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MID TERM EXAMINATION

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SEMESTER Fall (2004)I PHY-
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b. Each MCQ carries 1 Marks.
c. While attempting descriptive question do not miss any step so that you could get
better marks.
d. Do not ask about the contents of any question of this examination from anyone.
e. If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions, attempt it to
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Question No: 1 Marks: 5

For each question given below, encircle the option that in your opinion represents the best/ correct answer.

I) When placed close together, a positively charged material and a negatively charged material will
a) Repel
b) Become neutral
c) Attract
d) Exchange charges

II) Potential difference is another term for

a) Energy
b) Voltage
c) Watt
d) Distance of an electron from the nucleus.

III) There is no current in the circuit when

a) A switch is closed
b) A switch is open
c) There is no voltage
d) Answer (a) and (c)
e) Answer (b) and (c)

IV) How much resistance is required to limit the current from a 10V battery to 1mA
a) 100Ω
b) 1.0 k Ω
c) 10 Ω
d) 10k Ω
V) Which of the following statements are true concerning the figure below
a) R1 and R2 are in series with R3 , R4, and R5
b) R1 and R2 are in series
c) R3 , R4, and R5 are in parallel
d) The series combination of R1 and R2 ιs in parallel with the series combination of R3 , R4, and R5.
e) Answers (b) and (d)
Question No: 2 Marks: 12
Use nodal analysis to find IO in the given network.. Identify and label each node otherwise you will lose your
marks. Label circuit diagram properly.

Answer/Solution

We will redraw figure as

 At Node 3
V3 = -6V
KCL at Node 1
(V1 + 6)/6 + (V1-V2)/6 =-5mA ------ (A)
KCL at Node 2
(V2 + 6)/6 + (V2-V1)/6 + V2/6= 0 ------- (B)
Solving (A) and (B) we get
V2=12/5 = 2.4
Now Io = V2/R =2.4/6 =.4 mA
Question No: 3 Marks: 20
Use Mesh analysis to find currents through all Meshes. Identify and label each mesh otherwise you will lose your
marks. Label circuit diagram properly.

Answer/Solution

We will redraw figure as

KVL equation for mesh 1

2+4 I +3 (I -I =0
1 1 2)
7I1-3I2= -2 -------------------- (1)
Now we will redraw figure for super mesh as
KVL equation for super mesh
1(I -I ) +8I +5I +6+3(I - I ) =0
2 4 3 2 2 1
Simplifying above equation we get

-3I1+9I2+8I3-I4= -6…………….. (2)

KVL equation for Mesh 4

2I +5+3I4+1(I4-I2) =0
4
Simplifying we get
-I2+ 6I4= -5…………… (3)
Constraint Equation
I3-I2=7 ………….. (4)
From Equation (1)
I1= (3I2-2)/7
From Equation (3)
I4= (I2-5)/6
From Equation (4)
I3=I2+7
Putting the values of I1, I3, I4 in equation (2) & simplifying we get
653I2=-2176
I2= -3.33A
I1 = - 1.71A
I3 =3.67A
I4 =-1.38A

Question No: 4 Marks: 7

Find the power absorbed by the 30kΩ resistor in the circuit below.
Answer/Solution

Writing KVL equation

-12 -30I + 2Vx+ Vx=0

-12+30kI+20kI+10kI=0
I =200µA

Therefore

P30k=I2*R
= (200x 10-6)2*30

= 1.2MW

Question No: 5 Marks: 6

(a) Two resistors R1 and R2 of 5Ω each and R3 of 10 Ω are in series. How much is RT. If we applied 80 V source
across the series string, how much is the current in R3.
Answer/Solution
RT = R1+R2+R3 = 5+5+10
= 20Ω
I = VT/RT = 80/ 20
= 4A
(b) Define Potential difference. What is Conventional Current?
Answer/Solution
Potential difference
The potential difference is defined as the amount of work per charge needed to move electric charge from the second point
to the first, or equivalently, the amount of work that unit charge flowing from the first point to the second can perform. In the
SI system of units, potential difference, electrical potential and electromotive force are measured in volts, leading to the
commonly used term voltage and the symbol V.

OR

Current flowing in a conductor is due to a potential difference between its ends. Electrons move from a point of less positive
potential to more positive potential and the current flows in the opposite direction. The SI unit of potential difference is the
volt (V).

Volts are the measure of Potential Difference across circuit elements (battery, resistor etc.).

Conventional Current
The motion of positive charge, in the opposite direction from electron flow, is considered as conventional current.
Electricity was known of long before Benjamin Franklin. It was not understood very well, but it was known of. Scientists
knew there were two kinds of electric charge. They knew there was electric current. Scientists believed that the opposite
charges moved similarly in opposite directions. They defined one as positive and one as negative. They defined current to
be in the direction of the positive charges. Later, they learned of their mistake.
Only the negative charges move freely in conductors. Electrons had been defined as the negative charges. Current had
been defined "backwards". It was too late to redefine all of electrical physics, so the inconvenience holds to this day. The
direction that the electrons move is opposite the direction that current points. Because of how electricity works, it isn't much
of a problem. Negative charge moving to the left through a wire has the same effect as positive charge moving to the right.
So long as the total charge in the wire (protons and electrons) remains balanced, no trouble occurs.
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FINAL TERM EXAMINATION

Total Marks: 50
SEMESTER (Fall 2004)
Duration: 120min
PHY-301 CIRCUIT THEORY

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wrong.
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Question No: 1 Marks: 5
For each question given below, encircle the option that in your opinion represents the best/ correct answer.

I) Choose the correct term, an electronic device that is capable of storing a charge for a long time.
a) Transistor
b) Semi-conductor
c) Capacitor
d) Diode
II) The unit of electrical potential difference is
a) watt
b) Volt
c) ohm
d) ampere
III) Resistances R1 and R2 are in series with 90 V applied. If V1 is 30 V then V2 must be
a) 30 V
b) 90 V
c) 45 V
d) 60 V
IV) In an N –type semiconductor materials, the majority carrier are
a) Holes
b) Electrons
c) Ions
d) Protons
V) When a current of 20 milliamps flows through a 50 ohm resistor the voltage drop across the resistor will be:
a) 100 mill volts
b) 10 mill volts
c) 1 volt
d) 10 volts
Question No: 2 Marks: 15
Use Mesh analysis to find currents through all Meshes. Label circuit diagram properly. Write each step of the
calculation to get maximum marks.

Question No: 3 Marks: 12

Find Vo in the network using Source Transformation. Draw and label the circuit diagram of each step, otherwise
you will lose your marks. Write each step of calculation to get maximum marks.
Question No: 4 Marks: 10
a) How does transistor work?
b) What is PN-junction diode.

Question No: 5 Marks: 8

The transistor in the circuit below has a very high β. Find VE and VC for VB (a) +6V, (b) +2V, and (c) 0V.
Assume VBE ≅ 0.7 V.
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Final Term Examination - July 2003
Session -1
TIME ALLOWED: 150 Minutes TOTAL MARKS: 66

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a. All questions are compulsory.

b. This exam consists of 10 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ's); one question is for filling in the
blanks which carries 20 Marks and three descriptive questions.
c. Each MCQ carries 1 Marks.
d. Fill in the blanks question carries 20 Marks.
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f. You can type the answer of descriptive question in Ms Word and then copy it in the software
provided to you by the Virtual University. All the figures and formats should also be made in the
Ms Word and then be copied in the provided software. For figures you can use MS PAINT.
g. When you have copied your answer in the software. Do not worry if it's format changes.
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you have submitted your complete paper.

Total Questions 14

Q.No 1
International system of units is built upon how many basic units.
o 8
o 9
o 10
o 7

Q.No 2
Absolute zero corresponds to
o 0oC
o 32oC
o 273K
o 0K

Q.No 3
Two unlike charges will
o Attract
o Repel
o None of the above

Q.No 4
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With zero potential difference across a wire, the current will be

o Maximum
o Depends upon the wire
o Zero
o None of the above

Q.No 5
The opposition which limits the current is called
o Conductance
o Resistance
o Resistivity
o Conductivity

Q.No 6

In the above circuit value of Io will be

o 2mA
o 1A
o 2A
o 1mA

Q.No 7
The process whereby charged particles move under the influence of electric field is
called
o Current
o Voltage
o Drift
o None of the above

Q.No 8
Phosphorus is a -------- element
o Pentavalent
o Trivalent
o Hexavalent
o None of the above

Q.No 9
The current flows through the diode when it is reverse biased is called
o Leakage current
o Breakdown current
o Saturation current
o None of the above

Q.No 10
The resistance offered by the inductor is called
o Inductance
o Capacitance
o Resistivity
o None of the above

Q.No 11
Fill in the blanks.
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All questions carry 2 marks each

(i) Mole is a unit of ------------
(ii) 1 Mega Ohm is equal to ----------- ohms.
(iii) Hydrogen has an atomic no ---------------.
(iv) Electron valance is the no of electron in the incomplete -------- shell.
(v) The voltage drop across a short circuit is --------- .
(vi) The current that results from the diffusion of charged particles is called -------
current.
(vii) Doped silicon in which majority of charge carriers are negatively charged
electrons is called ---------- type.
(viii) The windings of transformer connected to the load is called ---------windings.
(ix) One diode can be used as a ------- wave rectifier.
(x) Analyze the following circuit

Req = --------------.

Q.No 12
Carry out analysis of the circuit to calculate voltage at all nodes and current through all
branches. Please show all steps for the calculation. [20]

Q.No 13
(a) Find the resultant inductance of the circuit. Please show all steps for the
calculation.

(b) Define the following sources [4]

(i) Independent voltage source.
(ii) Voltage dependent current source.

Q.No 14
Calculate the current through the circuit. Please show all steps for the calculation.
[10]
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Total Marks: 50
SEMESTER (Spring 2005)I
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Question No: 1 Marks: 5
For each question given below, encircle the option that in your opinion represents the best/ correct answer.

1)The resistance in a short circuit is

a) Large
b) small
c) Zero
d) None of the above
2) If one of the diode in a full –wave bridge rectifier is open, the out put is
a) 0V
b) One –fourth the amplitude of the input voltage
c) a half –wave rectified voltage
d) a 120 HZ voltage
3) The charge in motion is called
a) Voltage
b) current
c) intensity
d) Coulomb
4) The emitter current is always
a) Greater than base current
b) Less than collector current
c) Greater than collector current
d) Small than base current
5) In PNP transistor, the P-regions are
a) Base and emitter
b) Base and collector
c) emitter and collector
d) All of the above

Question No: 2 Marks: 15

For the circuit shown in the figure below, all the resistors are given in Ohms;
(a) Find the equivalent resistance seen by the supply
(b) Find the power in the source and the 10Ω resistor.
Draw the circuit diagram of each step otherwise you will lose your marks. Write each step of the calculation to
get maximum marks and also mention the units of each derived value.
Question No: 3 Marks: 15
Using superposition find

a) the current through the 3-Ω resistor due to the voltage source
b) the current through the 3-Ω resistor due to the current source
c) the power delivered to the 3-Ω resistor
Draw and label the circuit diagram, otherwise you will lose your marks. Write each step of calculation and also
mention the units of each derived value.

Question No: 4 Marks: 5

What is tunnel diode? Draw the graphic symbol of tunnel diode. Describe the negative resistance operating
region of the tunnel diode. Include the relationship between diode forward current and forward voltage.

Question No: 5 Marks: 10

For the NPN bipolar transistor, assume that the VBE(on) = 0.7V.
(a) If VCC = 5V, solve for IB, IC, and IE. Assume that β = 100. Be sure to justify each step that you take.
(b) Resolve this using β=200 Be sure to justify each step that you take, also mention the units of each derived
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Total Marks: 40
SEMESTER (Summer 2007) I
PHY- 301 CIRCUIT THEORY Duration: 120 min

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Question No: 1 Marks: 6

For each question given below, encircle the option that in your opinion represents the best/ correct answer.
Encircle only “ONE” option.
I) Current divider is used when
a) two or more resistances are in series to a voltage source
b) two or more resistances are in parallel to a current source
c) One resistance in parallel to current source
d) None of above
II) 10Ω and 5Ω resistances are in series. If current through 5Ω is 5 ampere , current of 10Ω will be
a) 10A
b) 20A
c) 5A
d) 40
III) If the current arrow is directed into the + marked terminal of an element, then p=vi yields
the………………...
a) absorbed power
b) emitted power
c) loss power
d) high power
IV) When a proton and an electron come close together they
a) repel each other
b) become neutral
c) have no effect
d) attract each other
V) The resistance of an open circuit is
a) high
b) low
c) zero
d) infinite
VI) The current passing through the conductor is directly proportional to the voltage provided
temperature remains constant, is the statement of
a) Kirchhoff’s law
b) Newton’s law
c) Ohm’s law
d) Pascal law
Question No: 2 Marks: 8

(a) Why does a person wearing rubber shoes do not get electric shock when touching a naked conducting wire.
Marks=3
(b) Find voltage across 20kΩ in the figure below.

Marks =5
Question No: 3 Marks: 14
Use nodal analysis to find VO in the network given below. Identify and label each node otherwise you will lose
your marks. Write each step of the calculation to get maximum marks and also mention the units of each derived
value.

Question No: 4 Marks: 12

Use Mesh analysis to find Current through each mesh in the given network. Identify and label each mesh and
also show each step of calculation otherwise you will lose your marks and also mention the units of each derived
value.
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SPRING 2006 Marks: 60
PHY301 - CIRCUIT THEORY (Session - 1 ) Time: 120min

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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Superposition theorem can be applied only to circuit having …….. elements.

► Non-linear

► Passive

► Linear bilateral

► Resistive

Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The output of a half wave rectifier is suitable only for ..........

► Running car diodes

► Charging batteries

► Diode rating

► Purity of power output

Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

While calculating Rth current sources in the circuit are

► Replaced by opens

► Replaced indirect voltage

► Replaced by short

► Replaced DC voltage

Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

In parallel circuits all components must

► have the same value

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► have same potential difference

► carry the same current

► be switched ON & OFF simultaneously

Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The clipping level is primarily determined by

► shape of the input waveform

► value of the resistor

► battery voltage

► knee voltage of the diode

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The depletion region of a P-N junction is formed

► During the manufacturing

► When forward bias is applied to it

► Under reverse bias

► When its temperature is reduced

Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The dc load line of a transistor can be drawn if we know its cut off and ……. points

► active

► saturation
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► quiescent

► None of them

Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The filter is simply a capacitor connected in ----------- with the load resistance.

► series

► parallel

► we can use it in series as well as in parallel

► none of them

Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Zener diode is operated in the ……. Region

► cut-off

► forward

► breakdown

► saturation

Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

A tunnel diode is always biased

► By dc source

► In the reverse direction

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► In the middle of its negative resistance region

► None of them

Question No: 11 ( Marks: 15 )

Use nodal analysis to find out the power supplied by current source in the network given below.
Identify and label each node otherwise you will lose your marks. Write each step of the calculation
to get maximum marks and also mention the units of each derived value.

Question No: 12 ( Marks: 10 )

Find VO in the network given below using Thevenin’s theorem.

Show each step of calculation otherwise you will lose your marks. Draw and label the circuit
diagram of each step and also mention the units of each derived value.

Question No: 13 ( Marks: 10 )

Find IO in the network given below using Norton’s theorem.
Show each step of calculation otherwise you will lose your marks. Draw and label the circuit
diagram of each step and also mention the units of each derived value.
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(a) Measurement on the circuit below produces labeled voltages as indicated. Find the value of
β for the given circuit. Marks=6

(b) For the circuit shown in the figure below, find the emitter, base, and collector voltages and
currents. Use β= 32, but assume |VBE| = 0.7V independent of current level.
Marks: 9
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