Note: I have excluded purely theoretical questions (definitions, derivations) as requested. The “Magnetic Circuits” section in your syllabus involves reluctance/core calculations, whereas the provided textbook (Chapter 13) focuses on Magnetically Coupled Circuits (Mutual Inductance). I have matched the relevant coupling problems where applicable.
1. DC Circuit Analysis (Nodal, Mesh, Transformations)
Relevant Textbook Chapters:
- Chapter 2: Basic Laws (Ohm’s, Kirchhoff’s, Y-)
- Chapter 3: Methods of Analysis (Nodal, Mesh)
| Term Question (Summary) | Year(s) | Related Book Problems |
|---|---|---|
| Nodal Analysis: Determine node voltages and branch currents. | 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 | Examples: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4Practice Probs: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4Exercises: 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 3.9, 3.13, 3.18, 3.20 |
| Mesh Analysis: Determine loop/mesh currents (). | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 | Examples: 3.5, 3.6, 3.7Practice Probs: 3.5, 3.6, 3.7Exercises: 3.33, 3.34, 3.36, 3.41, 3.43, 3.52 |
| Y- / -Y Conversion: Calculate equivalent resistance or current using transformation. | 2017, 2018, 2024 | Examples: 2.14, 2.15Practice Probs: 2.14, 2.15Exercises: 2.48, 2.49, 2.51, 2.53, 2.55 |
| Source Conversion: Find load current using source conversion (Transformation) technique. | 2019, 2023 | Examples: 4.6, 4.7Practice Probs: 4.6, 4.7Exercises: 4.20, 4.22, 4.25, 4.26, 4.30 |
2. Network Theorems
Relevant Textbook Chapter:
- Chapter 4: Circuit Theorems
| Term Question (Summary) | Year(s) | Related Book Problems |
|---|---|---|
| Superposition Theorem: Find voltage/current (, ) across a specific resistor. | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 | Examples: 4.3, 4.4, 4.5Practice Probs: 4.3, 4.4, 4.5Exercises: 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15 |
| Thevenin’s Theorem: Find equivalent circuit () terminals a-b. | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024 | Examples: 4.8, 4.9, 4.10Practice Probs: 4.8, 4.9, 4.10Exercises: 4.33, 4.36, 4.38, 4.39, 4.40 |
| Norton’s Theorem: Find equivalent circuit () or current through a resistor. | 2016, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024 | Examples: 4.11, 4.12Practice Probs: 4.11, 4.12Exercises: 4.37, 4.41, 4.47, 4.48, 4.50 |
| Maximum Power Transfer: Calculate for max power and the value of . | 2024 | Examples: 4.13Practice Probs: 4.13Exercises: 4.66, 4.67, 4.68, 4.71, 4.72 |
3. AC Fundamentals (Single Phase)
Relevant Textbook Chapters:
- Chapter 9: Sinusoids and Phasors
- Chapter 10: Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis (Node/Mesh in AC)
- Chapter 11: AC Power Analysis
| Term Question (Summary) | Year(s) | Related Book Problems |
|---|---|---|
| AC Waveforms: Determine RMS, Average, Form Factor, Crest Factor. | 2016, 2017, 2023 | Examples: 11.7, 11.8Practice Probs: 11.7, 11.8Exercises: 11.22, 11.25, 11.26, 11.29, 11.35 |
| Phase & Phasors: Find phase difference, leading/lagging nature, complex number evaluation. | 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 | Examples: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Practice Probs: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3Exercises: 9.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.13 |
| AC Circuit Analysis (RLC): Calculate Impedance, Current, Voltage drops, Power Factor. | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 | Examples: 9.9, 9.10, 9.11Practice Probs: 9.9, 9.10, 9.11Exercises: 9.39, 9.42, 9.46, 9.53, 9.54 |
| AC Power Calculation: Calculate Real, Reactive, Apparent Power and improve Power Factor. | 2018, 2019, 2022 | Examples: 11.4, 11.15 (PF Correction)Practice Probs: 11.4, 11.15Exercises: 11.5, 11.8, 11.13, 11.44, 11.46 |
4. AC Resonance
Relevant Textbook Chapter:
- Chapter 14: Frequency Response (Resonance)
| Term Question (Summary) | Year(s) | Related Book Problems |
|---|---|---|
| Series Resonance: Find resonant frequency (), Bandwidth (), Quality Factor (). | 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023 | Examples: 14.7Practice Probs: 14.7Exercises: 14.25, 14.28, 14.29, 14.30 |
| Parallel Resonance: Find , , and Bandwidth for parallel circuits. | 2024 | Examples: 14.8Practice Probs: 14.8Exercises: 14.33, 14.34, 14.35, 14.40 |
5. Three Phase Systems
Relevant Textbook Chapter:
- Chapter 12: Three-Phase Circuits
| Term Question (Summary) | Year(s) | Related Book Problems |
|---|---|---|
| Calculations: Line/Phase currents and power in Balanced Star (Y) connected load. | 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 | Examples: 12.2Practice Probs: 12.2Exercises: 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10 |
| Calculations: Line/Phase currents in Balanced Delta () connected load. | 2024 | Examples: 12.4Practice Probs: 12.4Exercises: 12.16, 12.17, 12.18, 12.19 |
| Power Measurement: Two-wattmeter method calculations. | 2018, 2023, 2024 | Examples: 12.13, 12.14Practice Probs: 12.13, 12.14Exercises: 12.66, 12.70, 12.71, 12.73 |
6. Magnetically Coupled Circuits (Circuit Solving only)
Relevant Textbook Chapter:
- Chapter 13: Magnetically Coupled Circuits
- Note: The syllabus asks for “Magnetic Circuit” calculations (Flux, Reluctance) often found in machine texts. However, based on the Alexander text provided, these are the closest circuit-solving problems regarding flux linkages and mutual inductance.
| Term Question (Summary) | Year(s) | Related Book Problems |
|---|---|---|
| Coupled Circuits: Find Energy stored, Induced voltage, or Currents in coupled coils. | 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 | Examples: 13.1, 13.3Practice Probs: 13.1, 13.3Exercises: 13.1, 13.5, 13.6, 13.20, 13.23 |