Master Second-Order Circuits: Enhance Your Circuit Analysis Skills

Question 1

In a second-order circuit described by the equation s² + 2ζωns + ωn² = 0, the damping ratio (ζ) represents:

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The ratio of actual damping to critical damping

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The ratio of critical damping to actual damping

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The natural frequency of the circuit

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The damping factor of the circuit

Question 2

In a parallel RLC circuit, resonance occurs at the frequency:

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ω = ωn

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ω = ωn/√2

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ω = 2ωn

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ω = 0

Question 3

An underdamped second-order circuit exhibits a response that is:

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Oscillatory with decaying amplitude

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Non-oscillatory with decaying amplitude

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Critically damped

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Overdamped

Question 4

The discriminant (b² - 4ac) in the characteristic equation of a second-order circuit plays a crucial role in determining:

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The type of damping exhibited by the circuit

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The frequency at which the circuit resonates

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The value of the damping ratio

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The time constant of the circuit

Question 5

Which equation accurately represents the characteristic equation of a second-order circuit?

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s^2 + 2ζωns + ωn^2 = 0

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s^2 - 2ζωns + ωn^2 = 0

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s^2 + ωn^2 = 0

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s^2 - ωn^2 = 0

Question 6

In a parallel RLC circuit, the resonant frequency:

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Equals the natural frequency

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Exceeds the natural frequency

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Is lower than the natural frequency

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Varies based on the circuit parameters

Question 7

For transient analysis of second-order circuits, which technique is commonly employed?

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Laplace transform

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Fourier transform

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Phasor analysis

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Numerical integration

Question 8

In an RLC circuit, the time constant is mathematically expressed as:

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C/R

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L/C

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R/L

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LC/R

Question 9

Which circuit component introduces a phase shift of -90° in its voltage?

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Inductor

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Diode

Question 10

A circuit with a quality factor (Q) greater than 0.5 is classified as:

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Underdamped

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Overdamped

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Critically damped

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Resonant

Question 11

Which of the following statements about transient behavior in second-order circuits is true?

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The transient response can be underdamped, overdamped, or critically damped.

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The transient response is always exponentially dampened.

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The transient response is only present in circuits with inductors.

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The transient response is not affected by the values of the circuit components.

Question 12

A capacitor is charged to a voltage of 10 volts and then discharged through a resistor. The time constant of the circuit is 1 second. What is the voltage across the capacitor after 2 seconds?

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3.68 volts

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0 volts

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5 volts

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10 volts

Question 13

A series RLC circuit is driven by a sinusoidal voltage source. Which of the following statements about the circuit's response is true?

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The circuit's response can be either in phase or out of phase with the driving voltage, depending on the circuit parameters.

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The circuit's response is always in phase with the driving voltage.

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The circuit's response is always out of phase with the driving voltage.

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The circuit's response is independent of the driving voltage's frequency.

Question 14

What is the quality factor of a second-order circuit?

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The ratio of the circuit's natural frequency to its damping ratio.

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The ratio of the circuit's damping ratio to its natural frequency.

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The ratio of the circuit's resistance to its inductance.

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The ratio of the circuit's inductance to its capacitance.

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of an underdamped second-order circuit?

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The circuit's response oscillates with decreasing amplitude.

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The circuit's response reaches its steady-state value without any oscillations.

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The circuit's response is very slow to reach its steady-state value.

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The circuit's response is always unstable.

Question 16

Which of the following is the characteristic equation for a second-order circuit?

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s^2 + 2ζωns + ωn^2 = 0

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s^3 + 3s^2 + 2s + 1 = 0

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s^4 + 4s^3 + 3s^2 + 2s + 1 = 0

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s^5 + 5s^4 + 4s^3 + 3s^2 + 2s + 1 = 0

Question 17

The transient response of a second-order circuit can be classified as:

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Underdamped, overdamped, or critically damped

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High-pass, low-pass, or band-pass

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Series, parallel, or resonant

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AC, DC, or transient

Question 18

Which component in a second-order circuit determines the damping factor?

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Resistor

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Capacitor

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Inductor

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Diode

Question 19

Which of the following is a method used to analyze second-order circuits?

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Laplace transform

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Fourier transform

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Phasor analysis

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Thevenin's theorem

Question 20

The natural frequency of a second-order circuit is:

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The frequency at which the circuit oscillates

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The frequency at which the transient response decays to zero

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The frequency at which the circuit has maximum power transfer

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The frequency at which the circuit has minimum impedance

Question 21

Which of the following is the unit of damping ratio?

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Dimensionless

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Ohms

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Farads

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Henrys

Question 22

The transient response of an underdamped second-order circuit exhibits:

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Oscillations that decay over time

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No oscillations

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Oscillations that grow over time

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A constant amplitude

Question 23

When analyzing the transient responses of second-order circuits, which method is commonly used for a comprehensive examination?

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Laplace Transform

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Fourier Analysis

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Convolution

Question 24

For a parallel RLC circuit, its resonant frequency is given by:

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ω₀ = (1/2π)√LC

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ω₀ = (1/√LC)

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ω₀ = LC

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ω₀ = 2π√LC

Question 25

In a series RLC circuit, the quality factor (Q) is defined as:

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Q = ωL/R

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Q = ωC/R

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Q = R/ωL

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Q = R/ωC

Question 26

Which factor does NOT influence the transient behavior of a second-order circuit?

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Transistor type

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Inductance (L)

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Capacitance (C)

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Initial conditions

Question 27

The general solution to a second-order differential equation representing a circuit takes the form:

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y(t) = Ae^(-αt) + Be^(-βt)

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y(t) = A + Bt + Ce^(-αt)

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y(t) = Ae^(αt) + Be^(βt)

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y(t) = Acos(ωt) + Bsin(ωt)

Question 28

To determine the natural frequencies of a second-order circuit, a common method is:

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Solving the characteristic equation

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Using phasor analysis

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Measuring the resonant frequency

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Simulating the circuit using a software tool

Question 29

The effect of adding damping to a second-order circuit is to:

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Reduce the amplitude and frequency of oscillations

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Increase the amplitude and frequency of oscillations

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Reverse the direction of oscillations

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Eliminate oscillations altogether

Question 30

An underdamped second-order circuit exhibits:

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Oscillations with decreasing amplitude

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Oscillations with increasing amplitude

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Non-oscillatory response

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Overdamped response

Question 31

The purpose of step response analysis in circuit theory is to:

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Determine the transient behavior of a circuit in response to a sudden change in input

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Calculate the steady-state response of a circuit

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Measure the impedance of a circuit

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Determine the frequency response of a circuit

Question 32

Which factor does NOT affect the time constant of an RC circuit?

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Inductance (L)

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Resistance (R)

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Capacitance (C)

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Dielectric material

Question 33

In a second-order circuit, which statement accurately describes the relationship between natural frequency (ωn) and damping ratio (ζ)?

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ζ is inversely proportional to ωn.

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ωn is directly proportional to ζ.

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ωn is independent of ζ.

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ζ is directly proportional to ωn.

Question 34

In an RLC circuit experiencing transient oscillations, how does energy exchange between the capacitor and inductor?

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Energy oscillates between the capacitor and inductor.

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Energy flows solely from the capacitor to the inductor.

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Energy is lost during the transfer due to resistance.

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The capacitor always stores more energy than the inductor.

Question 35

Which of the following accurately describes the function of the quality factor (Q) in a second-order circuit?

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It determines the bandwidth and sharpness of the resonant peak.

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It is a measure of the energy stored in the circuit.

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It is a constant value that does not affect the circuit's behavior.

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It describes the rate at which energy dissipates from the circuit.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an underdamped second-order circuit?

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It has no overshoot in its transient response.

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It has a damped sinusoidal response.

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It has a settling time.

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It is stable.

Question 37

At resonance in a series RLC circuit, the phase angle between the voltage and current is:

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0°

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180°

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90°

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270°

Question 38

Which of the following techniques is commonly used to analyze the transient response of a second-order circuit?

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Laplace transform

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Convolution theorem

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Nyquist stability criterion

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Fourier transform

Question 39

What is the significance of the natural frequencies (ωn) in a second-order circuit?

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They determine the frequency components present in the transient response.

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They are the same as the resonant frequency.

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They are always real and distinct.

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They have no impact on the circuit's behavior.

Question 40

Which of the following is a common application of second-order circuits?

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Tuning circuits in radios

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Logic gates

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Power supplies

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Amplifiers

Question 41

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the transient response of a second-order circuit?

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Input signal frequency

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Initial conditions

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Circuit parameters (R, L, C)

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Damping ratio

Question 42

What parameter of a series RLC circuit represents the ratio of energy stored to energy dissipated?

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Q = ω0L/R

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Q = L/ω0R

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Q = R/L

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Q = R/ω0L

Question 43

What is the cutoff frequency of a high-pass RC filter?

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ωc = 1/(RC)

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ωc = R/C

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ωc = (RC)

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ωc = C/R

Question 44

What is the SI unit for inductance?

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Henry (H)

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Farad (F)

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Ohm (Ω)

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Siemens (S)

Question 45

What is the Laplace transform of a unit step function?

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1/s

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-s

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s^2

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s

Question 46

In a series RLC circuit, which component opposes the initial flow of current when a voltage is applied?

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Inductor

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None of the above

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Capacitor

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Resistor

Question 47

The characteristic equation of a second-order circuit is given by s^2 + 2ζωns + ωn^2 = 0. What does the term 'ζ' represent?

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Damping ratio

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Inductance

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Natural frequency

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Capacitance

Question 48

In a parallel RLC circuit, the resonant frequency occurs when:

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Inductive reactance equals capacitive reactance

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Capacitive reactance is greater than inductive reactance

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Inductive reactance is greater than capacitive reactance

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Resistance is zero

Question 49

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a critically damped second-order circuit?

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Fastest possible response without overshoot

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Fastest possible response with overshoot

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Slowest possible response without overshoot

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Slowest possible response with overshoot

Question 50

In a second-order circuit, the natural frequency is determined by:

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Inductance and capacitance

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Inductance and resistance

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Resistance and inductance

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Resistance and capacitance