VIGNAN’S INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (A):Visakhapatnam

(2023 Admitted Batch) I B.Tech- I Semester (VR24), OCTOBER 2024

Questions for MID-I Portion

Name of the Subject: Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ELECTRICAL ONLY)
Subject Code: 1002231101
Mid: I

UNIT WISE FORMAT FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
UNIT-1 PART-A

Q. No Short Answer Questions BTL CO MARKS

1 Define Ohm’s Law? L1 CO1 2M

2 State krichhoff’s laws? L1 CO1 2M
3 State superposition theorem? L1 CO1 2M
4 Define the terms (i) Series connection (ii) Parallel Connection L1 CO1 2M
Define Resistance and Inductance, Capacitance and write their voltage CO1 2M
5 L3
and current formula.
6 Compare series and parallel circuits? L2 CO1 2M
7 Define (i) Time period (ii) Amplitude (iii) Power factor L3 CO1 2M
8 Illustrate is Form Factor and Peak Factor ? L2 CO1 2M

UNIT-1 PART-B

(EITHER EACH QUESTION FOR 12 MARKS OR TWO QUESTIONS (6M + 6M)

Q. No Descriptive Questions BTL CO MARKS

State ohms law and write the limitations of ohms law. and CO1
A L1 5
Draw the V-I Characteristics.
1 Define superposition theorem. state the steps to solve the CO1 5
B superposition theorem and list the limitations of superposition L1
theorem?
State and Explain the Kirchhoff’s law by assuming a suitable CO1 5
A L2
2 example.
B Find the Voltage V applied in the circuit shown below? L2 CO1 5
 What are the different types of Electrical Circuit elements. CO1 5
A Explain in detail the volt-ampere relationship of R, L, and C L3
elements with neat diagrams?
Find mesh currents I1 and I2 CO1 5

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B L2

Derive the expression for Req when two resistors connected in CO1 5
A L1
parallel with neat sketch?
Calculate the equivalent Inductance between the between the CO1 5
terminals a and b

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B L3

5 Derive the expression for Req when two resistors connected in CO1 5
A L2
Series with neat sketch?
B Calculate the resistance across terminals AB of the network L3 CO1 5
shown below:
 Determine the Equivalent resistance R eq and the total current CO1 5
I for the circuit shown below.

A L2
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Define Average value and Derive the expression for Average CO1 5
B L2
value of a sinusoidal alternating Waveform?
A sine wave has a peak value of Vm = 100V.Determine (a) RMS CO1 5
A L3
Value (b)Average Value (c) Peak Factor (d) Form Factor ?
Define Active power , Reactive Power and Apparent Power with CO1 5
B L1
suitable formulae and draw the power triangle.
Define Resistance, Inductance, Capacitance. Draw the phasor CO1 5
B L1
diagrams for pure Resistor, Inductor and Capacitor?
CO1 5
Find current flowing through 20 ohm resistor using
7 Superposition Theorem

B L3

Define R.M.S and Derive the expression for R.M.S value of a CO1 5
10 A L1
sinusoidal alternating Waveform?
Find nodal voltage V for the given circuit 5

11 A L2 CO1

B Find the Active Power, Reactive Power, Apparent Power, L2 CO2 5

Power factor of the given load circuit whose input voltage
 and current by
V(t) = 200 sin(314t) V
I(t) = 20 sin(314t -300) A

Estimate the equivalent resistance between the nodes A and 5

B before and after closing the switch.

12 A L2 CO1

The current in the 5 Ω resistance of the circuit shown in 5

below figure is 5A. Find the current in the 10 Ω resistor.

B L2 CO1

UNIT-2 PART-A

Q. No Short Answer Questions BTL CO MARKS

1 Define Faradays Law of Electromagnetic Induction? L1 CO2 2M

2 What is use of Commutator in a DC Machine. L2 CO2 2M
3 Define Transformer? L1 CO2 2M
4 State the Fleming right hand Rule? L2 CO2 2M
5 Mention the Types of Rotors used in 3-phase Induction motor. L2 CO2 2M
6 Explain various types of torques required in any instrument? L3 CO2 2M
6 Define slip of 3-phase Induction motor? L1 CO2 2M
Define controlling Torque. Mention the different methods for CO2 2M
7 L1
producing the Control Torques in a Measuring Instrument
Define Damping Torque. Mention the different methods for CO2 2M
8 L2
producing the Damping Torques in a Measuring Instrument
9 Mention the purpose of using Wheatstone Bridge. L3 CO2 2M
10 Compare MC and MI Instruments L3 CO2 2M
11 What is the Null condition in Wheatstone Bridge L3 CO2 2M
12 Write any 3 applications of induction motor. L2 CO2 2M

UNIT-2 PART-B
(EITHER EACH QUESTION FOR 12 MARKS OR TWO QUESTIONS (6M + 6M)

Q. No Descriptive Questions BTL CO MARKS

B Explain the working principle of a simple loop D.C Generator? L2 CO2 5

Explain the construction of DC Generator and write its CO2 5
A L1
4 applications.
B Mention the Application of Three phase Induction motor and L3 CO2 5
 Single phase transformer.
Explain the operation and working principle of a three phase CO2 5
A L2
Induction motor?
A four pole slip ring Induction motor runs at 1450 rpm at full CO2 5
5 B load ,when connected to 50Hz Supply. Determine the Slip speed L3
and Slip?
Explain the construction and working principle of a PMMC CO2 5
B L2
instrument?
Explain briefly the working principle of a Moving Iron attraction CO2 5
A L3
type instrument?
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Explain briefly the working principle of a wheat stone bridge and CO2 5
B L1
derive the unknown resistance value?
Explain briefly the working principle of a Moving Iron Repulsion CO2 5
A L2
type instrument?
In a Wheatstone Bridge the series arm resistances are R1=100 CO2 5
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ohm,R2=1000 ohm and known variable resistance is R3=40 ohm.
B L1
If galvanometer shows zero deflection, Determine the value of
(Unknown Resistance )Rx
Explain the construction of single phase transformer and write its CO2 5
9 A L2
applications.
UNIT-3 PART-A

Q. No Short Answer Questions BTL CO MARKS

Define Unit and Write the formula for electrical energy 2M
1. L2 CO3
consumption in terms of Unit.
2. Define fuse? Write the characteristics of fuse? L1 CO3 2M
3. Mention power rating of any four household appliances. L1 CO3 2M
Define circuit breaker ? Mention the advantages of circuit CO3 2M
4. L2
breakers?
5. Define earthing? Mention various types of earthing. L1 CO3 2M
6. Define tariff? Mention the types of tariff? L1 CO3 2M
7. Define electric shock? L2 CO3 2M
8. List out the reasons for electric shock. L2 CO3 2M
9. List out any 2 precautions to avoid electric shock. L2 CO3 2M

UNIT-3 PART-B
(EITHER EACH QUESTION FOR 6 MARKS

Q. No Descriptive Questions BTL CO MARKS

Explain the procedure for calculation of electricity bill for CO3

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domestic loads.
A consumer uses a 1000 W heater for 2 hours, a 6 kW electric CO3 5
1 furnace for one hour and five- 100W bulbs for 15 hours. How
B many units (kWh) of electrical energy have been used in a month L2
of 30 days and what would be the electricity bill if the cost per
unit 2.50Rs
Illustrate the working principle of a Fuse and write the merits and CO3 5
2. A L1
Demerits.
B Calculate the electricity bill for a month of April , if the following L3 CO3 5
devices are used as specified:
3-bulbs of 30 watt for 5 hours
 4 tube lights of 50 watts for 8 hours
1 fridge of 300 watts for 24 hours
Given the rate of electricity is 2 Rs per unit?

What is Minature circuit breaker? Explain working principle of CO3 5

3. A L2
MCB with neat sketch?
B Define two part tariff and Explain in brief along with Formula. L3 CO3 5
Mention the different types of earthing? Explain the plate CO3 5
4. A L2
earthing with neat sketch?
A domestic user uses a 800W heater for 4 hours , a 1500W CO3 5
electric kettle for 2 hours and three- 100W bulbs for 6 hours and
B L2
two fans of 100W for 8Hours How many units (kWh) of
electrical energy have been Consumed in a week.
Define electric shock? Write preventive methods to avoid electric CO3
5. A L3 5
shock?
B Define Earthing? Explain the pipe earthing with neat sketch? L2 CO3 5
A consumer has a maximum demand of 200KW. If the tariff is CO3 5
Rs. 100 per KW of maximum demand plus 10 paise Per kWh if
6. A L1
the number units consumed in a day is 50KWh, Calculate the two
part tariff in a day.
Explain the rod earthing with neat sketch? Discuss first-aid for CO3 5
B L3
electric shock?
7. A Discuss merits and demerits of MCB and Fuse? L2 CO3 5