Viva Questions and Answers-1

BASIC ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS LAB
ELECTRICAL WIRING LAB
VIVA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is meant by charge?

Charge is an electrical property of the atomic particles which matter consists. The
charge of an electron is so small. Charge in motion represents current. The unit of
charge is coulomb.
2. What is meant by Current?
The flow of free electrons in a conductor is called current. Unit is ampere (A).
I = Q/t
3. What is meant by Voltage?
The potential difference between two points is called as voltage. Unit is Volts (V).
V=W/Q, W=work done in joules & Q = charge in coulombs
4. State Ohm’s Law.
The potential difference across any two ends of a conductor is directly proportional to
the current flowing between the two ends provided the temperature of the conductor
remains constant.
5. State Krichoff’s Voltage Law
KVL states that the algebraic sum of voltages in a closed path is zero.
6. State Krichoff’s current Law.
KCL states that the algebraic sum of currents in a node is zero..
7. What is electricity?
Electricity is a phenomenon by which an object acquires the property of attracting
light objects. The electricity cannot be seen but its effects can be seen.
8. What supply voltage is produced in India and what is the frequency of supply in India?
Supply Voltage is 11000 V (or) 11 KV.

Frequency is 50 Hz (or) 50 c/s.
9. Give short notes on resistor.
It is a property of a substance3 which opposes the flow of electrons. It is denoted by R
and its unit is Ohm (_)
10. Distinguish between a Branch and a node of a circuit.
A pair of network which connects the various points of the network is called branch. A
point at which two or more elements are joined together is called node.
11. Distinguish between a mesh and a loop of a circuit.
A mesh is a loop that does not contain other loops. All meshes are loop, but all loops are
not meshes. A loop is any closed path of branches
12. What is P & N in the circuit indicate?
P indicates phase and N indicates Neutral terminals. Neutral line is used as the return
path for the current flow in the circuit. That is why fuse is not generally connected in AC circuits
in the neutral line. Just it is linked directly. But DC circuits require fuse for both the terminals.
13. What is the difference between AC & DC supply?
Sl. AC supply DC supply
No.
1 Alternating current Direct Current
2 Its magnitude varies with time Here the magnitude is constant wrt time
3 It has a constant frequency or variable Generally it has zero frequency
frequency
14. Why fuse in connected in the circuit?

Fuse is a protective component used in the circuit. It there flows a excessive current due
to short circuit or some other fault, the fuse blows out and protects the devices and
equipments connected in the circuit from further damage.
15. What is DPST, SPST, DPDT, SPDT, TPST, TPDT?

DPST – Double pole single throw switch
DPDT – Double pole double throw switch
SPST – Single pole single throw switch
SPDT – Single pole double throw switch
TPST – Triple pole single throw switch
TPDT – Triple pole double throw switch
16. What is the difference between single-phase and three-phase AC supply?

Sl. No. Single phase AC supply Three phase AC supply
1 It has one conductor It has three conductors
2 Low power applications Huge power applications
3 It has two lines Phase(P) It has three or four lines.
and Neutral line(N) for  R-Red
return path  Y-Yellow
 B-Blue
 N-Neutral
 In a three wire system for current flow in R phase Y
& B acts as the return path and so on.
 Four wire system which includes Neutral is found in
star connected systems
17. What does the two parallel lines between the transformer windings indicate?
The two parallel lines indicates the core of the transformer.
18. What does the line with arrow mark across the resistive load indicate?
It shows that the load can be varied.
19.. Define power factor?
Power factor is defined as the cosine of the angle between input voltage and current of
the AC supply system (or)It is defined as ratio of real power to apparent power.
P.f =cos Φ
20. Why earthing is necessary?

To protect human being and machines.
21 What are the materials used in fuse wires?

Tin , Lead , zinc , Silver , Antimony , Copper and Aluminum.
22 .What happens if we throw water on the fire set by electricity?

Water may touch live wire and full area of water may be electrified.
23. What are the values followed for 1 H.P (Horse Power)?
In British H.P - 1 H.P (Horse Power) = 746 Watts.
In Metric H.P - 1 H.P (Horse Power) = 735.5 Watts.
24. Why we connect +ve & -ve of DC supply to +ve and –ve terminal of battery respectively?
To charge the battery, otherwise it will discharge.
25. What meter is used to measure D.C and A.C current?

For A.C -- Moving Iron type (MI)
For D.C -- Moving Coil type (MC)
26. What are passive elements?

The elements stores (or) dissipate the energy. (Eg) Resistors dissipate energy.
Capacitor stores energy in electric field. Inductor stores energy as magnetic field.
27. What are active elements?

An element capable of supplying energy is called as active element. An active
Element can be considered as source of energy. (Eg) Voltage source.
28. Can a mallet be used on all metals?

No, only on soft metals, like aluminum, copper.
29 .Where jointing is done?

For the extension and the take tap from the wire.
30. What do you mean by low, medium and high voltage?
Low Voltage ---- Up to 250V.
Medium Voltage ---- 250V to 650V.
Extra High Voltage ---- 650V to 33,000V.
31. Uses of capacitors in Tube light.

1. When connected in parallel to the supply, it improves the power factor.
2. When connected in series with one of the two tube connected in parallel, it
Minimizes stroboscopic effect avoid radio interference and sparking between two contacts.
32. Why fluorescent lamp is most commonly used?

Due to high efficiency, suitable and shadow less light.
33. Why starter is used in fluorescent tubes?

To get automatic make and break in the circuit for starting purpose.
34. Why is the choke used in tube?

To get inductance kick (or) voltage surge at starting and limit the current in running.
35. What are the types of lamps?

1. In candescent 2. Luminescent.
36. What is the function of Main winding (or) Running winding?

The main winding is connected across the supply lines and has a low resistance and a
high inductance and is used to run the motor..
37. What is the function of Starting winding?

The Starting winding is connected across the line through a condenser has a high
resistance and a low inductance and is physically displaced by 90 degree from the main
winding and is used to start the motor.
38. What is the reason if a ceiling fan is rotating at slow speed than normal speed?
Condenser burnt out or motor jam due to dry bearing.
39. What is the capacity of a capacitor in ceiling fan or table fan?

2 to 2.5 Microfarad.
40. What are the two windings used in single phase induction motor?
1. Main winding (or) Running winding

2. Auxiliary winding (or) Starting winding

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BASIC ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS LAB

ELECTRICAL WIRING LAB

VIVA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. What is meant by charge?

Supply Voltage is 11000 V (or) 11 KV.

14. Why fuse in connected in the circuit?

15. What is DPST, SPST, DPDT, SPDT, TPST, TPDT?

16. What is the difference between single-phase and three-phase AC supply?

20. Why earthing is necessary?

21 What are the materials used in fuse wires?

22 .What happens if we throw water on the fire set by electricity?

25. What meter is used to measure D.C and A.C current?

26. What are passive elements?

27. What are active elements?

28. Can a mallet be used on all metals?

29 .Where jointing is done?

31. Uses of capacitors in Tube light.

32. Why fluorescent lamp is most commonly used?

33. Why starter is used in fluorescent tubes?

34. Why is the choke used in tube?

35. What are the types of lamps?

36. What is the function of Main winding (or) Running winding?

37. What is the function of Starting winding?

39. What is the capacity of a capacitor in ceiling fan or table fan?

1. Main winding (or) Running winding

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