Network theory miscellaneous


  1. For the circuit shown below, the value of I1 = ?











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    The given circuit:

    Applying KCL at node A, we get

    VA - 30
    +
    VA - 36 - 6 l1
    = 2 . . . . . . .(i)
    56

    l1 =
    VA - 30
    5

    VA = 5 l1 + 30 . . . . . . . . . . (ii)
    From equation (i) and (ii), we get
    VA
    1
    +
    1
    - l1 = 14
    56

    (5I1 + 30)
    6 + 5
    - l1 = 14
    30

    or
    55 I1 + 330 – 30 I1 = 420
    or
    25 I1 = 420 – 330 = 90
    or
    I1 = 90/25 = 18/5 = 3·6
    Hence alternative (C) is the correct choice.

    Correct Option: C

    The given circuit:

    Applying KCL at node A, we get

    VA - 30
    +
    VA - 36 - 6 l1
    = 2 . . . . . . .(i)
    56

    l1 =
    VA - 30
    5

    VA = 5 l1 + 30 . . . . . . . . . . (ii)
    From equation (i) and (ii), we get
    VA
    1
    +
    1
    - l1 = 14
    56

    (5I1 + 30)
    6 + 5
    - l1 = 14
    30

    or
    55 I1 + 330 – 30 I1 = 420
    or
    25 I1 = 420 – 330 = 90
    or
    I1 = 90/25 = 18/5 = 3·6
    Hence alternative (C) is the correct choice.


  1. If a resistance R of 1Ω is connected across the terminals AB as shown in the given figure then the current flowing through R will be—











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    The given circuit

    Given, RL = R = 1Ω
    Equivalent circuit for calculation of Rth is shown below:

    From figure, Rth = (1|| 1) + (1||1) = 1/2 + 1/2 = 1Ω
    Equivalent circuit for calculation of Vth is shown below:

    Applying KVL in the loop 1, we get
    – I1 × 1 + 1 – I1 × 1 – 1 = 0
    or
    I1 = 0
    Again, applying KVL in the loop 2, we get
    1 – I2 × 1 – I2 × 1=0
    or
    I2 = 1/2 A
    Now, Vth = 1 × I1 + 1 × I2 = 1 × 0 + 1 × 1/2 = 1/2 V
    Now,

    I2 = Vth
    6 + 5
    =
    0.5
    =
    0.5
    = 0.25A
    Rth + RL1 + 12

    Hence alternative (C) is the correct choice.

    Correct Option: C

    The given circuit

    Given, RL = R = 1Ω
    Equivalent circuit for calculation of Rth is shown below:

    From figure, Rth = (1|| 1) + (1||1) = 1/2 + 1/2 = 1Ω
    Equivalent circuit for calculation of Vth is shown below:

    Applying KVL in the loop 1, we get
    – I1 × 1 + 1 – I1 × 1 – 1 = 0
    or
    I1 = 0
    Again, applying KVL in the loop 2, we get
    1 – I2 × 1 – I2 × 1=0
    or
    I2 = 1/2 A
    Now, Vth = 1 × I1 + 1 × I2 = 1 × 0 + 1 × 1/2 = 1/2 V
    Now,

    I2 = Vth
    6 + 5
    =
    0.5
    =
    0.5
    = 0.25A
    Rth + RL1 + 12

    Hence alternative (C) is the correct choice.



  1. The reading of high impedance voltmeter V in the bridge circuit shown in the given figure—











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    The given circuit:

    Voltage at terminal A

    VA = 10 ×
    10
    =
    10
    V
    10 + 203

    Voltage at terminal B
    VB = 10 ×
    20
    =
    20
    V
    20 + 103

    Now,
    VBA = reading of voltmeter
    =
    20
    =
    10
    =
    10
    = 3.33V
    333

    Correct Option: B

    The given circuit:

    Voltage at terminal A

    VA = 10 ×
    10
    =
    10
    V
    10 + 203

    Voltage at terminal B
    VB = 10 ×
    20
    =
    20
    V
    20 + 103

    Now,
    VBA = reading of voltmeter
    =
    20
    =
    10
    =
    10
    = 3.33V
    333


  1. For the following circuit, a source of V1(t) = e– 2t is applied. What will be the V2 (t)—











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    The given circuit

    From figure

    V2(s) = V1(s)
    1
    = V1(s)
    s
    1
    + 1
    s

    = V1(s)
    s
    (1 + s)

    where,
    = V1(s)
    1
    s + 2

    [Given V1(t) = e–2t]
    Now,
    V2 (s) =
    1
    ×
    s
    =
    A
    +
    B
    (s + 2)(s + 1)s + 1s + 2

    = -
    1
    +
    2
    s + 1s + 2

    or
    V2(t) = 2e–2t – e–t
    Hence alternative (A) is the correct choice.

    Correct Option: A

    The given circuit

    From figure

    V2(s) = V1(s)
    1
    = V1(s)
    s
    1
    + 1
    s

    = V1(s)
    s
    (1 + s)

    where,
    = V1(s)
    1
    s + 2

    [Given V1(t) = e–2t]
    Now,
    V2 (s) =
    1
    ×
    s
    =
    A
    +
    B
    (s + 2)(s + 1)s + 1s + 2

    = -
    1
    +
    2
    s + 1s + 2

    or
    V2(t) = 2e–2t – e–t
    Hence alternative (A) is the correct choice.



  1. For the circuit shown below, if the power dissipated in the 6Ω resistor is zero then V is—











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    The given circuit:

    Given that power dissipated in the 6Ω resistor is zero, it means voltage at node 1 is same as 2 (i.e., V1 = V2)
    KCL at node 1

    V1 - 20    0°
    +
    V1
    +
    V1 + V2
    = 0
    1j16 + j8

    or
    V1 1 +
    1
    20  0°(since V1 = V2)
    j1

    or
    V1 = 20   0°
    j
    .........…(i)
    (j + 1)

    Again KCL at node 2:
    V2 – V1
    + V1 +
    V2 – V
    = 0
    6 + j855

    or
    2V2
    = V(since V1 = V2)
    55

    or
    V2 =
    V
    ...........(ii)
    2

    From equation (i) and (ii)
    20   0°
    j
    =
    V
    j + 12

    or
    V =
    2 × 20 0° × 90°
    2 × 45°

    20 2 45°
    Hence alternative (A) is the correct choice.

    Correct Option: C

    The given circuit:

    Given that power dissipated in the 6Ω resistor is zero, it means voltage at node 1 is same as 2 (i.e., V1 = V2)
    KCL at node 1

    V1 - 20    0°
    +
    V1
    +
    V1 + V2
    = 0
    1j16 + j8

    or
    V1 1 +
    1
    20  0°(since V1 = V2)
    j1

    or
    V1 = 20   0°
    j
    .........…(i)
    (j + 1)

    Again KCL at node 2:
    V2 – V1
    + V1 +
    V2 – V
    = 0
    6 + j855

    or
    2V2
    = V(since V1 = V2)
    55

    or
    V2 =
    V
    ...........(ii)
    2

    From equation (i) and (ii)
    20   0°
    j
    =
    V
    j + 12

    or
    V =
    2 × 20 0° × 90°
    2 × 45°

    20 2 45°
    Hence alternative (A) is the correct choice.