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WorksheetsM3.14 Cat B
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 18mins
Select the correct phrase:
In a capacitive circuit the voltage leads the current.
In an inductive circuit the current lags the voltage.
In a resistive circuit, the current and voltage are out of phase.
In a capacitive circuit the current lags the voltage.
Select the correct sentence:
Active power can only be developed in a pure inductance.
Reactive power is developed in a capacitor.
Apparent power increases as the power factor increases.
Power factor is apparent power divided by active power.
Select the correct combination of quantity (equation) symbol and unit:
W, Watt
P, VAr
X, Ohm
Q, Watt
In a sinusoidal AC circuit containing an inductance and a resistance in series:
the sum of the voltages across both components, as measured by a multimeter, adds up to the supply voltage.
the voltage across both components are out of phase by 90 degrees.
the current through each component is different.
the inductance is proportional to the supply frequency.
Complete the sentence:
In a parallel circuit containing a capacitor and resistor connected to a sinusoidal supply:
the voltage across each component is the same.
the current in each component is the same.
the current in the capacitor lags the applied voltage by 90 degrees.
the total current drawn goes down as the frequency goes up.
Choose the ones with the correct unit
P [W]
S [VA]
S [VAR]
P [kW]
Calculation involving power must use _______ value of voltage and current
corresponding
supply
root mean square (rms)
total
Formula for inductive capacitance is...
2πfC1
2πfL1
It does not exist
2πfC
The formula to find XC is
2πfC1
2πfC
21πfC
ωfC
The unit of capacitor is:
(a)
This picture showing the voltage and current signals are:
Out of phase
In Phase
out of network
Non of these
Which Component will cause the phase shift showing in this picture ??? (V lags I)
Capacitor
Inductor
Resistor
Diode
This picture is showing:
Ceramic Capacitor
Transistor
Electrolytic Capacitor
SCR
A capacitor is an electronic component which consists of __________.
a pair of insulating plates separated by conducting materials
a pair of insulating plates separated by dielectric
a pair of conducting plates separated by dielectric
In an inductive circuit, the current will _______ the voltage
lead
lag
be in-phase with
This phasor diagram for:
R
L
C
X
In a series circuit current must be
constant for each element
cosine graph in all 3 components
different for each element
Write an equation that solves for the impedance, Ztotal , of this series circuit.
Ztotal=R2+X2
Ztotal=R2−X2
Ztotal=R2+X2
Ztotal=R2−X2
Calculate the total impedance if C=50nF and R=2000 Ohm.
106200 Ohm
5175 Ohm
3250 Ohm
21000 Ohm
on the graph showing a sinusoidal wave, what is being represented by the letter a?
Vp-p
Vp
Vmean
Vrms
If the frequency of the ac supply is increased what would happen to the value of the inductive reactance (XL) within a series LR circuit
XL would increase
XL would decrease
XL would remain the same
In a series LCR circuit, what is used as the reference in a phasor diagram?
Is
Vs
P
VL
Ic
In the phasor diagram shown what is being represented by a.
VC
VL
IL
Z
IC
Which formula below would you use to calculate Z from the diagram shown?
Z=Rcosθ
Z=Rcosθ
Z=cosθR
Z=XLtanθ
Z=tanθXL
If XC>XL then Voltage would lead Current in the circuit.
True or False
True
False
If XC<XL then Voltage would lead Current in the circuit.
True or False
True
False
