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Basic Electrical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions on “Series Circuits and Parallel Networks”.
1. It is preferable to connect bulbs in series or in parallel?
A. Series
B. Parallel
C. Both series and parallel
D. Neither series nor parallel
Answer: B
Clarification: Bulbs are connected in parallel so that even if one of the bulbs blow out, the others continue to get a current supply.
2. Calculate the total resistance between the points A and B.
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A. 7 ohm
B. 0 ohm
C. 7.67 ohm
D. 0.48 ohm
Answer: C
Clarification: 1 ohm in parallel with 2 ohm give 2/3 ohm equivalent which is in series with 4 ohm and 3 ohm so total resistance between A and B = 4 + 2/3 + 3 = 23/3 = 7.67 ohm.
3. Calculate the equivalent resistance between A and B.
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A. 60 ohm
B. 15 ohm
C. 12 ohm
D. 48 ohm
Answer: C
Clarification: 5 ohm and 15 ohm are connected in series to give 20 ohm.10ohm and 20 ohm are connected in series to give 30 ohm. Now both equivalent resistances (20ohm and 30 ohm) are in parallel to give equivalent resistance 20*30/(20+30) = 12 ohm.
4. Calculate the resistance between A and B.
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A. 3.56 ohm
B. 7 ohm
C. 14.26 ohm
D. 29.69 ohm
Answer: A
Clarification: The 1 ohm, 2 ohm and 3 ohm resistors are connected in parallel. Its equivalent resistance is in series with the 4 ohm resistor and the parallel connection of the 5 ohm and 6 ohm resistor. The equivalent resistance of this combination is 80/11 ohm. This is in parallel with 7 ohm to give equivalent resistance between A and B is 3.56 ohm.
5. Batteries are generally connected in______
A. Series
B. Parallel
C. Either series or parallel
D. Neither series nor parallel
Answer: A
Clarification: Batteries are generally connected in series so that we can obtain the desired voltage since voltages add up once they are connected in series.
6. In a _________ circuit, the total resistance is greater than the largest resistance in the circuit.
A. Series
B. Parallel
C. Either series or parallel
D. Neither series nor parallel
Answer: A
Clarification: In series circuits, the total resistance is the sum of all the resistance in the circuit, hence the total is greater than the largest resistance.
7. In a ____________ circuit, the total resistance is smaller than the smallest resistance in the circuit.
A. Series
B. Parallel
C. Either series or parallel
D. Neither series nor parallel
Answer: B
Clarification: in a parallel circuit, the equivalent resistance=1/sum of the reciprocals of all the resistances in the circuit. Hence it is smaller than the smallest resistance in the circuit.
8. Which is the most cost efficient connection?
A. Series
B. Parallel
C. Either series or parallel
D. Neither series nor parallel
Answer: A
Clarification: The advantage of series-connections is that they share the supply voltage, hence cheap low voltage appliances may be used.
9. Calculate the equivalent resistance between A and B.
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A. 2 ohm
B. 4 ohm
C. 6 ohm
D. 8 ohm
Answer: B
Clarification: R=((2+3)||5)+1.5)||4. The 2 and the 3 ohm resistor are in series. The equivalent of these two resistors is in parallel with the 5 ohm resistor. The equivalent of these three resistances is in series with the 1.5 ohm resistor. Finally, the equivalent of these resistances is in parallel with the 4 ohm resistor.
10. Calculate the equivalent resistance between A and B.
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A. 6.67 ohm
B. 46.67 ohm
C. 26.67 ohm
D. 10.67 ohm
Answer: A
Clarification: R=20||20||20=6.67 ohm. The three 20 ohm resistors are in parallel and re-sistance is measured across this terminal.