Course Code-22EEE13

Model Question Paper with effect from 2022 (CBCS Scheme)

First Semester BE Degree Examination

Course Title – Elements of Electrical Engineering
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

Q. No. Module1 Marks

a State Ohm’s Law. Mention its limitations. 06
Find the current and the unknown resistance R in the circuit shown below. The power
consumed by the 12 Ω resistor is 36watt.

b 06
Q1

i) State and explain Faraday’s Laws of Electromagnetic Induction.

c 08
ii) Derive the expression for energy stored in inductor.
OR
a State and explain Kirchhoff’s Laws. 06
In the circuit shown, find the voltage sources E1 and E2 such that the power
dissipated in 5Ω resistor is 125watts.

b 06
Q2 2.5 A

c A coil consists of 600 turns and a current of 10A in the coil gives rise to a magnetic
flux of 1mWb. Calculate (1) self inductance (2) induced emf (3) energy stored when 08
the current is reversed in 0.01 seconds.
Module 2
Show that the power consumed in a pure capacitive circuit is zero with the help of
a 06
Q3 voltage, current and power waveforms.
b A resistance of 10 Ω is connected in series with an inductor of 33 mH. The circuit is 06
 connected to 230V, 50Hz supply. Calculate (i) circuit current (ii) Phase angle and
power factor
For the circuit shown, determine the voltages V1, V2 , power factor and power
dissipated in 20Ω resistor.

c 08

OR
Show that voltage and current in pure resistive circuit is in phase with each other.
a 06
Also derive the equation for power consumed.
Define average and RMS values of sinusoidal voltage. Also derive the respective
b 06
Q4 expressions.
Two impedance (150 -j157) Ω and (100 + j 110) Ω are connected in parallel across
c 200 V, 50 Hz supply. Find branch currents, total current and total power consumed in 08
circuit. Draw the phasor diagram.
Module 3
Obtain the relationship between line and phase values of voltage and current in a
a 06
balanced 3 phase delta connected system.
Three similar coils each having resistance of 10Ω and 8Ω inductive reactance is
b connected in star across 400 V, balanced 3phase supply. Determine (i) Line current 08
Q5
(ii) Total power (iii) reading of each of two watt meter connected to measure power.
A balanced three phase star connected load draws power from 440V supply. The two
c wattmeters connected indicate W1 = 5kW and W2 = 1.2 kW.Calculate power, power 06
factor and current in the circuit.
OR
With a neat circuit diagram and phasor diagram, prove that two wattmeters are
a 08
sufficient to measure 3ɸ power.
A three phase load of three equal impedances connected in delta across balanced
Q6
b 440V, 50Hz supply, takes a current of 10 A at 0.7 lagging power factor. Calculate 06
(i) The phase current (ii) Total power (iii) Total VAR
c What are the advantages of three phase system over single phase system? 06
Module 4
a Explain the construction and working of Wheatstone’s Bridge. 07
Q7 b Mention the difference between current transformer and potential transformer. 06
c Explain case and capping wiring. 07
OR
a Explain two way and three way control of lamp with the truth table. 06
Explain the construction of Maxwell’s Bridge and derive the expression for unknown
Q8 b 08
inductance.
c Explain the construction and working of Megger. 06

Module 5
 a Define earthing. With neat diagram, explain pipe earthing. 06
In a 4BHK flat, total 8persons are residing. The average consumption of electricity
per day for this flat is as follows:
No Appliance(s) Wattage Hours
1 4 Geysers 1.5kW 15min
2 4 Air conditioners 1.8kW 1hour
3 1 refrigerator 450W 3hours
4 1 induction heater 1500W 30 min
5 8 LED tube lights 20W 6hours
Q9 b
6 8 ceiling fans 100W 2hours
08
If the tariff of electric supply company is as follows, estimate the total electricity bill
for this flat for the month of March.
i)Up to 100 units :Rs 4.00 per unit
ii)From 101 to 200 units :Rs 5.00 per unit
iii)From 200 to 400 units :Rs.6.50 per unit
iv)Above 400 units :Rs.8.00 per unit
c With a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of RCCB. 06
OR
a What are the desirable characteristics of tariff and explain two part tariff. 06
Q10 b Write a short note on precautions against electric shock. 06
c Write a short note on fuse and MCB. 08

Table showing the Bloom’s Taxonomy Level, Course Outcome and Program Outcome
Bloom’s
Course
Question Taxonomy Level Program Outcome
Outcome
attached
a L1&L2 CO1 PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5, PO6,PO7, PO8,PO12
Q. 1 b L3 CO1&CO3 PO1, PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5,PO6,PO7, PO8,PO12
c L1&L2 CO1 PO1, PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5, PO6,PO7,PO8,PO12
a L1&L2 CO1 PO1, PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5,PO6,PO7, PO8,PO12
Q. 2 b L3 CO1&CO3 PO1, PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5,PO6,PO7, PO8,PO12
c L3 CO1&CO3 PO1, PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5, PO6,PO7,PO8,PO12
a L1&L2 CO2&CO3 PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5,PO6,PO7, PO8,PO12
Q. 3 b L3 CO2&CO3 PO1, PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5, PO6,PO7,PO8,PO12
c L3 CO2 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6,PO12
a L1&L2 CO2 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6,PO12
Q. 4 b L1&L2 CO2 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6,PO12
c L3 CO2&CO3 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6,PO7,PO8,PO12
a L1&L2 CO3 PO1, PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5,PO6,PO7, PO8,PO12
Q.5 b L3 CO2&CO3 PO1, PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5,PO6,PO7, PO8,PO12
c L3 CO2&CO3 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO4,PO5,PO6,PO7, PO8,PO12
a L1&L2 CO2 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO12
Q. 6
b L3 CO2&CO3 PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO5,PO6,PO7, PO8,PO12
 c L2 CO2 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO12
a L1&L2 CO4 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO6, PO7, PO8,PO12
Q. 7 b L1&L2 CO4 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO6, PO7, PO8,PO12
c L1&L2 CO5 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO5 PO6, PO7, PO8,P11,P12
a L1&L2 CO5 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO5 PO6, PO7, PO8,P11,P12
Q. 8 b L2 CO4 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8
c L1&L2 CO5 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO5 PO6, PO7, PO8,P11,P12
a L1&L2 CO5 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO5 PO6, PO7, PO8,P11,P12
Q. 9 b L3 CO5 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO5 PO6, PO7, PO8,P11,P12
c L1&L2 CO5 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO5 PO6, PO7, PO8,P11,P12
a L1&L2 CO5 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO5 PO6, PO7, PO8,P11,P12
Q. 10 b L1&L2 CO5 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO5 PO6, PO7, PO8,P11,P12
c L1&L2 CO5 PO1, PO2, PO3,PO5 PO6, PO7, PO8,P11,P12

Lower order thinking skills

Remembering Understanding Applying (Application):
Blooms
( knowledge):𝐿1 (Comprehension): 𝐿2 𝐿3
Taxonomy Levels
Higher order thinking skills
Analyzing (Analysis): 𝐿4 Valuating (Evaluation): 𝐿5 Creating (Synthesis): 𝐿6