
When a voltage measuring device is connected to mains, the meter shows the steady input voltage of . This means


Important Questions on Alternating Current


Assertion: In an , only capacitor circuit instantaneous power at any instant of time is zero.
Reason: Phase difference between current function and voltage function is .

Assertion: When a ferromagnetic rod is inserted inside an inductor, then current in , alternating circuit will decrease.
Reason: By inserting the ferromagnetic rod inside the inductor, the coefficient of self-induction and hence the net impedance will increase.

Assertion: A capacitor is not connected in a circuit.
Reason: In circuit current through capacitor circuit becomes zero in steady-state.

Assertion: Average value of current in half cycle of an Circuit cannot be zero.
Reason: For positive half-cycle average value of current is

Assertion: An can be transmitted over long distances without much power loss.
Reason: An can be stepped up or down with the help of a transformer.

Assertion: In series circuit at a given frequency. When this frequency is doubled, the impedance of the circuit is .
Reason: The given frequency is resonance frequency.
