Final Exam Review - ELE 202 W 2023
Q 1: [20 marks]
Q 1: Part a) The switch in Figure 1 a has been opened for a long time. At 𝑡 = 0, the switch is closed.
i) Calculate 𝑖𝐿 0+ and 𝑖𝐿 ∞ (Use Source Transformation only when solving for 𝑖𝐿 ∞ )
[4 marks]
ii) Determine an expression for 𝑖𝐿 𝑡 for t>0 [3 marks]
iii) Determine an expression for 𝑣𝐿 𝑡 for t>0 [2 marks]
v) Draw 𝑖𝐿 𝑡 versus time [2 marks]
𝑡
𝐿
Hints: 𝜏 = 𝑅 , 𝑦 𝑡 = 𝑦 ∞ + [𝑦 0+ − 𝑦(∞)]𝑒 −𝜏
Q 1: Part b)
The switch in Figure 1 b has been closed for a long time. At 𝑡 = 0, the switch is opened.
i) Calculate 𝑣𝐶 0+ and 𝑣𝐶 ∞ (Use Superposition Principle only when solving for 𝑣𝐶 0+ ) [4
marks]
ii) Determine an expression for 𝑣𝐶 𝑡 for t>0 [3
marks]
iii) Determine an expression for 𝑖𝐶 𝑡 for t>0 [2
marks]
𝑡
Hints: 𝜏 = 𝑅𝐶 , 𝑦 𝑡 = 𝑦 ∞ + [𝑦 0+ − 𝑦(∞)]𝑒 −𝜏
Figure 1 b: RC circuit with DC input
Figure 1 b: RC circuit with DC input
Figure 1 b: RC circuit with DC input
Q 2: [20 marks] Solve the circuit given below using Nodal Analysis.
1. Write the nodal equations at all the non-reference nodes [6 marks]
2. Simplify the equations [4 marks]
3. Rearrange the equations in Matrix form [2 marks]
4. Show all the steps of Cramer’s rule to find the Node voltage [2 marks]
5. Using a calculator, calculate the numerical values of the Node voltages at all the non reference
nodes [2 marks]
6. Express 𝑰 in terms of the node voltages and calculate its numerical value. [2 marks]
7. Draw a phasor diagram showing 𝑽𝒔𝟏 and 𝑰 phasors. [2 marks]
Note: All sources are AC.
𝑰𝒙
𝑽𝑺𝟏 = 𝟏𝟐∠𝟒𝟓𝟎 𝑽
𝟑𝑰𝒙
𝑽𝑺𝟐 = 𝟔∠−𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝑽
Figure 2: Circuit for Q 2
𝑰
𝑰𝒙
𝑽𝑺𝟏 = 𝟏𝟐∠𝟒𝟓𝟎 𝑽
𝟑𝑰𝒙
𝑽𝑺𝟐 = 𝟔∠−𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝑽
Figure 2: Circuit for Q 2
𝑰
𝑰𝒙
𝑽𝑺𝟏 = 𝟏𝟐∠𝟒𝟓𝟎 𝑽
𝟑𝑰𝒙
𝑽𝑺𝟐 = 𝟔∠−𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝑽
Figure 2: Circuit for Q 2
Q 3: [20 marks] Solve the circuit given below using Mesh Analysis.
1. Write all the mesh equations [10 marks]
2. Simplify the equations [4 marks]
3. Rearrange the equations in Matrix form [2 marks]
4. Show all the steps of Cramer’s rule to find the mesh currents [2 marks]
5. Using a calculator, calculate the numerical value for the mesh currents [2 marks]
Note: All sources are AC.
𝟏𝟎∠𝟒𝟓𝟎 𝑽
𝟑∠𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝑨
𝟒∠𝟎𝟎 𝑨
Figure 3: Circuit for Q 3
: All sources are AC.
𝟏𝟎∠𝟒𝟓𝟎 𝑽
𝟑∠𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝑨
𝟒∠𝟎𝟎 𝑨
Figure 3: Circuit for Q 3
𝟏𝟎∠𝟒𝟓𝟎 𝑽
𝟑∠𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝑨
𝟒∠𝟎𝟎 𝑨
Figure 3: Circuit for Q 3
Q 4: [20 marks] Determine the Thevenin equivalent at terminals 𝑎 − 𝑏 of the circuit shown in Figure 4.
The circuit is given in time domain. Please convert the component values to phasor domain before
solving for the required variables.
1. Calculate the Thevenin equivalent voltage, 𝑉𝑡ℎ . Use the source transformation only as an
analysis tool. If you use any other methods, marks will not be assigned even the value calculated
is correct. [8 marks]
2. Calculate 𝑍𝑡ℎ . [8 marks]
3. Calculate the value of 𝑍𝐿 for maximum power [2 marks]
4. Determine the maximum power absorbed by 𝑍𝐿 [2 marks]
Figure 4: Circuit for Q 4 – Thevenin Theorem
Figure 4: Circuit for Q 4 – Thevenin Theorem
Figure 4: Circuit for Q 4 – Thevenin Theorem
Figure 4: Circuit for Q 4 – Thevenin Theorem
Q 5: [20 marks] For the circuit shown in Figure 5, complete the following:
1. Calculate the total apparent power [3 marks]
2. Calculate the total average power [3 marks]
3. Calculate the total reactive power [3 marks]
4. Calculate the total power factor [3 marks]
5. Calculate the total impedance [3 marks]
6. Calculate the rms value of Vs (both magnitude and phase) [5 marks]
