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This document is an exam for a basic electrical and electronics engineering course. It consists of two parts - Part A with 10 short questions defining key terms, and Part B with 6 multi-part questions involving circuit analysis, power calculations, semiconductor devices, and earthing. Students are instructed to answer all of Part A and attempt 5 of the 6 questions in Part B. Diagrams and calculations are provided for circuit analysis and power measurements in a 3-phase system.

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Electronics Paper

This document is an exam for a basic electrical and electronics engineering course. It consists of two parts - Part A with 10 short questions defining key terms, and Part B with 6 multi-part questions involving circuit analysis, power calculations, semiconductor devices, and earthing. Students are instructed to answer all of Part A and attempt 5 of the 6 questions in Part B. Diagrams and calculations are provided for circuit analysis and power measurements in a 3-phase system.

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BML Munjal University

End-Semester Examination – February, 2016


Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ENG F 124

Time:3 hrs. Max. Marks: 70


Note:
1. Part-A: All parts of the question no. 1 are compulsory and attempt any 5
Questions out of 6 Questions in Part B and only first five questions will be
checked.
2. Scientific Non Programmable Calculators are allowed and Mobile phones are
strictly prohibited.
PART A
Q.A.1 Define the following: (1×10=10)
(a) Reverse Saturation current in Diode (b) Unilateral and Bilateral Networks
(c) Dependent and Independent Sources (d) Source Transformation
(e) Avalanche and Zener breakdown (f) Line Voltage and phase voltage
(g) Intrinsic and Extrinsic semiconductors (h) Form Factor and Peak Factor
(i) Ripple Factor (j) Causes of electric fire and its prevention

PART B

Q1 a) Solve for the voltage V (across the 5 K-ohm resistor) in the circuit shown below using
Superposition Theorem for circuit given in figure 1. (6)
Q1 b) Find the Thévenin’s equivalent for the circuit in figure 2 across a-b terminals. (6)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Q2 a) In a circuit there are 3 branches A, B, and C. Branch C is in series with the parallel
combination of branches A and B. Branch A consists of resistance having value 7Ω
and a inductance of 15mH while branch B consists of resistance of 12 Ω and a
capacitor of 180µF and Branch C consists of resistance having value 5Ω and a
inductance of 0.01H. The input supply of the circuit is 230V and 50 Hz. Determine a)
Total Impedance b) Total Current c) Current in each branch d) Overall Power factor
e) Volt-amperes f) Active and Reactive Power. (8)
Q2 b) Prove that power in a general series RLC Circuit is VIcosΦ. (4)

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BML Munjal University
End-Semester Examination – February, 2016
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ENG F 124

Q3 a) Derive the expression for line and phase voltages and currents for a 3-ɸ Star
connection. (6)
Q3 b) A 415V, 50Hz, 3-phase supply is connected to a star-connected balanced load. Each
phase of the load consists of a resistance of 25Ω and inductance 0.1 H, connected in
series. Calculate: (a) phase voltage, (b) the line current drawn from the supply, and (c)
power dissipated. (6)

Q4 a) Trace the output waveform of the clamper circuit for the given input waveform. (4)

Q4 b) Find the diffusion coefficient of holes and electrons for germanium at 300K. The
carrier motilities in cm2/V-s at 300K for electrons and holes are respectively 3600 and
1700. Density of carriers is 2.5 ×1013/ cm3. Boltzmann constant K =1.38×10-23J/K. (4)
Q4 c) Briefly describe the working of Zener diode as a voltage regulator. (4)

Q5 a) Explain the power measurement using Two Wattmeter method with suitable phasor
diagram. (6)
Q5 b) A 3-phase balanced load takes a line current of 24 A at a lagging power factor of 0.42,
when connected to a 415V, 50 Hz supply. If the power dissipation is measured using
the two-wattmeter method, determine the two wattmeter readings, and the value of
power dissipated. Comment on the results. (6)

Q6 a) What are the basic principles of earthing? Explain various types of earthing. (4)
Q6 b) A silicon diode has a reverse saturation current of 2.5µA at 300K. Find the forward
voltage for the diode at a current of 10mA. (4)
Q6 c) Find the equivalent resistance RAB for the circuit given below. (4)

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