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AMITY UNIVERSITY
MINOR EXAMINATION 2017
BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING t _s t "()_3
Time -1 hour Max.Marks- 20

All questions carry equal marks. Attempt any five.

1. a) Differentiate between independent and controlled sources

b) Explain the differences between active, reactive and apparent power. 4

2. Discuss in brief Delta and Star transformation and derive conversion formula for both Star to Delta
conversion and vice versa. 4

3. Write steps to Thevenize the circuit. Apply Thevenin's Theorem and find the current in RL having 15
ohm value. 4

A
_,...._ -

T .::?4 V
r = l n
I I
--- - - - - - j_ __ - -<-- 1I

Figure 3

4. State and prove Maximum Power Transfer Theorem. In figure 4,find the value of RLso t hat maximum
power is transferred to RL 4

4 8
'---- -W~-r------oA
I
1 20 V 4 10 - 5

B
- ---~--~~---<>B

Figure 4 Figure 5

s. Apply Norton's theorem to calculate current flowing through 5 ohm resistor of Fig.S. 4

6. State 4
a) Superposition Theorem
b) Norton Theorem

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