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GATE 2022 Electric Circuits Questions and Solutions

Instructor: Prof. Mithun Mondal Institution: BITS Pilani Subject: Electric Circuits
Question 01

Question 1

The current I in the circuit shown is _____.

GATE 2022 Electric Circuits Q1 circuit diagram
Circuit for GATE 2022 Electric Circuits Q1

Solution

Applying KVL in the single loop, starting from the 5V source: (This solution assumes the 10mA source is in series with the second 2k\(\Omega\) resistor)

Equation
\[5 = (2~k\Omega) \times I + (2~k\Omega) \times (I + 10^{-3}~A)\]
Equation
\[5 = 2000I + 2000I + 2\]
Equation
\[3 = 4000I\]
Equation
\[I = \frac{3}{4000}A = 0.75 \times 10^{-3}A = 0.75~mA\]
Final Answer
Correct answer: 0.75 mA.
Question 02

Question 2

Consider the circuit shown in the figure. The current I flowing through the 10\(\Omega\) resister is _____.

GATE 2022 Electric Circuits Q2 circuit diagram
Circuit for GATE 2022 Electric Circuits Q2

Solution

Let's analyze the right-most loop (Loop-1) containing the 1\(\Omega\) resistor, 2\(\Omega\) resistor, and 3V source. Let the current in this loop be \(I_1\). Apply Kirchhoff's laws in Loop-1:

Equation
\[(2\Omega)I_1 + 3V + (1\Omega)I_1 = 0\]
Equation
\[3I_1 = -3 \Rightarrow I_1 = -1A\]

The current \(I_1 = -1\) A flows only in the right-most loop, independent of the rest of the circuit. Since no current can enter or leave this self-contained loop from the middle branch, the current I must be zero.

Final Answer
Correct answer: 0 A.
Question 03

Question 3

For the circuit shown, the locus of the impedance \(Z(j\omega)\) is plotted as \(\omega\) increases from zero to infinity. The values of \(R_1\) and \(R_2\) are:

GATE 2022 Electric Circuits Q3 circuit diagram
Circuit for GATE 2022 Electric Circuits Q3

Solution

We analyze the circuit at the two frequency extremes, \(\omega = 0\) and \(\omega = \infty\).

At \(\omega = 0~rad/s\): The capacitor's impedance is \(X_C = \frac{1}{j\omega C} \to \infty\). The capacitor acts as an open circuit. The impedance \(Z(0)\) is simply the two resistors in series: \(Z(0) = R_1 + R_2\). From the graph, at \(\omega \to 0\), \(Z(0) = 5~k\Omega\).

Equation
\[R_1 + R_2 = 5~k\Omega \quad \text{...(1)}\]

At \(\omega = \infty~rad/s\): The capacitor's impedance is \(X_C = \frac{1}{j\omega C} \to 0\). The capacitor acts as a short circuit, bypassing \(R_2\). The impedance \(Z(\infty)\) is just \(R_1\): \(Z(\infty) = R_1\). From the graph, at \(\omega \to \infty\), \(Z(\infty) = 2~k\Omega\).

Equation
\[R_1 = 2~k\Omega\]

Solving: Substitute \(R_1 = 2~k\Omega\) into equation (1):

Equation
\[(2~k\Omega) + R_2 = 5~k\Omega \Rightarrow R_2 = 3~k\Omega\]
Final Answer
Correct answer: \(R_1 = 2~k\Omega, R_2 = 3~k\Omega\).
Question 04

Question 4

Consider the circuit shown in the figure with input \(V(t)\) in volts. The sinusoidal steady state current \(I(t)\) flowing through the circuit is shown graphically (where t is in seconds). The circuit element Z can be _____.

GATE 2022 Electric Circuits Q4 circuit diagram
Circuit for GATE 2022 Electric Circuits Q4

Solution

From the graphs: \(V(t) = \sin(t) \Rightarrow V_m = 1~V\) and \(\omega = 1~rad/sec\). \(I(t)\) is a sine wave that lags \(V(t)\) and has a peak value \(I_m = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}~A\).

Since the current lags the voltage, the element Z must have an inductive reactance. The total impedance of the circuit is \(Z_0 = R + Z = 1\Omega + jX_L\). The magnitude of the total impedance is:

Equation
\[|Z_0| = \frac{V_m}{I_m} = \frac{1~V}{1/\sqrt{2}~A} = \sqrt{2}~\Omega\]

We have \(|Z_0| = \sqrt{R^2 + X_L^2} = \sqrt{1^2 + (\omega L)^2} = \sqrt{2}\). Since \(\omega = 1\):

Equation
\[\sqrt{1 + (1 \times L)^2} = \sqrt{2}\]

Squaring both sides:

Equation
\[1 + L^2 = 2 \Rightarrow L^2 = 1 \Rightarrow L = 1~H\]

The element Z is a 1 H inductor.

Final Answer
Correct answer: 1 H Inductor.
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