List of top Physics Questions on Alternating Current

The alternating current \( I \) in an inductor is observed to vary with time \( t \) as shown in the graph for a cycle.

Which one of the following graphs is the correct representation of wave form of voltage \( V \) with time \( t \)?}

Differentiate between the peak value and root mean square value of an alternating current. Derive the expression for the root mean square value of alternating current, in terms of its peak value.

A voltage \( v = v_0 \sin \omega t \) applied to a circuit drives a current \( i = i_0 \sin (\omega t + \phi) \) in the circuit. The average power consumed in the circuit over a cycle is:

An ac source of voltage \( v = v_m \sin \omega t \) is connected to a series combination of LCR circuit. Draw the phasor diagram. Using it, obtain an expression for the impedance of the circuit and the phase difference between applied voltage and the current.

An AC power supply of 220 V at 50 Hz, a resistor of 20\( \Omega \), a capacitor of reactance 25\( \Omega \) and an inductor of reactance 45\( \Omega \) are connected in series. The corresponding current in the circuit and the phase angle between the current and the voltage is, respectively :

In the circuit shown below, the inductance \(L\) is connected to an AC source. The current flowing in the circuit is:
\(I = I_0 \sin \omega t\).
The voltage drop (\(V_L\)) across \(L\) is:

A resistor and an ideal inductor are connected in series to a \( 100 \sqrt{2} \, \text{V}, 50 \, \text{Hz} \) AC source. When a voltmeter is connected across the resistor or the inductor, it shows the same reading. The reading of the voltmeter is:

The r.m.s. value of a current given by \( i = (i_1 \cos \omega t + i_2 \sin \omega t) \) is:

An AC source \( V = 282 \sin(100t) \) volt is connected across a \( 1 \mu F \) capacitor. The RMS value of current in the circuit will be (Take \( \sqrt{2} = 1.41 \)):

Figure shows the variation of inductive reactance \( X_L \) of two ideal inductors of inductance \( L_1 \) and \( L_2 \) with angular frequency \( \omega \). The value of \( \frac{L_1}{L_2} \) is:

An AC voltage \( V = 0.5 \sin (100\pi t) \) volt is applied, in turn, across a half-wave rectifier and a full-wave rectifier. The frequency of the output voltage across them respectively will be:

Mention the factors on which the resonant frequency of a series LCR circuit depends. Plot a graph showing variation of impedance of a series LCR circuit with the frequency of the applied AC source.

With the help of a diagram, briefly explain the construction and working of an AC generator.

In a circuit, L,C and R are connected in series with an alternating voltage source of frequency f. The current leads the voltage by 45°.The value of C is:

A capacitor of capacity C and reactance X if capacitance and frequency become double then

A series LCR circuit with R = 20 W, L = 1.5 H and C = 35 μF is connected to a variable-frequency 200 V ac supply. When the frequency of the supply equals the natural frequency of the circuit, what is the average power transferred to the circuit in one complete cycle?

A series LCR circuit connected to a variable frequency 230 V source. L = 5.0 H, C = 80mF, R = 40 Ω.

(a) Determine the source frequency which drives the circuit in resonance.

(b) Obtain the impedance of the circuit and the amplitude of current at the resonating frequency.

(c) Determine the rms potential drops across the three elements of the circuit. Show that the potential drop across the LC combination is zero at the resonating frequency

A 60 μF capacitor is connected to a 110 V, 60 Hz ac supply. Determine the rms value of the current in the circuit

A charged 30 μF capacitor is connected to a 27 mH inductor. What is the angular frequency of free oscillations of the circuit?

A 44 mH inductor is connected to 220 V, 50 Hz ac supply. Determine the rms value of the current in the circuit.

The peak voltage of an ac supply is 300 V. What is the rms voltage? (b) The rms value of current in an ac circuit is 10 A. What is the peak current?

A 100 W resistor is connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz ac supply.

(a) What is the rms value of current in the circuit?

(b) What is the net power consumed over a full cycle?