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AC Circuits Experiment: RLC Series Circuits

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What is the purpose of using a function generator in Procedure 1?

To generate a sinusoidal signal

What is the unit of impedance (Z)?

Ohms (Ω)

What is the purpose of using an oscilloscope in Procedure 1?

To measure peak voltage and period

What is the expression for the complex impedance (Z)?

Z = zeiФ

What is the purpose of using a frequency meter in Procedure 1?

To find the signal frequency

What is the circuit configuration used in Experiment no. 3?

Series RC circuit

What is the purpose of using an oscilloscope in the experiment?

To measure the phase shift between the current and voltage

What is the frequency used in the first part of the experiment?

1 kHz

What is the purpose of using a function generator in the experiment?

To generate a waveform

What is the expression for the complex impedance in Cartesian form?

Z = r + jx

What happens to the phase angle when the frequency is raised in a RLC circuit?

The phase angle decreases

What is the condition for the average power to be equal to zero?

The voltage and current are out of phase

What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?

Ohm (Ω)

What is the device that stores electric charge in an electric field?

Capacitor

What is the SI unit of capacitance?

Farad (F)

What is the reciprocal quantity of electrical resistance?

Electrical conductance

What is characterized by a single constant value for its capacitance?

Ideal capacitor

What is the ratio of electric charge (Q) to the potential difference (V) between two conductors?

Capacitance

What is the expression for the current I in a series RC circuit?

I=IM sin(ωt+Ф)

What is the value of XL in a series RL circuit?

XL=ωL

What is the purpose of an oscilloscope in the experiment?

To measure the phase shift between the current and voltage

What is the frequency of the input signal in Part A of the procedure?

300Hz

What is the value of the resistance R in the series RC circuit?

100 Ω

What is the purpose of the waveform generation in the experiment?

To generate a sinusoidal voltage

What is the primary advantage of using an oscilloscope in AC circuit analysis?

To display periodic waveforms being studied.

What is peak-to-peak amplitude in an AC waveform?

The total height of the waveform from maximum positive to minimum negative peaks.

What is the unit of measurement for inductive reactance?

Henry (H)

What is the purpose of a sinusoidal power source in an AC circuit?

To provide a stable AC voltage.

What is the RMS value of an AC voltage used for in electronics?

To compare with DC voltage.

What is the role of an oscilloscope in AC circuit analysis?

To study frequency and phase angle.

To measure the _______________ voltage, an AC voltmeter is used.

RMS

In the experiment, the dual beam _______________ is used to measure the phase angle.

oscilloscope

The impedance of a two terminal network can be expressed as Z = _______________ /I in ohms.

v

The function generator is used to generate a sinusoidal signal with any _______________ and frequency.

amplitude

The time equation for the signal is written after measuring the peak voltage, Vp.p, and _______________ of the signal.

period

A function generator is usually a piece of electronic test equipment or software used to generate different types of electrical waveforms over a wide range of ____________.

frequencies

The ____________ period could be defined as time needed to complete one cycle.

signal

For sinusoidal voltages, this value is √ times the peak voltage (Vp) and is called the root mean square or ____________ voltage (Vrms).

rms

The input voltage is set at _______ VP.P, 300Hz in Part A of the procedure.

3

Figure 4 shows several waveforms: sine wave, square wave, triangle wave, and rising ____________ wave.

sawtooth

The oscilloscope is used to measure the _______ shift between the current I and the applied voltage v.

phase

These waveforms can be either repetitive or single-shot (which requires an internal or external ____________ source).

trigger

The circuit shown in fig 3.1 is a series _______ circuit.

RC

The _______ is used to generate the input signal in the experiment.

function generator

The input signal waveform is drawn on the _______ (R&C).

oscilloscope

The _______________ of the input signal is drawn on the oscilloscope.

waveform

The phase shift between the current I and the applied voltage v is measured using an _______________.

oscilloscope

The experiment is repeated with a different _______________ of 3 Vp.p and 1 KHz.

frequency

The oscilloscope is used to draw the input signal and output signal on the _______________.

R&C

The function generator is used to generate a sinusoidal signal with a specific _______________ and frequency.

amplitude

A function generator is usually a piece of electronic test equipment or software used to generate different types of electrical waveforms over a wide range of ____________.

frequencies

The role of an oscilloscope in ____________ is to measure the phase angle.

AC circuit analysis

These waveforms can be either repetitive or single-shot (which requires an internal or external ____________ source).

trigger

The function generator is used to generate a sinusoidal signal with any ____________ and frequency.

amplitude

The purpose of the ____________ in the experiment is to generate different types of electrical waveforms.

waveform generation

The oscilloscope is an instrument for analyzing of electrical circuits by observation of ______ waves.

voltage

A function generator is usually a piece of electronic test equipment or software used to generate different types of electrical ______ over a wide range of frequencies.

waveforms

Perhaps the greatest advantage of the oscilloscope is its ability to ______ the periodic waveforms being studied.

display

The ______ period could be defined as time needed to complete one cycle.

time

The oscilloscope is used to measure the frequency, phase angle, and ______, and to compare the relation between two variables directly on the display screen.

time

Typical capacitance values range from about 1 ______ (10−12 F) to about 1 mF (10−3 F).

pF

The general form of the capacitor is inductance, which is the tendency of an electrical conductor to oppose a change in the electric ______ flowing through it.

current

The SI unit of ______ is Henry abbreviated as ‘H’.

inductance

The function generator is used to generate a ______ signal with a specific frequency.

sinusoidal

The oscilloscope is used to measure the ______ shift between the current I and the applied voltage v.

phase

The dual beam oscilloscope is used to measure the ______ angle.

phase

A function generator is usually a piece of electronic test equipment or software used to generate different types of electrical waveforms over a wide range of ______.

frequencies

The input signal waveform is drawn on the ______.

oscilloscope

The circuit shown in fig 3.1 is a series ______ circuit.

RC

These waveforms can be either repetitive or single-shot (which requires an internal or external ______ source).

trigger

The impedance of a series RLC circuit is a combination of ___________, XL, and XC.

R

The phasor diagram of Figure 3.2 would change if the ___________ was raised.

frequency

The complex impedance is also expressed as: Z=r+jx in ______ form.

Cartesian

The average power is equal to zero when the phase angle is equal to ___________ degrees.

90

The phase angle in degree: scale can be measured based on the value of ______ and t.

T

The oscilloscope is used to measure the phase angle between the current I and the applied voltage by triggering the input signal and the ___________ signal.

output

The circuit shown in fig 3.1 illustrated a series ______ circuit connected to an ac voltage source.

RC

The function generator is used to generate a sinusoidal signal with a specific amplitude and ___________.

frequency

The oscilloscope is used to measure the frequency, phase angle, and _______, and to compare the relation between two variables directly on the display screen.

voltage

A function generator is usually a piece of electronic test equipment or software used to generate different types of electrical waveforms over a wide range of ______.

frequencies

For sinusoidal voltages, this value is √ times the peak voltage (Vp) and is called the root mean square or ______ voltage (Vrms)

rms

Signal period could be defined as time needed to complete one ______

cycle

The fundamental frequencies of each waveform have the same frequency and ______, for comparison

phase

A function generator is usually a piece of electronic test equipment or software used to generate different types of electrical waveforms over a wide range of ______

frequencies

Figure 3 shows several waveforms: sine wave, square wave, triangle wave, and rising ______ wave

sawtooth

The circuit shown in fig 3.3 is a series _______ circuit.

RL

The expression for the current I in a series RL circuit is I=IM Sin(ɷt-______).

Ф

The oscilloscope is used to measure the phase ______ between the current I and the applied voltage v.

shift

The function generator is used to generate a sinusoidal signal with a specific ______ and frequency.

amplitude

In the series RC circuit, the current I leads the voltage v by ______.

Ф

1 μH is equivalent to ______________ H.

0.000001

The oscilloscope is used to measure the frequency, phase angle, and ______________, and to compare the relation between two variables directly on the display screen.

time

The purpose of the function generator in the experiment is to generate different types of electrical waveforms over a wide range of ______________.

frequencies

The input signal waveform is drawn on the ______________ (R&C).

oscilloscope

The SI unit of electrical _______________ is the ohm (Ω)

resistance

The peak-to-peak amplitude is the total height of an AC waveform as measured from maximum positive to minimum negative peaks on a graph of the ______________.

waveform

A capacitor is a device that stores electric charge in an electric _______________

field

The impedance of a series RLC circuit is a combination of _______________, XL, and XC

resistance

The oscilloscope is used to measure the frequency, phase angle, and _______________, and to compare the relation between two variables directly on the display screen

amplitude

Capacitance is expressed as the ratio of the electric charge (Q) to the potential difference (V) between them, and its SI unit is the _______________ (F)

farad

The unit of measurement for inductive reactance is measured in ________.

ohms

The general form of the capacitor is _________.

inductance

In a series RL circuit, the opposing force is due to _________ in the conductor.

current

The SI unit of inductance is _________ abbreviated as 'H'.

Henry

Mutual inductance occurs when the current in one coil affects the _________ of another coil.

inductance

Inductance is the tendency of an electrical conductor to oppose a change in the _________ current flowing through it.

electric

The flow of electric current creates a _________ field around the conductor.

magnetic

From Faraday's law of induction, any change in magnetic field through a circuit induces an _________ force (voltage) in the conductors.

electromotive

A function generator is used to generate different types of electrical waveforms over a wide range of _________.

frequencies

Typical capacitance values range from about 1 pF (10−12 F) to about 1 _________ (10−3 F).

millifarad

This quiz is based on an experiment to study the characteristics of AC circuits, specifically RLC series circuits. It involves generating a sinusoidal signal, measuring peak voltage, period, and RMS voltage, and finding the signal frequency. Students will learn to analyze and understand the behavior of AC circuits.

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