CIRCUIT THEORY

PART A

1. Define coefficient of coupling.

2. Write the expression for equivalent inductance of two coils in parallel (a) aiding (b) opposing.
3. Define time constant for RL and RC circuits.
4. What are the advantages of three phase circuits over single phase circuits.
5. Determine the resonant frequency and bandwidth for the parallel RLC circuit with R=10Ω, L=1 H,
C=1µF.

PART B
1. Derive the expression for resonant frequency, Q – factor & Bandwidth of a series RLC circuit.
2. The circuit consists of R=15Ω, L=0.2H, C=3µF connected in series, the applied voltage is
400 Sin 500t, determine the transient current when the switch is closed at t=0.
3. Derive the expression for transient current of series RC circuit for sinusoidal excitation.
4. Three impedance Z1=17.32+j10 Ω, Z2 = 20+j34.64 Ω, Z3=-j10 Ω are delta connected to a 400V three
phase system, determine the phase current, line current and the total power consumed by the load.
5. Explain the method for the measurement of power and power factor using two watt meter method.