Basic Electrical Power and Energy MCQs

Basic Electrical Power and Energy MCQs

The kilowatt-hour is the unit of

The kilowatt-hour is the unit of

  1. Charge
  2. Current
  3. Energy
  4. Power

Correct answer: 3. Energy

Heater element in an electric iron is made of

Heater element in an electric iron is made of:

  1. Iron
  2. Nichrome
  3. Constantan
  4. Tungsten

Correct answer: 2. Nichrome

Two bulbs, 80 W, 250 V and 150 W, 250 V are connected in parallel across a 500 V line, which of following is correct

Two bulbs, 80 W, 250 V and 150 W, 250 V are connected in parallel across a 500 V line, which of following is correct:

  1. 80 W bulb will be fused
  2. 150 W bulb will be fused
  3. Both bulbs will be fused
  4. No bulb will be fused

Correct answer: 3. Both bulbs will be fused

Heat produced in a conductor having 3.5 ohms with 5 A flowing in it is

Heat produced in a conductor having 3.5 ohms with 5 A flowing in it is:

  1. 10 cal/sec
  2. 13 cal/sec
  3. 21 cal/sec
  4. 35 cal/sec

Correct answer: 3. 21 cal/sec

Explanation: Power (Watts) = I^2*R = (5)^2 * 3.5 = 25 * 3.5 = 87.5 watts

1 watt = 0.24 calories per second

87.5 watts = 87.5 * 0.24 = 21 cal/sec

The power rating of a motor drawing a current of 20 A at 230 V is

The power rating of a motor drawing a current of 20 A at 230 V is

  1. 1000 W
  2. 2000 W
  3. 4600 W
  4. 9400 W

Correct answer: 3. 4600 W

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