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This document provides a sample question paper that could be used to assess undergraduate students in a power electronics course. The question paper contains 10 questions, with Part A consisting of 5 multiple-choice questions worth 2 marks each, and Part B containing 5 descriptive questions worth 10 marks each. The questions cover various topics in power electronics, including semiconductor devices, rectifiers, inverters, converters, and applications in electric vehicles. The instructor is advised to adjust the difficulty and content of the questions to match the specific course or syllabus.

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Power Electronics

This document provides a sample question paper that could be used to assess undergraduate students in a power electronics course. The question paper contains 10 questions, with Part A consisting of 5 multiple-choice questions worth 2 marks each, and Part B containing 5 descriptive questions worth 10 marks each. The questions cover various topics in power electronics, including semiconductor devices, rectifiers, inverters, converters, and applications in electric vehicles. The instructor is advised to adjust the difficulty and content of the questions to match the specific course or syllabus.

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Creating a comprehensive question paper for undergraduate students in power electronics requires

careful consideration of the course content, learning objectives, and assessment goals. Below, I've
prepared a sample question paper with a mix of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and descriptive
questions that cover various topics in power electronics. Please adjust the difficulty level and content to
match the specific course or syllabus you're working with.

Subject: Power Electronics

Level: Undergraduate

Instructions:

- Answer all questions.

- Part A consists of multiple-choice questions. Select the most appropriate answer.

- Part B consists of descriptive questions. Provide detailed answers.

Part A - Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each)

1. Which type of semiconductor device is commonly used as a switching element in power electronic
converters?

a) BJT

b) MOSFET

c) Diode

d) Thyristor

2. What is the primary function of a rectifier circuit in power electronics?

a) Voltage amplification

b) Current regulation

c) AC-to-DC conversion

d) Phase shifting
3. In a half-bridge inverter, how many switching devices are used to generate an AC output?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

4. What is the purpose of pulse-width modulation (PWM) in voltage source inverters?

a) To reduce harmonic distortion in the output waveform

b) To increase the DC link voltage

c) To improve the efficiency of the inverter

d) To eliminate the need for a control circuit

5. What is the main advantage of a flyback converter in power supplies?

a) High efficiency

b) Galvanic isolation

c) Low output voltage ripple

d) High power factor

Part B - Descriptive Questions (10 marks each)

6. Explain the operation of a buck-boost converter. Provide the relevant equations and waveforms.

7. Discuss the principle of operation and advantages of a three-level inverter in comparison to a two-
level inverter.
8. Describe the operation of a phase-controlled rectifier circuit. Explain how the firing angle affects the
output voltage and current waveforms.

9. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors)
and MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors) as switching devices in power
electronics.

10. Explain the concept of regenerative braking in electric vehicles. How does regenerative braking
contribute to energy efficiency and extended battery life?

Note: The difficulty and scope of these questions can be adjusted based on the course level and specific
topics covered in the power electronics curriculum. Additionally, consider allocating different point
values to questions based on their complexity and importance to the course objectives.

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