Power Electronics MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Power Electronics, a fundamental topic in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Power Electronics MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q11.
In a single phase full bridge converter (B - 2 connection), the input voltage is v = Vm sin ฯ‰t. The output dc voltage for resistive load

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q12.
In the below figure, the average value of load current is 15 A. The load is highly inductive. The peak value of thyristor current is

a.

15 A

b.

15โˆš2 A

c.

15/โˆš2 A

d.

30 A

Discuss
Answer: (a).15 A
Q13.
An n pulse rectifier is fed by a source having an inductance L. If load current is Iโ‚€, the voltage drop due to overlap is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q14.
A 3 phase fully controlled bridge converter is fed by a 3 phase system having phase voltage v = Vm sin ฯ‰t. The firing angle is a. The dc output voltage is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q15.
In the circuit of figure, the load current when thyristor is off

a.

is constant

b.

increases exponentially

c.

decreases exponentially

d.

zero

Discuss
Answer: (c).decreases exponentially
Q16.
In a step down chopper using time ratio control, the input voltage is V and duty cycle is ฮฑ. The load is purely resistive having resistance R. The average and rms load currents are

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q17.
The symbol in figure is for

a.

SUS

b.

SBS

c.

SCS

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).SCS
Q18.
If a step down chopper is fed by a dc voltage V with Ton and Toff are on and off periods then following is

a.

average output voltage

b.

rms output voltage

c.

average or rms output voltage depending on load

d.

neither of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).average output voltage
Q19.
In the circuit of figure, the waveshape of load current when thyristor conducting is

a.

constant

b.

increasing exponentially

c.

decreasing exponentially

d.

either (b) or (c)

Discuss
Answer: (b).increasing exponentially
Q20.
In figure, thyristor Th is in off state. When thyristor is turned on, the peak thyristor current can be

a.

5 A

b.

10 A

c.

15 A

d.

20 A

Discuss
Answer: (c).15 A
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