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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Q261.
When thyristors are connected in parallel, the current distribution may become non-uniform due to

a.

inductive effect of current carrying conductors

b.

capacitive effect of current carrying conductors

c.

both inductive and capacitive effects

d.

none of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).inductive effect of current carrying conductors
Q262.
As compared to a p-n junction diode

a.

a schottky diode has lower cut in voltage and lower reverse saturation current

b.

a schottky diode has higher cut in voltage and higher reverse saturation current

c.

a Schottky diode has lower cut in voltage and higher reverse saturation current

d.

a schottky diode has higher cut in voltage and lower reverse saturation current

Discuss
Answer: (c).a Schottky diode has lower cut in voltage and higher reverse saturation current
Q263.
From which instant is the turn off time of a thyristor defined

a.

when anode voltage becomes zero

b.

when anode current becomes zero

c.

when both anode voltage and current become zero

d.

none of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).when anode current becomes zero
Q264.
In a single phase cycloconverter with centre tapped transformer

a.

all thyristors carry currents for equal duration

b.

the durations of currents in all thyristors may or may not be equal

c.

the durations of currents in all thyristors cannot be equal

d.

the duration of currents in all thyristors must be equal for satisfactory operation

Discuss
Answer: (b).the durations of currents in all thyristors may or may not be equal
Q265.
Thyristors can be used for control of

a.

dc separately excited motor

b.

dc shunt motor

c.

dc series motor

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of the above
Q266.
A crowbar circuit is generally needed for protection under fault conditions.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be True or False

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q267.
Forward dv/dt rating of an SCR is

a.

the maximum rate of rise of anode voltage which will trigger the SCR

b.

the maximum rate of rise of anode voltage which will not trigger the SCR if gate signal is applied

c.

the maximum rate of rise of anode voltage which will not trigger the SCR if gate signal is not applied

d.

either (b) or (c)

Discuss
Answer: (c).the maximum rate of rise of anode voltage which will not trigger the SCR if gate signal is not applied
Q268.
The number of leads in a DIAC are

a.

2

b.

3

c.

4

d.

6

Discuss
Answer: (a).2
Q269.
The method of triggering SCS is

a.

application of positive pulse at cathode gate or negative pulse at anode gate

b.

application of pulse at anode gate

c.

application of pulse at cathode gate

d.

application of low voltage at anode

Discuss
Answer: (a).application of positive pulse at cathode gate or negative pulse at anode gate
Q270.
Assertion (A): A class C chopper can operate in first and second quadrants

Reason (R): A class B chopper operates only in second quadrant.

a.

Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A

b.

Both A and R correct but R is not correct explanation of A

c.

A is correct but R is wrong

d.

A is wrong but R is correct

Discuss
Answer: (b).Both A and R correct but R is not correct explanation of A
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