250+ TOP MCQs on Advanced Problems on Reciprocity Theorem and Answers

Network Theory Questions & Answers for Exams on “Advanced Problems on Reciprocity Theorem”.

1. In Reciprocity Theorem, which of the following ratios is considered?
A. Voltage to current
B. Current to current
C. Voltage to voltage
D. No ratio is considered

Answer: A
Clarification: The Reciprocity Theorem states that if an Emf E in one branch produces a current I in a second branch, then if the same emf E is moved from the first to the second branch, it will produce the same current in the first branch, when the Emf E in the first branch is replaced with a short circuit. Therefore the ratio of Voltage to Current is considered in case of Reciprocity Theorem.

2. The Reciprocity Theorem is valid for ___________
A. Non-Linear Time Invariant circuits
B. Linear Time Invariant circuits
C. Non-Linear Time Variant circuits
D. Linear Time Variant circuits

Answer: B
Clarification: A reciprocal network comprises of linear time-invariant bilateral elements. It is applicable to resistors, capacitors, inductors (including coupled inductors) and transformers. However, both dependent and independent sources ate not permissible.

3. In the circuit given below, the current in the 4-ohm resistor is __________

A. 3.5 A
B. 2.5 A
C. 1.5 A
D. 0.5 A

Answer: C
Clarification: R_th = [(2+4) || 6] + 12 = 15 Ω
I_S = (frac{45}{15}) = 3 A
Now, by current division rule, we get, I = (frac{3 × 6}{12} = frac{18}{12}) = 1.5 A.

4. The Reciprocity Theorem is applicable for __________
A. Single-source networks
B. Multi-source networks
C. Both Single and Multi-source networks
D. Neither Single nor Multi-source networks

Answer: A
Clarification: According to Reciprocity Theorem, the voltage source and the resulting current source may be interchanged without a change in current. Therefore the theorem is applicable only to single-source networks. It therefore cannot be employed in multi-source networks.

5. In the circuit given below, the current through the 12 Ω resistance is _________

A. 1.5 A
B. 2.5 A
C. 3.5 A
D. 4.5 A

Answer: A
Clarification: Equivalent resistance, R_EQ = [(12 || 6) + 2 + 4] = 10 Ω
I_S = (frac{45}{10}) = 4.5 A
Now, by using Current division rule, we get, I = (frac{4.5 × 6}{12+6} = frac{27}{18}) = 1.5 A.

6. A circuit is given in the figure below. We can infer that ________

A. The circuit follows Reciprocity Theorem
B. The circuit follows Millman’s Theorem
C. The circuit follows Superposition Theorem
D. The circuit follows Tellegen Theorem

7. In the circuit given below, the current in the resistance 20 Ω(far enD. is _________

A. 8.43 A
B. 5.67 A
C. 1.43 A
D. 2.47 A

Answer: C
Clarification: Equivalent Resistance R_EQ = 20 + [30 || (20 + (20||20))]
= 20 + [30 || (20 + (frac{20×20}{20+20}))]
= 20 + [30 || (20+10)]
= 20 + [30 || 30]
= 20 + (frac{30 × 30}{30+30})
= 20 + 15 = 35 Ω
The current drawn by the circuit = (frac{200}{35}) = 5.71 A
Now, by using current division rule, we get, I_2Ω = 1.43 A.

8. In the circuit given below, the value of I is __________

A. 2.47 A
B. 5.67 A
C. 8.43 A
D. 1.43 A

Answer: D
Clarification: Equivalent Resistance, R_EQ = [[((30 || 20) + 20) || 20] + 20]
= (Big[Big[left(left(frac{30 × 20}{30+20}right) + 20right) || 20Big] + 20Big])
= [[(12 + 20) || 20] + 20]
= [[32 || 20] + 20]
= (Big[left(frac{32 × 20}{32+20}right) + 20Big])
= [12.31 + 20] = 32.31 Ω
The current drawn by the circuit = (frac{200}{32.31}) = 6.19 A
Now, by using current division rule, we get, I_2Ω = 1.43 A.

9. A circuit is given in the figure below. We can infer that ________

A. The circuit follows Reciprocity Theorem
B. The circuit follows Millman’s Theorem
C. The circuit follows Superposition Theorem
D. The circuit follows Tellegen Theorem

10. In the circuit given below, the current in the 30 Ω resistor is _________

A. 1 A
B. 2 A
C. 3 A
D. 4 A

Answer: B
Clarification: Equivalent Resistance, R_EQ = 20 + [60 || 30]
= 20 + (frac{60 × 30}{60+30})
= 20 + 20 = 40 Ω
Total current from the source, I = (frac{120}{40}) = 3A
Now, by using current division rule, I_3Ω = (frac{3 × 60}{30+60}) = 2 A.

11. In the circuit given below, the current in the 20 Ω resistor is _________

A. 5 A
B. 1 A
C. 1.5 A
D. 2 A

Answer: D
Clarification: Equivalent resistance, R_EQ = [[20 || 60] + 30]
= (Big[frac{20 × 60}{20+60} + 30Big])
= [15 + 30] = 45 Ω
Total current = (frac{120}{45}) = 2.67 A
Current through the 20Ω resistor is, I_20Ω = (frac{2.67 × 60}{60+20}) = 2 A.

12. A circuit is given in the figure below. We can infer that ________

A. The circuit follows Reciprocity Theorem
B. The circuit follows Millman’s Theorem
C. The circuit follows Superposition Theorem
D. The circuit follows Tellegen Theorem

13. In the circuit given below, the value of load R_L, for which maximum power is transferred through it is ___________

A. 2 Ω
B. 3 Ω
C. 1 Ω
D. 6 Ω

Answer: B
Clarification: I + 0.9 = 10 I
Or, I = 0.1 A
V_OC = 3 × 10 I = 30 I
Or, V_OC = 3 V
Now, I_SC = 10 I = 1 A
R_th = 3/1 = 3 Ω.

14. In the circuit given below, the maximum power absorbed by the load resistance R_L is ___________

A. 2200 W
B. 1250 W
C. 1000 W
D. 621 W

Answer: D
Clarification: R_L = (sqrt{R_{TH}^2+X_{TH}^2})
= (sqrt{3^2+4^2}) = 5
Now, 110 = (6 + j8 + 5) I₁ + 5I₂
And 90 = (6 + j8 + 5) I₂ = 5I₁
∴ I₁ = 5.5 – 2.75j and I₂ = 4.5 – 2.2j
Total current in R_L = I₁ + I₂ = (10 – 4.95j) A = 11.15 A
∴ Power absorbed by R_L = I²R
= 11.15² × 5 = 621 W.

15. In the circuit given below, the maximum power delivered to the load is ___________

A. 3 W
B. 5.2 W
C. 3.2 W
D. 4.2 W

Answer: D
Clarification: Equivalent resistance of the circuit is = [{(3 + 2) || 5} + 10]
= (2.5 + 10) = 12.5 Ω
Total current drawn by the circuit is I_T = (frac{50}{12.5}) = 4 A
Current in 3 Ω resistor is I₃ = I_T × (frac{5}{5+5} = frac{4 × 5}{10}) = 2 A
V_TH = V₃ = 3 × 2 = 6V
R_TH = R_AB = [(2 + 5) || 3] = 2.1 Ω
For maximum power transfer R_L = R_TH = 2.1 Ω
∴ Current drawn by R_L is I_L = (frac{6}{2.1+2.1} = frac{6}{4.2}) = 1.42 A
∴ Power delivered to the load = (I_L^2 R_L)
= (1.42)²(2.1) = 4.2 W.