SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul
QUESTION BANK for Slow Learners
BE3251 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Unit-I Electrical Circuit
Part-A
DC Circuits
1) State ohm’s law. Mention the limitations.
2) Draw the symbol for Ideal and Practical voltage source.
3) Draw the symbol for Ideal and Practical current source.
AC Circuits
1) Define (i) Average value (ii) Effective (or) RMS value of an AC voltage signal.
2) Write down the expression for active power, reactive power and Apparent power.
Part-B
DC Circuits
1) Find the current through 2Ω resistor in network by mesh method. Also find the power supplied by
the batteries.
Current through 2Ω resistor = I1 – I2 = 2.627 A
Power supplied by 20V source = 20 × 1.47 = 29.4 W
Power supplied by 40V source = 40 × -1.157 = -46.28 W.
= 46.28 W (positive value considered)
2) Find the current through the 10 Ω resistor in network by mesh method.
3) Find the current through in all loops by mesh method.
4) Find the current through in all loops by mesh method.
AC Circuits
1) Derive an expression for RMS and Average value of sine wave form or alternating quantity.
2) A resistor of 50Ω and inductance of 100mH are connected in series across 200V, 50Hz supply.
Determine the following (i) Impedance (ii) current flowing through the circuit (iii) power factor
3) A series circuit consisting of a 10Ω resistor, a 100μF capacitor and a 10 mH inductor is driven by a
50 Hz a.c. voltage source of maximum value 100 volts. Calculate the equivalent impedance, Current
in the circuit and the phase angle.
In the circuit shown below, determine the total impedance, current I, phase angle Ø and voltage
across each element.
Unit-II Electrical Machines
Part-A
1) What is the function yoke and commutator in a dc machine?
2) Define the term back EMF or Counter EMF and state its significance.
3) List any two applications of Following (i) DC Series Motor (ii) DC Shunt Motor.
4) Define Transformation ratio of a Transformer.
5) Compare Core type and Shell type transformer.
6) In a single phase transformer, Np= 350 turns, Ns= 1050 turns, Ep= 400V. Calculate the value of
secondary voltage(Es).
7) List out the features and applications of induction motors.
8) Define synchronous speed(Ns) and Slip(S) in induction motor
Part-B
1) Explain the working principle of DC generator with neat diagram and derive the expression for
generated EMF.
2) Derive Torque equation of dc motor.
3) Briefly discuss about various types of DC motors with neat sketches.
4) Explain the working principle of a Single -phase transformer.
5) Explain the principle of operation in three-phase induction motor
Unit-III Analog Electronics
Part-A
1) Point out the behavior of PN junction diode in forward and reverse bias.
2) What is Zener diode? List its applications
3) Define latching and holding current of a SCR.
4) Write the application of MOSFET and IGBTs.
5) Draw the symbol and note the terminals of JFET, MOSFET, IGBT and SCR.
6) Differentiate the operation of rectifier and inverter.
Part-B
1) Explain V-I characteristics of Zener diode and applications with necessary diagram.
2) Draw the circuit diagram for a common base circuit arrangement and plot its input and Output
characteristics. Show the different regions of the output characteristics.
(Or)
Explain the working of CB Configuration of NPN transistor. Also obtain the input output
characteristics.
3) Discuss with neat diagrams of the Common Emitter Configuration.
(Or)
Explain the working of CE Configuration of NPN Transistor. Also obtain the (a) input-
Characteristics (b) Output characteristics.
4) With neat diagram, explain the working principle of Full Wave Bridge Rectifier. Draw its input and
Output waveforms.
Unit-IV Digital Electronics
Part-A
1) Find the solution of the following number conversation
(i) (96.0625)10= (? )2 (ii) (34.67)10 = (? )8 (iii) (1101110.110)2 = (? )16 (iv) (257)10 = (? )2
2) Demonstrate the given binary numbers in its equivalent decimal numbers with steps.
(i) 10.01 (ii) 101.11
3) Convert (777)8 to decimal.
4) State De Morgan’s theorems.
5) Find the solution of following number conversion:
(i) (96.0625)10 =(?)2 (ii) (34.67)10 =(?)8 (iii) (1101110.110)2 =(?)16 (iv) (257)10 =( ?)2
6) Convert (634)8 to binary.
7) Convert (9B2.1A)H to its decimal equivalent.
8) Write binary code and it their applications?
9) Mention the significance of K-map.
Part-B
̅̅̅̅ +AB̅C(AB+C) = 1
1) Prove that AB+𝐴𝐶
2) Prove the following identities using Boolean theorem.
3) ̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐵 + 𝐵𝐶 + 𝐴𝐶 = A̅B̅+ B̅C̅+ A̅C̅
4) Prove A̅B(D̅+DC̅) + (A+DA̅C)B = B
5) Prove A̅BC+AB̅C+ABC̅+ABC = AB+BC+AC
6) Classify the types of binary codes and also explain the working principle of binary codes?
7) Explain different error detection technique and error correction codes in detail.
8) Differentiate SOP and POS in digital logic.
9) Express the function Y=A+B’C in (i) canonical SOP and (ii) canonical POS form.
Unit-V Measurement and Instrumentation
Part-A
1) List the functional elements of measurement systems.
2) Discuss the different types of damping force act on the ammeter and voltmeter.
3) Discuss the three torques required for the proper operation of indicating instrument.
4) Mention the two types of MI instruments.
5) Differentiate CT and PT. Write its uses.
6) Define DSO. Mention its merits.
7) Write the basic functional elements of data acquisition system(DAS).
Part-B
1) With neat sketch describe the construction and principle of operation of Permanent Magnet Moving
Coil (PMMC) type of instrument. List the merits and demerits of PMMC Instrument.
2) Draw and explain the working principle of M.I instruments and derive its deflection torque.
3) With neat diagram, explain the construction and operation of induction type energy meter or KWH
meter or House service meter.
4) Describe the functional components of DSO with a block diagram.
