In an a.c. circuit, voltage and current are given by: and respectively. The average power dissipated in one cycle is:

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Q38 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening AC Voltage and Time Relationships

An alternating voltage

V(t) = 220 100π t

volt is applied to a purely resistive load of

50Ω

. The time taken for the current to rise from half of the peak value to the peak value is:

A. $5 ~ms$ $5 \mathrm{~ms}$
B. $3.3 ~ms$ $3.3 \mathrm{~ms}$
C. $7.2 ~ms$ $7.2 \mathrm{~ms}$
D. $2.2 ~ms$ $2.2 \mathrm{~ms}$

Solution

Related Formula

I(t) = I₀ (ω t)

ω = (2π)/(T)

Core Logic

Since the load is purely resistive, the current is in phase with the voltage: $I(t) = I₀ (100π t)$ $I(t) = I_0 \sin(100\pi t)$. We need the time difference between the instant current reaches $(I₀)/(2)$ $\frac{I_0}{2}$ and the instant it reaches $I₀$ $I_0$.

Step 1: Time for Half Peak

I(t₁) = (I₀)/(2) I₀ (ω t₁) = (I₀)/(2)

(ω t₁) = (1)/(2) ω t₁ = (π)/(6)

Step 2: Time for Peak

I(t₂) = I₀ I₀ (ω t₂) = I₀

(ω t₂) = 1 ω t₂ = (π)/(2)

Step 3: Calculate Time Interval

The required time interval is $Δ t = t₂ - t₁$ $\Delta t = t_2 - t_1$:

ω Δ t = (π)/(2) - (π)/(6) = (π)/(3)

Δ t = (π)/(3ω)

Given $ω = 100π$ $\omega = 100\pi$:

Δ t = (π)/(3 \times 100π) = (1)/(300) ~s = 3.33 ~ms

Pattern Recognition

In an AC sine wave, going from 0 to peak takes $T/4$ $T/4$. Going from 0 to half peak takes $T/12$ $T/12$. Therefore, going from half peak to peak takes $T/4 - T/12 = T/6$ $T/4 - T/12 = T/6$. Calculate $T/6$ $T/6$ directly.

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Q41 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Transformers

Primary coil of a transformer is connected to

220V

ac. Primary and secondary turns of the transforms are 100 and 10 respectively. Secondary coil of transformer is connected to two series resistance shown in shown in figure.

Transformers diagram for Q41 - JEE Main 2024 Morning — Circuit containing a transformer supplying a secondary series resistor network to tap output voltage.

The output voltage

(V₀)

is:

A. $7 ~V$ $7 \mathrm{~V}$
B. $15 ~V$ $15 \mathrm{~V}$
C. $44 ~V$ $44 \mathrm{~V}$
D. $22 ~V$ $22 \mathrm{~V}$

Solution

Related Formula

(ε₁)/(ε₂) = (N₁)/(N₂)

V₀ = I \cdot Rₜₐₚ

Core Logic

First, evaluate the secondary voltage induced by the transformer using the turns ratio. Then, apply basic DC voltage divider (or Ohm's law) logic to the secondary circuit to find the voltage drop $V₀$ $V_0$ across the specific tapped resistance.

Step 1: Calculate Secondary Voltage

(ε₁)/(ε₂) = (N₁)/(N₂)

(220)/(ε₂) = (100)/(10)

ε₂ = (220)/(10) = 22 ~V

Step 2: Output Voltage Calculation

The secondary circuit contains two resistors in series (e.g., $15 ~kΩ$ $15 \mathrm{~k\Omega}$ and $7 ~kΩ$ $7 \mathrm{~k\Omega}$ forming $22 ~kΩ$ $22 \mathrm{~k\Omega}$ total, based on standard circuit values extracted from problem context). Current in secondary:

I = (22)/(22 \times 10³) = 1 ~mA

Output voltage $V₀$ $V_0$ across the $7 ~kΩ$ $7 \mathrm{~k\Omega}$ resistor is:

V₀ = 1 ~mA \times 7 ~kΩ = 7 ~V

Pattern Recognition

Two-step AC circuits: Step 1 transforms voltage perfectly (assume ideal transformer unless stated). Step 2 uses standard resistor scaling.

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Q50 jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Power Factor in AC Circuits

A series L,R circuit connected with an ac source

E = (25 1000t)V

has a power factor of

1\sqrt(2)

. If the source of emf is changed to

E = (20 2000t)V

, the new power factor of the circuit will be:

A. $1\sqrt(2)$ $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
B. $1\sqrt(3)$ $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
C. $1\sqrt(5)$ $\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}$
D. $1\sqrt(7)$ $\frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}$

Solution

Related Formula

θ = (R)/(Z) = R\sqrt(R² + XL²)

θ = (XL)/(R) = (ω L)/(R)

Core Logic

First, establish the relationship between resistance $R$ $R$ and initial inductive reactance $XL$ $X_L$ using the first power factor. Then, double the frequency based on the new emf equation and recalculate the power factor.

Step 1: Initial Circuit State

Initial $E = 25 (1000t)$ $E = 25\sin(1000t)$, giving $ω₁ = 1000 ~rad/s$ $\omega_1 = 1000 \mathrm{~rad/s}$. Initial power factor $θ = 1\sqrt(2) \Rightarrow θ = 45^°$ .

θ = 1 \Rightarrow (ω₁ L)/(R) = 1

So, $R = ω₁ L$ $R = \omega_1 L$.

Step 2: Second Circuit State

New $E = 20 (2000t)$ $E = 20\sin(2000t)$, giving $ω₂ = 2000 ~rad/s = 2ω₁$ . New inductive reactance:

XL2 = ω₂ L = 2ω₁ L = 2R

Calculate new power factor:

θ' = (ω₂ L)/(R) = (2R)/(R) = 2

From trigonometric identity, $θ' = 1\sqrt(1 + ² θ')$ :

θ' = 1\sqrt(1 + (2)²) = 1\sqrt(5)

Pattern Recognition

Power factor is fundamentally locked to the impedance triangle. If frequency doubles, $XL$ $X_L$ doubles. The base leg $R$ $R$ is constant, immediately stretching the triangle height and reducing the cosine.

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Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current

Q35 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Power in AC Circuits

An AC voltage

V = 20 200π t

is applied to a series LCR circuit which drives a current

I = 10 (200π t + (π)/(3))

. The average power dissipated is:

A. $21.6 W$ $21.6 \text{ W}$
B. $200 W$ $200 \text{ W}$
C. $173.2 W$ $173.2 \text{ W}$
D. $50 W$ $50 \text{ W}$

Solution

Related Formula

P = Vrms Irms φ = V₀\sqrt(2) I₀\sqrt(2) φ

where $φ$ $\phi$ is the phase difference between voltage and current.

Core Logic

From the given equations: $V₀ = 20 V$ $V_0 = 20 \text{ V}$ $I₀ = 10 A$ $I_0 = 10 \text{ A}$ $φ = (π)/(3) = 60°$ $\phi = \frac{\pi}{3} = 60^{\circ}$

Step 1: Calculate Power

P = 20\sqrt(2) \times 10\sqrt(2) \times (60°)

P = (200)/(2) \times (1)/(2)

P = 100 \times 0.5 = 50 W

Pattern Recognition

Average power in AC is half the product of peak voltage and peak current, scaled by the power factor ( $φ$ $\cos \phi$). Memorize $P = (1)/(2) V₀ I₀ φ$ to bypass RMS fractional clutter.

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Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current

In an a.c. circuit, voltage and current are given by: V = 100 (100t) V$$V = 100\sin(100t)\text{ V}$$ and I = 100 (100t + (π)/(3)) mA$$I = 100\sin\left(100t + \frac{\pi}{3}\right)\text{ mA}$$ respectively. The average power dissipated in one cycle is:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

Core Logic

Step 1: Calculate Average Power

Pattern Recognition

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Solution

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Core Logic

Step 1: Time for Half Peak

Step 2: Time for Peak

Step 3: Calculate Time Interval

Pattern Recognition

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Solution

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Core Logic

Step 1: Calculate Secondary Voltage

Step 2: Output Voltage Calculation

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Solution

Related Formula

Core Logic

Step 1: Initial Circuit State

Step 2: Second Circuit State

Pattern Recognition

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Solution

Related Formula

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Step 1: Calculate Power

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In an a.c. circuit, voltage and current are given by: $V = 100 (100t) V$ $$V = 100\sin(100t)\text{ V}$$ and $I = 100 (100t + (π)/(3)) mA$ respectively. The average power dissipated in one cycle is: