To find the inverse Laplace transform, we first want to simplify the expression H(s) into a form that matches standard transform pairs. The denominator, s2+2s+1, is a perfect square and can be factored into (s+1)2.
Our strategy is to rewrite the numerator, s+3, in terms of the factor (s+1), which gives us (s+1)+2. This allows us to split the fraction: H(s)=(s+1)2(s+1)+2=(s+1)2s+1+(s+1)22=s+11+(s+1)22
Now we can take the inverse transform of each term separately. Using the standard transform properties L−1{s+a1}=e−at and L−1{(s+a)21}=te−at, we get: h(t)=e−t+2te−t
Q2GATE 2019MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics
M is a 2x2 matrix with eigenvalues 4 and 9. The eigenvalues of M2 are
A key property relates the eigenvalues of a matrix to the eigenvalues of its powers. If a matrix M has an eigenvalue λ, then the matrix M2 will have an eigenvalue of λ2. This rule extends to any power.
We are given that the matrix M has eigenvalues of 4 and 9.
To find the eigenvalues for M2, we apply this property by squaring the original eigenvalues.
Therefore, the eigenvalues of M2 are 42=16 and 92=81.
Q3GATE 2019MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics
The partial differential equation ∂t2∂2u−c2(∂x2∂2u+∂y2∂2u)=0 ; where c=0 is known as
This partial differential equation relates the second derivative with respect to time (t) to the second derivatives with respect to spatial coordinates (x,y). The term ∂x2∂2u+∂y2∂2u is the two-dimensional Laplacian operator, often written as ∇2u.
Rearranging the given equation, we get ∂t2∂2u=c2∇2u. This is the canonical form of the wave equation, which describes the propagation of waves with speed c. The second-order time derivative, ∂t2∂2u, is the key feature that signifies a wave-like or oscillatory behavior.
In contrast, the heat equation involves a first-order time derivative (\frac{\partial u}{\partial t}),whileLaplace′sandPoisson′sequations(\nabla^2 u=0and\nabla^2 u=f$, respectively) are time-independent, describing steady-state phenomena. Therefore, the given equation represents the two-dimensional wave equation.
Q4GATE 2019MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics
Which one of the following functions is analytic in the region ∣z∣≤1 ?
A function is considered analytic in a region if it has a derivative at every point within that region. For rational functions, like the ones given, the only points where they are not analytic are the singularities, which are the values of z that make the denominator zero.
We are interested in the region defined by ∣z∣≤1, which is a closed disk of radius 1 centered at the origin. For a function to be analytic here, all its singularities must lie outside this disk.
The function f(z)=z+2z2−1 has a single singularity where its denominator is zero, at z=−2. We check if this point is inside our region by calculating its magnitude: ∣−2∣=2. Since 2>1, the singularity is outside the disk, making the function analytic everywhere within the region ∣z∣≤1.
Q5GATE 2019MCQ1MEngineering Mathematics
The mean-square of a zero-mean random process is CkT , where k is Boltzmann's constant, T is the absolute temperature, and C is a capacitance. The standard deviation of the random process is
To find the standard deviation, we first need to determine the variance. The variance of a random process is defined as its mean-square value minus the square of its mean value: Var(X) = E\[X^2]$ - (E[X])^2$.
We are given that the process is "zero-mean," which means E[X]=0. The mean-square value is explicitly stated as E\[X^2]$ = \frac{kT}{C}$.
Substituting these values into the variance formula, we get: Var(X)=CkT−(0)2=CkT
The standard deviation is simply the square root of the variance. Therefore, the standard deviation is CkT.
Q6GATE 2019MCQ1MSignals and Systems
A system transfer function is H(s)=a2s2+b2s+c2a1s2+b1s+c1 . If a1=b1=0 , and all other coefficients are positive, the transfer function represents a
By substituting a1=0 and b1=0 into the equation, the transfer function becomes H(s)=a2s2+b2s+c2c1.
To determine the filter type, we analyze its response at extreme frequencies.
At very low frequencies (as s→0), the gain is H(0)=c2c1. Since the coefficients are positive constants, the filter passes these frequencies with a finite gain.
At very high frequencies (as s→∞), the s2 term in the denominator dominates, causing the denominator to approach infinity. This makes the overall gain H(∞) approach zero.
A filter that passes low frequencies and blocks high frequencies is a low-pass filter.
Q7GATE 2019MCQ1MSignals and Systems
The symbols, a and T, represent positive quantities, and u(t) is the unit step function. Which one of the following impulse responses is NOT the output of a causal linear time-invariant system?
A fundamental principle of causality in LTI systems is that the impulse response, h(t), must be zero for all negative time (t<0). This means the system cannot respond to an impulse before it occurs.
Let's examine the impulse response h(t)=1+e−atu(t). This function is the sum of a constant term, 1, and a decaying exponential term, e−atu(t).
For any time t<0, the unit step function u(t) is zero, which makes the term e−atu(t) equal to zero. However, the constant term 1 exists for all values of t. Therefore, for t<0, the total impulse response is h(t)=1+0=1. Since h(t) is not zero for t<0, the system is non-causal.
Q8GATE 2019MCQ1MElectrical Machines
A 5 kVA, 50 V/100 V, single-phase transformer has a secondary terminal voltage of 95 V when loaded. The regulation of the transformer is
Voltage regulation is a measure of the change in a transformer's secondary voltage when it goes from having no load to being fully loaded. It's calculated as the voltage drop under load, expressed as a percentage of the no-load voltage.
The no-load secondary voltage (VNL) is given by the transformer's rating, which is 100 V.
The secondary voltage under load (VFL) is given as 95 V.
The formula for voltage regulation is: Regulation(%)=VNLVNL−VFL×100%
Substituting the given values: Regulation=100 V100 V−95 V×100%=1005×100%=5%
Q9GATE 2019MCQ1MPower Electronics
A six-pulse thyristor bridge rectifier is connected to a balanced three-phase, 50Hz AC source. Assuming that the DC output current of the rectifier is constant, the lowest harmonic component in the AC input current is
For a six-pulse converter, the AC input current is distorted and contains harmonics. The order of these harmonic components is determined by the formula nk±1, where n is the pulse number and k is any positive integer.
Here, the pulse number is n=6. The lowest-order harmonics are found by setting k=1, which gives us the 6(1)±1, or 5th and 7th, harmonics.
The lowest of these is the 5th harmonic. Its frequency is the harmonic order multiplied by the fundamental source frequency. Therefore, the lowest harmonic frequency is 5×50 Hz=250 Hz.
Q10GATE 2019MCQ1MElectrical Machines
The parameter of an equivalent circuit of a three-phase induction motor affected by reducing the rms value of the supply voltage at the rated frequency is
The supply voltage V is approximately proportional to the product of frequency f and the peak mutual magnetic flux Φm in the motor's core, as given by the EMF equation V≈E1=4.44fNΦm. When the supply voltage is reduced at a rated (constant) frequency, the mutual flux Φm must also decrease. The magnetizing reactance, Xm, is associated with this mutual flux path.
The iron core exhibits magnetic saturation, a non-linear property. At rated voltage, the core is typically operating near saturation. Reducing the voltage and thus the flux moves the operating point to a less saturated region of the B-H curve. In this region, the core's magnetic permeability (μ) is higher. Since magnetizing inductance Lm is proportional to permeability, and Xm=2πfLm, the magnetizing reactance increases. The other parameters, such as resistances and leakage reactances, are largely determined by physical construction and are not significantly affected by voltage changes.
Q11GATE 2019MCQ1MElectrical Machines
A three-phase synchronous motor draws 200 A from the line at unity power factor at rated load. Considering the same line voltage and load, the line current at a power factor of 0.5 leading is
The problem states that the motor's load and line voltage remain constant. "Load" on a motor refers to the mechanical work it's doing, which corresponds to the real power (P) it consumes. The formula for three-phase real power is P=3VLILcosϕ.
Since both the real power (P) and the line voltage (VL) are constant, the product of the line current and the power factor, ILcosϕ, must also remain constant to satisfy the equation.
We can equate this product for the two different operating conditions: I1cosϕ1=I2cosϕ2
Plugging in the values from the problem: 200A×1.0=I2×0.5
Solving for the new line current (I2) gives us 400A.
Q12GATE 2019MCQ1MPower Systems
In the circuit shown below, the switch is closed at t=0. The value of θ in degrees which will give the maximum value of DC offset of the current at the time of switching is
The total current in the circuit is the sum of a transient response (the DC offset) and a steady-state AC response. Because the inductor current cannot change instantaneously, the total current must be zero at the moment the switch is closed (t=0). This implies that the initial value of the transient current must be equal in magnitude and opposite in sign to the initial value of the steady-state current.
The DC offset is maximized when the steady-state current component, Imsin(ωt+θ−ϕ), would be at its maximum value at t=0. This occurs when the angle at t=0, which is (θ−ϕ), is equal to ±90∘.
First, we calculate the impedance angle ϕ: ϕ=tan−1(RωL)=tan−1(3.77377×10×10−3)=tan−1(1)=45∘.
To maximize the DC offset, we set θ−ϕ=±90∘. Using the negative case: θ−45∘=−90∘ θ=−45∘
Q13GATE 2019MCQ1MSignals and Systems
The output response of a system is denoted as y(t), and its Laplace transform is given by Y(s)=s(s2+s+1002)10 The steady state value of y(t) is
To find the steady-state value of a system's output, y(t), from its Laplace transform, Y(s), we use the Final Value Theorem. This theorem states that the steady-state value, yss, is the limit of sY(s) as s approaches zero, provided the system is stable.
The formula is yss=lims→0sY(s).
Let's apply this to the given function: yss=lims→0s⋅s(s2+s+1002)10
The s in the numerator cancels with the s in the denominator's pole at the origin: yss=lims→0s2+s+100210
Now, we evaluate the limit by substituting s=0 into the simplified expression: yss=02+0+100210=100210=1021
Q14GATE 2019MCQ1MControl Systems
The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is given by G(s)=sπe−0.25s In G(s) plane, the Nyquist plot of G(s) passes through the negative real axis at the point
To find where the Nyquist plot crosses the negative real axis, we must find the frequency (ωpc) at which the phase angle of G(jω) is −180∘ (or −π radians).
First, let's express the phase of G(jω)=jωπe−0.25jω. The phase angle is the sum of the angles of its components: ∠G(jω)=∠(e−0.25jω)−∠(jω)=−0.25ω−2π.
Setting the phase angle to −π to find the phase crossover frequency, ωpc: −0.25ωpc−2π=−π⟹0.25ωpc=2π⟹ωpc=2π
Now, we calculate the magnitude of G(jω) at this frequency: ∣G(jωpc)∣=j(2π)πe−0.25j(2π)=∣j2π∣π=2ππ=0.5
A magnitude of 0.5 at an angle of −180∘ means the plot passes through the point (−0.5,j0) on the negative real axis.
Q15GATE 2019MCQ1MControl Systems
The characteristic equation of a linear time-invariant (LTI) system is given by Δ(s)=s4+3s3+3s2+s+k=0 The system is BIBO stable if
To determine the range of k for BIBO stability, we apply the Routh-Hurwitz criterion to the characteristic equation. This criterion requires all the elements in the first column of the Routh array to be positive for the system's poles to be in the left-half s-plane.
First, we construct the Routh array using the coefficients of Δ(s). The first column of this array is found to be: 1, 3, 38, 38−9k, and k.
For stability, every entry in this column must be positive. The first three terms (1, 3, and 38) are already positive. We only need to enforce this condition on the remaining two terms, which depend on k.
This gives us two inequalities:
k>0
38−9k>0⟹8−9k>0⟹k<98
Combining these two conditions, we find that the system is stable when 0<k<98.
Q16GATE 2019MCQ1MAnalog Electronics
Given, Vgs is the gate-source voltage, Vds is the drain source voltage, and Vth is the threshold voltage of an enhancement type NMOS transistor, the conditions for transistor to be biased in saturation are
For an NMOS transistor to conduct current, it must first be turned "on." This happens when the gate-source voltage (Vgs) is greater than the device's threshold voltage (Vth), creating a conductive channel. This gives us our first condition: Vgs>Vth.
To operate in the saturation region, this channel must be "pinched-off" at the drain end. This occurs when the drain-source voltage (Vds) is sufficiently large. The specific condition for pinch-off is Vds≥Vgs−Vth. Both of these requirements must be met for the transistor to be biased in saturation.
Q17GATE 2019MCQ1MAnalog Electronics
A current controlled current source (CCCS) has an input impedance of 10 Ω and output impedance of 100 k Ω . When this CCCS is used in a negative feedback closedloop with a loop gain of 9, the closed loop output impedance is
A Current Controlled Current Source (CCCS) is a type of current amplifier. When negative feedback is applied to a current amplifier, its output impedance increases, making it a more ideal current source.
The closed-loop output impedance, Zof, is calculated by multiplying the open-loop output impedance, Zo, by a feedback factor. This factor is (1+Aβ), where Aβ represents the loop gain.
The formula is: Zof=Zo(1+Aβ)
Given Zo=100 kΩ and a loop gain Aβ=9, we can find the new impedance: Zof=100 kΩ×(1+9)=100 kΩ×10=1000 kΩ.
Q18GATE 2019NAT1MEngineering Mathematics
If f=2x3+3y2+4z , the value of line integral ∫cgradf⋅dr evaluated over contour C formed by the segments (-3,-3,2) → (2,-3,2) → (2,6,2) → (2,6,-1) is_______
The integral in question is ∫Cgrad f⋅dr. This is the line integral of a conservative vector field. By the Fundamental Theorem for Line Integrals, the value of this integral depends only on the function f evaluated at the endpoints of the path, not the specific path taken between them.
The path starts at point A=(−3,−3,2) and ends at point B=(2,6,−1). The value of the integral is simply the change in the scalar function f from the start point to the end point.
Value of integral = f(B)−f(A)=f(2,6,−1)−f(−3,−3,2)
We have the function f=2x3+3y2+4z. Let's evaluate it at the endpoints: f(2,6,−1)=2(2)3+3(6)2+4(−1)=16+108−4=120 f(−3,−3,2)=2(−3)3+3(−3)2+4(2)=−54+27+8=−19
Therefore, the integral's value is 120−(−19)=139.
Q19GATE 2019NAT1MElectric Circuits
The current I flowing in the circuit shown below in amperes (round off to one decimal place) is ____
To solve for the current I, we can use nodal analysis. Let's label the voltage at the central node, where the three branches meet, as Vx.
By applying Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) at node Vx, we sum the currents leaving the node and set them to zero. This gives us the equation: −I−2+3Vx−5I=0. The negative signs indicate that current I and the 2 A source are flowing into the node.
Simplifying the KCL equation, we get Vx−8I=6. We need a second relationship between Vx and I. Looking at the leftmost branch, Ohm's law gives us I=220−Vx, which we can rearrange to Vx=20−2I.
Now we substitute this expression for Vx into our simplified KCL equation: (20−2I)−8I=6. Solving for I, we find that 10I=14, which means I=1.4 A.
Q20GATE 2019NAT1MElectromagnetic Fields
A co-axial cylindrical capacitor shown in Figure (i) has dielectric with relative permittivity εr1=2 . When one-fourth portion of the dielectric is replaced with another dielectric ofrelative permittivity εr2 , as shown in Figure (ii), the capacitance is doubled. The value of εr12 is ____.
The capacitance of a coaxial cylinder is directly proportional to the relative permittivity of the dielectric material it contains. Let's denote the initial capacitance as C1 and the capacitance from the geometry and vacuum permittivity as C0.
Initially, the capacitor is filled with a dielectric of εr1=2. So, the capacitance is C1=C0⋅εr1=2C0.
In the second scenario, the capacitor acts as a parallel combination of two capacitors. One occupies three-fourths of the volume with dielectric εr1=2, and the other occupies one-fourth with dielectric εr2. The new total capacitance, C2, is the sum of these parts: C2=43(C0⋅εr1)+41(C0⋅εr2)
Substituting εr1=2, we get: C2=C0(43⋅2+41⋅εr2)=C0(23+4εr2)
We are given that the capacitance doubles, so C2=2C1. C0(23+4εr2)=2(2C0)
The C0 term cancels, leaving: 23+4εr2=4⟹4εr2=4−23=25
Solving for εr2, we find εr2=10.
Q21GATE 2019NAT1MPower Systems
The Ybus matrix of a two-bus power system having two identical parallel lines connected between them in pu is given as
Ybus=[−j8j20j20−j8]
The magnitude of the series reactance of each line in pu (round off up to one decimal place) is ___________
The off-diagonal element of the Ybus matrix, Y12, represents the negative of the total admittance connecting bus 1 and bus 2. From the given matrix, Y12=j20 pu.
Therefore, the total admittance between the buses is ytotal=−Y12=−j20 pu.
Since the two transmission lines are identical and in parallel, their admittances add up. The admittance of a single line is half of the total admittance: yline=2ytotal=2−j20=−j10 pu.
The series impedance of each line is the reciprocal of its admittance. zline=yline1=−j101=j0.1 pu.
The series reactance is the imaginary part of this impedance. Thus, the magnitude of the series reactance is 0.1 pu.
Q22GATE 2019NAT1MPower Systems
Five alternators each rated 5 MVA, 13.2 kV with 25% of reactance on its own base are connected in parallel to a busbar. The short-circuit level in MVA at the busbar is_________
To determine the short-circuit level, we first find the equivalent per-unit (p.u.) reactance of the five parallel alternators. Since they are identical, we can use a common base of 5 MVA. The total reactance is the individual reactance divided by the number of alternators. Xeq=50.25=0.05 p.u.
The per-unit short-circuit current is the reciprocal of this equivalent reactance, assuming a pre-fault voltage of 1 p.u. ISC=Xeq1=0.051=20 p.u.
Finally, the short-circuit MVA is found by multiplying the per-unit short-circuit current by the base MVA. Short-Circuit MVA=ISC×MVAbase=20×5=100 MVA
Q23GATE 2019NAT1MPower Systems
The total impedance of the secondary winding, leads, and burden of a 5 A CT is 0.01 Ω . If the fault current is 20 times the rated primary current of the CT, the VA output of the CT is ________
First, let's find the secondary current (Isec) during the fault. Since the fault is 20 times the rated primary current, the secondary current will be 20 times the CT's rated secondary current of 5 A. Isec=20×5 A=100 A
Next, we use Ohm's Law to find the voltage (Vsec) developed across the total secondary circuit impedance. Vsec=Isec×Ztotal=100 A×0.01Ω=1 V
Finally, the VA output is simply the product of the secondary voltage and current. VA Output=Vsec×Isec=1 V×100 A=100 VA
The rank of a matrix is the number of linearly independent rows, which we can find by reducing the matrix to its row echelon form and counting the non-zero rows.
Let's begin by swapping the first and second rows to get a leading 1 in the top-left position. M=011101110R1↔R2101011110
Next, we'll create zeros below the leading 1. We perform the operation R3→R3−R1. 10001111−1
Finally, to complete the echelon form, we use the second row to create a zero in the third row with the operation R3→R3−R2. 10001011−2
The resulting matrix has three non-zero rows. Therefore, the rank of the matrix is 3.
Q25GATE 2019NAT1MPower Electronics
The output voltage of a single-phase full bridge voltage source inverter is controlled by unipolar PWM with one pulse per half cycle. For the fundamental rms component of output voltageto be 75% of DC voltage, the required pulse width in degrees (round off up to one decimal place) is _________
The fundamental RMS component of the output voltage (Vo1,rms) for this unipolar PWM scheme is given by the expression Vo1,rms=π22Vssin(d), where Vs is the DC input voltage and 2d is the pulse width.
We are given the condition that this output must be 75% of the DC voltage, so Vo1,rms=0.75Vs.
Equating the two expressions for Vo1,rms and cancelling Vs from both sides, we get: π22sin(d)=0.75
Solving for d gives us: d=arcsin(220.75π)≈56.44∘
The total required pulse width is 2d, which is 2×56.44∘≈112.9∘.
Q26GATE 2019MCQ2MEngineering Mathematics
Consider a 2x2 matrix M=[v1v2] , where, v1andv2 are the column vectors. Suppose
M−1=[u1Tu2T]
, where u1Tandu2T are the row vectors. Consider the following statements: Statement 1: u1Tv1=1andu2Tv2=1 Statement 2: u1Tv2=0andu2Tv1=0 Which of thefollowing options is correct?
The core property of an inverse matrix is that when multiplied by the original matrix, it yields the identity matrix, I. Therefore, we know that M−1M=I.
Let's substitute the given forms of M and M−1 into this equation: M−1M=[u1Tu2T][v1v2]=[1001]
Performing the block matrix multiplication gives us a new 2x2 matrix: [u1Tv1u2Tv1u1Tv2u2Tv2]=[1001]
By equating the corresponding elements of these matrices, we find that u1Tv1=1 and u2Tv2=1. This validates Statement 1. We also find that u1Tv2=0 and u2Tv1=0, which validates Statement 2. Thus, both statements are correct.
Q27GATE 2019MCQ2MEngineering Mathematics
The closed loop line integral ∮∣z∣=5z+2z3+z2+8dz evaluated counter-clockwise, is
This integral is best solved using Cauchy's Residue Theorem. The function f(z)=z+2z3+z2+8 has a simple pole where the denominator is zero, which is at z=−2. This pole is located inside the circular contour ∣z∣=5.
To find the residue at this simple pole, we calculate the limit: Res(f,−2)=limz→−2(z+2)z+2z3+z2+8
This simplifies to evaluating the numerator at z=−2: (−2)3+(−2)2+8=−8+4+8=4.
The Residue Theorem states that the integral is 2πj times the sum of the enclosed residues. Therefore, the integral's value is 2πj×(4)=8πj.
Q28GATE 2019MCQ2MSignals and Systems
A periodic function f(t) , with a period of 2π , is represented as its Fourier series, f(t)=a0+∑n=1∞ancosnt+∑n=1∞ansinnt . If
f(t)={Asint,0,0≤t≤ππ<t<2π
the Fourier series coefficients a1andb1 of f(t) are
To find the Fourier coefficients a1 and b1, we use the standard formulas for a function with period 2π. Since f(t) is zero on the interval (π,2π), we only need to integrate from 0 to π.
First, let's find the cosine coefficient, a1: a1=π1∫02πf(t)cos(t)dt=π1∫0πAsin(t)cos(t)dt.
Using the identity sin(t)cos(t)=21sin(2t), the integral becomes 2πA∫0πsin(2t)dt. The integral of sin(2t) over this interval (which is one full period of sin(2t)) is zero, so a1=0.
Next, we find the sine coefficient, b1: b1=π1∫02πf(t)sin(t)dt=π1∫0πAsin(t)sin(t)dt=πA∫0πsin2(t)dt.
We use the power-reduction formula sin2(t)=21(1−cos(2t)).
This gives b1=2πA∫0π(1−cos(2t))dt=2πA[t−2sin(2t)]0π=2πA[π]=2A.
Q29GATE 2019MCQ2MControl Systems
The asymptotic Bode magnitude plot of a minimum phase transfer function G(s) is shown below. Consider the following two statements. Statement I: Transfer function G(s) has three poles and one zero. Statement II: At very high frequency ( ω→∞ ), the phase angle ∠G(jω)=−23π . Which one of the following options is correct?
Let's break down the Bode plot to understand the transfer function, G(s). The plot's initial slope is −20 dB/decade, which tells us there is one pole at the origin. At the corner frequency ω=1, the slope steepens to −40 dB/decade, and at ω=20, it steepens again to −60 dB/decade. Each −20 dB/decade change in slope adds another pole.
This means the system has a total of three poles and no finite zeros. Therefore, Statement I, which claims there is one zero, is false.
Now, let's consider the phase angle for Statement II. As the frequency ω approaches infinity, each of the three poles contributes a phase lag of −90∘. The total phase angle is the sum of these individual contributions. Thus, the limiting phase is 3×(−90∘)=−270∘. Converting this to radians gives us −23π, which makes Statement II true.
Q30GATE 2019MCQ2MControl Systems
The transfer function of a phase lead compensator is given by D(s)=(s+T1)3(s+3T1) The frequency (in rad/sec), at which ∠D(jω) is maximum, is
A phase-lead compensator is designed to add positive phase shift to a system. The transfer function given is D(s)=(s+T1)3(s+3T1). This fits the general form Ks+ps+z, where z is the zero frequency and p is the pole frequency.
From the function, we can see the zero is at z=3T1 and the pole is at p=T1.
For any first-order phase-lead compensator, the frequency of maximum phase lead, denoted as ωm, occurs at the geometric mean of the pole and zero frequencies.
Therefore, we can calculate this frequency using the formula ωm=z⋅p.
Substituting our values for z and p, we get: ωm=(3T1)(T1)=3T21
To find the damping ratio (ξ) and natural frequency (ωn), we first need to determine the system's characteristic equation. This is found by calculating the determinant of (sI−A), where A is the state matrix.
The characteristic equation is
det(sI−A)=detsα−1s+2β=s(s+2β)−(−1)(α)=0
.
This simplifies to s2+2βs+α=0.
Now, we compare this to the standard second-order characteristic equation, s2+2ξωns+ωn2=0.
By matching the coefficients, we can see that ωn2=α, so the natural frequency is ωn=α.
Similarly, matching the middle terms gives 2ξωn=2β. Substituting ωn=α yields 2ξα=2β, which solves to ξ=αβ.
Q32GATE 2019MCQ2MElectrical and Electronic Measurements
A moving coil instrument having a resistance of 10 Ω , gives a full-scale deflection when the current is 10 mA. What should be the value of the series resistance, so that it can be used as a voltmeter for measuring potential difference up to 100 V?
To convert the instrument into a voltmeter that can measure up to 100 V, a high resistance (Rs) must be added in series. The goal is that when 100 V is applied across the combination, the current flowing through it is exactly the full-scale deflection current, Ig=10 mA=0.01 A.
The total resistance of this new voltmeter is the sum of the series resistance and the instrument's internal resistance, Rtotal=Rs+Rg.
Using Ohm's Law for the entire circuit (V=IR): Vmax=Ig(Rs+Rg) 100 V=0.01 A×(Rs+10Ω) Rs+10=0.01100=10000Ω
Therefore, the required series resistance is Rs=10000−10=9990Ω.
Q33GATE 2019MCQ2MAnalog Electronics
The enhancement type MOSFET in the circuit below operates according to the square law. μnCox=100μA/V2 , the threshold voltage ( VT ) is 500 mV. Ignore channel length modulation. The output voltage Vout is
In this circuit, the MOSFET's gate is connected to its drain, creating a "diode-connected" configuration. This setup means VGS=VDS, which guarantees the transistor operates in the saturation region. The ideal current source forces the drain current to be ID=5μA. We can now use the saturation current equation to find the required voltage.
ID=21μnCoxLW(VGS−VT)2
Substituting the given values, where LW=10 and VT=0.5V: 5μA=21(100μA/V2)(10)(VGS−0.5V)2
Solving this equation for VGS yields (VGS−0.5V)2=0.01V2, which gives VGS=0.6V. Since the output voltage is taken from the drain node, Vout=VDS=VGS. Therefore, Vout is 600 mV.
Q34GATE 2019MCQ2MAnalog Electronics
In the circuit below, the operational amplifier is ideal. If V1 =10 mV and V2 =50 mV, the output voltage ( Vout ) is
This circuit is a differential amplifier, which amplifies the voltage difference between its two inputs. The output voltage (Vout) is given by the gain multiplied by the difference between the non-inverting input (V2) and the inverting input (V1).
The gain for this configuration is the ratio of the feedback resistor to the input resistor.
Gain = 10 kΩ100 kΩ=10
Now, we can calculate the output voltage: Vout=Gain×(V2−V1) Vout=10×(50 mV−10 mV)=10×(40 mV) Vout=400 mV
Q35GATE 2019MCQ2MDigital Electronics
The output expression for the Karnaugh map shown below is
To find the simplified expression from the Karnaugh map, we group the cells containing '1's into the largest possible blocks whose sizes are powers of two.
First, we can circle a large group of eight '1's that covers the entire second and third rows. In this block, the variable S is always 1, while P, Q, and R all change. This group simplifies to the term S.
Next, we must cover the two remaining '1's in the top row. We can group them with the two '1's directly below to form a 2x2 square. For this quad, Q is always 1 and R is always 0, which gives the term QRˉ.
Combining the terms from these two essential groups gives the final sum-of-products expression: QRˉ+S.
Q36GATE 2019MCQ2MDigital Electronics
In the circuit shown below, X and Y are digital inputs, and Z is a digital output. The equivalent circuit is a
To determine the circuit's overall function, let's trace the signals to derive the Boolean expression for the output Z.
The top AND gate receives an inverted X (or Xˉ) and Y, so its output is XˉY. The bottom AND gate receives X and an inverted Y (or Yˉ), giving an output of XYˉ.
These two intermediate results are then fed into the final OR gate. This means the final output Z is the sum of these two terms: Z=XˉY+XYˉ. This is the standard Boolean expression for an XOR gate.
Q37GATE 2019MCQ2MPower Electronics
A DC-DC buck converter operates in continuous conduction mode. It has 48 V input voltage, and it feeds a resistive load of 24 Ω . The switching frequency of the converter is 250 Hz. If switch-on duration is 1 ms, the load power is
To determine the load power, we must first find the output voltage, which depends on the converter's duty cycle.
The total time for one switching cycle is the inverse of the switching frequency: T=1/fs=1/250 Hz=4 ms.
The duty cycle, α, is the ratio of the switch-on time to the total cycle time: α=TON/T=1 ms/4 ms=0.25.
For a buck converter, the output voltage is the input voltage multiplied by the duty cycle: V0=αVs=0.25×48 V=12 V.
Finally, the power dissipated by the resistive load is P=V02/R=(12 V)2/24Ω=6 W.
Q38GATE 2019MCQ2MElectric Circuits
The line currents of a three-phase four wire system are square waves with amplitude of 100 A. These three currents are phase shifted by 120 ∘ with respect to each other. The rms value of neutral current is
In a four-wire system, the neutral current IN is the instantaneous sum of the three line currents: IN(t)=Ia(t)+Ib(t)+Ic(t). While this sum is zero for balanced sinusoidal currents, it is not for balanced square waves.
By sketching the three 120°-shifted square waves and adding their values at any given instant, you'll find the resulting neutral current is also a waveform. This resultant waveform is a square wave that consistently alternates between values of +100 A and -100 A.
For any symmetrical square wave that oscillates between +A and −A, its RMS value is simply its amplitude, A. In this case, the amplitude of the neutral current is 100 A. Thus, its RMS value is also 100 A.
Q39GATE 2019NAT2MEngineering Mathematics
If A=2xi+3yj+4zk and u=x2+y2+z2 , then div(uA) at (1,1,1) is____
To find the divergence of the product of a scalar field u and a vector field A, we apply the vector identity: ∇⋅(uA)=u(∇⋅A)+(∇u)⋅A.
First, we compute the two necessary components. The divergence of A is ∇⋅A=2+3+4=9. The gradient of the scalar field u is ∇u=2xi^+2yj^+2zk^.
Next, we substitute these results into the product rule identity: ∇⋅(uA)=(x2+y2+z2)(9)+(2xi^+2yj^+2zk^)⋅(2xi^+3yj^+4zk^).
Performing the dot product gives the general expression: 9(x2+y2+z2)+(4x2+6y2+8z2).
Finally, we evaluate this expression at the point (1,1,1): 9(12+12+12)+(4(1)2+6(1)2+8(1)2)=9(3)+(4+6+8)=27+18=45.
Q40GATE 2019NAT2MEngineering Mathematics
The probability of a resistor being defective is 0.02. There are 50 such resistors in a circuit. The probability of two or more defective resistors in the circuit (round off to two decimal places)is ________
This problem is a classic application of the Poisson distribution, which is ideal for modeling the number of rare events (defects) over a large number of trials. First, we find the average number of defects, λ, by multiplying the number of resistors by the probability of a single defect. λ=np=50×0.02=1
We need the probability of two or more defects, P(X≥2). It's much simpler to calculate the probability of the complementary event - having zero or one defect - and subtract that from 1. P(X≥2)=1−P(X<2)=1−[P(X=0)+P(X=1)]
Using the Poisson probability formula, P(X=k)=k!e−λλk, we can solve for k=0 and k=1. P(X≥2)=1−(0!e−110+1!e−111)=1−e−1(1+1)
This simplifies to 1−2e−1≈1−2(0.3679)≈0.2642. Rounding to two decimal places gives us 0.26.
Q41GATE 2019NAT2MElectric Circuits
A 0.1 μF capacitor charged to 100 V is discharged through a 1 kΩ resistor. The time in ms (round off to two decimal places) required for the voltage across the capacitor to drop to 1V is ______
The voltage across a discharging capacitor, vc(t), decays exponentially from its initial value, V0, according to the formula vc(t)=V0e−t/τ.
First, we determine the circuit's time constant, τ=RC. τ=(1×103Ω)×(0.1×10−6F)=10−4 seconds.
We are looking for the time t it takes for the voltage to drop from V0=100 V to vc(t)=1 V. Plugging these values into the decay equation gives: 1=100e−t/10−4
To solve for t, we rearrange the equation and take the natural logarithm of both sides: t=−10−4ln(1001)=10−4ln(100)≈4.605×10−4 s.
Converting this result to milliseconds, we get 0.46 ms.
Q42GATE 2019NAT2MElectric Circuits
The current flowing in the circuit shown below in amperes is _____
This circuit consists of several parallel branches, each with a resistor and a voltage source. We can use Millman's theorem to find the equivalent voltage across the terminals where the current I is measured. This theorem calculates the equivalent voltage by summing the currents from each branch and dividing by the sum of their conductances.
We must be careful with the polarity of the voltage sources. The net current from the sources is: Itotal=50Ω200V+40Ω160V−25Ω100V−20Ω80V
This calculation gives Itotal=4A+4A−4A−4A=0A.
Since the total current supplied by the parallel sources is zero, the equivalent voltage driving the circuit is also zero. According to Ohm's law (I=V/R), if the voltage is zero, no current will flow through the final resistor. Thus, I=0A.
Q43GATE 2019NAT2MElectrical and Electronic Measurements
The voltage across and the current through a load are expressed as follows v(t)=−170sin(377t−6π)Vi(t)=8cos(377t+6π)A The average power in watts (round off to one decimal place) consumed by the load is _______.
To calculate the average power consumed by the load, we must first express both the voltage and current waveforms in a consistent format, such as a positive sine function, to correctly identify their amplitudes and phase angles.
First, we convert the voltage expression using the identity −sin(x)=sin(x+π): v(t)=−170sin(377t−6π)=170sin(377t−6π+π)=170sin(377t+65π) V.
Next, we convert the current from cosine to sine using cos(x)=sin(x+2π): i(t)=8cos(377t+6π)=8sin(377t+6π+2π)=8sin(377t+32π) A.
Now we can use the formula for average power, Pavg=2VmImcos(θv−θi), with Vm=170 V, Im=8 A, θv=65π, and θi=32π. Pavg=2170×8cos(65π−32π)=680cos(6π).
This calculation yields an average power of approximately 588.9 W.
Q44GATE 2019NAT2MElectrical Machines
The magnetic circuit shown below has uniform cross-sectional area and air gap of 0.2 cm. The mean path length of the core is 40 cm. Assume that leakage and fringing fluxes are negligible. When the core relative permeability is assumed to be infinite, the magnetic flux density computed in the air gap is 1 tesla. With same Ampere-turns, if the core relative permeability is assumed to be 1000 (linear), the flux density in tesla(round off to three decimal places) calculated in the air gap is __________
For a magnetic circuit, the magnetic flux (ϕ) is given by the magnetomotive force (MMF) divided by the total reluctance (ℜ). Since the Ampere-turns (MMF) and cross-sectional area (A) are constant, the flux density (B) is inversely proportional to the total reluctance, so B∝1/ℜ.
The total reluctance is the sum of the core's reluctance (ℜcore) and the air gap's reluctance (ℜgap).
In the first case, an infinite core permeability (μr→∞) means the core's reluctance is zero. The total reluctance is just that of the air gap: ℜ1=ℜgap=μ0Algap=μ0A0.2×10−2
In the second case, with a finite permeability (μr=1000), the core's reluctance must be included: ℜ2=ℜcore+ℜgap=μrμ0Alcore+μ0Algap=1000μ0A40×10−2+μ0A0.2×10−2=μ0A0.24×10−2
To find the new flux density, B2, we use the relationship B2/B1=ℜ1/ℜ2. With B1=1 T: B2=(1 T)×ℜ2ℜ1=1×0.24×10−2/(μ0A)0.2×10−2/(μ0A)=0.240.2≈0.833 T
Q45GATE 2019NAT2MElectrical Machines
A single-phase transformer of rating 25 kVA, supplies a 12 kW load at power factor of 0.6 lagging. The additional load at unity power factor in kW (round off to two decimal places) that may be added before this transformer exceeds its rated kVA is __________.
First, we need to find the reactive power drawn by the initial load. Given its active power P1=12 kW and power factor of 0.6, its apparent power is S1=0.612 kW=20 kVA. The corresponding reactive power is Q1=S12−P12=202−122=16 kVAR.
Let the additional load at unity power factor be Padd. This type of load is purely resistive, so it adds active power but no reactive power. The total active power on the transformer will be Ptotal=12+Padd, while the total reactive power remains unchanged at Qtotal=16 kVAR.
The transformer's total capacity is limited by its kVA rating, which is the hypotenuse of the final power triangle. We can set up the equation: Srated2=Ptotal2+Qtotal2.
Substituting the known values gives: 252=(12+Padd)2+162.
Solving for the term with our unknown: (12+Padd)2=625−256=369.
This means the total active power is 12+Padd=369≈19.21 kW. Therefore, the additional power you can add is Padd≈19.21−12=7.21 kW.
Q46GATE 2019NAT2MElectrical Machines
A 220 V DC shunt motor takes 3 A at no-load. It draws 25 A when running at full-load at 1500 rpm. The armature and shunt resistances are 0.5 Ω and 220 Ω ,respectively. The no-load speed in rpm (round off to two decimal places) is ________
To find the no-load speed, we first need to determine the back EMF (Eg) under both full-load and no-load conditions. For a DC shunt motor, speed (N) is directly proportional to the back EMF, assuming constant flux.
First, calculate the constant shunt field current: Ish=RshV=220Ω220 V=1 A.
At full load, the armature current is Ia1=IL−Ish=25 A−1 A=24 A. The corresponding back EMF is Eg1=V−Ia1Ra=220−(24×0.5)=208 V.
At no load, the armature current is Ia2=3 A−1 A=2 A. This gives a back EMF of Eg2=V−Ia2Ra=220−(2×0.5)=219 V.
Using the proportionality relationship N1N2=Eg1Eg2, we can solve for the no-load speed, N2. N2=N1×Eg1Eg2=1500×208219≈1579.33 rpm.
Q47GATE 2019NAT2MElectrical Machines
A delta-connected, 3.7 kW, 400 V(line), three-phase, 4-pole, 50-Hz squirrel-cage induction motor has the following equivalent circuit parameters per phase referred to the stator: R1=5.39Ω,R2=5.72Ω,X1=X2=8.22Ω . Neglect shunt branch in the equivalent circuit. The starting line current in amperes (round off to two decimal places) when it is connected to a 100 V (line), 10 Hz, three-phase AC source is ______
First, we must adjust the reactances for the 10 Hz supply, as reactance is proportional to frequency: X1,new=X2,new=8.22×5010=1.644Ω.
At starting, the total impedance per phase is the series sum of the stator and rotor components. The impedance magnitude is Zph=(R1+R2)2+(X1,new+X2,new)2.
Plugging in the values: Zph=(5.39+5.72)2+(1.644+1.644)2=11.586Ω.
For a delta-connected motor, the phase voltage equals the line voltage (Vph=VL=100 V). The phase current is Iph=ZphVph=11.586100≈8.63 A.
Finally, the line current for a delta connection is IL=3×Iph, which gives us IL=3×8.63≈14.95 A.
Q48GATE 2019NAT2MElectrical Machines
A 220 V (line), three-phase, Y-connected, synchronous motor has a synchronous impedance of (0.25+j2.5) Ω /phase. The motor draws the rated current of 10 A at 0.8 pf leading. The rms value of line-to-line internal voltage in volts (round off to two decimal places) is __________.
To solve this, we'll analyze the synchronous motor using its per-phase equivalent circuit. The internal generated voltage (or excitation voltage) per phase, Eg, is found using Kirchhoff's Voltage Law: Eg=Vt−IZ.
First, we establish the phasor values on a per-phase basis. The terminal phase voltage Vt is the line voltage divided by 3, which we'll use as our reference phasor: Vt=3220∠0∘ V. The motor draws 10 A at a 0.8 leading power factor, so the current phasor I leads the voltage: I=10∠cos−1(0.8)=10∠36.87∘ A.
Next, we substitute these values, along with the given synchronous impedance Z=(0.25+j2.5)Ω, into the voltage equation: Eg=3220∠0∘−(10∠36.87∘)(0.25+j2.5)
Performing the complex arithmetic gives the phase value of the internal voltage, Eg≈140−j21.5 V. The magnitude of this per-phase voltage is ∣Eg∣=1402+(−21.5)2≈141.66 V.
Finally, for a Y-connected machine, the line-to-line voltage is 3 times the phase voltage magnitude. Eg,line-to-line=3×∣Eg∣=3×141.66≈245.36V
Q49GATE 2019NAT2MPower Systems
A three-phase 50 Hz, 400 kV transmission line is 300 km long. The line inductance is 1 mH/km per phase, and the capacitance is 0.01 μF/km per phase. The line is under open circuit condition at the receiving end and energized with 400 kV at the sending end, the receiving end line voltage in kV (round off to two decimal places) will be ___________.
This phenomenon, known as the Ferranti effect, occurs on long transmission lines under no-load conditions. The receiving end voltage (VR) can be found using the sending end voltage (VS) and the line's 'A' parameter via the open-circuit relation VR=VS/A.
First, we calculate the velocity of propagation (v) using the per-unit-length inductance (L1) and capacitance (C1): v=L1C11=10−3×0.01×10−61=3.16×105 km/s
Next, we determine the line's electrical length, βl, using the angular frequency (ω=2πf), line length (l), and velocity (v): βl=vωl=3.16×1052π(50)(300)≈0.29 radians
Using the common approximation for the A parameter, A≈1−2(βl)2: A≈1−2(0.29)2=0.955
Finally, we can calculate the receiving end voltage: VR=AVS=0.955400 kV≈418.85 kV
Q50GATE 2019NAT2MPower Systems
A 30 kV, 50 Hz, 50 MVA generator has the positive, negative, and zero sequence reactancesof 0.25 pu, 0.15 pu, and 0.05 pu, respectively. The neutral of the generator is grounded with a reactance so that the fault current for a bolted LG fault and that of a bolted three-phase fault at the generator terminal are equal. The value of grounding reactance in ohms (round off to one decimal place) is ______
The problem requires us to find the neutral grounding reactance, Xn, such that the line-to-ground (LG) fault current equals the three-phase fault current. Let's start by writing the per-unit expressions for these fault currents, assuming a pre-fault voltage of 1 pu.
The three-phase fault current is If(3ϕ)=X11.
The LG fault current is If(LG)=X1+X2+X0+3Xn3.
Equating these two expressions and substituting the given values: 0.251=0.25+0.15+0.05+3Xn3
Solving this equation for the neutral reactance in per-unit gives Xn=0.1 pu.
To convert this value to ohms, we multiply it by the base impedance, Zbase. Zbase=Base MVA(Base Voltage)2=50×106(30×103)2=18Ω.
Therefore, the grounding reactance in ohms is Xn(Ω)=Xn(pu)×Zbase=0.1×18=1.8Ω.
Q51GATE 2019NAT2MPower Systems
In the single machine infinite bus system shown below, the generator is delivering the real power of 0.8pu at 0.8 power factor lagging to the infinite bus. The power angle of the generator in degrees (round off to one decimal place) is _________
Begin by finding the total reactance X between the generator's internal voltage and the infinite bus. This is the sum of the generator, transformer, and equivalent transmission line reactances: X=0.25+0.2+(0.4∣∣0.4)=0.45+0.2=0.65 pu.
Next, determine the current Ia. From the real power formula P=∣V∣∣Ia∣cosϕ, we can find the current's magnitude: ∣Ia∣=1×0.80.8=1 pu. Since the power factor is 0.8 lagging, the current's angle is −arccos(0.8)≈−36.87∘. Thus, Ia=1∠−36.87∘ pu.
Now, calculate the generator's internal EMF, E, using the phasor equation E=V+Ia(jX). With the infinite bus voltage as our reference (V=1∠0∘): E=1∠0∘+(1∠−36.87∘)(j0.65)=1.484∠20.51∘ pu.
The power angle, δ, is the angle of the internal EMF, E. Therefore, δ=20.51∘.
Q52GATE 2019NAT2MPower Systems
In a 132 kV system, the series inductance up to the point of circuit breaker locationis 50 mH. The shunt capacitanceat the circuit breaker terminal is 0.05 μF . The critical value of resistance in ohms required to be connected across the circuit breaker contacts which will give no transient oscillation is_____
To ensure there are no transient oscillations, the circuit must be critically damped. The value of resistance needed for critical damping is determined by the circuit's inductance (L) and capacitance (C).
The formula for this critical resistance (Rcr) is: Rcr=21CL
We are given the inductance L=50 mH and capacitance C=0.05μF. Plugging these into the formula: Rcr=210.05×10−650×10−3
Solving this calculation yields the required resistance: Rcr=21106=21000=500Ω
Q53GATE 2019NAT2MPower Electronics
In a DC-DC boost converter, the duty ratio is controlled to regulate the output voltage at 48 V. The input DC voltage is 24 V. The output power is 120 W. The switching frequency is 50 kHz. Assume ideal components and a very large output filter capacitor. The converter operates at the boundary between continuous and discontinuous conduction modes. The value of the boost inductor (in μH ) is _______.
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First, we find the duty cycle, D, from the boost converter's voltage gain formula: V0=1−DVs. Plugging in the given voltages, 48=1−D24, which gives us a duty cycle of D=0.5.
Next, we calculate the average inductor current, IL. For an ideal converter, input power equals output power, so the average input current is Is=VsP∈=24V120W=5A. In a boost converter, this is also the average inductor current, so IL=5A.
The converter is at the boundary between continuous and discontinuous conduction. This critical point occurs when the average inductor current is exactly half the peak-to-peak inductor current ripple, or IL=2ΔIL. Therefore, the ripple current must be ΔIL=2×IL=2×5A=10A.
Finally, we use the formula for inductor current ripple, ΔIL=fLVsD, and solve for the inductance, L.
L=fΔILVsD=50×103Hz×10A24V×0.5=24×10−6H=24μH
Q54GATE 2019NAT2MPower Electronics
A fully-controlled three-phase bridge converter is working from a 415V, 50 Hz AC supply. It is supplying constant current of 100 A at 400 V to a DC load. Assume large inductive smoothing and neglect overlap. The rms value of the AC line currentin amperes (round off to two decimal places) is ________.
For a three-phase bridge converter with a large smoothing inductor, the DC load current (I0) is constant and ripple-free. This results in a quasi-square waveform for the AC line current.
Under these ideal conditions (neglecting overlap), each line conducts current for 120° in both the positive and negative half-cycles. The RMS value of this AC line current, Irms, can be directly related to the constant DC current using a standard formula for this converter type:
Irms=I032
Given the DC load current I0=100 A, we can calculate the RMS line current:
Irms=100×32≈100×0.8165=81.65 A.
Q55GATE 2019NAT2MPower Electronics
A single-phase fully-controlled thyristor converter is used to obtain an average voltage of 180 V with 10 A constant current to feed a DC load. It is fed from single-phase AC supply of 230 V, 50 Hz. Neglect the source impedance. The power factor (round off to two decimal places) of AC mains is________
Assuming the converter is lossless, the active power drawn from the AC source must equal the DC power delivered to the load. The power balance equation is P∈=Pout, which can be written as VsIscosϕ=V0I0.
Here, Vs and Is are the RMS source voltage and current, while V0 and I0 are the average output voltage and current. For a single-phase controlled converter with a constant DC current, the RMS value of the source current (Is) is equal to the DC load current (I0).
With Is=I0, the currents cancel out in the power equation, simplifying it to: Vscosϕ=V0
Therefore, the power factor is the ratio of the output DC voltage to the input AC RMS voltage. cosϕ=VsV0=230180≈0.78