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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Q381.
If peak value of input voltage is Vm and firing angle is ฮฑ, the average output voltage for single phase half wave and single phase full wave regulators are

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q382.
Assertion (A): The circuit of figure thyristor will conduct for 180° during positive half cycle if it is continuously fired.

Reason (R): A thyristor can conduct only when it is forward biased.

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: (d).A is wrong but R is correct
Q383.
In Jone chopper, the commutating element

a.

is a capacitor

b.

is a capacitor and an inductor

c.

is a capacitor and an auto transformer

d.

none of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).is a capacitor and an auto transformer
Q384.
A LASCR has

a.

4 semiconductor layers and 3 junctions

b.

3 semiconductor layers and 2 junctions

c.

2 semiconductor layers and 2 junctions

d.

any of these depending on the rating

Discuss
Answer: (a).4 semiconductor layers and 3 junctions
Q385.
In a modified series inverter

a.

the maximum output frequency is less than frequency of damped oscillations

b.

the output frequency can be even higher than the frequency of damped oscillations

c.

the output frequency cannot exceed the frequency of damped oscillations

d.

any of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).the output frequency can be even higher than the frequency of damped oscillations
Q386.
Assertion (A): Light triggering is very suitable for HVDC transmission.

Reason (R): Light triggering has the advantage of complete electrical isolation of gate circuit.

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: (a).Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
Q387.
Class A and class B chopper

a.

operate in first quadrant

b.

operate in second quadrant

c.

class A chopper operates in first quadrant while class B operates in second quadrant

d.

may operate in either first or second quadrant

Discuss
Answer: (c).class A chopper operates in first quadrant while class B operates in second quadrant
Q388.
To turn off an SCR, it is necessary to reduce its current to less than :

a.

trigger current

b.

holding current

c.

breakover current

d.

none of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).holding current
Q389.
When a single phase dual converter is operating in circulating current mode

a.

both converters are working as rectifiers simultaneously

b.

one converter is always working as rectifier and the other as inverter

c.

only one converter is working at one time

d.

both converters are either working as rectifiers or as inverters simultaneously

Discuss
Answer: (b).one converter is always working as rectifier and the other as inverter
Q390.
In a 3 phase bridge inverter, the gating signals for the three phases have a phase difference of

a.

120°

b.

60°

c.

240°

d.

any of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).120°
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