A.C. Fundamentals

A. to reduce line losses
B. to maximise the utilization of the capacities of generators, lines and transformers
C. to reduce voltage regulation of the line
D. due to all above reasons

A. resistance
B. inductance
C. capacitance
D. both B. and C.

A. consumes some power on average
B. does not take power at all from a line
C. takes power from the line during some part of the cycle and then returns back to it during other part of the cycle
D. none of the above

A. directly as the cross-sectional area of magnetic core
B. directly as square of number of turns
C. directly as the permeability of the core
D. inversely as the length of the iron path
E. as A. to (d)

A. apparent power is equal to the actual power
B. reactive power is more than the apparent power
C. reactive power is more than the actual power
D. actual power is more than its reactive power

A. only at the time of turning off
B. only at the time of turning on
C. at the time of turning on and off
D. at all the time of operation

A. will change the maximum value of current at resonance
B. will change the resonance frequency
C. will change the impedance at resonance frequency
D. will increase the selectivity of the circuit

A. reduces load handling capability of electrical system
B. results in more power losses in the electrical system
C. overloads alternators, transformers and distribution lines
D. results in more voltage drop in the line
E. results in all above

A. increases with increase of inductance and decrease of resistance
B. increases with the increase of inductance and the increase of resistance
C. increases with decrease of inductance and decrease of resistance
D. increases with decrease of inductance and increase of resistance

A. capacitance is less and frequency of supply is less
B. capacitance is less and frequency of supply is more
C. capacitance is more and frequency of supply is less
D. capacitance is more and frequency of supply is more