Network Theorems (Part II)-MCQs

1. If an impedance ZL is connected across a voltage source V with source impedance ZS then

for maximum power transfer, the load impedance must be equal to
(a) source impedance ZS
(c) real part of ZS
(b) complex conjugate of ZS
(d) imaginary part of ZS
[GATE 1988: 2 Marks]
Ans. (b)
According to maximum power transfer =
2. A load, ZL=RL+jXL is to be matched, using an ideal transformer, to a generator of internal
impedance, ZS=RS+jXS . The turns ration of the transformer required is
(a) | / |

(c) | / |

(b) | / |

(d) | / |
[GATE 1989: 2 Marks]

Ans. (a)

=( )

or

3. The value of the resistance, R, connected across the terminals, A and B, (ref. Fig.) which
will absorb the maximum power, is

3K

4K
A

AC

R
6K

4K

(a) 4.00k
(b) 4.11k

(c) 8.00k
(d) 9.00k
[GATE 1995: 1 Mark]

Ans. (a)
For maximum power transfer = finding Thevenins equivalent between
point A, B replace voltage source by its internal impedance
= +
= + =

4. The Thevenin equivalent voltage VTH appearing between the terminals A and B of the
network shown in the figure is given by

100 00V

j2

AC

-j6

j4

VTH
B

(a) j 16(3-j4)
(b) j 16(3+j4)

(c) 16(3+j4)
(d) 16(3-j4)
[GATE 1999: 2 Marks]

Ans.

(a)
The voltage at the node a is 10000

( )
=
+

= ( )

5. Use the data of the figure (a). The current I in the circuits of the figure (b)
R2

R2

R1
A

R3

R1

R4

10V

2A

R3
B

R4

i=?

20V

(a) -2 A
(b) 2 A

(c) -4 A
(d) +4 A
[GATE 2000: 2 Marks]

Ans.

(c)

This is a reciprocal and linear network. According to reciprocity theorem, an ideal

voltage source in loop A, produces current I in loop B. By interchanging the
positions of voltage source and ammeter produces the same current in loop A. When
voltage source is doubled and is negative current also doubles with opposite
direction =

6. In the network of the figure, the maximum power is delivered to RL if its value is

i1
40
0.5 i1

20

RL
50V

(a) 16
(b) 40/3

(c) 60
(d) 20
[GATE 2002: 2 Marks]

Ans.

(a)
For maximum power delivered, RL must be equal to Rth.

I1

40
0.5 I1

20
50V

Writing KCL at node P, let Vth be the open circuit voltage

. =

()

()

Solving equation (i) and (ii)

= , =

=
,

is short circuit current when RL is shorted

= . +
= . () + . = .

I1
40
0.5 I1

20
50V

=
=
.

7. For the circuit shown in the figure, Thevenins voltage and Thevenins equivalent resistance
at terminals a-b is

1A

i1

0.5 i1

10V

RL

(a) 5 V and 2
(b) 7.5 V and 2.5

Ans.

(c) 4 V and 2
(d) 3 V and 2.5
[GATE 2005: 2 Marks]

(b)
=
KCL at node a

+
=

2 Vab = 7.5
For Rth deactivate independent sources (10V, voltage source by zero
impedance and 1A current source by open circuit)
= = .

8. In the circuit shown, what value of RL maximizes the power delivered to RL ?

VX
+

Vt

- VX +
+ 100V
-

(a) 2.4
(b) 8/3

4
RL
(c) 4
(d) 6
[GATE 2009: 2 Marks]

Ans.

(c)
For maximum power delivered to RL, RL = Rth of the network. (deactivate
independent source Vi)
Removing RL and connecting Vtest = 1 volt supplying current I. then Rth =
impedance looking into the network
=

VX

- +

I1
I

- +
VX

(I - I1 )

DC

1V

Rth

Using KVL in outer and inner 100p

= +
= ( )
= + ( )

=
=

9. In the circuit shown below, if the source voltage VS = 100 53.130 V then the Theveninss
equivalent voltage in Volts as seen by load resistance RL is

j4

j6

+
VL1

VS

i1

AC

j40 i2

(a) 100900
(b) 80000

10 VL1

i2

RL = 10

(c) 800900
(d) 100600
[GATE 2013: 2 Marks]

Ans.

(c)

To find Vth or Voc (open circuit voltage), detach RL

= ,

= (dependent voltage source is zero),

= +

= =

. =