipe (8) and (ii) plate earthling
 UNIT 4 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
PART A
1. Define Semiconductor
2. Illustrate by dynamic resistance of diode?
3. Describe the types of biasing a PN junction?
4. Define Knee voltage of a Diode
5. Explain forward bias and reverse bias in a PN junction?
6. Distinguish Zener diode? Draw its V-I Characteristics.
7. Differentiate between Zener Breakdown and Avalanche breakdown
8. When does a transistor act as a switch?
9. Show What is biasing?
10. Classify the different configurations of transistor?
11. compose the advantages of Push pull amplifier
12. Explain the operation of oscillator
13. Define Rectifiers. List the types of Rectifiers.
14. Define differentiator.
15. Define integrator.
16. Define ADC and its types
17. Define DAC and its types
18. Classify the different types of Multivibrator?
19. Draw the pin diagram of LM 723 and explain its operation.
20. Draw the pin diagram of LM 317 and explain its operation.

PART B
1. With a neat diagram explain the working of a PN junction diode in forward bias and
reverse bias and show the effect of temperature on its V-I characteristics.
2. Discuss the switching characteristics of a transistor with neat sketch.
3. Describe the static input and output characteristics of CB configuration of a transistor with
neat circuit diagram.
4. Compose the expression for current gain, input impedance andvoltage gain of a CE
Transistor Amplifier
5. Discuss the most commonly used transistor configuration? Why?And Explain the
configuration?
6. Describe ADC and its Types in Detail.
7. Discuss the different oscillator circuit to produce sustained oscillations?
Draw the circuit diagram and explain the working of full wave bridge rectifier and derive
the expression for average output current and rectification efficiency.
8. Describe DAC and its Types in Detail.
9. Illustrate in detail about different types of Multivibrator using 555 timers.
10. Briefly Explain the Voltage regulator using LM 723.
11. Explain the operation of switching regulators. Give its advantages.
12. Compose the delta sigma modulation? Explain the A/D conversion using Delta modulator.
13. Explain the hall wave and full wave rectifiers with relevant diagram.
14. Illustrate the requirements for producing sustained oscillations in feedback circuits? Discuss
any two audio frequency oscillators.

15. a)Explain V-I characteristics of Zener diode and Compare Zener Diode with ordinary diode.
b)Why the Zener diode is called as regulator.

UNIT 5 ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENT

PART A
1. Define storage oscilloscope? Mention the different types of storage oscilloscope.
2. Demonstrate the block diagram of digital storage CRO.
3. Define gross and random errors.
4. Illustrate the difference between accuracy and precision.
5. Define dynamic characteristics of an instrument.
6. Define the static characteristics of an instrument.
7. How are the absolute and relative errors expressed mathematically?
8. Compare moving coil with moving iron instruments.
9. Define limiting error. Derive the expression for relative limiting error.
10. Why the ordinary wattmeters are not suitable for low power factor circuits?
11. Define primary transducer?
12. Quote the principle of operation of optical transducer?
13. Compare sensor and transducer.
14. Describe inverse transducers with example
15. Describe strain gauge? List its types.
16. Explain in brief about gauge factor? Give its expression.
17. Quote piezoelectric effect?

PART B
1. list and discuss the various types of error in measurement?
2. Describe briefly the working of moving coil permanent magnet instrument with a neat
diagram.
3. Describe briefly the working of moving iron instrument with a neat diagram
4. Describe briefly the working of moving coil Dynamometer instrument with a neat diagram
5. Explain in detail the different types of instruments used for measurement of power?
6. Explain in detail the different types of instruments used for measurement of electrical
energy?
7. With the neat block diagram explain the working and operation principle of CRO?
8. Explain with the neat diagram the working principle and operation of different types of strain
guage.
9. Categorize the different types of resistance transducers. With the neat diagram explain the
working of resistance thermometer (RTD)
10. What is a sensor?Distinguish between active and passive sensor?
11. Based on output, how are sensors categorized? Compare the different types of sensors.
12. List and discuss the various types of errors in measurement
13. Derive the expressions for deflection and controlling torques for(i) attraction and (ii)
Repulsion types of MI instruments.
14. Enumerate the various types of transducer categories based on the functions they perform.
Distinguish clearly, with examples, between active and passive devices.
15. Draw the block diagram of a basic measuring system. Discuss the role of each component
16. Enumerate in detail about the LDR.