Important Theory Questions

Module 1: Magnetic Circuits
1. State and explain Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction

2. Develop equation for energy stored in a magnetic field
3. Explain the concepts of statically induced EMF and dynamically induced EMF
4. Explain the concept of force on a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field.
5. Define mutual inductance. Elaborate the expression for mutual inductance.
6. Develop an expression for co-efficient of coupling of the two coils in two coils in terms of self-
inductance of each coil and the mutual inductance.
Module 2: Single phase AC circuits

1. Derive expression for the current through the pure inductor, if the voltage across it is v=vmsinωt.
2. Derive RMS value and average value of sinusoidal voltage in terms of its maximum value.
3. Sketch the sinusoidal AC waveform and define the following terms: (1) Instantaneous value (2)
frequency (3) Form factor (4) Amplitude
4. Justify that power consumed in an R-C series circuit is VIcosφ. Draw the waveform for voltage,
current and power?
5. Justify that the power consumed in an RLC series circuit is VIcos Ф. Draw the phasor
6. Define the following terms w.r.t AC circuits: (i)Form factor (ii)Peak Factor(iii)rue
power(iv)Apparent power(v)Reactive power.
7. Illustrate with suitable circuit , phasor diagram and waveforms, that a pure inductor does not
consume power
8. Illustrate with suitable circuit , phasor diagram and waveforms, that a pure capacitor does not
consume power.
Module 3: Three phase AC circuits, Domestic wiring, measuring instruments
1. List out some safety measures against electric shock

2. With the help of neat diagram, explain the construction and principle of operation of a single
phase energy meter.
3. Elaborate on Necessity of Earthing,
4. Explain plate earthing.
5. Explain pipe earthing.
6. Elaborate the classification of basic instruments.
7. With a neat sketch explain ammeter, voltmeter and wattmeter.

8. With a neat sketch explain Service mains, meter board and distribution board
9. Elaborate types of cables in domestic wiring.
10. Define phase sequence and list out the advantages of three phase system as compared to single
phase system.
11. Illustrate the relationship between the line and phase values of voltage and current in a three
phase, delta connected circuit with relevant phasor diagram and circuit diagram
12. With aid of phasor diagram develop the relationship between the line and phase values of
voltages in a three phase, star connected system?
13. With a neat circuit diagram explain the experiment two wattmeter method of power
measurement
Module 4: DC motors
1. Define Torque Develop the expression for armature torque developed in a d.c.motor.
2. Explain the concept of back EMF and its significance
3. With neat sketch, explain the construction of a DC motor
4. Explain the working principle of a DC motor with suitable diagrams.
5. Explain the various characteristics of DC shunt motor and series motor .Mention there
applications
6. Elaborate necessity of starter for DC motor and Explain 3-point starter with neat sketch.
7. With neat diagram explain the working principle of BLDC motors and Elaborate the
Applications of BLDC motors
Synchronous generators:
1. Develop the EMF equation for a star connected 3phase synchronous generator
2. List the advantages of rotating field over rotating armature used in alternators
3. With neat diagram, describe the main parts of an alternator with their functions
4. Explain the working principle of alternator.
5. Define pitch factor and Distribution factor. State its expression.
Module 5: Transformers
1. Explain the working principle of operation of single phase transformer.

2. Elaborate the main parts of transformer with neat sketch.
3. With neat sketch explain the construction of core and shell type transformer
4. Derive the EMF equation of transformer
5. Justify the voltage ratio of the primary and secondary winding is same as their turn’s
ratio
6. Explain the various losses in a transformer and recommend measures to minimize
them.
7. Define efficiency of the transformer. Develop efficiency expression at different loads.
Derive condition for maximum efficiency.
Induction motor:
1. Discuss the important features of squirrel cage and phase wound rotor constructions of an
induction motor with neat diagram.
2. Explain the working principle of three phase induction motor
3. Elaborate slip of the induction motor. Under what circumstances the slip is i) unity
ii) zero
4. Explain synchronous speed, slip speed and motor speed in case of three phase
induction motor. Justify slip is never zero in an induction motor.
5. List the applications, advantages and disavantages of three phase induction motor.
6. Explain the need of starter for induction motor.
7. Write a neat circuit diagram explain a star-delta starter for a three phase induction
motor.
8. Elaborate the expression for the slip and frequency of the rotor currents.

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Module 1: Magnetic Circuits

1. State and explain Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction

Module 2: Single phase AC circuits

Module 3: Three phase AC circuits, Domestic wiring, measuring instruments

1. List out some safety measures against electric shock

7. With a neat sketch explain ammeter, voltmeter and wattmeter.

1. Explain the working principle of operation of single phase transformer.

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