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Alternating Current - Electromagnetism - Physics Previous Year Questions

Practice Alternating Current - Electromagnetism - Physics previous year questions organised from real papers, with year-wise coverage and clear topic navigation.

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Multiple Choices 32 100%

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Physics
32 Qs

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Electromagnetism
32 Qs

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Alternating Current
32 Qs

Paper coverage

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KCET 2026
3 Qs
KCET 2025
3 Qs
KCET 2024
3 Qs
KCET 2023
3 Qs
KCET 2022
4 Qs
KCET 2021
3 Qs
KCET 2020
4 Qs
KCET 2019
2 Qs
KCET 2018
4 Qs
KCET 2017
3 Qs

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KCET 202220224View paper
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1
2017 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2017

In the A.C. circuit shown, keeping ' $K$ ' pressed, if an iron rod inserted into the coil, the bulb in the circuit,

KCET 2017 Physics - Alternating Current Question 7 English
A
glows less brightly
B
glows with same brightness (as before the rod is inserted)
C
gets damaged
D
glows more brightly
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2017 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2017
A coil of inductive reactance $1 / \sqrt{3} \Omega$ and resistance $1 \Omega$ is connected to a $200 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$ AC supply. The time lag between maximum voltage and current is
A
$\frac{1}{200} \mathrm{~s}$
B
$\frac{1}{300} \mathrm{~s}$
C
$\frac{1}{500} \mathrm{~s}$
D
$\frac{1}{600} \mathrm{~s}$
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2017 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2017
The output of a step down transformers is measured to be 48 V when connected to a 12 W bulb. The value of peak current is
A
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \mathrm{~A}$
B
$\sqrt{2} \mathrm{~A}$
C
$\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}} \mathrm{~A}$
D
$\frac{1}{4} \mathrm{~A}$
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2018 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2018
Which of the following, represents the variation of inductive reactance $\left(X_L\right)$ with the frequency of voltage sources $(v)$ ?
A
KCET 2018 Physics - Alternating Current Question 10 English Option 1
B
KCET 2018 Physics - Alternating Current Question 10 English Option 2
C
KCET 2018 Physics - Alternating Current Question 10 English Option 3
D
KCET 2018 Physics - Alternating Current Question 10 English Option 4
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5
2018 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2018
A 100 W bulb is connected to an AC source of $220 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$. Then, the current flowing through the bulb is
A
$\frac{5}{11} \mathrm{~A}$
B
$\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~A}$
C
2 A
D
$\frac{3}{4} \mathrm{~A}$
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6
2018 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2018
In the series $L-C-R$ circuit, the power dissipation is through
A
R
B
$L$
C
C
D
Both $L$ and $C$
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7
2018 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2018
In Karnataka, the normal domestic power supply AC is $220 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$. Here, 220 V and 50 Hz refer to
A
peak value of voltage and frequency
B
ms value of voltage and frequency
C
mean value of voltage and frequency
D
peak value of voltage and angular frequency
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8
2019 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2019

The frequency of an alternating current is \(50 \mathrm{~Hz}\). What is the minimum time taken by current to reach its peak value from rms value?

A
\(5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~s}\)
B
\(2.5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~s}\)
C
\(0.02 \mathrm{~s}\)
D
\(10 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~s}\)
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9
2019 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2019

An inductor of inductance \(L\) and resistor \(R\) are joined together in series and connected by a source of frequency \(\omega\). The power dissipated in the circuit is

A
\(\frac{R^2+\omega^2 L^2}{V}\)
B
\(\frac{V^2 R}{R^2+\omega^2 L^2}\)
C
\(\frac{V}{R^2+\omega^2 L^2}\)
D
\(\frac{V^2 R}{\sqrt{R^2+\omega^2 L^2}}\)
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10
2020 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2020

In the given circuit the peak voltage across \(C, L\) and \(R\) are \(30 \mathrm{~V}, 110 \mathrm{~V}\) and \(60 \mathrm{~V}\), respectively. The rms value of the applied voltage is

KCET 2020 Physics - Alternating Current Question 19 English

A
100 V
B
200 V
C
70.7 V
D
141 V
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11
2020 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2020

The power factor of \(R-L\) circuit is \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\). If the inductive reactance is \(2 \Omega\). The value of resistance is

A
\(2 \Omega\)
B
\(\sqrt{2} \Omega\)
C
\(0.5 \Omega\)
D
\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \Omega\)
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2020 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2020

In the given circuit, the resonant frequency is

KCET 2020 Physics - Alternating Current Question 20 English

A
15.92 Hz
B
159.2 Hz
C
1592 Hz
D
15910 Hz
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13
2020 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2020

A \(220 \mathrm{~V}\) AC supply is connected between points \(A\) and \(B\) as shown in figure, what will be the potential difference \(V\) across the capacitor?

KCET 2020 Physics - Alternating Current Question 21 English

A
220 V
B
110 V
C
zero
D
220\(\sqrt2\) V
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14
2021 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2021

In an oscillating \(L C\)-circuit, \(L=3 \mathrm{mH}\) and \(C=2.7 \mu \mathrm{F}\). At \(t=0\), the charge on the capacitor is zero and the current is \(2 \mathrm{~A}\). The maximum charge that will appear on the capacitor will be

A
\(1.8 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{C}\)
B
\(18 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{C}\)
C
\(9 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{C}\)
D
\(90 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{C}\)
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15
2021 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2021

What will be the reading in the voltmeter and ammeter of the circuit shown?

KCET 2021 Physics - Alternating Current Question 23 English

A
90V, 2A
B
0, 2A
C
90V, 1A
D
0, 1A
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16
2021 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2021

LC-oscillations are similar and analogous to the mechanical oscillations of a block attached to a spring. The electrical equivalent of the force constant of the spring is

A
reciprocal of capacitive reactance
B
capacitive reactance
C
reciprocal of capacitance
D
capacitance
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2022 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2022

An alternating current is given by \(i=i_1 \sin \omega t+i_2 \cos \omega t\). The rms current is given by

A
\(\frac{i_1-i_2}{\sqrt{2}}\)
B
\(\sqrt{\frac{i_1^2+i_2^2}{2}}\)
C
\(\sqrt{\frac{i_1^2+i_2^2}{\sqrt{2}}}\)
D
\(\frac{i_1+i_2}{\sqrt{2}}\)
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2022 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2022

A series resonant \(\mathrm{AC}\) circuit contains a capacitance \(10^{-6} \mathrm{~F}\) and an inductor of \(10^{-4} \mathrm{H}\). The frequency of electrical oscillations will be

A
\(10 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
B
\(\frac{10^5}{2 \pi} \mathrm{~Hz}\)
C
\(\frac{10}{2 \pi} \mathrm{~Hz}\)
D
\(10^5 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
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2022 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2022

In a series \(L C R\) circuit, \(R=300 \Omega, L=0.9 \mathrm{H}, C=2.0 \mu \mathrm{F}\) and \(\omega=1000 \mathrm{~rad} / \mathrm{s}\), then impedance of the circuit is

A
\(900 \Omega\)
B
\(500 \Omega\)
C
\(400 \Omega\)
D
\(1300 \Omega\)
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2022 · Physics · Electromagnetism · Alternating Current
KCET 2022

A fully charged capacitor \(C\) with initial charge \(q_0\) is connected to a coil of self inductance \(L\) at \(t=0\). The time at which the energy is stored equally between the electric and the magnetic field is

A
\(\sqrt{L C}\)
B
\(\pi \sqrt{L C}\)
C
\(\frac{\pi}{4} \sqrt{L C}\)
D
\(2 \pi \sqrt{L C}\)
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