In an ac circuit, the maximum and minimum values of power factor can be

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) : Networks Analysis and Synthesis - Quiz(MCQ)

0 and -1

1 and 0

1 and -1

2 and 0

Correct Answer : Option (B) : 1 and 0

Explanation : Power factor is maximum and equal to 1 for purely resistive load. Power factor is minimum and equal to zero for purely reactive load.

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Ohm's law is valid for

dc voltage and current

ac voltage and current

dc and ac voltages and currents

all voltages and current

Correct Answer : all voltages and current

Explanation : KCL and KVL are valid for voltages and currents of all wave shapes during transient as well as steady state conductions.

If e = 110 sin (ωt + p/3) and i = 5 sin (ωt - p/3), the impedance of the circuit is

11 Ω

16 Ω

22 Ω

30.8 Ω

Correct Answer : 22 Ω

Explaination :

Two phasors having rms values V₁ and V₂ which are added to give a phasor having rms value V₃. V₃ is maximum if phase angle between V₁ and V₂ is

90°

180°

270°

360°

Correct Answer :

360°

Explaination : Sum of phasors is maximum if they are in phase and 360° = 0.