Code No: R05010501 Set No.

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I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
( Common to Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology
and Computer Science & Systems Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is meant by EMF of a source?

(b) Distinguish between ideal and practical voltage source? Give examples?
(c) Distinguish between ideal and practical current sources? Give example?
(d) The internal resistance of a 12v − battery is a0.9 ohms. What will be its ter-
minal voltage when the current drawn from the battery is 2 Amps.[4+4+4+4]

2. Using Thevenin’s theorem, calculate the magnitude and direction of the current
flowing through the 5 ohm resistance asc shown in figure 2. [16]

Figure 2
3. (a) Compare magnetic circuit with electric circuit and write down the analogy
between the two.
(b) A cast steel magnet has an air gap of 3mm and an iron path of 35cm. find
the number of ampere turns (A ) necessary for producing a flux density of
1.25 wbs/m2 (Tesla). The relative permeability of cast steel is 1000 Neglect
leakage and fringing. [8+8]

4. (a) Define the following

i. Alternating Quantity
ii. R.M.S. Value
iii. Average value
iv. Form factor.
(b) A coil having a resistance of 10 ohms and an inductance of 0.2H is connected
in series with a 100×10−6 F capacitor across a 230V, 50Hz supply, Calculate
i. The active and reactive components of the current
ii. the voltage across the coil, Draw the phasor diagram. [8+8]

5. (a) What is an ideal transformer Draw its no load phasor diagram.

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(b) The primary winding of a 50 HZ single phase transformer has 480 turns and is
fed from 6400 V supply. The secondary winding has 20 turns. Find the peak
value of flux in the core and the secondary Voltage. [8+8]

6. (a) Derive the expression of induced emf of dc generator.

(b) An 8 pole lap wound dc generator has 960 conductors, a flux of 40 milliwebers
and is driven at 400 rpm. Find induced emf. [8+8]

7. Explain with the help of suitable diagrams how rotating magnetic field is produced
in a three phase induction motor. [16]

8. Explain the following with reference to the indicating instruments

(a) Deflecting torque

(b) Controlling torque
(c) Damping torque
(d) Scale and pointer [16]

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Code No: R05010501 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
( Common to Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology
and Computer Science & Systems Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. A Wheatstone Bridge consists of AB=4 ohms, BC=3 ohms, CD= 6 ohms and
DA= 5 ohms. A 2v cell is connected between A and C. Find the current through
galvanometer connected between B and D. As shown in figure 1. [16]

Figure 1
2. (a) Give the statement of Thevenin’s theorem and explain by taking a network.
(b) Determine the current I in the network by using Thevenin’s theorem. as shown
in figure 2. [10+6]

Figure 2
3. (a) What do you understand by hysteresis loss in a magnetic material. Derive an
expression for the hysteresis power loss.
(b) A cast steel ring has a mean diameter of 200 mm and a cross − sectional area
of 250 mm2 . Calculate
i. The M.M.F to produce a flux of 300 × 10−6 wbs.

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ii. The corresponding values of the reluctance of the ring. Given the relative
permeability of the cast steel is 750. [8+8]

4. (a) Define the following

i. Alternating Quantity
ii. R.M.S. Value
iii. Average value
iv. Form factor.
(b) A coil having a resistance of 10 ohms and an inductance of 0.2H is connected
in series with a 100×10−6 F capacitor across a 230V, 50Hz supply, Calculate
i. The active and reactive components of the current
ii. the voltage across the coil, Draw the phasor diagram. [8+8]

5. (a) What are the functions of a transformer.

(b) Derive an expression for voltage per turn of a transformer. [8+8]

6. Draw a detailed sketch of a dc machine and identify the different parts. Briefly
explain the function of each major part. [16]

7. (a) Explain the working principle of three phase induction motor.

(b) A 6 pole induction motor is fed by three phase 50 HZ supply and running with
a full load slip of 3%. Find the full load speed of induction motor and also
the frequency of rotor emf. [8+8]

8. What are the requirement of indicating instruments. Explain them in detail. [16]

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Code No: R05010501 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
( Common to Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology
and Computer Science & Systems Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Write down KVL and KCL in point form?

(b) For the circuit as shown in figure 1, Calculate the current in the various
branches and the power delivered and consumed? [6+10]

Figure 1
2. Using Thevenin’s theorem, calculate the magnitude and direction of the current
flowing through the 5 ohm resistance asc shown in figure 2. [16]

Figure 2
3. (a) Define the terms
i. Magnetic flux
ii. Magnetic flux density
iii. Magneto motive force
iv. Reluctance.
(b) The air gap in a magnetic circuits is 1.5 mm long and 2500 mm2 in cross
sectional area. Calculate
i. the reluctance of the air gap
ii. the m.m.f required to set up a flux of 800 ×10−6 wb. in the air gap.[8+8]

4. (a) How do you solve an A.C Parallel Circuit?

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(b) Solve the following parallel circuit and find out current in each branch and
total current. As shown in figure 4. [6+10]

Figure 4
5. (a) What are the functions of a transformer.
(b) Derive an expression for voltage per turn of a transformer. [8+8]

6. (a) Derive the expression of induced emf of dc generator.

(b) An 8 pole lap wound dc generator has 960 conductors, a flux of 40 milliwebers
and is driven at 400 rpm. Find induced emf. [8+8]

7. (a) Explain the working principle of three phase induction motor.

(b) A 6 pole induction motor is fed by three phase 50 HZ supply and running with
a full load slip of 3%. Find the full load speed of induction motor and also
the frequency of rotor emf. [8+8]

8. (a) Discusss the classification of electrical instruments.

(b) Explain the significance of controlling torque and damping torque relevant to
the operation of indicating instruments. [8+8]

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Code No: R05010501 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
( Common to Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology
and Computer Science & Systems Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is meant by induced e.m.f? What are the different types of induced
e.m.f? Explain.
(b) A coil 250 turns is wound on a magnetic circuit of reluctance 1,00,000AT/wb.
If a current of 2 A flowing in the coil is reversed in 5m/sec, find the average
e.m.f induced in the coil. [8+8]
2. (a) Three equal resistances of value R ohms are connected in a delta (mesh)
fashion. as shown in figure 2 If this is to be replaced by an equivalent star
connected resistances R1 R2 and R3 . what are the values of R1 , R2 , & R3 in
the terms of R.
(b) Calculate the equivalent delta connected resistances values for the following
star connected resistances. [8+8]

Figure 2
3. A 600 - turn coil is wound on the central limb of the cast steel frame as shown in
figure 3. A total of 1.8 × 10−3 wb. is required in the air gap. Find out the current
required in the coil. Assume gap density is uniform, and that all flux lines pass
straight across the gap. [16]

Figure 3

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4. (a) Define the following
i. Alternating Quantity
ii. R.M.S. Value
iii. Average value
iv. Form factor.
(b) A coil having a resistance of 10 ohms and an inductance of 0.2H is connected
in series with a 100×10−6 F capacitor across a 230V, 50Hz supply, Calculate
i. The active and reactive components of the current
ii. the voltage across the coil, Draw the phasor diagram. [8+8]

5. What is an ideal transformer . Derive an expression for insuced emf in a transformer

in terms of frequency the maximum value of flux, and the number of turns on the
winding. [16]

6. (a) Derive the expression of induced emf of dc generator.

(b) An 8 pole lap wound dc generator has 960 conductors, a flux of 40 milliwebers
and is driven at 400 rpm. Find induced emf. [8+8]

7. (a) Explain the working principle of three phase induction motor.

(b) A 6 pole induction motor is fed by three phase 50 HZ supply and running with
a full load slip of 3%. Find the full load speed of induction motor and also
the frequency of rotor emf. [8+8]

8. (a) Discusss the classification of electrical instruments.

(b) Explain the significance of controlling torque and damping torque relevant to
the operation of indicating instruments. [8+8]

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