ISRO Electrical Engineering (EE) 2015 - Question 28

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A source Vs(t) = V cos 100πt has an internal impedance of (4 + j3) Ω. If a purely resistive load is connected to this source has to extract the maximum power out of the source, its value in Ohms should be

  • A. 3 Ohms
  • B. 5 Ohms
  • C. 4 Ohms
  • D. 7 Ohms

Answer: B. 5 Ohms

Explanation: Source internal impedance Zs = 4 + j3 Ω. To extract maximum average power in a purely resistive load RL, RL = |Zs| = √(4² + 3²) = 5 Ω.

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